Best Afternoon tea in Bedford

3 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Elstow Tea Garden
Elstow Tea Garden
92/100 (963 ratings)
Restaurants
Dessert
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Cakes
Afternoon tea
Juice
Strawberry
Sandwiches
Coffee Cake
Scone with Butter & Jam
Cake
Scones
Sausage
Lasagne
Café
British
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"A lovely place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the sunshine with food and drink. There are excellent hosts who provide a fantastic service. A great..."
Mike Sorbo
"I went to the Elstow Tea Garden with a friend today. I did not know that this place existed until I was informed on this very day so I thought I..."
John Hill
"Absolutely brilliant! First class service and care... friendly and helpful staff. The location is amazing, did not want to leave. They prepared a..."
David Fisher
"A lovely hour or so in the tranquil garden with music, via guitars and vocals. Definitely..."
Michael Dakin
"A cute little backyard tearoom with a lovely garden and good menu..."
Jade Eaglen
"For some reason google would not allow me to write a review yesterday, only allowed my star rating so now I have returned to write something. When we..."
Sarah Curtin
"Hidden little tea garden behind the church with pond, marquis and lots of seating. Great menu with reasonable..."
Kissy Clarke
"We went here for my daughter's first birthday. The staff were wonderful, really kind and helpful. They truly went above and beyond to make sure..."
wizzzardfish
"Lovely tea garden in Elstow. A little hidden gem. Friendly staff, great prices. If you're out and about I thoroughly recommend this place. Only..."
Eve Jacques
"We had such a wonderful time here. Such a charming place to sit and relax. Very comfortable and beautiful surroundings. The afternoon tea was..."
J S
"Lovely little set up. We went in late summer & had tea & cakes in the garden (which I believe is the manse's back garden.) There was a lot of room to..."
Rach_Leanne1 Edwards
"Here on a Saturday afternoon for a birthday 🎂. It is a little gem set behind the church in a relaxing setting with a pond and a well kept garden...."
Margarita Huxley-Duggan
"Staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a lovely afternoon which we defiantly did! Very accommodating for dietary restrictions, beautiful..."
Georgia Vernalls
"Absolutely perfect place to host a family gathering for my granddaughter’s first birthday. The cream tea was delicious and the staff couldn’t..."
Karen Ashworth
"Absolutely love this place, ideal on a sunny day this is an oasis from nearby Bedford in the shadow of the stunning Elstow abbey. Great food,..."
Heidi
"A lovely, charming location for afternoon tea. Service was great, location is very pretty and food quality good. A great little find..."
Debbie Wilson
"Beautiful garden setting and very friendly willing young staff. Cake, sandwiches and teas all lovely. Highly..."
Zoe Porter
Bridges Espresso Bar
Bridges Espresso Bar
92/100 (1253 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Mediterranean
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Sausage
Afternoon tea
Fries
Shakshuka
matcha latte
English Tea
Chai Latte
Lotus Biscoff Milkshake
Espresso Martini
Watermelon Iced Tea
Cappuccino Coffee
Carrot Cake
Salted Caramel Brownie
English Breakfast Tea
Eggs Benesict Smashed Avo
Burger Chips and Onion Rings
Passion Fruit & Mango Cheesecake Slice
The English Breakfast
Nutella Hot Chocolate and Skinny Latte
Lebanese Shredded Lamb
Salted Caramel Flat White Martini
Cake
Sit down
Mediterranean
Café
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love going to Bridges, whether it’s for an afternoon coffee and mocktail with my children or for a few grown up cocktails with my friends. The..."
Charlotte Carroll
"Really lovely food.. waiting time was crazy 🤪 though. Cocktails seemed a little high for what you got.. but lovely atmosphere 👌 great location..."
Anthony Browne
"This is truly one of the best cafes to visit in Bedford and I can’t recommend it enough. The service is always friendly, professional and caring..."
Nick
"Unplanned lunch for 4 at Bridges, a busy cafe in the square with seating both inside and out. We were sat at a high table straight away by the..."
