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London
Balham
The Bedford
The Bedford Reviews

The Bedford

British, European

Dishes priced around£12

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Reviews of The Bedford (161)

Read what people think about The Bedford. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about The Bedford before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about The Bedford and book a table with confidence!

4.9/6

161 reviews

4.9/6

161 reviews

Food:Great
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Great
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Francis B.3 years ago · 2 reviews

Think I had a new member of staff today. She did a great job. Good food.

"Very good"
5/6
John C.3 years ago · 1 review

A lunchtime treat and family catch-up time. Lovely vegetarian and vegan options. Great service. Thank you.

"Very good"
5/6
Mark M.3 years ago · 1 review

Euro semi final Spain v Italy so good atmosphere with partisan support.

"Very good"
5/6
Chris F.3 years ago · 33 reviews

Went in for a couple of pints and some bar snacks. Great service and food

"Excellent"
6/6
Richard G.3 years ago · 1 review

Super, attentive service. Great Sunday Roast. Highly recommend for a chilled Sunday afternoon.

"Very good"
5/6
Wayne D.3 years ago · 1 review

Enjoyed our evening slightly disappointed with where we were seated but that didn't take away too much from the experience. Had brisket which was outstanding as was the service from a young woman who was ever so polite and attentive in managing us and other tables. Would definitely go back.

"Good"
4/6
Adam R.3 years ago · 1 review

Short wait for our table, waitress was lovely. Food was good on the whole, although my burger bun was a little stale

"Excellent"
6/6
Kanika L.4 years ago · 1 review

Wonderful place! Would eat there again as the staff were incredibly friendly and the food was good value for money

"Very good"
5/6
Louise M.4 years ago · 2 reviews

Happy to be back at The Bedford! Service was friendly, didn't wait long for our meals & the food was good. Felt safe with plenty of distance between tables, well organised arrival process and so on. All good.

"Good"
4/6
Angela K.4 years ago · 1 review

When the waitresss arrived she brought our menus and told us that the kitchen was backed up as it was catering an event upstairs. We were in fact waiting well over an hour for our starter. We were quite happy to enjoy our drinks but I think that if you have to wait that long then we should at least have been provided with olives or bread or some nibbles. Such a shame. Otherwise it was really good. The waitress was lovely. The food really good. And the atmosphere was buzzing. Just not sure I would go again knowing that they cater events upstairs and there is a risk of a long wait for food.

"Very good"
5/6
Michael S.4 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service fantastic atmosphere. A pub that is driven by customer focus and service

"Very good"
5/6
Joshua S.4 years ago · 1 review

It was great and the effort they've made into making the pub Covid secure is reassuring

"Excellent"
6/6
Leanne B.4 years ago · 1 review

The food was great, staff were friendly and everything was very pleasant!

"Very good"
5/6
Marie B.4 years ago · 1 review

Great and very friendly service, delicious food and a lovely atmosphere

"Excellent"
6/6
Jessica W.4 years ago · 1 review

Best roast lamb I’ve had in London! Great service and food, thankyou :)

"Very good"
5/6
Ciara G.4 years ago · 1 review

A very nice roast. Great service and not too busy.

"Very good"
5/6
Kevin I C.4 years ago · 1 review

Chloe W our waitress was attentive and very friendly and efficient. The Covid experience was almost forgotten about by the subtle placement of the tables at the bar although the masks kept bringing us back to reality. A very good nightwas had an.

"Excellent"
6/6
Cornelia H.4 years ago · 1 review

Great service! Did not feel as if we were in a pandemic, still felt like our usual Bedford! Thanks, we will be back again soon!

"Excellent"
6/6
Laura P.4 years ago · 1 review

Lovely meal as always, pie was absolutely delicious, thank you.

"Excellent"
6/6
Grace W.4 years ago · 1 review

Me and my flatmates first experience at a pub since lockdown! I am an emergency service worker and I am just so so pleased with everything I experienced at The Bedford. Although, this is normal for me as the Bedford always has great service, I am so impressed. And thank you so much to all staff. Especially the blonde lady who is Eastern European (I think) and the Caucasian male with blonde hair and brown roots. I love you both!

