The Guinea in Central Bedfordshire

We visited as a table of seven. The pub was clearly very busy. Food took an hour and fifteen to arrive, the server got a main and a dessert wrong. We were served by four people, no continuity. One server didn’t know what the cheesecake flavour was - something completely different came out. Food also came out at different times. The food itself was good, seriously let down by terrible service. They had clearly overbooked themselves and couldn’t cope.

Went for a lovely afternoon tea with a friend and our mums. Staff made us feel very welcome. Afternoon tea was amazing, the scones were to die for. As much tea as we could drink. We weren't rushed and sat there for a good few hours. Definitely recommend and will definitely return.

Food is good well presented and good service. Cant believe though they hadn't heard of Aperol and the larger weren't a great choice. The pub is old and there was a lot of banging going on upstairs due to work being done and it did feel a bit closed in but like I said the food etc was good.

Josh and the team were amazing, everything was very well organised. From the initial menu planning through to looking after all of our 30 guests on the day as we celebrated a family occasion. The food was enjoyed by all and the venue was perfect. Thank you very much

Disappointing visit, did not live up to expectations. Pub cold and tired on entering. Staff served food across customers, which was high salted. Poor quality, fatty gammon steak cost £20 . Egg only appeared when requested although listed on menu. Fosters £5.20 Pint.

Well what can I say Josh, Jo, Matt and the team did a fantastic job. We came as a family of 10 for lunch to celebrate my husbands 50th Birthday, nothing was to much trouble they allowed me in before opening to set up balloons. The food was amazing and even though they were very busy and full of customers the food was first class all coming out at the same time and hot. You can never fault a Guinea chip :-) We stayed into the evening awaiting friends to join us and again nothing was too much trouble making sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. Thankyou again Josh, Jo, Matt and the rest of the team for making Shauns 50th Birthday a wonderful occasion. See you again very soon :-)

We love The Guinea! We've never had a bad meal there (and we are frequent visitors)! The staff are lovely and always super helpful. I can definitely recommend the fish and chips and the lemon cheesecake,... both are always brilliant!

The food is fantastic and definitely no complaints. The restaurant could do with a deep clean. Table legs very dirty and table tops so sticky the cutlery needed prising off. Also witnessed waitress cleaning a table, dropping fork on floor and replacing on table. Not what you want to see! Such a shame as we had a lovely welcome and gorgeous lunch.

Having been recommended to visit this Pub by friends we did so today for Sunday lunch. Very busy which is a good sign and great ambiance. Lovely log fire and very friendly staff. Food was excellent. Roasts at £15.95 and small plates available. Lots of nice veg as well as nicely cooked meats. Thoroughly recommended and we will definitely be back as their mid week menus look great as well.

Went for a meal with 9 friends. Absolutely fantastic food and friendly atmosphere. Will definitely be going again.

Driven past this pub a million times. Stopped once 30 years ago. What a mistake. This has to be Bedfordshire's greatest secret. A man-sized Steak and Cheese pie brought me to a tummy busting standstill. My wife disappeared under a welter of Cajun Salmon. My treacle sponge brought tears of nostalgia to my eyes, while her toffee sponge was a mountain of taste. And the custard... ? A simply stunning lunch served by the most cheerful, professional staff. Make no mistake, we'll be back. Thank you for everything, guys

Festive afternoon tea! A**** ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! 10/10, fresh, fantastic selection all in an amazing cozy atmosphere. Service with a smile. Highly recommend! Really lovely pub!

Beautiful country pub, excellent food and choice of wine. Great staff and waitress service - waitress Mel was lovely and attentive. Would go again

Second time having lunch here today. The food was fantastic and great value. I had the posh fish finger sandwich which was really tasty. The staff are great too, polite, engaging and clearly passionate about their work.

9 Friends catch up for Saturday lunch. Haven't visited the Guinea in many years. Lovely atmosphere, food was delish and made to feel very welcomed by all staff. We had a great catch-up and will return again.. thank you all at the Guinea Pub.

