The Bedford Arms Dining in Chiltern

What a really fantastic place. The service was absolutely amazing, ambience was so relaxing. Food was delicious. Dave the manager was so accommodating & so pleasant made us feel so welcome. Will definitely be back what a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Thank you all

Food was OK but service was very poor. One starter three light mains and three drinks took two hours. Restaurant wasn't even busy.

Stayed here regularly for the last couple of months, mostly at weekends. The food has been very good, tasty and generous portions. The rooms are lovely and comfortable, very good amenities and lovely and clean. But above all, the staff have been the most friendly and accommodating people we have ever met in a hotel / pub. Nothing was too much trouble and we were made to feel very welcome. We would highly recommend this pub / restaurant / hotel if you would like a good honest comfy place to stay with excellent service. It can get busy, especially for the fantastic Sunday roasts, so we'd always advise booking to avoid disappointment, it has a lovely buzz and vibe . Very quiet country village setting with parking and views over fields yet only 5 minutes from the m25, ideal location. Overall an excellent place to stay, you won't be disappointed.

Booking dinner at The Bedford Arms is confusing from the start. On the website it talks about booking in the pub - but there's no alternative offered. It turns out there is a separate restaurant, but no obvious way of booking it! In the pub section there are a range of tables and, despite me asking for a normal dinner table, we were assigned to what I can only describe as a childrens table. It was tiny and the seats were very low. I felt I was looking up at fellow diners around me! We complained and got offered to sit in another room, which was deserted apart from us. Consequently the service was non-existant and even there the tables were mostly tiny. We were informed that two main dishes were not available, the pie and the steak. Two (I would have thought) of the most popular dishes and indeed what I would have wanted. The food was OK but not what I expected for, what used to be before the major refurbishment, a very nice restaurant. My liver and bacon was distinctly short of liver. With the lack of service, we decided to cut our losses and skip starters, desserts and coffee. Overall a really poor experience. It's still not clear how one books a table in the restaurant, as opposed to the pub part and the service was practically non-existant. We won't be returning.

Great service. Great food. Cosy venue. Atmosphere is excellent. Wine list could be a bit broader. Highly recommend a visit.

We left as it was just busy and not inviting. We booked to celebrate 3 birthdays for a nice quiet meal. They had a wedding going around 80 people overspilling into the bar where the football was on. So just went to another restaurant that was better for our evening.

Went to the Bedford Arms for Sunday lunch. Very nice surroundings. We both ordered the roast beef. After waiting 30 - 40 minutes it arrived. It was cold. Probably sitting on the side somewhere. I complained and it was replaced. There were 2 small slices of beef and 3 small roast potatoes that resembled thoses of supermarket ready meal. Will not be returning.

I love this place. Very English-chic countryside. Large car parking, beautiful deco inside, clean, friendly staff, a lot of space to sit inside and outside, good food and drinks, reasonably priced. We have now been for Sunday lunch several times as a family. I would stay in a hotel too for a night in the future, as the rooms also look good.

Had a great night. Lovely pub, in a beautiful spot. Amazing beer garden and we enjoyed a nice, warm evening on the terrace, then ate in a private room for 14 of us. Staff were helpful and very friendly : moved furniture for us, turned the air con down :) and took our group photo !! The food and drink were great. We all enjoyed our evening. Thank you

I have passed the Bedford Arms many by times en route to work for years, not thinking it a venue for visiting to dine or even drop in for drinks. How wrong I was on both counts. It’s not just a hotel. The team there are experienced, professional and friendly and made our two lunch visits most enjoyable. The dining areas are spacious and comfortable, wood panelling being a feature reflecting its heritage. The outside areas comprise a pleasant garden and patio with accessible car parking. The bar area is also spacious and notable for its selection of well kept real ales. The food, drinks, value and the service provided here are second to none. We’re planning our next visit.

Lovely refurb. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Couldn’t do enough for us. Service was exceptional. Food was very good.

