St Johns Arms in Central Bedfordshire

We booked in advance and on arrival told it would be a 45 min wait for food. When we reminded them we had booked we were told we would be priority. Sadly that wasn’t our experience. After a long wait, starters arrived, then 1 hr 30 mins after ordering we asked about main course and got told it was being plated up. 10 mins later we were told our meals had been given to someone else when we enquired ☹️

Called in Saturday afternoon on spec and ordered the Steak. It was cooked to perfection, served with salad, mushrooms and chips. Lovely ambience and a smiley helpful barmaid. Would def visit again

Very welcoming pub, great staff and delicious Sunday lunch - thank you so much. Would thoroughly recommend a visit from

Lovely Sunday roast. Lamb wasn’t pink but was tasty and tender. Good beers and house wines. Very welcoming and friendly staff.

We pitched up in their carpark in our motorhomes overnight on route to Chippin Norton, from the moment we arrived the landlord and landlady couldn't have been more welcoming, really friendly atmosphere a nice selection of draught ales and the food was really reasonably priced and absolutely amazing, we received a free starter something they're thinking of adding to their menu, we also received a portion of cheesecake too which was a really lovely gesture, I will highly recommend this pub it's certainly one to call in if your out and about in the area, I will also recommend using their large private carpark field for an overnight stop, we will certainly be coming here again in the not too distant future. Thanks guys from the Barnsley crew

A country location with a lot of locals and chat, a bit out of the way but worth a visit, when its open.

We were just pottering about the countryside and went in on a whim for Sunday Lunch Friendly staff, fast service, smashing pub food. Its not a gastro pub and doesn't claim to be well worth the money

Tried this pub as it’s fairly local and we’ve never been before - friendly welcome and quickly seated in the restaurant. Nice open fire in main bar . The menu was rather limited in choice and the specials had run out but that happens. Overall good we ordered was excellent , the chips were probably the best we’ve ever had anywhere and it was hot. Drinks were good and service was excellent. Only a four star rating due to menu size otherwise I would definitely recommend it.

A warm welcome from staff and a roaring fire in each of the two main rooms. Lunch menu was very good value and the kitchen very accommodating.

Thought we'd pop in for a bite after visiting family locally. The place looks pleasant enough from the outside but we were very disappointed when we went inside. Full of drunks swearing. I appreciate it's a pub but at 1pm in a place that is meant to be family friendly, it's really inappropriate to be swearing loudly in front of children and unfortunately the staff did nothing. We'll try elsewhere on our next visit.

Popped in for a quick drink, both of our drinks were sub standard, diet coke flat, was going to have lunch but as it didn't seem very clean and drinks were bad, left.

Food was very tasty however the waitresses could have been more helpful & customer service focused. Would have returned however this put us off.

Sunday lunch with my husband and dog, popped in on our way home from a weekend away. Hadn’t booked so please we were able to get in ok. We both had the beef roast which came with perfectly cooked meat, green beans, cauliflower, carrots , huge Yorkshire & roast potatoes which were the best I’ve had after my own 😊 oh and horseradish & gravy. Friendly staff and would definitely go again when in the area. Roasts are £12 for one course, plus a wine and a lager £31, bargain 👍

Popped into the pub one lunchtime on spec to see if we could find a bite to eat in these difficult times.Received a positive warm welcome and had a first class lunch. Moist Cajun chicken breast and real chips from actual potatoes! A seasonal Berry crumble with a buttery crunchy top. All complemented by a choice of good ales and cider. Deep joy. We will be back, Seriously recommend!

The best pepper sauce I’ve ever had. We’ve been here many times. I opted for rump steak and chips. Wow, it was perfect. The pepper sauce was out of this world. My boyfriend had cod and chips which he equally enjoyed. Harry and his staff are so welcoming. I can’t fault this place.

Called here a couple of days ago hoping for a nice lunch. I was very disappointed at the menu which had nothing at all for vegetarians. The point at which the local Fox Hunt arrived which the Pub clearly supports and encourages is when we left. I then had to try and explain to my 10 year old daughter that despite Fox hunting being illegal for the last 15 years in fact it still goes on. She cried herself to sleep on Saturday night. Thank you very much St Johns Arms.

