This modern takeaway is now owned by Majeda Begum who produces delicious, authentic dishes like lamb Laziz and classic Indian food such as chicken Passanda. Open from 5pm, every day, why not take up the free delivery offer within the large radius of 8 miles if you spend more than £7 - well worth it!

This community pub, run by Kevin and his family, serves a good selection of fantastic value home-made food and a wide variety of drinks. There is regular entertainment from live music and discos to charity days and parties. Perfect for families with a lovely enclosed garden for the kids to enjoy themselves in.

This authentic diner, adorned with American memorabilia, offers large portions at great value for money. There’s a wide choice of food, like juicy steaks, fresh burgers and tasty pasta dishes, a good range of wines and beers and a super cocktail menu. Take advantage of the early bird promotions and discount vouchers.

Close to Bedford Park, this is a pleasant venue, complete with a cosy real fire, a lovely spot to sit beside, relax and enjoy a pint of fine Greene King ale! Try your hand at darts, dominoes or pool, or watch top sporting events on Sky Sports. Open all day from 12, there’s a nice choice of baguettes and basket meals too.

The award winning coffee is freshly ground on site and made into Mocha, Espresso, Cappuccino and chilled ice coffees. Lots of savouries, such as Focacia, pizza, baguettes and sandwiches, and of course the sumptuous freshly baked BB muffins. Now serving New Zealand ice creams, super smoothies & milkshakes.

Don and Sally are bringing The Bedford Arms back to it’sformer glory. There is a warm and relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy excellent food and drink as well as a lovely garden room. If you’ve read the local papers you will know all about Don and Sally who are masters of the Peacock Pie!

A nice combination of a traditional English pub and a true Italian pizzeria. Run by Enza Marotta and her daughters, Palma and Daniela, this is a really friendly, family venue. A lovely menu with all the usual classics and a sprinkling of German and English cuisine, including a traditional British Sunday lunch.

Newly refurbished and run by Gary, the Black Swan is a traditional pub with a modern feel. There is a huge range of superb entertainment with discos, karaoke and DJ’s as well as open mic’ sessions. There are a variety of exellent light bar snacks such as toasted sandwiches and jacket potatoes.

This is the oldest Indian restaurant in Stevenage, yet it has been refurbished in a modern and contemporary style with unique artwork adorning the walls. High quality, fresh Bangladeshi, Indian and Nepalese cuisine is served with a 5 course gourmet menu every Tuesday night for just £9.95. Ideal for functions.

A charming C16th riverside venue where you can enjoy lovely views of the Great Ouse from inside as well as from the terrace. Recently refurbished, with an excellent, traditional bar serving real ales and a modern restaurant with a much improved and varied menu. We advise you to book at weekends!

This 400 year old pub has lots of character with old beams and an inglenook fireplace. Families are warmly welcomed and children appreciate their own menu and the garden with climbing frame. Good food available lunchtime and evening and a superb Sunday carvery. Lovely outside decking area for the summer.

This safe and welcoming pub is now professionally managed by Ellie & Ian, who have created a friendly atmosphere. They serve an array of tasty food from fresh baguettes to Cottage pie, succulent burgers and roast dinners. There are 2 real ales to sample and you can test your knowledge in the Wednesday quiz.

This privately owned hotel has its own individual style and is set in the countryside. Whether it’s just a drink in the bar or a tasty, home-made meal, customer service is the highest priority. This is a great venue for functions where weddings and special occasions are catered for. 21 en suite rooms from only £49.95.

A traditional town pub that also boasts a garden, complete with outdoor heaters. Nice food, with steak & kidney pie, lamb steaks, home made Lasagne and good fine English desserts like Spotted Dick. Themed food evenings, superb wines and great beer, with Adnams, Broadside, Eagle IPA and Bombadier.

A lovely pub and restaurant that not only serves a fine selection of real ales, 4 in all, but can boast one of the most unusual menus in the region. Here you can experiment with wild boar, shark, ostrich and even crocodile! For the less adventurous there is an ample choice of delicious conventional dishes too!

Now owned by Lina and Jerome Dehoux, Chez Jerome now offers wonderful, contemporary French menus. Indulge in delights from the seasonal menu such as the terrific Fish Platter and the Fillet Steak with Foie Gras. There is a broad selection of drinks with an extensive international wine list.

Modernly refurbished, with Chinese political icons on display, this lively bar and restaurant serves a fantastic menu of Oriental and Continental dishes, and is a great venue for functions. Open lunchtime and evening, and until 2am on selected nights, you can enjoy regular entertainment from Oriental and European artists.

Just a short walk from the wharf, marina and the Grand Union Canal, this 300 year old, former blacksmiths has been refreshed by new tenants, Tim & Tracy. Great food with, Roasts, Fresh Soups, All Day Breakfasts and Filled Jacket Potatoes and excellent real ales, teas, coffees as well as a nice garden!

Now run by Mick and Heather, who have really extended the menu and boast delicious, home cooked food. Try the local sausages, the wholesome Cottage pie, the great value Sunday lunch or pop in for a bowl of warming soup by the log fire. Quiz on Sundays, a full range of pub games and regular entertainment.

A restful, country garden haven with 60 covers, close to town. The raised pond, with fish and water features, provides a perfect setting for super food, from a delicious breakfast to tempting lunches and mouthwatering afternoon teas. Open 9am-5pm, the home made Italian and Continental food is ideal for everyone.

