Decant Wine and Cheese Deli in Bedford

We were staying around the corner and wanted something light for the evening and felt this was a great option. It exceeded all expectations, they squeezed us in at quite short notice. The cheese and wine were exceptional, the atmosphere very relaxed and the thing that makes this place was the staff. Their passion for their business was infectious. We over ordered, but they happily wrapped up what we didn’t eat so we could take it with us. We will definitely be back.

Nice and cosy atmosphere and friendly and helpful staff. Nice selection of cheese and wine. Also, best camembert I’ve ever had! Would definitely recommend and will come again

We visited for our anniversary , absolutely loved it. We over ordered in our excitement ( the party platter ) , the cheese was amazing and the knowledge of all staff was amazing . Great wine to compliment the cheese and the port was delicious . Thank you for a wonderful evening .

Fantabulous evening. Amazing cheese and wine experience. Sommelier was very informative and we had the most amazing night (well what I can remember). Will definitely be back.

Great cheese, great wine, great service. We sat in the window and watched the world go by while enjoying a platter of cheese plus wine of course. A perfect evening!

Decant Wine and Cheese Bar hosted a private function of mine and did an outstanding job. From the attention to detail in the set up, the flexibility of the party size, to the choices of cheese and finally the amazing service! I can not thank them enough for going the extra mile! Highly recommend for both parties and just a glass of wine!

We’ve visited Decant on numerous occasions and every time it’s been great. They have a great selection of cheese and some lovely wines to accompany them. The service is equally as good and the staff are very knowledgeable on both the wine and cheese. Bedford is very lucky to have a bar like this. If you’ve not tried it yet and you like cheese and wine then you are definitely missing out.

Cheesetastic 🧀🧀🧀🧀 We’ve visited Decant on numerous occasions and every time it’s been great. They have a great selection of cheese and some lovely wines to accompany them. The service is equally as good and the staff are very knowledgeable on both the wine and cheese. Bedford is very lucky to have a bar like this. If you’ve not tried it yet and you like cheese and wine then you are definitely missing out.

This place is so wonderful, a little hidden gem for sure. It has a lovely cosy and friendly atmosphere, the decor is on point and matches the vibe. We had a party board and we were not disappointed! We asked for recommendations of cheeses and had an accompanying wine flight. It was all so perfect, the knowledge of the Manager on the wines, cheeses and meats really made the experience. Nothing was too much trouble, I would highly recommend this place

Such a little gem in Bedford High Street and somewhere we should all support! Fantastic Cheese, Wine and atmosphere it's really a place to sit and relax! Our first time visiting and it did not disappoint us in the slightest we've already booked in for two future events there and cannot wait to go back🧀 I didn't catch her name but the lady who served us took the time to get to know our tastes and recommended the perfect cheeses for our tastes including a delicious wine🍷 definitely my newest favourite place! We will be back!

It was a very cozy place with staff being super friendly excited and well informed about their cheese and wine selection. The space is quite small but nicely decorated. Food wise, other than cheese and small nibbles there is no other food. Our only disappointment was that we asked for a romantic cozy table, which we got, however on the same day there was a birthday party and a hen party all at the same time. This is why I'm putting only 3 stars, as they could have informed us about the situation given our request.

Great service, great recommendations for cheese, very knowledgeable. Great welcoming atmosphere!! Thankyou

Unbelievably amazing. Atmosphere is brilliant. Service is fantastic and the choice of cheese and wine is nothing short of perfect. It’s not cheap but worth every single penny x

This place is amazing, the party board is really good value for money, leave the cheese choosing to the owner he really knows his stuff. Very impressed and unexpected that it was this good. Don't tell anyone, let's keep it a secret otherwise we won't ever get in when we want to book!

Amazing little gem hidden away in bedford

Great selection of cheeses and wine. Lovely ambience. My friend wanted a coffee after, but they didn't have any. Suggested if we booked again, we make a special request for coffee!

I cannot big up decant enough. Great wine and the staff are amazing at wine and cheese pairings. Great atmosphere. Great cheeses, gf crackers available so no one is left behind. Give this place a chance!!!!

We chose this wine bar for a light evening meal, because it served cheese plates and charcuterie. It has a small, but pleasant interior. We enjoyed our evening, but we couldn’t help compare the quality and the value to an excellent wine bar that we had just visited in Norwich.