Great friendly service with a smile and the food was great too. nothing was too much trouble for the staff so we had a great time

This Was Our First Visit, We Had A £50 Voucher To Use By The 14/04/2024..The Service Was Poor (The Food Was Very Good), But Where We Were Sat We Constantly Had A Draft From The Front Door, Which Was In Constant Use & Was Very Unpleasant ..We Had Just Returned From A Few Days In Devon & Thought We Would Use The Voucher To Finish Our Break. We Paid The Difference Between The £50 & The Total Bill...A Few Minutes Later The Manager Came Back & Said, The Voucher Was Invalid Even Though It Was Valid Until 14/04 2024...He Could Not Explain Why...So We Paid The £50 To Cover There Issued Voucher (Date Of Visit 31/03/2024)

We had a lovely lunch, wonderful food and great service. Comfortable seats and a warm and friendly atmosphere. We will be back. Thanks to David.

We haven’t visited the Bedford since it was renovated and whilst looks great, the food was very average with the mushy peas served with the fish and chips looking brown and not very appetising at all…the batter was thick and overdone and there was a lot of wastage on plates. Also the waiter seemed a little impatient… maybe he was having a day but he was just a bit off…

We hadn't been to Bedford Arms for quite a while so decided to book for Sunday lunch were looking forward to it. However the food was not very good - the roast dinner that the rest of the group had ordered was luke warm and i had the fish and chips which was very greasy and lacked flavour. The service was mediocre as well and the starters of the sourdough bread and the beef dripping popcorn were not very good either (i expected better presentation and the pop corn was like it had just come from the local supermarket) All in all a disappointing experience and i don't think we will be going there again - such a shame as the location and the atmosphere in the pub is lovely.

I stayed at this hotel for two nights for a family get together. I was impressed at the genuine friendliness and willingness to take the time to chat with me during my stay. I am a talker, and they were more than happy to listen. A big thank you to Jayne for making a special breakfast occasion for the McGregor family. You cannot beat English breakfast at the Bedford Arms

Excellent roast, they were a little short staffed but they coped really well. Lovely location close to wonderful walks and Chenies manor

We had a nice table in front of the fire - though it was turned off at the time. Service was friendly and efficient and we were through 2 courses in just over an hour. We chose crab and prawn cocktail, and fig and radicchio salad as starters. The prawns were tasty , but unaccountably accompanied by 4 quarter slices of unbuttered white bread when brown is usually considered more appropriate. The salad was light and good but with virtually no olive oil it was difficult to see how it could possibly have amounted to the 585 calories claimed. The beef mains were thinly cut, tender and delicious and a nice change from the sometimes gristly and leathery offerings we have experienced at other Herts venues. The beef was also of a quantity that suited our appetites , whereas rivals establishments sometimes load the plate so high it short circuits the breathing. The accompanying vegetables and Yorkshire went down well and the dish was never dry. Only niggle- the roast potatoes , while perfectly consumable, were todayundercooked to the extent that they were effectively just parboiled. Together with a large glass of Merlot and a pint of Peroni the bill came to £82, £90 including our discretionary tip. So friendly, tasty, slightly pricey and we look forward to returning when the weather is a bit warmer to sample their extensive range of outdoor seating.

This was the best pub lunch we have had for some time. Food excellent and service very good. Plenty of choice so all were catered for. It is on the expensive side but we all agreed it was worth it.

First time visit to the Bedford Arms. Great Sunday lunch. Really nice place with a nice vibe. Great service too. Will definitely be returning.

We were disappointed by our first visit here in a while. The food was good, although not oustanding, but the service was slow and poor. The olives to come with our starters were not served, and when we reminded the waiter, they still didn’t arrive until the rest of the starters had been finished. We had a long wait for our main, and we had asked for one burger without cheese , however it came with cheese. The waiter insisted on taking it back to the kitchen, only for it to be returned a few minutes later, saying it would take a while to replace. The bun was burnt. Our salt grinder had no salt in it, and when we were broyght a replacement that too was empty. Finally, when our desserts were brought out, we had no cutlery; we were told it would be there in a minute, however it did not arrive, and one of our party had to go and ask for it at the bar. Some of this seems a bit petty, but the amalgamation of all these issues did not make for a relaxing birthday meal.