Watch out! Joe & Zoe Young are turning this grade II listed hotel into something special, with superb accommodation, top class bistro style food and a live DJ at weekends. Following the refurbishment, there will be 6 beautiful bedrooms, a new kitchen serving high quality food and a function room for 200 people.

You could say that everything here is as ‘fresh as a daisy’ and you wouldn’t be wrong! A welcoming venue, expertly run by Teresa Fox, who serves All Day Breakfasts, fresh soups like Leek & Potato and Chicken & Vegetable, as well as freshly made Sandwiches, Jacket potatoes and a range of teas & coffees.

New to the area is this fresh and modern restaurant offering true Indian cuisine. Try the tempting fish dishes with monkfish, trout and lobster, cooked to perfection with fresh spices. The Sunday buffet, 12-5.30pm, is great value and you eat as much as you like! Takeaway menu and free delivery within 5 miles.

A truly family oriented pub that is a hive of activity. From as early as 11.30am you can enjoy a filling fry up and then bar snacks are served till closing time! The food is varied, with Spaghetti Bolognese, Sausage & Chips and some great desserts like Treacle Sponge and Chocolate Tart. The garden has an adult only area for smokers as well as a play area for kids and there is lots of fun with bands, karaoke, discos, a quiz, darts and poker.

Landlord, Peter Watton describes his homely pub as ‘a village pub in the town centre’ because he’s created a cosy and friendly environment. The lovely beer garden has water features and there is plenty going on, with karaoke every Friday as well as live music and quiz nights. Great bar snacks and 2 real ales.

Formerly old cottages, this friendly pub has real fires and a secure garden with play equipment to keep the children happy, whilst you can have a relaxing drink! Tracey & Paul serve good, old fashioned basket meals like juicy burgers, fresh fish & chips plus jacket potatoes and freshly baked baguettes.

Owner, Agnieszka Cup serves a super selection of Polish dishes, unique to Bedford! Try Bigos, a traditional Hunters stew, dumplings and potatoes served with different meats and cheese or the delicious Goulash, followed by Polish cake of the week. Don’t forget the strong coffee and of course the Polish vodkas!

Situated in the heart of Bedford is this basic, yet homely hotel, and there is a good, bar menu served in the evenings. Live music every weekend, plus pool, tv and a jukebox. Contractors are very welcome and there are reasonable rates for long stays.

Very well established, with a relaxed atmosphere, good quality English food, including a superb Sunday roast, and 2 real ales. A lovely building with inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams and an extended restaurant. The sizeable garden has a large play area and there are 16 en suite chalets available. New 4 diamond rating.

Pleasant to see a real, old fashioned, community local, that caters to the drinking fraternity. Steve Bryce & Paula Tonks run this friendly venue very professionally and serve excellent Greene King IPA and Abbot. There is a nice patio for summer and plenty of pub games, including, darts, dominoes and pool.

This modern and functional hotel boasts 140 en suite bedrooms with a weekend rate from just £60, with advance purchase rates available too. Good quality food is served, from bar snacks to juicy steaks and spicy curries, plus there are excellent leisure facilities. 6 superb function suites, holding up to 180 people.

Paul & Dawn fell in love with this lovely, C17th former coaching inn that boasts log fires for winter and an award winning riverside garden & landscaped patio area for summer months. Wonderful food, made from local produce, food themed evenings, daily specials and a terrific Sunday roast. Please book.

This pub and adjacent hotel are family oriented. Enjoy the healthy Brewers Fayre menu, with vibrant dishes like chicken, bacon, strawberry & mango salad whilst the kids enjoy the play area and their own menu. Rooms are just £48, with full en suite facilities, tv and tea & coffee and can sleep up to 4 people.

Passionate about Mediterranean cuisine? Il Maschio have reinvented the pizza and pasta experience for you by offering high quality, innovative food. A beautifully refurbished restaurant with lovely decor as well as a relaxing bar area which serves a great range of spirits.

East meets West here with real, home style Indian cooking. Don’t miss the Friday and Saturday night 5 course specials where you can eat as much as you like, and the vast range of entertainment from 9pm till late from Thursdays to Sundays. 15% discount on takeaways and a free local delivery service.

This old fashioned, country pub has a delightful garden and a paddock for the children to explore, whilst you have a relaxing drink! Fresh blackboard specials with favourites like steak & ale pie and succulent steaks, as well as seasonal specialities. Superb, hand battered fresh cod & chips on Wednesdays nights.

Well if you’re in a hurry, this unit has the fastest drive through in the country! But if you want a more leisurely meal after a hard day shopping, then enjoy the hospitality of Justin Pringle and his staff. Try the new healthy chicken salads, boneless chicken meals and of course the classic Family Bargain Bucket!

Now run by David & Leanne, this C16th coaching inn has been tastefully refurbished to retain its original features, with lovely oak beams and open fires. Have a drink outside whilst the kids enjoy the adventure playground. Lovely home made pies and the Lamb Shank in Mint Onion Gravy is a real treat!

This family run venue has a friendly atmosphere and offers superb hospitality. Nestling on the edge of Barton Le Clay, The Lynmore has been an integral part of this Bedforshire village since the early 1800's. It has been wonderfully restored and now has a beautiful conservatory area.