Popped in mid week for lunch. Warm welcome, pleasant surroundings and very nice food. Varied menu though vegetarian options a bit limited.

Absolutely superb Afternoon Tea, fresh sandwiches- loved the home cooked ham! The scones were melt in the mouth - wide range of cakes and a trifle shot - definitely Sherry! Gorgeous chocolate dipped strawberries

Not happy with the food on a Sunday, fine during the week , manager not very nice , dog friendly place

We called in on spec and WOW! So friendly, amazing food. Definitely coming back TIP! Have the steak and cheddar 🥧

The afternoon tea was just fantastic. Table lay-out and presentation were fabulous. Great service. Different to your average afternoon tea. Really enjoyed it. Excellent value for money.

Lovely lunch with my husband. Food was excellent & service is great. Would definitely recommend & we will return.

Called in a couple of weeks ago to book a table for 12 people. They were already very busy on the requested date but fitted us in perfectly with only a slight adjustment to our booking time. I was in contact with Josh at the...

A lovely family roast dinner. Starters spot on, great to have different size roasts to choose from, even catered for a couple of fussy 'no gravy' kids! Cauliflower cheese delicious. Staff all friendly and helpful - especially when it comes to choosing a wine! Nothing...

Went here as friend booked it for a group of us and on the recommendation of a few people. Sadly, we were very disappointed altogether but felt a bit awkward to complain at the time as didn’t want to upset friend who booked it. The...

Amazing Pub / Restaurant! Service is quick, friendly and always 5 star!! Fantastic selection of drinks, the food is amazing and many different options particularly the Nachos which are a must as the best around! Would highly recommend to anyone and everyone!

Seated us in the room to the right as you go in, big empty room with just us 8 in, no music on which I thought was odd, the service was quite poor, had to keep going to the bar to remind them we were...

Came here with the family for Mums 101st birthday. Staff were helpful, attentive and friendly, roast dinner was excellent with good sized portion at a very reasonable price! Will definitely return and definitely recommend.

We visited The Guinea, Moggerhanger, between Bedford and Sandy, for afternoon tea. We were delighted to see the table set for us with traditional “afternoon tea” crockery. The service was really good and the afternoon tea food was absolutely delicious. One of our group has...

I really don't know where to begin. We booked a table for 3 people at 3pm and got there a few minutes early. The table wasn't ready, even though I had told them my dad was disabled. The cleaned the table around my dad, but...

Stumbled across this absolute gem whilst staying at the pippins air b n b. Me and 4 other friends looked at the unique style of the place online before and gave it a shot. And WOW ! IT WAS FANTASTIC. it was like stepping back...

We go there regularly for meals. We have NEVER had a bad meal, the menu is excellent as it's the service. Josh and all the staff are friendly and helpful. 100% recommended.

Great service and the kids love the chips and the fries but the drinks were good too will defo be back 👌

Good menu, Excellent food, very attentive and friendly staff, great atmosphere..... Just how a good pub should be

Lovely food great service Been many times never disappointed . Always made to feel welcome . Nothing is too much trouble for Josh the manager or Deanna , all staff are so helpful .

*****Picnic Hamper***** As a one off special request I asked Deanna and The Guinea Team if they could make up a special birthday hamper. It was no ordinary request as the recipient has very specific dietary requirements. It was put together with thought and care...

We were staying in the area due to an elderly father at at near end of life. After having to leave our meal on one evening, we went back to the pub following night and all I can say is that the manager and his...

Cycling for a B&B in nearby Roxton we called here for tea (evening meal) on spec. The place was busy (good sign) on the mid-week sunny evening. We had a quick look on the menu (one of our party was vegan) and chose to eat...

Turned up without a reservation with my mum for lunch. Was greeted by the always friendly staff and given a table straightaway. Their gluten free and vegan/vegetarian options were delicious. Go for the Mediterranean veg tart, that crust was to die for! Have been a...

We had a fantastic time at the Guinea celebrating the coronation. I'm not sure where the previous reviewer was sitting, probably outside,grumpy old git. Who expects a buffet to start at 3pm and last the night. As for the food, it was first class. We...