Excellent wine and cheese. Great service, will definitely be visiting again

Excellent evening. Bit limited on the food selection but you are aware of this before. Service is very good. Bit expensive though.

What an amazing find in the back streets of Bedford, really tucked away so super pleased we stumbled across it. Staff were extremely knowledgeable and offered lots of advice on the various cheeses and wine pairings. The food was beautifully presented and fantastic quality. The wine was delicious. We will be making this a regular destination.

Amazing night with friends. Hosts very welcoming and so knowledgable. If you live cheese and wine this is the place to be!! We will be back Thank you 😊

Amazing evening. Fantastic assortment of cheese and fabulous wines. Hosts were very welcoming and extremely knowledgeable.. I would definitely recommend a visit. Tastebuds will be awakened. We will be back!! Thank you

My wife and I visited for the first time for an anniversary meal last night. Both of the team were really friendly, relaxed and so knowledgable, particularly Marc. All of the wines that we had were fantastic, and the cheeses and meats were sensational. A lovely find and we will return! A great addition to the Bedford eatery scene.

A fabulous evening enjoying English wines and cheese. Our sommelier was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. The atmosphere was lovely and relaxed. I felt that the evening was good value for money.

Really friendly and attentive staff. Nikolina took care of us! Has a great atmosphere/decor and off course an exciting wine and cheese selection. Will definitely be adding this to my list of places to relax and unwind. Recommended to any wine and cheese afficionado

Myself and 3 girlfriends visited Decant on it’s re opening night, after they had been shut due to someone driving their car through their frontage. The refurb has been done exceptionally well and the comfy new chairs are much nicer than the previous ones. The wine list has been greatly improved and the selection of cheeses were impressive. We opted for a party sharing board between us, which was beautifully presented and plentiful-with a great selection. One of our party was vegetarian, so the meats were offered and presented on a separate plate, which was a really considerate touch. Alex Early provided live entertainment…he’s great. A great evening…welcome back Decant.

Lovely idea, cheeseboard and wine

Well that was disappointing, it was boarded up!! What a shame, we have been before and it was amazing. They need to take down their online booking service and post something on the website.

Absolutely fab!! A great little bar for catching up with friends to have a drink and picky nibbles. The staff are so attentive and were happy to explain the variety of cheeses on offer. I would highly recommend.

Great cheese, the owner knows his stuff! The cheese platter for one is probably actually enough for two people to share.

We visited here on Saturday night and what a treat we had in store. Fabulous hospitality, the owner described in depth the cheeses on offer and also came up with great wine recommendations. A small venue with a lovely atmosphere, can't recommend highly enough and...

We had an absolutely fantastic evening at Decant; even though it was busy, the owners Marc & son Tristan were incredibly attentive and friendly and the whole group raved about the quality of the produce. We opted for the party board (meats & cheeses) and a few bottles of Montaignan Carignan, recommended by Marc. We stayed late into the evening and will be coming again very soon. Merci!

The cheeses were out of this world. We got a really good explanation for each too! Was a great time and definitely would be going again.

Amazing selection of wine and cheese, with great, knowledgable service

Amazing evening - super helpful staff and incredible cheese & wine!

Absolutely loved my experience here! Great selection of wine & cheeses and everything I tried was fabulous! I had a brownie for dessert and it was amazing too! Portions are more than reasonable so I wouldn’t eat a big meal before visiting - myself and my partner got the 4 cheese board with a side of olives and we still had some cheese left over. Next time we want to go bigger so we are planning to eat quite early so we can fit it all in! Staff were very friendly & knowledgable on the menu which was great in helping us decide what to have. Cannot wait to go back! If you have never been to Bedford I would look up parking before you visit.

Great wine, great cheese and great staff!

We visited this sweet little deli lat summer after the first lockdown and we fell in love instantly. The staff are so friendly and really knew they're recomendations, which we trusted and everything was fabulous. The atmosphere is so relaxed and it's the perfect spot...

If you are looking for a nice little place where to have good wine and delicious cheese Decant is your place. Friendly and very helpful staff, cosy and relaxing atmosphere. Perfect for dinner or even just for a small glass of wine before the next...

My fiancé and I made a reservation the week before our attendance; the restaurant was very busy but the manager said that he could fit us in for 1pm. The weather was pouring with rain and we were unable to find shelter whilst we waited...

