The Bluebell in Bedford

I was there for a wake. The staff were lovely and the food they laid on was great. Not been to this pub for a long time, but definitely will be returning.

Hi, after driving long hour to visit my family to the lovely place of putnoe. My family decided to pick the lovely pub of bluebells to take me for lunch. From start to finish the whole experience was awful. Our whole order came out wrong they forgot chips. Upon arriving, we had the worst table in there given to us by the lady with the blonde hair. With our three children and three adults we decided to order our food after waiting a considerably long time our food came out separate. My order then arrived, which was a simple jacket potato and beans. I put my fork in to a rock hard under cooked potato. Being very hungry I tired the potato and unfortunately was un editable, I then went to the counter and asked for the man behind the bar to take it back and told me that another one will be out in the next 10 minutes after waiting another 40 minutes I decided to go to see where the jacket potato was, so I decided to ask the nice lady in there in which she replied, they had forgotten my jacket potato and it would not be ready in time, so I must have a refund. I was absolutely starving. whilst complaining the young lad behind the bar decided to say that he didn’t like me and I was glad I wasn’t from the area. I have never heard such disgusting customer services in all my life. Then, as I was leaving starving hungry, the manager shouted out that I was barred which I was highly surprised that, but I will never be going back as I live so far away. This by far was the worst experience in a public restaurant I’ve ever had in all my life.

The Sunday roast at this Pub could have been served in a fine London restaurant, the cuts of meat were tender and cooked to perfection. The roast potatoes were beautifully roasted and served with a gravy which was out of this world. Vegetables and that Yorkshire pudding made this visit the sort that you will relish and remember for years to come.

A great place. They go above and beyond for you. We just went for tea though. It was lovely. They moved the chairs the table, everything was perfect.

Having heard from friends about this well known pub, we thought "let's give it a go" so glad we did. The Sunday Roast was something else with perfectly cooked meats and vegetables, and whilst for some this might be just Pub Grub, for us it equalled some of the best restaurant food we have tasted this year. From the cheery welcome, to that atmosphere which tells you it's a popular place, from the busy bar area, to those seated you just know it will be worthwhile. Wouldn't have minded the BlueBell as our local as such places are a rarity.

Clean and vibrant. Very affordable for all budgets. Staff are friendly and welcoming.

Very really good and staff so pleasant

Came here for every England game during the Euro's 2024 beer was great. Football not so good.

Visited a group of 14 for set lunch. The food was excellent as was the service. The same group have booked to meet there in 2 weeks as we felt that quality and value was so good. Thank you to all the staff for their excellent service.

Staff are always polite and friendly!, great service and amazing food.

Service Food and Atmosphere absolutely spot on. Very helpful with my Milk and Soya allergy. Really nice and good value for money. We will be returning

Great place for a meal, any time of year! Food is great the service is done at the bar, friendly servers, the food is flavourful, the fish seemed to be cooked at a high heat, but I’m sure that’s mechanical not chef related.

We went here after a funeral. There was plenty of seating. They did a lovely buffet. Staff were friendly & helpful. Nice clean modern toilets 😊

A very nice dog friendly pub with a good choice of bears and nice food.

Brilliant place to meet up with family and friends. Have a lovely well cooked meal and a drink. Great prices too!

The food and services were absolutely amazing

Lovely food and decent prices . The staff are excellent and extremely friendly.

Excellent customer service, food was excellent, also dog friendly 👌

Had the most amazing Ham and Cheese toastie!

The Best pub in UK. Very friendly.

Good food. Seated in a thoroughfare though and they were busy. Nice staff

Can't speak highly enough of the Christmas meal our 9 strong group had last December. Every single person enjoyed the wonderful food, staff, and welcome, my brie and mushroom Wellington was divine! It's a great pub, great food, prices are excellent, and they don't rip you off with their wine prices. No chintz or fancy napkins cos it's a proper traditional pub.

Friendly clean fantastic service 8 out of 10 for food

It is hard to believe that many years ago you'd be desperate to pop into the Bluebell. But how times change. Quality food, caters for all, young and seniors, massive choice of beers and wines and above all the staff are superb. The landlady is very personable, full of life and lights up the pub, the perfect mine host. The staff, from those at the bar to the chef, are hard working and nothing is too much trouble. Prices are very reasonable and the atmosphere is very warm with quite a mix of ages visiting. Would highly recommend a visit. It has become a cracking pub which the community appears to have embraced.

Always a warm welcome. Good pub food at very reasonable prices. Two course ensioner menu for £10. Haven't had a meal i didn't enjoy. Small car park but on road parking available.

It was a great time highly recommend

Fab festive lunch absolutely delicious, place was freezing though so we didn't linger such a shame spoilt the experience

Pleasant atmosphere with friendly staff

Went for lunch with a group of friends, There were 7 of us in total. The presentation was excellent. The service was friendly and efficient. The food was tasty and plentiful. This was the Best Christmas meal in a restaurant that I have been to in nearly 40 years. There was a meat, fish and vegetarian option with a meat and vegetarian gravy. Our table had all 3, everyone was happy with their choices The food was delicious and couldn’t be faulted. We weren’t rushed, it felt like the staff were happy to see us and we weren’t just another number. It was a reasonable price for a group booking. I would thoroughly recommend The Bluebell &The Staff.

