The Bedford
The Bedford
4.5
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday
12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
About
Welcome to The Bedford, the heart and soul of Royal Tunbridge Wells! We're thrilled to be the original, traditional alehouse that embraces our customers, cherishes our staff, and celebrates the vibrant spirit of this town we call home. Prepare yourself for a remarkable drink experience as we proudly serve seven cask ales and ciders on our pumps, along with a selection of eleven keg lines that include premium lagers, ciders, and, of course, Guinness (a special treat for our Rugby enthusiasts)! But that's not all! Our bar is a treasure trove of delightful spirits and wines. Indulge in the finest gins, carefully curated from popular and delicious varieties the market offers. Paired impeccably with tonics from Fever-Tree, each sip is a moment of pure pleasure.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles23 reviews
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Penny W
Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Couples
We have lived in Tunbridge Wells for 4 years now but had never tried The Bedford - well we tried it and what a night we had.
Great Beer and a warm welcome and so friendly - the lady behind the bar was probably the best I've ever seen - so professional and attentive - she was an absolute star
Don't hesitate to give it a try
Written July 7, 2017
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Thank you for your kind words. We began to serve lunches and Sunday roast. We are looking forward to see you again!
Written October 19, 2017
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aza0877
Southborough, UK136 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2014 • Friends
Great pub since the re-fit a couple of years ago. Offers the best real ale in the southeast in my opinion. The staff are all friendly. Very unusual to find a station pub that is friendly and serves great beer. Well done
Written May 14, 2014
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Simon T
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2016 • Friends
Great staff and choice of local beers. I use this pub quite often and would recommend it to anyone. Try and go there when they have live music very entertaining
Written June 6, 2016
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katire66
Belchamp Saint Paul, UK20 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2016
popped into this pub and was pleasantly surprised. Good choice of real ales which are kept well. clean bar and good central location.
Written February 29, 2016
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TheGoodFoodBoy
Crowborough, UK523 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2015 • Solo
Great range of services ales served lovingly. Only popped in as I missed the train, pleased I did. Worth a visit from any real ale fan. Possibly best range in tw
Written December 2, 2015
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Hi there thank you for leaving a review. Glad you enjoyed the range of ales on the bar. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thanks
Written December 3, 2015
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aza0877
Southborough, UK136 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2015 • Friends
Some fantastic ranges of beer in this pub. Real Ale fans must visit.
Great service and the beer is well kept.
Written November 30, 2015
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Louise M
London, UK150 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
If you happen to find yourself in Tunbridge Wells and are in need of a pub, the Bedford is a great choice. Convivial, lovely bar staff and a great range of beer. Also right by the railway station with a helpful screen with train times. We like.
Written March 1, 2014
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Karolynne E
Sittingbourne, UK23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
Really friendly people who were happy to put the Grand Prix on the big screen for us as we were camping locally with no electricity! They made sure we were comfortable and the food we ordered was delicious. Really made a change to visit somewhere so welcoming and accommodating 😀
Written August 4, 2022
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Shabeer
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Friends
Great little place. Close to train and bus stations street parking. Great atmosphere, always had a laugh when visited! 👌
Written March 2, 2020
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mncrbest
Stroud, UK652 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Business
So the sign outside confirmed food."Can I see the lunchtime menu"..."Don't do food"...Oh,so I had a very tasty craft ale from a local brewery which was magnificent and so was the price at £5.60.Asked where the nearest food pub was and the lady behind the bar just waved across the road,Friendly ! Which was why I ended up in Carluccios just up the hill and very tasty it was too.
Written August 25, 2017
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Thank you that you found time to write a review. We have different ales and change them from time to time so you will be never bored with the same ale in our pub. Sorry to hear about your bad experience. We began to serve lunches so on Monday, Friday and Sunday you can order traditional pub meals; on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday we cook pizza and serve cheese or meat plates. Hope you will visit us again and try our meals.
Written October 19, 2017
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The Bedford is open:
  • Sun - Mon 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Tue - Sat 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM