Oakley Arms in Bedford

Both the food and service were excellent! We had the tasting menu of 7 courses all of which were delicious, beautifully presented and a good size. We were in a room on our own but not forgotten, and it was nice to see the chef bring out some of the courses. There have been a couple of previous visits when the service was slow, but not tonight; full marks. It’s so lovely to have a local couple making such a success of this restaurant - in this area of the UK it’s a rarity.

Excellent food cooked by a talented chef. We had the tasting menu, knowledgable staff explained everything and the food was well presented with lovely flavours. The full menu was interesting, seasonal and varied and there was a good wine selection. We saw lots of other tasty looking dishes being served. We came from Northampton on a recommendation and will definitely be coming back again.

We celebrated a special birthday here with friends and had an amazing evening. Everything was spot on - the service, the ambience and of course the food. We had different dishes and it was all wonderful and beautifully presented. The desserts in particular were fabulous. We will return!

Phoned for a table for two.... time and date given.. Female voice hummed and ha'ad for protracted period then informed me that [now] was the 'height of the service period' and she would ring me back. Most disappointingly this did not happen.

Visited here for lunch with our young family, we've visited a few times this year now. Lovely venue, made very welcome by Sean and his team. Always a good selection on the menu, everything is seasonal and accompanying drinks are great. We chose a mixture of nibbles, kids meals and my wife and I chose the rabbit and halibut fish pie dishes. Food arrived prompt and delicious. Highlights for us - excellent service, the selection of dishes, which are imaginative and different to the normal pub offering. The atmosphere. Plus the desserts keep the wife and kids happy, they're top notch. Lemon tart is by far one of the best she's ever eaten. We will be back soon.

Staying with friends at a local Air BnB (10 mins walk away) we chose to eat at The Oakley. We had an amazing meal -all delicious with a great varied menu to choose from. Staff were attentive and helpful, food fresh and very tasty. Beer and wine selection were perfect. Thanks for a great night

A great place for lunch Josh the waiter/bartender made it an enjoyable meal My wife is gluten free and was easily accommodated. She enjoyed the Pear Cocktail The desserts were excellent…see if you can complete the Assiette!

There is a buzzy atmosphere at this popular Harrold pub. Friendly and attentive service from the staff including Josh who advised us well on which wine to drink with our food. All our dishes were delicious and served piping hot.

Consistently serve very good food with friendly service. Fish and chips are probably the best in the area. They rotate their guest ales so always something different to try; this time: Beastly Bat

We had fantastic experience at Oakley. Started with home made bread and crispy chicken, followed by delicious fish and chips (good portion!). We will definitely go there again

Great ambience, food fantastic and staff. Hats off to chef! Beautiful old building and garden would be great in the summer months....

Steak night at the Oakley is a great experience. Great steaks, sides and sauces and excellent service too!

Really enjoyed the evening. Food was great and the staff very attentive. Will definitely be back again.

I've visited the Oakley arms a few times now and have never been disappointed. The food and service is extremely good, I would highly recommend a visit.

We walked across the fields to the Oakley with friends and a dog. I had checked before leaving that they were dog friendly which they are. When we arrived we received a warm friendly welcome. The food was excellent and so was the beer. Even the dog had his own bowl of water and a Bonio dog biscuit. The atmosphere and service was also first class with a special mention for Susie who could not be more helpful. All in all a very pleasant couple of hours spent and well worth the walk. I have no hesitation in recommending the Oakley for either a leisurely lunch or an evening out.

Fantastic evening celebrating our daughter’s 16th. Thank you for a lovely time. Josh kept us well looked after.

It was very nice the food was yummy and Beth was a very good server! It was very cheap because for every adults meal there’s a free kids meal

Good food and warm welcome. I’ve been there with my daughter and his 20 months old child and everybody was nice and helpful. They have a children’s menu. For the adults, delicious traditional food with a touch of creativity that makes the difference. I’ll be back when in Bedfordshire.

I revisited The Oakley Arms, this time with my husband, and we had the most delicious meal. We were given a warm and friendly welcome and a lovely table in the window. Table service was excellent. The food was, as previously, imaginative, using seasonal ingredients with care to create a fabulous meal. I’m looking forward to when we can visit again. Thank you for yet another wonderful evening.

Amazing food and service, booked in to come again in December. A few questions on the menu and answered very helpful. Came here for an anniversary and the staff made it extra special

This is easily the best meal we have ever enjoyed out. The food is amazing, all lovely local produce and a good variety of options on the menu. The staff were very attentive which only enhanced the evening. Josh was our waiter and he was really helpful and made some good recommendations. Thank you, we will come back again.