We have loved coming to the Bedford Arms on many occasions, however yesterday wasn't one of them. The kitchen appeared all over the place and served only 2 of our mains while the other 2 of us had to wait another 15 minutes, plus to make it worse the starter plates hadn't been cleared. This was to celebrate my Dads 92nd birthday but sadly it was spoilt a little.

This is a pleasant place for dinner with a clean open environment Food and drinks were served to a high standard The staff were pleasant and attentive

Absolutely amazing, highly recommend the Bedford Arms. Staff was so friendly and helping. We had a drink in the bar afterwards too

Great food, lovely service and the warm gazebos meant we could enjoy a rare night out - do go and support them!

when we came here we ate in one of the gazebo and it was lovely and warm because of the heaters. the food was excellent and the service was very useful. would highly recommend.

This is a must visit. It is stylish country style popular restaurant with ambience of grandeur and tasteful relaxing setting pleasing to the eye with cheery hustle and bustle of highly competent waiting staff delivering prompt and excellent service. The food is of highest cuisine and superbly presented. The sea bass and poussin were the best we've ever had. It was real value for money and we strongly recommend this dining experience. COVID regulations were strongly in place with correct distancing and staff all wearing masks.Faultless!

Had dinner with some friends, I had the fish cakes which are a favourite of mine and never disappoint. All the food was excellent , we all heartily enjoyed our meals. The service was excellent and nothing was too much bother. Well worth a visit

Visited with family and friends for the sunday lunch menu while on holiday in the area. My wife and I ordered from the vegan options and were generally impressed. My wife ordered the tomato soup to start, a good portion and was very tasty. She then ordered the vegan risotto as a main, however she received the vegetarian risotto. Despite clearly ordering the vegan option, this was not taken down by the waiting staff. Because of this she had another 10 minutes to wait for food whilst the rest of us were eating. I ordered the nut roast which was good, nothing special but good. The roast potatoes could have been fluffier however. Overall a decent meal in a nice building, but could have been inproved.

Non existant COVID controls. No staff wearing masks or gloves. Staff put cutlery in a tin for table with bare hands. No hand sanitizer in the machine on entry as empty. Tables packed together. This was like going back in time to January 2020! No screens for bar area etc. Redeeming feature is the food was good.

The food here is good well cooked pub food. We were 3 for dinner inside due to poor weather. Social distancing was fine and the staff were friendly. We had starters and mains and they were all good.

We were pleased to be able to book an outside table. This was imperative for us as we had two high-risk people in our party. However, when we arrived, we were forced by the staff to enter the pub in order to secure our table. We were given plastic menus (rather than disposable paper ones). We were unable to order our meal at our outside table: again, we were told that we had to enter the pub to order. Finally, we were unable to pay at our outside table: again, we were told we had to enter the pub to pay. None of the staff was wearing masks. The fact that we had an outside table was totally NEGATED by the fact that we were forced to enter the busy pub three times! This caused us much stress and consternation. If you are at all worried about the risk of Covid-19 transmission, I would not recommend visiting this establishment. It's a pity as the food was very good.

Just drinks which were on the pricey side Looked at the food menu Again the prices here do not compare favourably with the competition It’s a nice enough pub especially on a hot day in the beer garden

Our friends wanted to try out the Bedford Arms having been recommended: Having had a disappointing meal previously we said we would give it a second chance. We all struggled to find a dish to our liking on the limited menu. Two of us chose fish cakes for our main and both of us had one fish cake with virtually no fish only potato. When the bill came we couldn’t believe that the very mediocre rose we were served was £25. More fool us for not checking the price when ordering, we hadn’t been given a wine list. Overall the food was uninteresting and over priced. The atmosphere in the main restaurant was also no existent. Also more importantly their Covid precautions were extremely poor, no masks, gloves or social distancing.