We had tickets for Charles coronation on 6 th My 2023. Initially we were told the food would be served at 3.p.m However this wasn't the case as the food was eventually served at 8.p.m. It seems the licencees wanted to make as much money...

Great food and top service, So friendly and very clean. Plenty of off road parking. There is nothing i would change about this pub. Highly reccomend. Thanks for a great meal and we will be back

What a lovely pub. Great friendly atmosphere, delicious food and excellent service. Couldn't fault this palce. We had a fabulous meal, we'll be back soon.

Visited The Guinea for a Mother’s Day lunch today. The pub has a warm and cosy atmosphere and the staff were welcoming and friendly. The service was not too hurried, which was nice, but neither did we have to wait too long to be served....

Our second Sunday lunch at The Guinea, last Sunday with Daughter, Son in Law and Granddaughter and today with Son, Daughter in law and youngest Granddaughter. Absolutely fabulous meal, we all had starters, roast dinner and deserts. Couldn’t fault any of it. Only criticism was...

Lovely birthday afternoon tea. Thoroughly spoilt! Beautifully presented table. Attentive service. Transferred to comfy seats and spent the rest of the afternoon (and evening) by the log fire.

We have recently moved up this way and was looking for somewhere local to pop in for lunch. Couldn’t have picked a better place, extremely busy but the waitress found us a table after a quick check. Service was impeccable and food was fabulous. She...

Eight of us had Sunday lunch at the guinea Pub. Roast beef and lamb were our main meals and mixed veg and various starters. The meat just melted in the mouth. You couldn't fault the service. For pudding they let us have the birthday cake...

Lovely food and really friendly staff who always make you feel so welcome. Their Sunday dinners are the best!

A good well balanced menu with the addition of several tasty 'specials'. All food was well cooked and tasty. Good value. The whole meal was enhanced by a delightful, helpful young waitress - who could teach many others about customer service. I noticed too that...

We called in on the offchance for Sunday lunch. The pub was very busy but the staff managed to find us a table in the bar. The staff were all very friendly and the roast dinner was the best roast I have had at a...

We visited this pub for the first time a few weeks back, meeting friends for Saturday lunch. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Great menu with plenty of choice plus a specials board. Everyone was happy with their choice of food, which was freshly...

Visited for a Sunday roast after booking a table only to be told that the chicken and beef had all gone and only ham left. No other options offered apart from shepherds pie or menu for other options displayed. Roast potatoes overcooked and so crispy...

Had two very nice meals with friends last week. Food very good service great also the atmosphere. Would most certainly go back again.

We popped into the Guinea yesterday afternoon for a couple of drinks and were very impressed with place, it was busy and hot outside but the staff coped wonderfully - nice warm welcome and it was a pleasure to watch Josh engaging with customers in...

Deanna, Josh & all the staff helped organise a truly special surprise birthday party for my wife. From the singer to the amazing buffet, decorations & incredible service, they truly made it a wonderful occasion. If you haven’t sampled what this great pub has to...

We had arrived after the kitchen had closed down for the day and asked if we could order some food. The proprietor took pity on us and asked the chef if he could make us a roast dinner. Without hesitation, they happily provided us with...

Very warm welcome excellent Staff and food !!! all you would want from a pub serving food , Small choice on the menu but has enough that you can fine something to eat

A very warm welcome, excellent food served in good time. Chips to die for! Just the right amount of attention. It’s been too long since we last visited.

Lovely lunch at the Guinea today, great waiting staff and manager was excellent. Very attentive and personable. Food was delicious, my sons had huge gammon with the trimmings and I had a lovely toasted baguette with skinny fries. Portions were huge and my children couldn’t...

The Guinea was new to all of us, when we came for Sunday lunch on 10th July. What a nice time we all had. Greeted by lovely staff, shown to a great table in the pretty garden room,and The varying roasts were all delicious. Home...

