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Hidden Barrel, Bedford

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29 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA (View on Google Map)
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New manager Mantas plans to concentrate on smaller brewers and cider producers. Hopes to have some music evenings as well as a monthly quiz. Maybe a pool team. Mantas is welcoming and delighted to see CAMRA members - already (he opened in July 2025) has some regulars. Food as below supplied by Mamma Concetta. Rocket Ales favoured in rotation, with Saxby's cider planned.

FOOD:

Mon No Service;

Tue noon-2.30pm;

Wed-Sat noon-2.30pm; 5.30pm-9.30pm

Sun No Service

Information for this venue is provided by the North Bedfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Bar Citrus, Stanley Arms
Local Authority
Bedford (B)
Last updated
02/11/2025
Last surveyed
26/08/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
BEN/29
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm
Sunday
No Service
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream TasteMatch Prediction

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Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream
Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream Session Stout • 4.5% Spotted twice.
Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream
Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Hidden Barrel, Bedford.

ABV 4.5%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Nene Valley - Big Bang Theory TasteMatch Prediction

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Nene Valley - Big Bang Theory
Nene Valley - Big Bang Theory Premium Pale Ale • 5.3% Spotted once.
Nene Valley - Big Bang Theory
Nene Valley - Big Bang Theory

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Hidden Barrel, Bedford.

ABV 5.3%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Wantsum - Imperium TasteMatch Prediction

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Wantsum - Imperium
Wantsum - Imperium Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once.
Wantsum - Imperium
Wantsum - Imperium

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Hidden Barrel, Bedford.

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

Changing beers typically include: Rocket Ales , Rocket Ales - Black Knight , Rocket Ales - Sidewinder

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10%
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
Bus station
Nearby Station (500m)
Bedford

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