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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 former furniture store and now a Wetherspoons hotel. 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. Near the redeveloped riverside area and 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
19/02/2025
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 62 times.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 62 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

Batemans - Dark Fruits Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Batemans - Dark Fruits Porter
Batemans - Dark Fruits Porter Session Porter • 4.4% Spotted 4 times.
Batemans - Dark Fruits Porter
Batemans - Dark Fruits Porter

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Pilgrim's Progress, Bedford.

ABV 4.4%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hook Norton - Twelve Days TasteMatch Prediction

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Hook Norton - Twelve Days
Hook Norton - Twelve Days Strong Porter • 5.5% Spotted twice.
Hook Norton - Twelve Days
Hook Norton - Twelve Days

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Pilgrim's Progress, Bedford.

ABV 5.5%
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hanlons - Goodwill TasteMatch Prediction

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Hanlons - Goodwill
Hanlons - Goodwill Flavoured Speciality Beers • 5% Spotted once.
Hanlons - Goodwill
Hanlons - Goodwill

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Pilgrim's Progress, Bedford.

ABV 5%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hardys & Hansons - Rocking Rudolph TasteMatch Prediction

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Hardys & Hansons - Rocking Rudolph
Hardys & Hansons - Rocking Rudolph Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted twice.
Hardys & Hansons - Rocking Rudolph
Hardys & Hansons - Rocking Rudolph

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Pilgrim's Progress, Bedford.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Orkney - Clootie Dumpling TasteMatch Prediction

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Clootie Dumpling Pump Clip
Orkney - Clootie Dumpling Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 4 times.
Clootie Dumpling Pump Clip
Orkney - Clootie Dumpling

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Pilgrim's Progress, Bedford.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Exmoor - Exmas TasteMatch Prediction

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Exmoor - Exmas
Exmoor - Exmas Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice.
Exmoor - Exmas
Exmoor - Exmas

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Pilgrim's Progress, Bedford.

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

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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
step-free wheelchair access
Accommodation Accommodation
31 bedrooms
Events Events
Wetherspoon's beer festivals
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Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
bus station
Nearby Station (450m)
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