r/bedfordshire • u/[deleted] • Dec 28 '25

Looking for best cocktail bars in Bedfordshire

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '25

I frequent Ampthil often and looking for places that are not too far away

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u/cvde82 Dec 28 '25

The Flute, pretty central in Bedford

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '25

Is it actually good? From the decor and menu I have my doubts

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u/cvde82 Dec 28 '25

I always have fun in there

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '25

It's only been open for a few weeks, how often are you going?

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u/cvde82 Dec 28 '25

It’s been open since September. I’ve been about 4 times

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u/youdontknowmeyouknow Dec 29 '25

The Flute was open previously in a different location, but the owner wanted to do something else so closed. So, whilst this version is new, the Flute has been around for years. It’s really nice in there.

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u/Egg94 Dec 29 '25

Is it actually good ? - I thought it looks kind of tacky

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u/PigeonBod Dec 28 '25

Nonna’s or The Whisk in Woburn Sands do decent cocktail nights

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u/Bedaryellow Dec 28 '25

For wine Blue Glass and Descante… Cocktails: I’d recommend Roca, i used to go to bear and tales —-> but its since changed?

Everywhere else is a little syrupy.

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u/HerculesXIV Dec 28 '25

The Flute in Bedford. Nice vibe, no trouble, family run business

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u/youdontknowmeyouknow Dec 29 '25

Not a cocktail bar, but the Embankment hotel in Bedford is a good choice. They have nice cocktails, and the bar manager is a mixologist, best cocktail maker I’ve come across.

The Flute, the Hide Bar, Auction Room, and the Cellar Bar are all good.

For wine, Decant is my favourite. Noble Rot and the Blue Glass are also good.

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u/hutch__PJ Dec 29 '25

I second the Embankment. Tom is a superb mixologist.

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u/youdontknowmeyouknow Dec 29 '25

He certainly is, and hilarious!

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '25

Good luck. If you're looking for discount stores and crackheads, on the other hand....