We visited the Guinea for the first time yesterday for a birthday lunch. I am not normally one to enthuse about the food at pubs/restaurants but I have to say it was excellent. We had the Steak Suet Pudding and the Chicken Kiev followed by the jam sponge pudding - all home made. Everything was delicious and such good value.I would definately recommend the Guinea - thank you for a lovely lunch

After a recommendation we have now visited this lovely pub twice since opening from lockdown. We share a ham & cheese plouhgman and it's the best we've ever had. Great value menu. Great & friendly service and a great atmosphere with clever use of Gazebos with heaters & blankets. Thank you to the management & staff for a job well done. Keep up the great work as we will return.

Visited during lockdown for lunch on what was not a particularly warm day, pleased to find gazebo's with fire pits. Great food and very friendly service.

We had our wedding meal/reception at the Guinea today! It was amazing! Fantastic food, kind staff & a perfect atmosphere! Highly recommend!

During lockdown I have organised Sunday lunches for myself and elderly neighbours.The Guinea have delivered to us some superb meals.Yesterday Easter Sunday I had my family over for the first time in almost 7 months. I arranged delivery of roast chicken for us and lamb for the elderly neighbours. It was absolutely gorgeous.Fresh veg especially the leeks cooked to perfection. Homemade Yorkshire puddings and gravy to die for. Many thanks to the Guinea team!Five star review....

The guinea has been my favourite place for a long time but today was my first home delivery. We had my favourite suet steak pudding, steak and cheese pie and jam sponge with custard. Absolutely delicious! All staff are fantastic and can't wait for the guinea to open after lockdowm!

We ordered a takeaway Valentine box Absolutely fantastic. Deanna and team you did us proud very very pleased. Bob and Coral

Myself husband and dog booked this pub as it was near where we were staying for the weekend. As we had our dog we were in the bar area which was perfect for us tucked out the way . The staff especially the lady with the multi coloured mask was friendly and efficient. We had halloumi and soup to start, sirloin & scampi followed by a honeycomb cheesecake. All were perfectly cooked and tasty. It would of been nice to have some background music on as there was only us and one gentleman in the bar area. The restaurant side looked busy. Would definitely visit again if in the area.

Pre- booked table, shown to our table and drinks ordered. Food was lovely and plentiful. Lovely place and we will visit again when back in that area Our thanks to Madison who looked after us who was friendly and professional and also the chef.

I’ve had several takeaways and visited for lunch a few times over recent months. Each time has been a delight. The food and service is always good. The pub now offers evening takeaway food delivery in the local area and it always arrives very hot. We’ve been very gratefull for these special treats in recent times. Thanks :-)

Today the 13th Sept 2020,my husband and I went to the Guinea for Sunday Lunch, it was delicious! We pre-booked our table,and While it was very busy with one girl running around and serving and one man behind the bar, we did not have to wait very long, between courses!The meal is very slightly more expensive, but not alot,and the food was superb!!It was all laid out well for social distancing,etc!!The staff were busy, but very friendly and efficient! We will go back again definitely, would highly recommend the place!!

Visited here on Saturday for lunch. It was our first visit and we will definitely be returning. The food was lovely with great portion sizes for a really reasonable price and our waitress was very friendly and helpful. We felt very safe with their new covid procedures in place so would recommend to anyone who is still feeling a bit anxious about going out to eat at the minute. Great job!

We tried the lunch menu today, we were drawn in by the lovely gazebo around the outside tables. Perfect for british summers. No wasps, not too hot, not too cold and felt like we were in a private bubble. Great during these days.Lunch was lovey, kids menu was excellent. Very tasty. Alot to choose from too. Good british food. Lovely pie and chips. Good portion size. We will definately go back. Big car park,and inside looked lovely too.

We visited the Guinea for the first time post Covid and was very pleased to see the successful way the changes have been made. The standard of service and quality of the food has always been extremely high and this has in no way differed as a result of the precautions. I've always recommended this place previously and will continue to do so just as highly in the future. An all round excellent experience and good value for money.