Better the first time ... so we visited here the first time last week. We sat inside, were impressed with Covid precautions and the food was excellent. I even sent the venue an email to say how nice it was to visit a venue which had a real chef... an email they ignored .. maybe that was a warning So went back today, had our pup with us so we sat outside and ordered 2 burgers just as we had the previous week, one to be well done. When they arrived we asked which one was well done, and the waitress said that they always cook them that way. They were both medium rare, not a problem for me but my wife won’t eat anything with blood... so sent it back, when a replacement returned it was indeed well done but dry and fairly grissely.Mine, the medium rare one didn’t have any grissel but did contain a tooth (see pic) bearing in mind that it’s wayyy too small to be a cows tooth, one has to wonder if the beef burger was made of beef... it’s smaller than out dogs teeth... so mouse? Rat? Whatever it is, it shouldn’t have been there and makes you wonder what meat they’d used... although maybe best not to think about it! The maitre de collected the plates and i said “you might want the tooth back” he laughed .. I caught up with him and explained it wasn’t a joke and showed him the picture. To be fair he didn’t charge for either burger or our drinks, and said he’d tell the kitchen.I’m not sure we’ll be rushing back here, despite the location, I prefer my burgers made of beef and toothless!

I’ve just reviewed The menu as we are coming for dinner in the next couple of days. I’m sure the quality will be very good however I am very disappointed at how uninspired and traditional the menu design is with a lot of fried and heavy food. It would be so nice if they could be a more modern twist and some lighter dishes. I’m struggling with what I might actually choose to eat.

Booked for a special Christmas meal with 12 friends. Booking and pre ordering on the menu was fine and dietary requirements were met. However, on arrival at the hotel we were not greeted by anyone and I had to ask two separate people where we should go. We were told but not lead to the dining room. The food was brought out relatively quickly but ordering drinks was more problematic and other than a wine menu there was not a drinks menu so we had to guess brands of spirit and we opted not to have cocktails as we didn't know what to order. After the main course we were left completely alone in the dining room and had to call out on 3 separate occasions for service. When the bill came there were items on it that hadn't been ordered and where a coffee liqueur is £6 on the menu it was listed as coffee and Tia Maria individually on the bill at almost £8. Not impressed with that. Overall we felt we weren't as welcome as hotel residents in the restaurant.The food itself was ok but not worth coming back again for.

We often come here for lunch or dinner and have yet to be disappointed. We booked a private room for Sunday lunch with 20 friends to celebrate a 70th birthday. The staff were really friendly and helpful in helping with the arrangements and on the day were very attentive in looking after us and the food was excellent. An all round excellent experience.

We came to stay for one night for a friends wedding and ended up in the annex of the hotel which definately needs updating. It was extremely hot and needs some ac or at least a fan. We were only give one towel and hand towel, the bathroom had black mould on the tiles and the bath panel was falling off. It is need of a spruce up. Breakfast was fine but nothing special.

Food was slow to arrive but had clearly been under a heating lamp: poached eggs on fish cakes were rubbery and had egg shell attached. The Bedford pie crust was stale. Chips were unappetising.

My potential father in law and I arrived early 12 .15 pm ! We were given rooms to change in before the match and were allowed to leave our bags in said rooms ! We had a glorious day at Wembley with Malcolm and Lorraine and eventually returned to the Bedford ! It was a Sunday and we were a little late but even so we managed to order what was by both our admissions the best beef and horseradish sandwich we’d had in many years !! Also a few drinks before I retired a little sooner that Richard snr ! Anyway I digress !!! This place is an absolute gem !!! Many thanks to ROB,JESSICA,PURPLE HAIRED GIRL AND PAUL !!! Also Michael the owner for his hospitality Can’t recommend the Bedford Arms enough !

Came for dinner in a Sunday evening. From a small menu half the items were missing. Every time the waiter came to our table he advised something else was off. Finally when telling us there was no chips we gave up. Still charged us for the drinks we had whilst waiting, they could have offered the drinks to make sure we come back. Everyone else says it’s good. Guess we’ll never know.

