A small traditional Italian & Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Bedford's town centre, Amici was named as one of the best restaurants in Bedford by The Times national newspaper. With its relaxed and intimate atmosphere, it is the ideal setting for any occasion. As food is freshly cooked to order using the finest ingredients, it can cater for most dietary requirements (vegetarian, halal, gluten-free...etc). Now open at lunchtime, Amici is perfect for business lunches, a quick bite to eat or just a drink with a friend or work colleague. Enjoy the secluded Mediterranean garden in the summer, British weather permitting!
Lunch Tuesday - Saturday 12.00 pm-3.00 pm
Evening Tuesday - Sunday 6.00pm-midnight
Closed on Mondays but happy to open for parties of 10 or more

The Hotel, built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford occupies a prominent location, overlooking the Great River Ouse in the heart of the town. The River Room Restaurant at the Bedford Swan Hotel has a relaxing atmosphere and is renowned in offering a fantastic variety of creative, diverse, traditional and modern dishes, using the freshest finest local ingredients, which change seasonally.

Outstanding value for money combined with friendly efficient service is available daily whether dining for dinner, lunch or high tea in the River Room Restaurant or one of our lounges.

Can also cater for private events

Open Easter to September. Mill and Gallery open Sundays and Bank Holiday Weekends 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm.

Admission is free, donations welcome to support the mill.

The mill is available for meetings/private hire.

'Chez Jerome is a fine French restaurant where you can enjoy exceptional food for your best diet and taste in an informal and relaxed atmosphere combined by attractive rustic surroundings.
Chef owner Jerome , has worked in Michelin Star restaurants, emphasis on quality fresh produce products and he changes he's menus seasonable.'

The National Trust Gateway Café is at the heart of the Chilterns Gateway Centre on Dunstable Downs. You can enjoy the glorious views across acres of rolling countryside from the spacious, light and comfortable indoor seating area.
The menu supports the NT's National Food Policy of sourcing quality food of local, regional and seasonal origin. The menu is not fast food and where possible will be tailored to meet the needs of the customers. The menu includes the Bedfordshire Clanger and the legendary bacon roll.
Open daily 10.00 am till 5.00 pm summer months and 10.00 am till 4.00 pm winter months except Christmas Eve and day.

A multifunctional new age sandwich bar. They pride themselves on there policy to provide there customers with the very best of fresh local ingredients available in today's markets. There breads are baked daily and there ingredients are freshly prepared in house and there clearly laid out hygiene regulations are always closely maintained.
Following a joint venture with Fashion Café Bars, they now show non-stop fashion tv on there newly installed satellite system.
Bedford's newest trendiest meeting place located at the foot of the arcade on Harpur Street.
Try there new delicious house cocktails, range of fine wines, beers, spirits or relax over one of there famous coffee's.

With its picturesque lakeside setting, stunning contemporary building and panoramic windows "Corner 5" offers visitors a unique dining experience, ideal for business lunches, romantic dinners or somewhere special to relax for a drink with friends.

Our emphasis is on high quality freshly prepared food complemented by excellent customer service. Our menu comprises a selection of traditional English dishes with a modern twist, all of which are prepared daily and cooked to order. To compliment the excellent food we have a comprehensive wine list with a good selection of carefully chosen fine wines.

Open Monday to Friday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm, Saturday & Sunday 11.00 am - 5.00 pm. First Thursday of every month open till 8.00 pm.

Couture @ Stockwood concentrate on providing simple classic British dishes made using excellent quality ingredients, most of which are sourced locally from Bedfordshire.

There Afternoon Cream Teas are a spciality and delight created by there talented chefs.

Earl's restaurant was established in 1999. Designed as a brasserie style eatery surrounded by the old charm of this Tudor building with original beams and wooden floors.Home cooked dishes prepared by our head chef Nicole Collins. Throughout her career working in many restaurants and hotels nicole has gained 2 rosettes for her cuisine. Using locally sourced ingredients, Earl's creates simple yet beautifully presented dishes.

Situated in a superb location, overlooking the Great River Ouse in Bedford approx 10min walk from town centre. As the name would suggest they predominantly serve fish and shellfish and use only the highest quality freshest ingredients. They are strong believers in providing good, honest, British food, changing there menus regularly according to the seasons. Not so fond of fish? Try there excellent meat which is supplied by Woburn Country Foods. There hand roasted coffee is fair trade and all there delicious desserts are home made. They offer you friendly and efficient service in stylish, contemporary surroundings.
Food served 12.00 pm-3.00 pm 6.00 pm-10.00 pm Monday - Friday, 12.00 pm-10.00 pm Saturday & Sunday 
They also serve coffee/drinks/brownies between 10.00 am-12.00 pm and 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm everyday