We booked a table outside for dinner and drinks. COVID safety measures were in place and very reassuring. Walkie talkie’s provides to place orders with the staff. Very professional set up.The menu had lots of variety and the food was lovely. Reasonably priced, good portion sizes and well presented. An enjoyable evening.

Visited under the new virus regulations for restaurants.Impressed with the precautions. Particularly the toilet arrangements where Dettol wipes were available after you have washed your hands to take with you to clean the the taps and door handles as you left. Top marks !As for the food, very tasty and (plus mark) kept hot throughout. Forgive a slight error in taking the order which was promptly rectified. Will go again.

Only decided to visit for lunch on a whim but really glad we did. Lovely pub with lovely staff. The first people you encounter are the lovely young ladies who deliver the service and they were polite, knowledgeable, friendly and gave excellent instructions on procedures. The whole setup is well thought through which in turn makes a great visit. The food is also excellent which is in turn leading to a dinner reservation. The Guinea has made the situation we find ourselves in at the moment a little more bearable. Well done.

Had lunch in a gazebo outside as it was hot. Cozy too. You order food etc., using a walkie talkie to reduce the number of face to face visits from staff. The FOOD was super! Salmon was DELICIOUS! Have to go back to try other dishes.The staff were great.

We had a delicious steak and cheddar pie with mash and fresh veg. Excellent Covid prevention procedures at the pub, even dettol wipes in the toilets to wipe down taps and door handles after use. Would highly recommend a visit.

Excellent fish sharing platter and salad followed by delicious date and walnut pudding and ice cream. We ate outside as weather allowed but inside dining is open also. Go and support!

I have eaten many meals at the Guinea Moggerhanger, but I have to say my last two visits have been exceptional. The smoked mackerel pate to die for and the coronation chicken absolutely mouth watering. The new menu is looking great :-) Feel totally safe with distancing too, brilliant idea having walkie talkies!

Visited for lunch today with our dog and we sat in the garden under a gazebo which sheltered us from the wind. Was very nice. Service was excellent and the food was really lovely. Large portions and very tasty food. We will definitely be returning. Thank you!

Staff were fantastic in spite of having to comply with all the many restrictions because of covid19. We were made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. The menu was varied and the food was beautifully cooked. A very enjoyable experience. Would thoroughly recommend this venue.

We had a wonderful Sunday lunch here today and it was superb. The first time we have been out since lockdown and we were impressed with all the safety measures they had in place and we felt really safe. The food was very very good and the service friendly. We will definitely be going again! My 85 year old Mum was so happy to be out again so thank you for making this possible!

First outing to a pub in months. Fantastic greeting, felt comfortable and filled in our contact deals easily in a little pot on the table, different but not intrusive. Table service for a drink and a one way system to the loo and out into the car park and back to the garden- easy. Really feel for the staff as they would like it to be how it was before all this.... it’s just a few adjustments So go with it and enjoy the new normal. The bbq was delicious, the salads were really fresh and plentiful, the burgers were well cooked and tasted and the prawn skewers were a delight. Well done and welcome back , although it was my first ever visit

We came with family for the reopening on the 4th of July and it was amazing although it was different to how things used to be in pubs due to the restrictions and social distancing it was all very organised and well thought out so everyone could be safe and still have a great time the atmosphere was great The food was amazing! The new chef was definitely a massive hit Great drinks and amazing friendly warm staff as always

Last night before Corvid19 shutdown Pea and ham soup was rotten, literally .Upset the appetite for the main course.Need to address the waitress and chef for not having a sense of smell.Replacement soup of carrot and coriander was cold one side of bowl and hot the other.For f***s sake, get the basics right.Chef isn’t tasting anything

We chose The Guinea for a family birthday lunch for six as it was half way between our house and my daughters .house.When we arrived for Sunday lunch the pub was already 75% full. We were greeted at once and shown to our table, Our drinks orderwas taken right away and served quickly.The same level of service was maintainedthroughout the meal.The food was great : .a selection of six starters,and a choice of three roasts.The portions were generous and the roasts were accompanied a selection of vegetables.All the staff were friendly and attentive. We dined at our speed and were well looked after.