Excellent cheese and drinks. Fiver Fest deals were great

Finally got to sample the delights of Decant in Bedford A small but charming little restaurant focusing on wine with cheese and meat platters Mark, the host, was very welcoming and informative and the price of the wine were VERY reasonable Everything we had was...

Wonderful, very knowledgeable man who served us, very friendly, his selection of cheese was perfect and a very pleasant bottle of wine. Very reasonably price for something very individual and different. Bedford is very fortunate to have such a gem.

Top quality cheese and wine, just off the high street. Very relaxed atmosphere with knowledgeable service. Can’t recommend enough.

Lovely food! Had a cheese and charcuterie board. We were told lots about the different cheeses and chose 4 to try. Great place and will definitely be back :)

I went to Decant with my partner and mother as an early birthday celebration, and what a perfect evening. The wine choices were incredible and the cheese selection was amazing, and the staff were so helpful and informative about all the options! The price was...

I attended Decant as a post-lockdown couples date- table for 4. Our group went out to take advantage of the Eat Out To Help Out Scheme but soon realised that most restaurants in the town were fully booked/ had a long wait. We went to...

It's a nice setting but the service was slow. Came close to walking out after seating ourselves then waiting for our drinks order to be taken

A group of 6 of us attended here for an evening and had a wonderful time. Clean, plentiful wine and high quality cheese. The atmosphere and staff were fantastic and made the evening. Highly recommended

This place is lovely! Cheese and wine is delicious, music is great and perfect for the venue. Staff are lovely and polite and so helpful. Defo coming again!

Amazing definitely recommend 👍🏻

My wife and I visited on her birthday. It was a Thursday night and it was very quiet, only one other couple when we arrived but they left shortly afterwards. We were unsure as to what to order and the guy who was working was...

It was a nice evening but we felt it was very expensive for what it was. The staff were lovely but in all honesty, £45 for a cheeseboard, camembert, one glass of red wine and a relatively sparse basket of bread seemed a lot...

1st time sat 8th Feb with a few friends lovely place nice cheeses good wine nice friendly staff nice evening

Went here on saturday night 1/2/20 and wasnt disappointed,something different for a night out, food..we had cheese and charcuterie board to share and it was just the right amount so as not to leave you stuffed, the choicebif wines is not exhaustive which I found...

I came here with friends for a pre dinner drinks and snacks and it did not disappoint, the cheese recommendations were great and the wine choices good too, will definitely be back again

Amazing vegan cheese board, each one was bursting with flavour. Highly recommended all with fantastic, friendly customer service 👌🏼🙌🏼

Lovely food and wine and very nice and friendly staff. The cheese and meat platter was delicious, and I would come again.

Fabulous afternoon catching up with friends on Saturday 7th December the atmosphere is very pleasant good lighting, lovely music playing but not to loudly. All the cheeses of the day were explained and we made our selections. Wine recommendations were taken on board and it...

Good food. A change from the norm. Polite staff. Slightly cold room temperature but worth the experience

Very nice little deli with amazing cheese's and cured meats.Not an extensive menu but we knew this before booking.The cheese's we chose were amazing and tasted fantastic.The venue is very small so it does not give an amazing atmosphere, however we left feeling pleased with the evening.

As a cheese lover, this venue is a superb place to go. The cheese we were served was excellent and the service we received was also warm and friendly. We would definitely go back there again. The venue is small so I would advise to book in advance but it has a really nice, relaxing atmosphere and was well worth what we paid for it.

Lovely lunch. Not being a cheese lover, what a delicious suprise. Owner reccomended 3 cheese's that thought I might like & loved all & totally delicious. This place is a real gem.

We came here as a party of four friends on a Friday evening. The setting is very ambient and nicely styled. Parking is extremely limited near the Deli so something to consider if you are driving. Though there is parking on the surrounding streets. We opted for a cheese board to cater for 2-3 ppl (we shared it between two) with additional extra’s of chutney and a caramelised onion pork pie. Bread, grapes and crackers were served with the cheese board and 4 cheeses. The wine choices on the menu were excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The only negative was the lack of staff for what was a very busy Friday night 08.11.19). There was one waitress serving the whole deli and a gentlemen whom I believe was the Chef came out to assist. We had to wait a lengthy amount of time to order due to other tables coming in and the waitress having to sort out other tables drinks orders. Though I was not overly fussed as I enjoyed the leisurely atmosphere. The other issue was being sat by the door and having a constant stream of customers leaving the deli to go outside and smoke, leaving the door open with no consideration for others. So our table constantly had to get up to close it and in the process a bottle of wine we had placed on the floor to make space on our table for the cheese boards got knocked over. Obviously this was not the fault of the staff in the Deli but maybe a notice could be put on the door reminding customers to be courteous when they go outside to smoke/vape. The waitress did discount our bill though due to the waiting and these issues. Aside from that, this place is a fantastic little find and I look forward to coming here again.