I have to hail the beers as as well kept as anywhere I have ever drunk, and I work in a brewery! Fabulous ales - I'm not sure where the negative comments are coming from... in fact CAMRA agree with me as the pub has just entered the Good Beer Guide! Five star hygiene rating in the kitchen too, and good old-fashioned pub grub on the menu - cannot fault the pies or ham egg and chips. Lovely. Never had an issue.

Beer of sub standard quality food of a very dubious origin a land lord that makes basil faulty a lovely humain and kind generous person if you really want food poisoning this is for you the land lord is rude and aggressive but his staff are very friendly and helpful be careful of this place

Been to this pub this weekend and what can I say! 3 different ales on draft all off smelt and tasted like red wine however the land lord thinks their perfectly ok. The food, had cod and chips on fri night dry fish and chip over burnt, on sat had the gammon with chips and egg so gammon looked like it was cooked in a microwave and tasted horrible the chips where so burnt all that was left in the middle was oil when complaining the landlord offered a pint of his off beer. A friend had a steak that was terrible and tasted weird. I would avoid this pub like plague.I forgot to mention the Sam miguel wasn't good neither.

We were recommended the steak night at the St John's arms by a friend who regularly attends. We were not disappointed . All the usual fayre was on offer but we both chose the rib eye. It arrived on a large platter with chips, onion rings, mushrooms, peas and salad. Quite the plate full! The friendly waitress quickly fetched the sauces and mustards. The food was served pipping hot, cooked to the order (medium) and was really tasty. We shall be returning! Very good value as all the steaks are the same price on steak night.

What can I say but such a fantastic place. The landlord is so nice and helpful. We ate on both nights. Can highly the food. The chicken and chorizo pie was exceptional. We will be visiting again.

A massive thank you to Harry, Gil and all of the staff for making us all feel so welcome and looking after us. We recently held our annual motorcycle owners club rally camping at the pub. The pub is a beautiful country pub with amazing gardens and views of the paddocks. The staff and locals are all very friendly & welcoming. It has such a lovely atmosphere.There is a great selection of beers, wines and spirits including an impressive alcohol free range for those who are driving and don't want a soft drink. They also stock gluten free ale & lager! The food is amazing! A big talking point of the weekend was the marmite & cheese sausages, the fantastic pies and the outstanding fillet steak. Sunday roast has a choice of 3 meats with all the trimmings and of course the puddings are fab! As a coeliac, I can absolutely confirm that you can safely eat here without worry, the staff know their stuff! It is absolutely worth a visit, you will not be disappointed. I can't wait to visit again soon.

We were spending the weekend shooting at Sporting Targets (5 miles away from the pub) The landlord allowed us to park our caravan for 2 nights and gave us an electric supply - no charge if we were eating in the pub. Glad we did as the food was freshly cooked and nicely done - large portions too. We had steak both nights and would recommend it. On the first night we arrived just before 9pm the landlord was happy to turn everything back on in the kitchen to cook for us which was very kind of him.We found the pub very friendly and sociable: welcoming to visitors, not just the localsWe plan to stay here again in the summer

The lovely new landlord and landlady were so welcoming and helpful. The hospitality is worth the drive here. Food is amazing esp the pies. Would recommend to everyone.

The North Bucks Beagles met here on 20th October 2018 before going off to try and hunt the local wildlife.

Called in to this quaint pub by chance as we were passing by. We got chatting to the Landlord who is a very decent chap about the pub and found that he has been the new owner for only 3 months. Massive field out the back for events and club gatherings. 3 real nice ales on and kept well. Unfortunately no food on Mondays, so looks like we are just going to have to go back! The pub is 25 miles away from us but if you get good service, does it matter? Toilets were spotlessly clean (gents and ladies). Can't praise the owner enough!

New landlord. Decorated the inside and changed all the beers. The decor isn't to everyone's taste and the new beers aren't to anyone's taste. The locals voted with their feet.

Stayed overnight in the carpark in our motorhome. Made very welcome on the phone and in person, advised of best place to park and offered electric hookup. No pressure to eat but so glad we did.