Michael Minhas
"We had the pleasure of attending Bridges Restaurant for their Halloween afternoon tea during the half-term week, and it was an absolute delight. The..."
Mark Farrell
"Incredible food and service. There was a booking mix up and they literally conjured a table out of thin air for us… 10/10, probably the best..."
Josh Butcher
"Bridges is the only place to be in Bedford, the food is always served piping hot, beautifully presented and delicious. We love the cocktails and..."
Emily Cook
"They are using very good quality coffee beans to make a macchiato that tasty & my fiancé says that this is one of the best places to go for a hot..."
Ben Hunter
"Popped in for a birthday brunch with friends and as normal was not disappointed! Every table was full but food arrived quickly and our server was..."
Sian Izzard
"The staff were lovely. The atmosphere is just right. The price and food quantity are reasonable. It is recommended for breakfast and..."
Docile Shiba
Pavilion  Bedford Park
Pavilion Bedford Park
85/100 (2191 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Cafe
Healthy
British
Healthy
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Venison
Cherry & Almond Cake
Sausage
Jajecznica
Afternoon tea
Poached Eggs
Chicken Pot Pie
Egg Sandwich
Puddings
Curry
Cup of Tea
Cake
Earl Grey Tea
Soup
Deluxe Hot Chocolate
Sandwiches
Ciabatta
Strawberry and Banana Smoothie
Burger
Sausage
Scrambled Eggs
Toasts
Feta and Avocado Toast
Jacket Potato
Eggs Benedict
Scotch Egg
BLT
French Toast
Hash Browns
Carrot Cake
Breakfast Sandwich
Bacon Sandwich
Bacon Sandwich
Cakes
Sunday Morning Coffee
Salad
Lamb
Eggs Pavilion Muffin with Poached Eggs Bacon Hollandaise Sauce and Smashed Avocado
Salmon
Fish
Vegan Blueberry & Banana Cake
Café
Café
British
Healthy
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Seating
Free Wifi
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"On a sunny day it was the perfect place to sit outside although it was windy so I had to hang on to my paper cup. The BLT was delicious on lovely..."
Fraser Simpson
"I love this place. Probably it's combination of all: the amazing park (it's inside Bedford Park), the restaurant building (old-ish), the natural..."
Travel Addict - Foodie Lover
"This really is a gem! Fantastically situated, expertly run and supplying delicious food, I can honestly fine no fault! Serving brilliant breakfasts,..."
Jonathan Choy
"Popped by and was first shocked at the prices. BUT the quality and quantity of the freshly cooked food was outstanding. Definitely coming back. Well..."
Janet Litchfield
"Outstanding service by the Young team there and brilliant bacon sandwiches. Best place to go to after a walk around the park..."
aaron latton
"A lovely little find in a stunning country park. Unfortunately disabled and Prams access is not great but there is lots of outside seating and heat..."
Amelia Maskell
"Lovely place to pop for coffee. Has an outside hatch for serving coffee etc 'on the go' and then seating inside and out if you are eating. My one..."
Nikki Howlett
"I regularly frequent The Pavilion Cafe (Bedford Park) for a coffee/tea plus a cake on my daily walk. Excellent homemade cakes - highly..."
HJ (aka ‘Laughing Boy’)
"We live on the Park and my daughter and I had a lovely lunch. Coffee was delicious, service was friendly and everyone around us was very happy. ..."
Rachel Duke
"A wonderful restaurant in a beautiful location. A true treasure! I highly recommend this gorgeous venue with its amazing food! Take yourself off to..."
Victa Sempre
"A lovely relaxed cafe in one of the most picturesque parks. The cakes and tea are terrific. I personally find the coffee a little strong. Food is..."
Jeremy Bradley
"It's so pretty here. Very colourful seats and flowers. A nice place to have a..."
karen precious
"Food was slightly high in price but the quality stood up to that so not an issue. Location is gorgeous and the staff are so willing to help even with..."
Ryan Savage
"My husband and I visited this park and came into the pavilion for a quick lunch. This is our first time in Bedford and Bedford park. The atmosphere..."
F Begum