"Excellent"
6/6
Janet M.4 years ago · 1 review

Tables well spaced, lovely service, delicious food. Perfect first outing since lockdown

"Very good"
5/6
Marina P.4 years ago · 3 reviews

Post pandemic first Sunday roast! the staff was very attentive , the food was served very quickly, nicer and quieter then usual atmosphere at Bedford , very much lively in normal times! ...Honestly better for us , so we could chat while eating! we loved it!

"Very good"
5/6
Susan C.4 years ago · 1 review

It was absolutely great to be back in our local pub and it looked and felt wonderful. Sparkling clean, everyone smiling, a great welcome, spacing worked beautifully - all excellent. Well done everybody and thank you.

"Excellent"
6/6
Emily P.4 years ago · 1 review

Welcoming staff, friendly service and great food. Felt well organised from the Covid restrictions but still a lovely atmosphere.

"Excellent"
6/6
Andra P.4 years ago · 1 review

Super friendly staff and amazing food, very clean and sanitizing stations set up throughout

"Very good"
5/6
Victoria P.4 years ago · 1 review

Good service, great cocktails. Staff were very helpful and attentive.

"Very good"
5/6
Samantha B.4 years ago · 1 review

Lovely staff and food. They put us on a small table in the corner when lots of normal tables were free, which was annoying. But other than that it was great

"Very good"
5/6
debby-Kay E.4 years ago · 1 review

I am in a wheelchair and dining out is not easy for me. My experience today was great the staff where very kind and helpful though my visit. My steak was tender and delicious, salad fresh and tasty. The Beford in Balham will now be my go too pub for a meal, drinks and entertainment.

"Very good"
5/6
Laura Y.4 years ago · 3 reviews

Really lovely food, great for a Sunday roast or dinner, friendly staff,

"Excellent"
6/6
Shannon C.4 years ago · 1 review

Excellent! The food was superb - best roast I’ve had in ages - and the children’s menu was also really good. The staff were great - really attentive and didn’t miss a beat. Plus the Guinness was TASTY.

"Excellent"
6/6
Cecile B.4 years ago · 1 review

We had diner at the Bedford before attending a comedy show next door. Everything was perfect. The food the service the wine. We had an excellent time and we will be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Patrizia T.4 years ago · 3 reviews

Lovely evening. Saloon bar great atmosphere. Friendly staff and most importantly delicious food.

"Good"
4/6
Carol O.4 years ago · 1 review

Nice atmosphere, lovely staff but over priced when paying full price

"Excellent"
6/6
Laura S.4 years ago · 1 review

Great location good food and cocktails, really love live music

"Not good "
2/6
Gianfranco S.4 years ago · 1 review

4 of us, 3 got their food and I didn't. The waiter forgot to put my dish through. 15 after receiving the first 3 dishes I HAD to get up and get somebody's attention because the waiter wasn't paying attention. He apologized and told me he made a mistake and didn't order my food saying he'd do it now. 25 minutes later my guests were at the second bottle of wine and I only had a sip as I was on an empty stomach. 50 minutes after the original ordering time I got my food when my guests where ordering cheese plates. I ordered pork belly, and received some sort of pork meat with pork skin (skin was very tasty) and mash. The meat was very bland, the whole dish only tasted of apple sauce. Very poor service, average food at best, and Pizza has been murdered in this pub. Shame as I used to come here often but won't be returning for a while, as nobody in charge came to apologize or say anything.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lara T.4 years ago · 1 review

Great little spot for a drink with friends - can recommend!

"Excellent"
6/6
Garnet M.4 years ago · 4 reviews

Great experience, good service from a new member of staff and 50% off food great value for money.

"Not good "
2/6
Helen M.4 years ago · 1 review

We’d booked a table and wanted to sit in the dining room. Instead we were given a table in the bar, which was loud and had football on tv. We asked to move but we’re told it wasn’t possible. We then had to give our credit card before we could order anything! Service was slow. We’ve been lots of times before but this was a bad experience

"Average"
3/6
Linda H.4 years ago · 3 reviews

Slow service even though not very busy but food ok.

"Excellent"
6/6
Charlotte V.4 years ago · 1 review

Great Sunday Roast! & Great Service As well. Thanks team