Reservamos una comida para 2 semana por recomendación. La comida excelente y el servicio al cliente cálida y acogedora. Sólido, coherente, sin lujos, sabroso 'antiguo' de cocinar. Una variedad de platos principales más especiales. Muy a precios asequibles. Fishcake y platos eran geniales, por desgracia demasiado lleno para un postre, una variada selección de oferta. Nos tomamos un café para terminar una comida, con refrescos para empezar, la factura era de alrededor de £26. Ya hemos reservado para volver y lo recomiendo sin duda. Losa fuego!

Lovely atmosphere, fabulous food, excellent service. We have been to this restaurant/ pub on numerous occasion's and loved it every time. The publicans and staff are friendly and attentive.

Visitamos aquí con unos amigos en un domingo de septiembre.

Nos reunimos con amigos (gradas) allí recientemente por freudiano bebidas y pensamos que valía la pena volver para la cena. ¡Buena idea!

Very attentive and friendly staff serving good food in a quite little restaurant - no music and no hassle!. 12 of us sat round one long table for a meal and a convivial chat. Very amicable

St johns arms is out in the countryside and is a typical traditional old pub.Service was outstanding as too was the welcome,staff members as well as the boss approached us and introduced themselves...food was good old British pub grub....my garlic mushrooms were good so were my mains,pie chips with mixed veg.They had a decent choice of ales too,i had the IPA.My wife had the steak with chips and onion rings and with 3 cokes and a desert this totalled £37-50.....silly money really.A great pub with a cozy restaurant area......but it is nowhere near Dunstable!! Visited june 24th 2016.

Love this pub. Great food, nice people, lovely dog, warm welcome, open log fire, good beer. What more could you want? Apart from tripadvisor to stop saying it is in Dunstable...

Lovely food. Great service. Prompt attention. Their Sunday lunches are enormous. Food prepared on site. Beer great. I've been 3 times and they never fail me. I am a vegetarian and they always have something for me.

my first although other members of my family have been before. we went for sunday lunch to celebrate my dads birthday. 9 adults 3 children, between us i think we tried all the starters and all the meats on offer with no complaints a few of us had room for desserts which were as good as the staters and mains. they have a shelf with games such as connect 4 that the kids can play whilst waiting for food. we will definately be going back

We booked the St John's Arms for a Motorcycle Club rally for the whole weekend and when we visited before the event I was a bit apprehensive. The cars and customers looked a bit, well stuck up for want of a better phrase. Its a pub in the middle of nowhere with country folk as their client base.I couldnt have been more wrong! We walked into the pub in full bike gear and were greeted with a very warm welcome from Eamonn and Julie, our hosts.We chatted about what we would need for the weekend and then settled for a meal before we left. The food was amazing. Absolutely worth the trip out.Moving forward to the weekend event and Eamonn and Julie could not do enough for us. They set a separate bar menu for us which was fresh and tasty, not your normal take away foods. A good selection of Ale is served as well as lager and cider on tap. The locals were also very welcoming and the two groups mixed very well. Some even coming out to join us for the band on Saturday night.The pub doesn't usually open until 4pm but they opened for us for breakfast and made sure they were there for when we wanted lunch too.I can not rate this place or our hosts highly enough, nothing is too much hassle for them. We have already booked the site for next year and really look forward to many visits between now and then.Hosts - 1st ClassVenue - 1st ClassFood - 1st ClassAtmosphere - 1st ClassThank you guys, see you soon.

I can only advise everyone local to give the food at the St Johns a try. We have eaten there many times since Eamonn and Julie took over and have never been disappointed. The food is excellent and superb value for money. Last Friday myself and my husband tried a steak each and enjoyed 2 big steaks with all the trimmings, had quite a few drinks on top and the total bill was less than 40 quid. The welcome is always warm and smokers will find the best shelter for miles around. The live music nights are also great fun. My only regret is that this pub is not in my village. Hey ho, can't have everything!

Eamonn and julie have recently taken over this amazing country pub. We were welcommed on a sunny Sunday to find it was obviously very popular, and they had settled in well. The service was excellent and food outstanding at a very reasonable price. The atmosphere was relaxed but efficient with the home cooked food arriving promptly and steaming hot. Relaxed afterwards in the bar and then reluctantly had to go home. Can't wait to return, would be equally good in the winter next to the fire!