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Three Cups, Bedford

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Operator: Finlay Eaton
45 Newnham Street, Bedford, MK40 3JR (View on Google Map)
(01234) 352153
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Comfortable inn dating from the 1770s. Real fire and wood panelling help retain some of the pub's original character. A patio garden offers extra seating, some under cover. Easy walk from the town centre and popular before and after matches at the nearby Bedford Blues rugby ground. Live music on many weekends. Large screens temporarily brought in to show the Six Nations rugby tournament and other major international sporting events. Check Facebook for music and sporting events showings. New (August '25) timings on this sight. Other ales may join Landlord.

Historic Interest

Licensed premises since the 1770s. Internal wood panelling helps retain some of the original character.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Bedfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bedford (B)
Last updated
20/08/2025
Last surveyed
27/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
BEN/93
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:00pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 10:30pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 10:30pm
Friday
1:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 7 times.
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This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. at Three Cups, Bedford.

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

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Stagecoach: 4; 5, 7
Directions
200m S of A4280 near rugby ground

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