Severn of us had Sunday lunch and I have to say that all of our party praised this Restaurant. The dining rooms are well laid out with plenty of space, the service was very good and the staff so willing and friendly, the food was just really good and at at very reasonable price. Well done all at the Guinea.

Lovely place to eat. Food, staff, service and place lovely. Comfortable and traditional. Fabulous pizza's.

Came here for a "late Christmas" weekday lunch with a party of 16. Pre-ordered of course for this number but even so service can be slow but this was very well done. A 17th diner turned up very late but was welcomed and served very quickly. Everyone around me seemed to enjoy their food as I did. My one niggle being my food was not very hot - especially my sauce for the chicken and hence was nearly cold by the time I finished. The back room was a nice cosy size for a group and the staff all very friendly. We had a very enjoyable time all round !

We spent Boxing day at the Guinea, as usual excellent food and service. Lovely fire going and a welcoming atmosphere. This is one of our favourite pubs, their Sunday lunch is great, fresh vegetables, melt in the mouth meats and decent portions. Looking forward to our next outing to the Guinea and well done to all the staff that make this pub a little hidden treasure. Sandra Bloch.

Went to meet relatives here just after New Year for lunch booked for 12.45. Lovely atmosphere, warm and welcoming. We have eaten here many times, always having good service and food. There was a large party in the back room, then several people eating in main room and just off the bar area. Service was pretty slow, but the waitress did keep saying sorry. Were told that the sauce with the chicken was no longer available, offered a different one. Think our food arrived after about an hour. All our dishes said came with veg, which we all were not impressed with, small spoon of mashed swede, a few peas and 3 very small carrots. Two of us have the beef suet pudding, two had the chicken with bacon, chicken dishes didn’t even have the peas. We could hear other tables having a moan about food and service, which was not the waitresses fault, so we didn’t bother. The flavours were good but very average, not at all special. We did not stay for pudding as it was gone 3 by the time we were offered.

Excellent food. Lovely staff and nice selection of ales. And it is dog friendly. Really worth of visiting

Five of us came here on Saturday night to celebrate Mum's birthday, we was given the best table for an odd number of people, a round table. The food was delicious and all very hot, we all had something different and everyone enjoyed it.

Had a surprise 60th family birthday meal for 30 people, they did so well, lovely polite staff and gorgeous food, everything hot and plenty of it, the people sat near me all loved their food and my steak was tasty and cooked to perfection!Thank you very much for looking after us all! Les, Michael & Jacob (Angela's Family Members)

Ideal venue . Very friendly service . Food was fantastic and the gluten free option was not only super tasty but served up on different plates so it was extremely clear which was which .

had my mums 90th birthday here lovely place the table looked greatprepared by the staff the food was spot on me andmy sister had fish and chips which was cooked lovely my mum had gammon steak wow .very special daywas hadby all of us my mum was so pleased

Stopped off with the wife for dinner, must say the mixed grill is huge, luckily I have a serious appetite..... landlady was cooking that particular evening and when she saw the clean plate heading back to the kitchen she offered me a drink on the house for the managing to finish it, needless to say there was no room left for dessert...... if you eat here and leave hungry then it's your own fault. Great friendly staff and wide choice of drinks available amongst the crackle of the log fire, think I found a new local favourite ;)

Popped in on way to pick son up from Sandy. Have driven passed hundreds of times over the years & kept promising to visit & finally did. Hubby ordered prawn cocktail starter - largish portion of cold water prawns sitting on a bed of spinach leaves with a slice of wholemeal bread from a sliced loaf & a pot of Marie rose sauce on the side & a plastic lurpack butter portion. Nothing to complain about other than the price just shy of £8 or £9 I believe!! Was expecting at a minimum king prawns or tiger prawns, very disappointing for the money. On the other hand I had the duck spring rolls which were tasty & accompanied by a large spring onions & cucumber salad & hoisin sauce.