Chenies is a well heeled part of the world so what a pleasant surprise to find such a good value and unpretentious eaterie - despite all the personalised number plates parked outside - where we had supper in the bar. NB the restaurant is significantly smarter. Wide age group customer base - spread from millennials to OAPs. Service good and well cooked relatively simple food i.e. whitebait and Bedford pie - in good portion sizes not pretending to be haute cuisine. Happy to return .

Overall disappointing, came here for the roast as all previous times this was very good. However This time the lamb was overdone the potatoes were overdone. And a portion of vegetables was pathetic. When I pointed out to the waitress that one tiny slice of carrot was not sufficient. She claimed that was the portion size. She thought that would be the end of the conversation. So I said in that case please take the whole dinner back. She did not reply and walked over to another member of staff then disappeared to the kitchen and returned 10 minutes later with a portion of vegetables. However by then I was at the end of my dinner. I will not be going back again .

Had a pleasant evening meal, good choice of food and good service .staff all very friendly. We hadn’t booked a table but were staying in the hotel and helpful waitress was able to fit us in. Very pleasant atmosphere.

Hi we visited here for lunch, the setting is lovely, the place was clean, the service was excellent and the food and drink were of a high standard. Having not been here for a couple of years it was great to see that the standard was still high and we would definitely return.

I’ve always loved the pub but what has happened, the food has gone down hill the service is non existent , what a shame this place has been ruined Very expensive wouldn’t bother

Varied menu , good selection of fish , meat and vegetarian dishes. Friendly service and good atmosphere especially in the bar restaurant.

I booked a table for 4 people a week before we visited and when I arrived with my elderly grandparents having parked in their disabled spot, the only table they said they had available (despite it being empty) was a table some 4.5 foot off the ground with stools that neither of my grandparents could clamber up on. Neither the waitress or manager apologised and just told us we could take it or leave it. We left it and will never be going back.

Had lunch in the bar area. Food was good. My friend and I had prawn cocktail n fish. The staff were attentive and friendly. Would go again

The menu was interesting and seemed promising, but it didn't live up to expectations. The roast pork had been held too long, roast potatoes were soft, no apple sauce offered. The thai monkfish was bland, the main dish of calamari looked more like an appetiser size but the thai spiced soup was good. Desserts looked good but were left unfinished, the cheese board was a pleasant surprise.

While the staff are very help full and friendly,the food does not justify the extra cost.We found the menu limited,my partner ordered a vegetable meal which should have contained pasta but did not.When we brought this to the attention of the waitresses she said that's how the kitchen describe it,so my friend just had roasted vegetables for a meal.We eat out a lot and there are other pubs/restaurants which are better value and nicer food,they are doing well as a business and I think there customer care has suffered you should not take your customers for granted.

Such a shame, dinner was such a disappointment after ordering roast lamb for dinner, it was served to me with cold cauliflower and black & terribly burnt roast potatoes! To any eye this would be obvious before serving to me. We were with family friends and I didn’t want to make them feel uncomfortable complaining, however they did ask our table a few times if everything was alright with our food. I just smiled, however I will not be returning as I’m sure they realised before serving this to me half my dinner was burnt as so black! Unbelievable and such a disappointment they chose to ignore the fact I hadn’t really touched my dinner before clearing the plates!

Booked Sunday lunch for a family get-together as we all live around London it handy being close to the M25. Bar area was very busy and noisy so glad we reserved a table in the dining room. All chose different dishes and mostly food good. Fish meal a bit small compared to the others. But, goats cheese starter only sort of veggie option and Nut roast main very dry and no good if you don't like the mushroom sauce. nothing else offered so very lacking. Service very good and price ok for the standard of the food

We went to this pub for lunch as part of a walk along the Chess Valley. The weather was great which enabled us to sit outside. Lovely setting and very friendly staff. We had a fish sharing platter which was excellent - beautiful fish and well presented. We look forward to our next visit!