Visited on Saturday Evening, popular with a great vibe. Excellent set up, choose your own bottle or order by the glass. Food looked amazing, can’t wait to return for food/vino . Highly recommended.

If you love cheese this is the place for you. Staff very helpful and friendly, would definitely go back.

This is a really small bar / restaurant but provided a brilliant experience for a group of friends to catch up. There were only two members of staff working which shows the tiny scale of the place but fortunately they were both efficient and attentive throughout our stay.

This is a really small bar / restaurant but provided a brilliant experience for a group of friends to catch up. There were only two members of staff working which shows the tiny scale of the place but fortunately they were both efficient and attentive throughout our stay. The menu could have done with being more descriptive, such as outlining what each dish and platter came with but the staff were able to give a good overview. There’s a fantastic range of cheeses on offer and the portion sizes served certainly aren’t scrimped on! The sharing patters are presented well with a good selection of grapes and chutney. Complimentary baskets of bread were provided which was delicious and there was no issue getting refills. Wine selection is good too at reasonable prices. Overall it is a wonderful place for a relaxing evening with good friends. There’s a nice atmosphere and for cheese lovers the best option in the town. I’ll certainly be returning!

I have been here on a couple of occasions recently, and I have to say that it is nice to get away from the pubs of Bedford and drink a nice glass of wine and perhaps some cheese...!

Spent a lovely few hours here with friends on bank holiday Sunday. Enjoyed the cheese board to share and some wine. The cheese was delicious, a really good selection. We will be back, thoroughly recommend.

My best friend and I decided to try Decant for a much needed girly evening a few nights ago. We booked a table for 8pm.

I came here for my birthday and it was very nice. The staff were really knowledgeable about the wine and cheese and recommended some things I wouldn't have chosen myself, but I enjoyed all of it. Will definitely return.

Overall a really lovely and postie experience. the person serving us was very helpful and seemed to know alot about the cheese on offer. Serving was generous and we were offered more of everything without having to ask. that said, we were the only ones in there on a saturday afternoon

Visited quite a times and again yesterday for my birthday. We shared charcuterie board that was outstanding. The brillet cheese was just so good. We also had the Camembert which was cooked to perfection. Some places can’t get it right but Decant can! The wines and the service were equally just as good. Looking forward to my next visit.

Visited Decant recently for my sister's bridal party! She, and all the guests had the best time eating and drinking the perfectly selected wines and cheeses! All my guests made comment on what good value for money it was, and I agree. They did decorations so tastefully and it was very kind of them to give us so much attention and details about the wine. We had a cheese afternoon tea in a French style and this was elegantly executed. Thanks so much, it was BRILLIANT! Also, one oi my guests has celiac disease and they were brilliant in preparing her own afternoon tea,

Although the staff was very friendly, we waited 45 minutes for a cheese board. It is a lot of time to cut and serve a few cheeses on a board.

I have just had a cheese board and a lovely bottle if ted wine. A saxophone player live. What an atmosphere. The cheese was fantastic the wine sublime. Highly recommend a visit

Myself and two friends had a lovely time at your bar this week. The waiter was fantastic - really informative about the cheese and helpful with recommendations. We were the only people there so it could have been awkward but he respected our privacy and engaged just the right amount.

Had a great experience this Sunday. Popped in during the annual River Regatta thoroughly enjoyed a cheese board and large glass of red and a quick skim through the Sunday times! Sunday bliss 👌🏽

Fantastic cheese and wine on a Sunday afternoon, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Our second visit and we will be returning very soon.

Well isn’t this a little gem! Wine, cheese, meats, pretty much my idea of heaven! We didn’t have a clue what to pick and the advice given was spot on! We ended up with some cheeses we wouldn’t have tried before (new favourites) without the advice of the staff.