Lovely, clean gastro pub with a Beatles related history. Great, friendly service and the food and drink was just excellent and good value. The chef came out for a chat at the end too! The pub is in a beautiful village with nice walks so...

Wonderful Friday night out with friends at The Oakley Arms in Harrold. Food was delicious, accompanied with excellent beer and wine. Extremely attentive and knowledge staff in very friendly atmosphere. Will definitely visit again!

Booked in for a meal last minute, service was excellent and food was delicious! The waitress was able to move us from the pub area to the restaurant area as soon as a table became available which was very appreciated! We will definitely be back.

Had a wonderful experience tonight at the Oakley, haven't eaten out here in a while and expectations were exceeded and all was absolutely amazing… thank you Team Oakley

Last minute Sunday Dinner. Really lovely late lunch, called 30 minutes before they were due to stop serving, they went out of their way to fit us in. Amazing focaccia with herbs from the pub garden to start followed by delicious rare roast beef, with...

As always, the Oakley Arms is fantastic, from the service, to the ambiance, to the flavours of the amazing food Always love it here. Lizzy and Andy have done a brilliant job

Excellent food, service and excellent value for money 👍 We went on a Friday lunchtime and the food was cooked fresh and was delicious, will def be back soon

Amazing food , friendly service! Came here for lunch had three courses it was quiet in the pub. Friendly waiting staff & the food was exceptional we will deffo be back. Thanks Team.

Outstanding, high quality food using fresh, local ingredients creating an exciting and innovative menu. Superb, friendly service, attentive and observant but not intrusive. Comfortable and relaxed ambience in a delightful countryside village. I have already booked our next visit! If you love good food, cooked...

Another visit to The Oakley Arms and everything was excellent as per our previous visits. Food was delicious - we especially like the changing menu, the attention to detail and the use of quality local fresh produce. Desserts are exceptional - I especially enjoyed the...

What a place!! Lovely atmosphere, great staff, the best food, what else do you want. Went on Wednesday 2nd August 2023 didn't realise it was their steak night which was a bonus 30 for 2 including a drink ammnd sides. My wife said it was...

We arrived on time and sat at our table. Bit of a stressed start. We were not offered a menu just told it was a steak night, which we wanted anyway, but would have had a starter if offered. Also was told that our food...

We have given the Oakley Arms a 5 star review as we felt it well deserved the outstanding recognition. Our first visit was not as successful but the owners clearly listened to our views and our re-visit on Saturday was a lovely experience. As mentioned...

A superb birthday meal with family. We had an excellent time! Food and service were amazing. Thank you! We can’t wait to return.

Family lunch with two young children. Couldn’t have been made anymore welcome. Staff were so welcoming. Food was absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. Will definitely be back.

Arrived at 7pm not very busy was allocated a table in the side bar. Took a while to order drinks We Ordered our food and when we cut into the chicken it was not fully cooked. Trying to get a member of staffs attention took...

Just got back from a wonderful afternoon of music, food, & drink with 8 of us eating. Very busy in there but managed to get a table which I was surprised as we hadn’t booked but said if we waited they would get us in....

Absolutely brilliant food, friendly service, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Cannot recommend it enough, the food is presented in a beautiful way and tastes even more amazing than it looks, also the people serving are both friendly and helpful. 10/10 5 Stars, a top destination for...

Went out to The Oakley Arms for an evening meal. The service was fantastic, didn’t rush you at all from starter to dessert. Always checked to see if all was ok. The food was delicious and served lovely. Would recommend the pub for a great...

Excellent 5 star food with a friendly staff atmosphere, great garden and ambience. Great value for money ! Thank you for having us ! We will be back

Absolutely fabulous, we went for a friend’s birthday and couldn’t recommend it enough. The food was first class, as was the service and in such a beautiful setting.

The restaurant is run by a couple, the two chefs. Impeccable menu that changes daily, the food was a knockout 10/10. Lovely cocktails and deserts also. Super beer garden in the sunshine. To top it all off, all very reasonably priced for the quality. Cannot...

We’ve been stalking the social media of The Oakley Arms for a few months now, and finally got the chance to book a table. The menu changes regularly, which we love. We could have ordered everything on the menu! My Husband & I always share...

The Oakley Arms is one of our favourite pubs in the area. The atmosphere is pleasant, the staff are pleasant and the food is exceptional - the menu is always changing and exciting and we love trying all the local produce Lizzie and Andy use....

Excellent food and service. Lovely atmosphere. Friendly and excellent value. Recommended. Harrold Beds. Book online is easy

We went to The Oakley Arms for their steak offer on Wednesday and the food was incredible. For Starter we had olives, potato skins with soured cream and chive and the Crispy chicken dish - all so good. We then had the steak deal and...