Nice atmosphere but slightly disappointed with the food for the price. Prawns were a bit tough in the starter and the pork belly main could of been beyyer Had expected more from what I’d heard so will probably try again

I have stayed and dined at the Bedford arms many times and I can honestly say it's one of my favourite places to visit. The staff are so friendly, professional, welcoming and eager to make your stay a special one. The hotel is cozy and has a quintessentially English charm with beautiful decor throughout, it is very easy to relax and unwind there particularly if you're sitting next to one of their open fires. The restaurant offers delicious food with a menu that showcases a wide selection of locally sourced ingredients that suit all different dietary requirements. The gardens in the summer are beautiful and a great setting for meeting friends to enjoy a lazy summer lunch alfresco with a glass of Pimms or two!

Have had lunch and dinner at this great traditional English pub many times! Especially on a Sunday where they have an amazing roast beef and Yorkshire pudding .. delicious! Recommend you book before going as it’s a very popular place. Great selection of wines and beers. Will definitely be going again there soon :)

This is a review of the restaurant only. We did not stay at the hotel. Had a very nice Saturday lunch here with friends for a pre-Christmas get together. We choose from the festive menu and most had the turkey as main course. Reports back that the turkey was very nice, not dry. Others had the cod which was rather a small serving but tasty. Sadly there was not one choice for vegetarians in the party. Just root roasted vegetables and not much else to be honest. Very disappointing. The pescatarian members of the party could not have the cod as it was served wrapped in pancetta. It really would have been nice were there more choice of fish plus another vegetarian choice.

We've been frequenting the Bedford Arms for over eighteen years and have enjoyed many an excellent meal. Sadly, our most recent visit was most disappointing - the sirloin was cold, the potatoes burnt, the Yorkshire pudding dried out, and the vegetables overcooked. Hopefully an isolated experience.

Came here for dinner, been reading the reviews and thought it would be worth the visit

Stayed here for work and given the location ate in the restaurant - the menu is good, a little pricy but given its location it is to be expected I guess.

I am here every week and I can honestly say that this place is great. The food is excellent and the service is always with a smile :). You won't regret staying here.

Lovely meal and stay, our absolute favourite place to spend time as a family

Went out with a friend for lunch and she took me here. A lovely quaint old pub. It was quite busy when we got there but was able to get a table. The staff were lovely and friendly and always with a smile. We both ordered a beef sandwich with a side of chips to share. The sandwich was delicious, lovely fresh bread, the beef was cooked just right, still pink. We did have to remind the staff about the side of chips but they came out quickly and were lovely. This was a lovely place to have lunch. It wasn’t the cheapest for a sandwich and a soft drink £30 for two, but very nice all the same and would go back.

We wanted an easy access place for lunch with my parents, so The Bedford Arms was ideal, complemented by pleasant garden and surroundings outside. They have a front lounge and bar and a more formal dining room with extensive menu the culinary fare matches both rooms and the prices, as well. There are larger rooms for big gatherings or wedding receptions and a cosy side room for afternoon tea parties. They also have B&B; facilities, so quite a flexible venue, which we have often enjoyed over the years.

What a splendid place.teapots were brought quickly with knitted cosys and lovely porcelain cups and saucers.then the tiered tea plate arrived well it was stupendous we had dainty sandwiches,freshly baked scones and diminutive assorted cakes topped with layered Victoria sandwich all in all delicious. We managed to take home a few goodies in some silver foil,all in all a great afternoon.

We enjoyed our Sunday lunch here and our visit. Staff were friendly and attentive and the food was good. Not as good as the Bricklayers Arms which is just up the road but worth a visit.

I'm being quite generous with the 4 stars but we all enjoyed our pint and generously filled sandwich / omelette lunches, though they are not cheap (but do come with side salad). Sweet potato chips side was good too. It was pretty busy, not overly so and service was polite without being over-friendly. Beers were tasty and no more than most pubs nowadays. There is quite a bit of outside seating, great in clement weather. The c.3m walk from the village via Latimer, across the Chess River and back past Chenies House was easy going and very attractive too!

First time I've used this place for many years as my offices are now nearby. Good service, food good, garden very pleasant. Non-alcoholic Erdinger beer is a huge £5.20 per bottle, which is just ridiculous and opportunistic as there is no duty on non-alcoholic beverages.

