BEDFORD

The New Eyrie ground is a ridiculously long way out of town to the south in a beer desert and the best advice on getting there is provided on their website , (or its 10-15 mins by taxi) but of course the best of the boozers are IN town, not too far from the Thameslink and Midland railway station.. Its quite a big place so make sure you have a map!
Pick of the bunch for the discerning quaffer is the WELLINGTON ARMS *(1) , Wellington Street, 10 mins walk from the main town centre. This is the East Anglia CAMRA pub of the year 2001, and is very much a drinker's pub.'Nuff said! The array of thirteen hand pumps have a range of Banks & Taylor beers, ever changing guest ales and real cider. A selection of Belgian beers ore also available. Filled rolls are to be had at lunchtimes.

The other town centre choices are dominated by chains, and of these Wetherspoons are your best bet:. The PILGRIMS PROGRESS (3) , Midland Road, 5 mins from train station on edge of main shopping area, is the usual layout, large but comfortable with a no smoking area. Also Wetherspoon's is the BANKER'S DRAFT (4) , High Street, more of a cafe/bar atmosphere. Both of these have the usual beer suspects + guests, and a good menu. Real cider also available.
If you want somewhere else to go you could try the PORTER BLACKS (5), High Street, opposite the Banker's Draft, a comfortable multi level pub which can get very busy when showing major sporting events. Bass bitter available. Food served at lunchtimes.
If you've time for a walk the PHOENIX*, 45 St John's St (follow High St South over river, just off map) is a nice unfrilly two bar boozer with a touch of Irishness- the beers are from Charles Wells, the local brewer, with a guest. Food available.

Special thanks to Tony Burke from Bedford Town FC for his help and advice with this page!

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