Lovely Christmas lunch with friends would recommend the mushroom Wellington if vegetarian. The whole meal was delicious.

First time for a Christmas meal. Lively atmosphere and staff were happy, helpful and friendly. The food was amazing. Cooked perfectly, large portions, five star. *****. Happy to recommend to family and friends.

Fantastic food, fantastic staff always polite and happy to help, chips are amazing, brilliant menu.

We had a table of 10 for Christmas Dinner.. The food was superb, great value for money too. The staff were all really friendly and helpful.. I would definitely recommend.

Just come back from early Christmas lunch celebrations with family.What a lovely welcome from all the staff. Meal was so good and the service was superb.Ten out of ten from us.Thank you

Nice pub to sit with friends for a drink.

Went to a funeral reception yesterday. The buffet was absolutely delicious. Best buffet. Well done

Staff always friendly. Food basic but always nicely done. Recommended.

If you’re a sports fan then this is a great pub - loads of screens throughout along with a dart board and pool table too. Plenty of space should you be in a group and quiet areas throughout as well. Outside there’s a good garden, split into two areas , which is tidy and well kept. Friendly bar staff and a good vibe throughout - a really nice pub.

If you’re a sports fan then this is a great pub - loads of screens throughout along with a dart board and pool table too. Plenty of space should you be in a group and quiet areas throughout as well. Outside there’s a good garden, split into two areas , which is tidy and well kept. Friendly bar staff and a good vibe throughout - a really nice pub.

Dj'd there for a charity gig. Great pub. Great atmosphere. Bar staff good fun and friendly. Also do nice food. Well worth a visit

Food was awful. We had Lamb roast Sunday lunch. Meat was tough . Veg under cooked and gravy really thick. Apple crumble extremely sweet. 3 out of 4 of us didn't enjoy the food. Won't be returning

Nice pub cuisine and freindly staff thoroughly recommend :)

Went for lunch..hadnt booked but they.managed to squeeze us in..lovely armchairs..very friendly pub ..they.couldbt have been more helpful..steak and guinness pie was excellent my husband said ..and my jacket potato and prawns was lovely.. had a great time

Well, we didn't get to have our meal, despite the day being booked for a group of work chums to have a 'get together', they simply dumped us because they could quite obviously make more money from a funeral. Beware if you make a booking, you too could get dumped.

Literally was passing through and not many places open on a Monday. So pleasantly supprised food was lovely and the staff were exceptionally good highly recommend. Young lady behind the bar was most accommodating thank u pie of the day was bang on👊

Nice pub ..with good ample space to sit indoors or out ...Nice selection of drinks ..friendly staff..with good choice of pastime games on hand ..from pool to darts .

The staff were incredibly helpful and charming and did everything to make my Dad's birthday party as enjoyable as possible. The food was excellent and very good value. Very highly recommended.

Best roast in Bedford stated on the menu is 100% correct. Been here about 6/7 times so far and the roasts just get better. Such generous portions, always great service, good value for money and always on point. Deffo recommend.

Went here for lunch with a friend and had a fantastic experience, food was excellent value for money and came very quickly once we had ordered it, the food was of brilliant quality. Chips were piping hot and delicious and my burger had a magnificent taste! Portion sizes were generous and both myself and my friend struggled to finish. Drinks were lovely and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend and I would give 6 stars if I could. ❤️

A Great Pub That Even When Busy Is Relaxing. A Perfect Local Pub.

I love this place, it is homely the food is cooked fresh by a chef who genuinely seems to care what he is cooking - unusual nowadays.

We are from Birmingham and today visited family in Bedford so pre-booked a table at The Bluebell. From start to finish the service was excellent, the staff were so polite and attentive. The food came out piping hot, perfectly sized and delicious. Quality comfort food. Will definitely visit again. Thank you for a great afternoon 😊

Went for a Sunday roast with family. The choice was roast beef or lamb. The Yorkshire puddings are huge. Roast potatoes, carrots, broccoli, peas & gravy. Delicious! Will be back for another.

Nice pub to drink in and play pool

Excellent roast lamb Sunday lunch

1st time i been there and quiet nice inside and staff was good and my darts team con club b team had a great night despite losing.still remember it as claypot years ago.

Good beer, nice staff, friendly atmosphere!

Really busy, noisy and nowhere to sit.

Atmosphere was good, but staff ignored me twice and served people that came behind me. This also happened when my nephew joined me and he was also ignored on two occasions. So my suggestion is train staff to look at who requires serving . Apart from that the ambience if the pub was good.

What a gorgeous meal for a vegan. I'm very used to getting peas on a plate, but the meal the chef served up for me was just lovely. Hopefully his carrot soup ends up on his menu for everyone.

Food was absolutely fantastic, service fantastic, not your average (pub food) the Christmas dinner was incredible, I’ve had a fair few meals in this place and I have never been let down, one of the best eat out places I have been to, compliments to the chef and staff, 5**

This is a great pub (evidenced by how busy it was) and the food is always very tasty.

A group of 9 had a truely wonderful Sunday lunch from the Christmas Menu. We had originally booked at 1pm but the Blubell asked if we could arrive at 1230 to allow the Chef and team time between big bookings which we agred to. On arrival the staff were amazing, friendly and couldn't do enough for us. The food was fantastic, very flavoursome and delicious. We were never rushed, had enough time between courses. Really recommend coming here, been before many a time. Friday breakfasts are to die for too. Thank you team Bluebell.

Pleasent pub with a good vibe. Lovely menu and prompt service

Visited earlier in the week with a few friends. The atmosphere, service and food were all great and the prices were reasonable too. One of our friends was delighted to find somewhere that served lemon meringue tart. He didn't have any room left for it,...

Great breakfast descent price and everything was nice and hot

Amazing food great customer service recommend for anyone looking for a good bite to eat

Today 02/12/22 myself and 4 friends had Christmas lunch. The staff were very friendly and our table laid out with crackers. Got drinks at the bar, and our food quickly came. We were all very happy with the quality, quantity and tastiness of the food. The desert didnt disappoint and my Christmas Pudding was delicious. Teas and coffee to finish and we were well satisfied. The place was very busy but the staff had everything under control. The place very clean and inviting. Well done to you all for your hard work and attention to detail. Complements also to the chef. Breda and her friends say thank you for a very enjoyable lunch. Sorry about the noise 👏

Love the cleanliness and staff always friendly and happy. Food is amazing delicious and hot especially the sunday roast...outstanding. Lovely friendly family pub.

Absolute 10/10 Pengelengalengaleng. The LAMB ROAST WAS ABSOLUTELY BANGING. Roasties on point crisp, generous helping of deliciously tender lamb meat, AND BRUV THAT YORKIE OH …MY ….DAYS best yorkie ever had ( sorry wife sorry mum sorry mother in law) The barmaid so friendly and...

Lovely friendly pub.Cant fault the service. Tasty hot food

Exellent staff and friendly pub all around

Popped in for lunch with a friend spontaneously as we were passing by. Have lived in the area for years but never visited before. The staff were so friendly, nothing was too much trouble and made us feel right at home. The interior was spotlessly...

Nice pub in neighbourhood area. good quality and tasty food.

Lovely atmosphere and they show football and serve food. Would recommend

Lovely as always staff fantastic food great

Visited as a family of 7 for lunch. The meal was lovely and the staff were lovely.

Excellent food, great value and good selections.

Great place, great staff, local pub with respectful clientel

Super Sunday roast reasonably priced lovely

A lively establishment serving nice food and drinks. Pleasant staff add to an overall pleasant dining experience. Predominantly English Menu.

Possibly the finest lunch for a long while....why? Portion sizes...mostly HOMEMADE...SWIFT servic from happy smiling female staff The atmosphere was fine and a mix of people made this a return vist soonly. Thanks BLUEBELL.

Had a lovely avocado and prawn salad It was very nice. Service was good and the decor

Birthday pizza and beer Food and service superb, would highly recommend eating here. Menu is great and varied and the chefs amazing

You have to be either load or under 12 to enjoy it here.

Lovely meal and very friendly service. Will definitely go back.

Went with a friend tonight, sat in garden and both had Hunters chicken from the menu. We both agreed food was great will definitely be back

Once was the time when you’d head out to the villages for lunch now it’s hard to look further than this place. The Bluebell has totally reinvented itself and on a Thursday afternoon it’s bustling with folk of all ages enjoying good pub cuisine at...

A friendly local pub with great staff, the food is superb and the beer good.

Had a Sunday roast yesterday it was absolutely gorgeous. If you haven't been yet you should.

Great atmosphere & lovely staff,good bar food .

Staff and food were excellent. The whitebait was the highlight for me. Portion sizes are spot on. The wife and children enjoyed their meals and there was a good vibe here.

Great atmosphere , friendly staff , great for children , great prices , great food

Great atmosphere family Friendly lunch, great for Gluten free options

Went for a meal. The service was good and the food was amazing. Only downfall there is so quieter area for eating. There happened to be a big game of football on so was very loud. Would probably try again if it was quieter

Excellent service and food. Had an really nice time with family. Nice atmosphere and gravy! Really nice Sunday meal

Had fabulous roasts for our family of 15.The food was served altogether and lovely and hot,well done chef! We had a selection of different puddings which were also delicious.The service was fantastic and nothing was too much trouble.Great atmosphere and will definitely be visiting again.

Welcoming and Great service. Very strong smell of bleach- A little overpowering, but reassuring to know it was nice and clean.

Good for beer but disappointed. No food served on Friday and all I wanted was chips

Haven't been here since it was the Claypot but attended a funeral and the wake was held here afterwards, it was an amazing atmosphere and packed for a Friday afternoon. May have to pop in again.