I was one member of a local cancer support group. I had dined there before and the standard was still high. I had an excellent Venison Pie and good wines.

Soulless, dull, uninspiring, no attention to detail, terrible food + Prosecco at £26 plus no fruit gin ! What era are you living in ? Time for a big shake up, will not be returning 🤨

Dined with my family who all enjoyed the experience, all agreed the food was excellent, the service was friendly and excellent, the restaurant had a ambient atmosphere.

We were invited to a special birthday lunch and there were about 30 of us in a separate dining room. We were there on a Saturday. The meal was table d'ote, but in advance, we had at least three choices for a three course meal. My partner and I both chose Onion Soup to start. Personally, although I loved the onion soup, I thought it a little too oily, but that maybe me being picky as I'm on low fats! My partner had sea bass fillet and to me the portion looked a rather small for a man, but he said it was lovely. I had poussin which was lovely, but difficult to cut away from the bone. My partner had the cheese board knowing that this would be more filling after eating fish and it was massive in comparison with the mains; he enjoyed it immensely and even shared the last few portions with one of our mutual friends. I had fruit salad. Compared to others on my table my portion was mean, so I asked the waitress to put more on and she did. Well if you don't ask you don't get. Well that was enjoyable too. With our tea and coffee after the meal we all had birthday cake. We were all busting after all that food so any small portions individually, didn't matter by the end of the afternoon. A joyous and happy time had by all.

For many years this has been my favourite local place to take people to for "occasion" evening meals as I've always been more than pleased by delicious food with excellent service. I've never visited at lunchtime. However, this week a friend took me there for lunch...

My partner and I stayed at the Bedford Arms last weekend and it was just lovely. We fancied a weekend away from the busy city, and with the hotel being only a short taxi ride from the tube station it was a perfect location. The hotel was just as it looked on the website and had friendly staff who gave great service. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Being Vegan I usually struggle when it comes to food however they had some Vegan options on the menu which was a lovely surprise! We also went for a lovely afternoon walk around the surrounding village. Definitely will recommend to family and friends! Thanks!

Booked a table for 7 for lunch and wish I hadn’t. I called to book the day before and was told that the bar was full but we could go in the restaurant at midday. I asked whether we would be on our own in the restaurant as when I had visited there in the past the restaurant had been empty and soulless but was assured that they were very busy so went ahead and booked. We arrived and surprise, surprise, we were on our own for best part of an hour. The bar and restaurant were empty. The food was not great. I ordered the parfait but it came with 4 tiny slices of brioche toast, nothing like enough. The burgers were nothing special. The sandwiches were made with pre-sliced bread and served with a salad slathered in too much dressing with processed coleslaw. However the icing on the cake was the skin on the pots of mayonnaise! Yuk. The drinks were very expensive. We will not be going back.

Can’t quite write a review about the ‘Pub’ nor restaurant (quality of food) as didn’t get past entry!

Never been disappointed by the dining experience at The Bedford Arms. It's all wonderfully old fashioned. You get proper service by experienced waiters in very traditional surroundings in the formal dining room. Meals are also served in the bar area. The food is wholesome basic cooking, a mix of English and European cuisines. Ingredients are good quality and the recipes are tasty. The car park is a good size, which is just as well because this is a busy hotel and restaurant. On this occasion we had to cancel two guests from our party at very short notice, but they amended our pre-order without complaining and didn't charge for the cancelled meals. Very impressed with this flexibility.

I’ve never had an emotional response provoked by food. The Duck breast did just that. I was shocked that food could even taste that good. My only qualm is I could have easily eaten a second serving! I eat out staying away with work at least 3 nights a week for the last 8 months and this is my favourite dish so far. To top it off the ale from the local brewery, “Marlo - Rebellion” was a beautiful brew.

We met family here for drinks late afternoon, and were instantly impressed with the lovely surroundings, a wood burner flickering away, which was a welcome sight on a cold wet day. The staff are so accomodating and friendly and after looking at the menu, we will be returning for Sunday lunch very soon.