We have enjoyed several fantastic meals at The Oakley Arms - breakfasts, lunches and evening meals. The menu is always really interesting with a brilliant selection of local produce and a great variety of dishes. We especially enjoy the Sunday roast which is consistently delicious....

The Oakley is one of our favourite pubs! The food it to die for! We have been for Sunday roast a few times and some Saturday lunches. My partner loves the beer selection, the staff are attentive, helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. We always...

Waited ages for drinks ; starters were ok but I didn’t have one ; I ordered the beef roast WELL I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED meat was a steak with no flavour but plenty of fat roast potatoes tasted like they had been left in oven...

We ate supper there .with friends a week or so ago and whilst the atmosphere was nice, drinks service was slow and table service average. We had hoped for a little more as we wanted to support local businesses and whilst some of the food...

My fiancé and I enjoyed a lovely night out at the Oakley arms this evening. Having three young children, we value our rare time alone and it was well spent here. Service was great, everyone was very friendly & welcoming. Food was amazing! I was...

Another visit to The Oakley Arms, but this time for Breakfast. We ordered a range of dishes from the menu, including a Full Oakley breakfast, an eggs Benedict and an avocado on toast dish with dukkah and chilli. Everything was piping hot and flavoursome. We...

Wonderful Sunday lunch with friends. High quality food, perfect presentation and welcoming friendly staff. 100% recommend.

Thank you so much for a perfect 80th birthday celebration for 25 of us. Everyone commented on the fantastic food, the excellent service, nothing was too much trouble, and the wonderful ambiance. All the staff went to so much trouble to make this an occasion...

Birthday meal in the Oakley last night was excellent. Quality of food was first class all 4 of us enjoyed the evening. Venison & beef flank were cooked to perfection.

We were blown away with the quality of food, service and fabulous pricing. The atmosphere is very cosy and although it was really busy due to Christmas nothing was too much trouble and we had lots of space around our table for 4. Sarah and...

Thank you team Oakley for another amazing meal to celebrate my Mum’s birthday. The food was delicious! So great to have such a brilliant pub in the village.

We visited at 12 pm earlier today. We had only visited once before, about 8 years ago and had found out that the pub had been taken over. We were greeted at the door but had no booking but soon the pub became very busy.,...

We have eaten here three times in as many months. We came with friends on Sunday, and all had fish and chips. The batter was light, and the Haddock perfectly cooked. Wonderful chips and homemade tartare sauce. Three of us had puddings, which were delightful....

Good food and good atmosphere spoilt by the lengthy wait for the food to arrive. My advice, don't arrive hungry! Only 2 people serving and doubling up as front of house, in spite of the good food and staff politeness, not sure we would return...

We went tonight and I had the venison fillet with venison pie. Absolutely delicious. Followed by poached pear with Parkin. Just as good. We are fortunate to have this place in our village.

A lovely little tucked away pub, the staff are lovely, attentive, professional and chatty. A good selection of food and menu. And the music was good!

Staying in the area, there is a huge choice of places to eat but the sample menu stood out. We arrived with our two dogs, welcome in the bar, and already a bowl of water and dog biscuits at our table! One starter of smoked...

We went here for lunch on Sunday with family that had visited us from Scotland. We had visited around this time last year and thought it would be a good place to bring our guests to visit- we were super happy that we were correct!...

We were on a Birthday Meal for my wife, we had pre-booked but still had to wait 1 hour before any food was served. My Beef slice was 50% FAT but no extra meat offered or apology was told it was 'Luck of the Draw'...

Absolutely exceptional in every way. The menus here are small and perfectly formed, showcasing fresh, seasonal and interesting ingredients. The quality of service and cookery is spot on. We really enjoyed eating here and will definitely be back.

A lovely pub with great decor. Had an amazing Sunday lunch and the slow roasted beef was to die for! They made an extra effort for my Son’s birthday.

Went for an impromptu meal at lunch with my wife - we had a great time with fantastic service and great food. What a great find!

Dined here on Saturday evening with friends. Service was relaxed and friendly, The food was very good indeed. We all had fish and chips, which was fresh with a light crisp batter. Starters and desserts were beautifully presented and very tasty. A clear emphasis on...

We just had a lovely family meal, the food was amazing and made even better by the service, so friendly and helpful. Never leave reviews to be honest, but I felt I had to say how brilliant it was! Thank you!

We ate as a party of four on Friday 10th June 6:30. One of the guests had been before and had a good experience then, so we thought we'd meet there because of the Beatles connection. Two of the guests had lamb and said that...

Just wanted to say what a lovely place to go for lunch, amazing food, lovely pub and the most lovely staff. Felt really welcome. Will definately be back.

We had a delicious meal here, there was a good choice of food which was freshly prepared and very tasty. There was a very relaxed atmophere and friendly staff. Shall certainly be going back again.

Several visits to this pub/restaurant. Excellent food and service. I like the range of menu at different times of the day. Have experienced lunch, evening meals, Sunday roasts plus the Valentine’s Day meal. All excellent.

Delicious Sunday lunch with a really wide range of choices, including different roasts, fish & chips and burgers, so keeps the whole family happy. The portions were really generous and really good value. Lovely friendly staff.

Our Sunday lunch was delicious. There were six of us and our dog. They welcomed her as much as us. They gave her water and a treat as soon as we walked in. The service was great, all staff so friendly. The food was yummy....

We have just thoroughly enjoyed the best Sunday lunch out EVER!!! Thank you to all the friendly staff, especially the chefs 😊😊

Took a long awaited trip to the Oakley after following their Instagram for while and it did not disappoint. Had the scallops with naduja jam to start followed by a pork belly roast, which where both fantastic. lovely service from front of house and smiles...

This was our first visit and we received a warm welcome in lovely surroundings. Excellent food and friendly, attentive service. Loved the little touches like water on the table without having to ask and cloth napkins. Highly recommended, just wish we lived closer so we...

Family meal at the weekend and loved the food. Service is friendly & attentive. Local produce of the highest quality throughout the menu.

Great restaurant with excellent food. We visited with friends who live in the village on Saturday evening ( table of six). The restaurant has only been established for a short time but certainly is a must go to place if you are in the area....

My friends and I attended the New Years Eve 10-course taster evening this year and it was outstanding. The food itself tasted incredible, it was artistic and so well thought-through. The service from start to finish by all staff was brilliant, and that’s front and...

This was our first visit and we actually live about 25 mins from here, but decided to book for Sunday Lunch as we were going to the nearby country park. I didn’t know what to expect but the first communication with them was via Facebook...

Absolutely fabulous Sunday Lunch - food was stunning and service was spot on! Everyone is so welcoming and everything is friendly but so professional too. We can’t wait to go back. This place is an absolute gem!

Fabulous full Oakley breakfast, good strong coffee, warm plates, lovely staff, beautiful relaxing cosy building - couldn't fault anything & we're very fussy - highly recommend.

We had another amazing night at the Oakley. The food was all delicious and we loved being in the private dining room which made the night feel so special. All the staff are fantastic and couldn’t have been more accommodating, especially as 2 of our...

We visited as a party of five and were well looked after from the start. Great service and soon seated. We ordered steaks, risotto and fish of the day (sea bass). All were excellent and plenty of it. Plenty of ciders and bitters to choose...

The best Sunday Lunch that I've eaten in a very long time. I haven't eaten a Sunday Lunch at a restaurant in a very long time as it's something that the family cook often at home. The Oakley just blew my mind. I would not...

Apart from Lizzie this was a total disaster. The website lets you make a reservation for a breakfast service that doesn’t exist. You turn up and firstly parking in the area is non existent. Then … you discover the website hasn’t been updated and there...

We stopped at The Oakley Arms for dinner whilst on a cycle in the pouring rain. We were greeted very warmly by the members of staff and they accommodated us despite the pub being very busy. We were offered a table in the end of...

My wife and I travel far and wide to experience excellent rated restaurants within Trip Advisor regularly, and although this establishment wasn't the furthest we've been recently we still travelled over an hour to get here. And we weren't disappointed. Very friendly and not too...

Fabulous food, fabulous fun, fabulous service by dressed up staff, absolutely fabulous band and a fabulous evening. Thank you so much for the huge effort you all made Andy, Lizzie and staff. We really enjoyed the whole experience. Harrold is so lucky to have such...

We ate here early in September, the food is easily some of the best food in the local area. We had the beef rib and the Docklands fish of the day as mains and followed this up with a chocolate cheese cake to finish. We...

The food is excellent, with a good variety including a lot of choice for vegetarians / vegans, the staff are lovely. It’s just what Harrold needed. We keep going back.

Lovely lunch for two, simple burger & chips done well. We watched the chef get herbs from the garden as we sat outside. We also bought two sourdough loaves to take home. Nice atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff. Look forward to returning soon - as...

We recently visited the newly refurbished Oakley Arms and we were really impressed. The layout is spacious and airy despite some low ceilings and the owners and staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful. During our visit to The Oakley we had a cake and drink...

Owning a restaurant myself i am very critical. Just had a great night. Food and service was very good and we will definitely return.

I have been here several times in the past few months and I'm so pleased that they are having the success they are. The menu is constantly changing in line with the best seasonal ingredients available, which means you can go there a lot knowing...

Just been to The Oakley Arms for Sunday lunch food was amazing! Definitely going back .staff were very helpful and friendly