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Pen & Cob (The Bedford Swan), Bedford
Bedford
MK40 1RW
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Pen & Cob (The Bedford Swan)
Venerable hotel, dating from 1794-96, and designed by Henry Holland to replace an earlier inn of the same name. Mostly very traditional inside, although the former wood-panelled bar has been relocated a short distance to a very shiny modern 'Pen & Cob' bar located just beyond the matching madeover dining room. Background music. Two of three handpumps in use, offering Marston's EPA and the local Eagle IPA (£4.00).
On 2nd March 2019
- rating: 6
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Bedford, 0.81 miles, 15 min walk (show)
Kempston Hardwick, 4.22 miles, 1 hr 21 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 12 July 2014 by Alan Hurdle
- Car Park : Yes last updated 12 July 2014 by Alan Hurdle
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 12 July 2014 by Alan Hurdle
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 12 July 2014 by Alan Hurdle
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 12 July 2014 by Alan Hurdle
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 12 July 2014 by Alan Hurdle
- WiFi : Yes last updated 12 July 2014 by Alan Hurdle