Opening Hours
If you would like a function/wake at the Castle outside these hours please give us a call and I'm sure we can accommodate you
What's On
@ The Castle
Irish Folk Night
Thursday 3rd April @ 8.30pm
Best Irish Folk Night in Town
1st Thursday of the Month
1st Thursday of the Month
QUIZ NIGHT
Tuesday 8th April
@ 7.30pm
Max. teams of 6
£2 entry per person.
Bonus round rollover.
Winning team wins the pot
£2 entry per person.
Bonus round rollover.
Winning team wins the pot
Live Music
SKA PARTY
'Who Stung Sting'
Friday 11th April @ 8.30pm
Bedford supergroup Who Stung Sting will be joining us at the Castle on Friday 11th April for our very own Ska Party, playing and singing Two-tone ska and reggae to dance the night away to.
Expect a selection of reggae and ska classics, plus a few 'converted' songs 😊
Expect: The Specials □■ Bob Marley □■ Toots & the Maytals ■□ Prince Buster □■ Bowie ■□ Harry J Allstars □■ Dawn Penn □■ UB40 □■ Madness and many more!
Bedford supergroup Who Stung Sting will be joining us at the Castle on Friday 11th April for our very own Ska Party, playing and singing Two-tone ska and reggae to dance the night away to.
Expect a selection of reggae and ska classics, plus a few 'converted' songs 😊
Expect: The Specials □■ Bob Marley □■ Toots & the Maytals ■□ Prince Buster □■ Bowie ■□ Harry J Allstars □■ Dawn Penn □■ UB40 □■ Madness and many more!
Live Music
Sophia Soul
Good Friday 18th April from 8.30pm
Live Music
Chris Hepworth Trio
Easter Sunday 20th April @ 8.30pm
6 O'Clock Record Club
Tuesday 29th April
Bring along your favourite records and singles to be played on the evening
Open Mic Night
Every Monday from 8.30pm
Hosted by Mat Roberts
Welcome to the Castle
The Castle
Choice of 8 Real Ales
Court Yard Garden
The Bar
Extensive wine list
Great place for a catch-up with friends
Great place to grab a bite to eat
The Castle is a 19th Century traditional family run Inn which is situated in the Castle Quay part of Bedford, close to the River Ouse, Bedford's Cecil Higgins Museum and a five minute walk to Bedford Blues rugby ground, as well the High Street and shopping area.
The Castle is your village pub in the centre of town, offering a warm, relaxing and friendly welcome, as well a great choice of cask ales, ciders, fine wines, soft and hot drinks.
If you would like to dine with us, we have a small lite bite menu, with the food being homemade by The Castle, this is available daytime and evenings.
Also on an evening we will be serving traditional hand stretched wood fired pizzas from local Bedford restauranteurs Pizzeria Santaniello who will deliver authentic Italian cuisine to your table at the Castle, while you enjoy a relaxing drink in a traditional pub. As well as authentic Thai Food from local restauranteurs Rice Thai.
The Castle has an enclosed outside courtyard area for the summer months, as well as a large car park.
Functions
We can cater for functions too, we do not have a separate function room, but if you are looking for somewhere to have a small celebration, leaving do, or even a wake we can supply a Castle Buffet to suit your needs.
Accommodation in Bedford
If you are looking for accommodation in Bedford, the Castle has five recently refurbished en-suite guest rooms that are fittingly named after famous British Castle's. They include three doubles, one twin and a family room with an adjoining room with bunk beds. All rooms have flat screen TV and free guest Wi-Fi access, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities.
Entertainment & Themed Nights
Check our events page for What's On at The Castle.
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