Love The Bedford Arms Amazing setting. Great food & fantastic service. Definitely worth a visit especially in the summer to experience their gardens x

Always a good solid choice for dinner and lunch especially on a sunny day as there is lovely outdoor seating.

We spent a lovely Sunday lunch with my son and his wife and young family and the food and the...

I booked the Bedford arms on smartphone as we drove north on the M25 on a very tiring drive north,...

Went to The Bedford Arms as a party of 8 party for the Christmas Menu, food was excellent and at...

This is a regular for us. The bar dining area (separate from the Hotel dining room) is open and spacious....

This is a pub that sells itself as a high end restaurant and hotel. But it’s a pub that’s rough around the edges. The room reminds me of a travel lodge but at double the price. The staff are inhospitable which is a worry for a hospitality business.

We recently booked a table for 4 to have Sunday Lunch at 3.00pm at The Bedford Arms Hotel. We were allocated a spacious table in the front bar / dining room area which was very pleasant. The staff were excellent and the food was of a very good standard and plentiful. This is a popular location for Sunday Lunch and quite rightly too with an excellent choice of roast dinners as well as other dishes for those who prefer a fish dish etc. The food was well prepared and enjoyable. There are plenty of walks available in the local area so The Bedford Arms Hotel is an ideal location for either Sunday Lunch or a weekend break.

Pubs are the best places to stay and this one ticks all of my boxes. It is situated in a lovely little village and if you have business in Watford or similar I would really recommend.

Returned to the Bedford Arms having stayed here about a year ago. It is close to Harefield hospital where we were visiting a relative. Our room was comfortable but furnishings such as the bed head are looking a little tired. We were not told that the restaurant was closed on the evening of our stay and only discovered this upon check in. The manager did eventually agree to pay for a taxi to take us to a local pub for dinner but as it happened this was only a few hundred yards away - but was very good. However breakfast was probably the worst I have had. I only wanted poached eggs, bacon and tomato. I received ONE poached egg which was over cooked, one rasher of poor quality, fatty bacon and half a tomato!. It was pitiful. So next time we need to stay in this area we will be going elsewhere. A great shame.

Used this restaurant for dinner for 2 to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Excellent food and service in a delightful location. Good choice from the menu and as my wife is vegetarian, she was also well catered for. Have used this restaurant before ane definitely will again.

We had dinner in this nice country pub. Nice portions, freshly cooked, good variety menue. Medium high prices but ..when the food is good its acceptable. Will go back agai soon.

A very enjoyable family luncheon, lovely food and polite service. Excellent quality and good value for money.

Good food, well served in a lovely room in a great venue. The beer is good also! Bedford Arms will be our preferred destination in that vicinity and it also represents good value.

We took some very dear American friends for afternoon tea at the Bedford Arms and were very satisfied with the choice of teas, selection of delicious finger sandwiches (produced in different coloured bread for each filling) and superb scones and cakes! The clotted cream was exactly what we had dreamed it would be and the scones tasted so fresh. This was a real treat and right on our doorstep, so to speak! All I can say to the Bedford Arms is thank you; we will return!

My wife and I had a wonderful meal in the restaurant last night. The staff were very friendly, service excellent, the meal was not only beautifully presented but absolutely delicious! We had three courses. Excellent choices on menu. Our compliments both to the chef and the waiter serving yesterday evening.

My wife and myself stopped for an evening meal on a Sunday. The staff were very friendly and the meals we ordered were very good.

Pub/hotel listed on the Chenies Manor website so it was very convenient and also shown as a 2017 best pub in the county winner. Couldn't book by phone but could by email. Pleasant welcome and nicely positioned table in old bar. Good home cooking with a number of specials including a proper steak and ale pie and fresh vegetables. Desserts looked good and had a truly excellent summer pudding. Would certainly visit again if I'm in the area and my even go out of my way to visit. If its a hot day there are plenty of tables outside and a special old citroen mobile bar! Recommended.