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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

Brains - Rev James Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Brains - Rev James Original
Brains - Rev James Original Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 7 times.
Brains - Rev James Original
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Brains - Rev James Original

Spotted 7 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Pilgrim's Progress, Bedford.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Exmoor - Beast TasteMatch Prediction

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Exmoor - Beast
Exmoor - Beast Strong Ale • 6.6% Spotted twice.
Exmoor - Beast
Bronze Award
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Exmoor - Beast

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

ABV 6.6%
Style Strong Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Adnams - Old Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Old Ale
Adnams - Old Ale Old Ale • 4.1% Spotted twice.
Adnams - Old Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Old Ale

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Pilgrim's Progress, Bedford.

ABV 4.1%
Style Old Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Nethergate - Old Growler TasteMatch Prediction

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Nethergate - Old Growler
Nethergate - Old Growler Strong Porter • 5% Spotted twice.
Nethergate - Old Growler
Nethergate - Old Growler

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

ABV 5%
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
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
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
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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