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Pilgrim's Progress, Bedford

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Operator: Wetherspoon
42 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1QB (View on Google Map)
(01234) 363751
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A Wetherspoons hotel. converted from a former furniture store There are five distinct areas in the bar including a mezzanine giving access to the non-smoking part of the outside area, the smoking area being below it. Very popular with all ages. Across the road from the pedestrianised town centre. Architecturally significant in the town. The decor plays tribute to Glenn Miller who was based just outside Bedford and played in the town before his disappearance.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Bedfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bedford (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
21/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
BEN/81
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
7:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
7:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
7:00am - Midnight
Thursday
7:00am - Midnight
Friday
7:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
7:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
7:00am - Midnight
Monday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
7:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted once
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Pilgrim's Progress, Bedford.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 63 times
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 63 times. at Pilgrim's Progress, Bedford.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Pilgrim's Progress, Bedford.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Thornbridge - Jaipur TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted 80 times
Thornbridge - Jaipur
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Thornbridge - Jaipur

Spotted 80 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Pilgrim's Progress, Bedford.

ABV 5.9%
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Exeter - Darkness TasteMatch Prediction

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Exeter Darkness
Exeter - Darkness Strong Stout • 5.1% Spotted 10 times
Exeter Darkness
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Exeter - Darkness

Spotted 10 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Pilgrim's Progress, Bedford.

ABV 5.1%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Welbeck Abbey - Red Feather TasteMatch Prediction

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Welbeck Abbey - Red Feather
Welbeck Abbey - Red Feather Red Ale • 3.9% Spotted 3 times
Welbeck Abbey - Red Feather
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Welbeck Abbey - Red Feather

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Pilgrim's Progress, Bedford.

ABV 3.9%
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Step-free access to mainly level bar, with steps up to mezzanine area. Wheelchair accessible toilet
Accommodation Accommodation
31 bedrooms
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Wetherpoon's seasonal festivals
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
bus station
Nearby Station (450m)
Bedford

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