We popped in after dinner on Saturday. The place was very busy but Kerry and Adam made us feel very welcome. The wine was fantastic and the cheese board was equally as good. There were a couple they had run out of but that just means you have to try others so no complaints here! Excellent place and will certainly go back

Cosy, lovely staff, great food.

Book a table for 8 including 3 kids with a nice gentleman on the phone for 6.30pm. As soon as we arrived a lady said to me even before we were made welcome or offered any service we need to leave the restaurant by 8.15 as the table is pre booked! I was not told this when booking the table even though this woman said I shld have been told this and we were lucky to have been squeezed in between booking! She then said it’s up to us if we want to stay or go else where! So rude and unprofessional! We stayed for one drink and a small cheese board which we shared between us. We will not be returning there again. Staff need to be taught each customer is valuable and without us they will not have a business! I will definitely let all of my friends and colleagues know how we were treated. All we wanted was a chilled cheese and wine night out with my goddaughter and family!

Two friends and I enjoyed a lovely evening at this new deli in Bedford's town centre. We were greeted on arrival by our waitress for the evening, Sophie who talked us through the extensive cheese and wine menu. Fair to say, I'd not heard of most of the cheeses but were guided by Sophie and opted for a sheeps cheese, a blue cheese and a soft cheese on a sharing board. All delicious. Of he wines , we chose one of the half price reds, a Fleurie which was soft a mellow. We visited on a Thursday evening which proved to be a fairly sociable and buzzing evening. This deli does offer meat sharing boards too, though we didn't try this. I would reccomend this venue for a reasonably priced evening out.

With wine and cheese being two of my favourite things, you can imagine my delight at discovering there was a new cheese and wine bar in town. I have visited on many occasions now...for a private event, with my husband, with friends and family and each time it does not disappoint. It has that personal intimate feel and is incredibly welcoming...you are made to feel like a valued customer. A great selection of cheeses with pairing wines, and a selection of lovely gins and spirits if you are not a wine drinker. It has been to a very high consistent standard every time I have visited, with great service and friendly staff. There is a real community feel about it and I thoroughly enjoy coming here. Highly recommended.

If you haven't visited yet, then you are missing out. They have an extensive wine and Gin menu which is excellent. Generous and delicious cheese and charcuterie boards offer the chance to try something new. The team are always helpful, and no question too small. If you need help on pairing your Wine or Gin with the perfect cheese, just ask. I hosted my Husband's 50th birthday there in February, and everything was taken care of. All we needed to do was turn up on the evening and enjoy.

Great wine tastings event, very hospitable and knowledgable staff. Pork pies were delish alongside various wines. Great decor and chilled out atmosphere. Will definitely be returning again.

Lovely little spot excellent food and attention to detail. Nice humble settings and always offering different experiences, from gin events to live music performances. We always keep an eye on what’s going on next

Being a wine and cheese lover, I had noticed this place on Facebook and put it on my “to do” list. It was situated close to town but far enough away from the high street (thank god)! It was a lovely discreet place with a great selection of cheeses. The team were lovely and friendly and I would definitely come again! Hopefully when they are more established they may extend their wine selection but I was happy with my choices.

Fabulous host amazing atmosphere well deffo come back x

Nice selection of wine and cheeses, friendly and knowledgeable staff

I'm not a fan of cheese but what the cheese the waitress recommended was really yummy. Small and cosy place.

This place is amazing!! There were 10 of us who came here to celebrate my friends birthday. We were greeted by Josh the owner who was very hospitable and charming; he put together a cheese board and recommended some wine which were absolutely gorgeous! I've recommended this venue to everyone I know! Thank you for the great experience!

Went to decant on a Saturday late afternoon. We had some fantastic cheeses and meats. And a bottle of red wine. Ended up staying for a couple of hours. So another bottle had to be had. There was nice chilled and smooth music in the background. Would defiantly will be going back again. The staff were very friendly and helpful also knowledgeable on the different cheeses.

Just been here to celebrate our anniversary. Great service. Lovely choice of meat & cheeses and a great bottle of wine. Beautiful day. Will pop in again sometime. Thanks.

Went here for a late Christmas staff party great place

This place is so so so good and live music to

We had a lovely evening with friends at Decant. This bijou wine and cheese bar has not been open long and I hope will be able to hold its own.