The Devonshire Arms - Bedford

The restaurant has a quirky decor that seems to be from a previous era, but the atmosphere is fantastic. The staff is very friendly and approachable, creating a welcoming and unpretentious environment. It's a great place to dine.

Great pub and good real ale choice great traditional style pub with the benefits of a real open fire on cold evenings and a lovely outdoor area in the summer and warmer days

By far and away the best pub in Bedford. Ronnie and Rebecca are wonderful, welcoming hosts, and the beer is impeccable. A fine place to have a pint during these cold nights (especially when the fire is on). Viva le Devy!

Lovely pub and great staff ,good nights and events alway Pleasant and great company every time , cannot fault them in any way great beer and ale

I've had two very different experiences of this pub in the last week, and felt compelled to write my first ever review on this site (sadly, not a good one). Last weekend the Devi (as it's known to locals) held a wonderful remembrance day lunch, with wonderful food, and songs, where all were welcome. Last night (18th November) was a real eye opener. I arrived at the pub just before 7pm to be greeted by a whole bar full of what I can only describe as lager louts, shouting vulgarities (much of which was misogynistic) and being quite intimidating to those older (and younger) than themselves. To add insult to injury, as they took up the whole of the bar area, I (and others) could literally not get served. My friend and I waited 5 minutes to be served- whether we were ignored or just hidden by the louts who took up the bar area I don't know. But what a terrible shame that a pub that can put on such wonderful events as last sunday can turn into a vile, intimidating and unwelcoming pub within the space of a week. Whether they have changed hands in that time I don't know, but if this is what is deemed as acceptable behaviour in the pub I will not be returning.