Wellington Arms — Restaurant in England

The Wellie is and has been for a long time, one of my favourite Pubs in Bedford.

Known as a great real ale pub which doesn't do run of the mill drinks (as the sign outside proudly states) this B&T house is a real gem and a bolt hole for a decent pint any evening.

Good beer choice comes as standard with a great range of local beers on 14 hand pumps, plus ciders, plus a few good kegs, together with two large chill cabinets with a range of continental beers and ciders in bottle.

Though there is a kitchen, I've never seen food served here.

The clientele is normally friendly and as a small pub, it feels cosy. It isn't solely a men's pub either, thankfully. There is a small outdoor drinking area too in a courtyard.

Off pints are rare here and if you detect something that doesn't taste right, an honest report to whoever is serving will get you a different one, at no extra cost. They are happy for you to taste something first, as well.

A CAMRA Good Beer Guide regular, it sets a standard locally. If you don't know it, try it. Gets busier as the week progresses. Try early in the week or early evening. Will be...

A real back street local with a range of real ale and usually a cider or perry or two on tap. Mild, porter and stout may also be available too. Add a fridge full of select European beers with an odd worldwide one, a usually knowledgeable and friendly bunch of locals, another fridge with bottled cider, and staff that usually seem to like their job, why wouldn't you have a beer? Just to add that a range of canned and bottled craft beers have been added too with some unusual ones on the list which I also highly recommend. Now also dog friendly. But check it's not too busy. Be warned in advance there is no food apart from traditional bar snacks served here, however you are within easy walking distance of many eateries offering various types of catering. Indeed its a popular place for people to visit before and after going for a meal at one of the local...

What a great find this was! The location is pretty hidden away but I encourage anyone who loves traditional pubs to hunt it down as you won’t be disappointed. Inside is more like a museum to beers, with an incredible range of old bottles and beer mats decorating the walls and ceilings and the current range of drinks on offer is equally as impressive and unique. Staff are friendly and as welcoming as the atmosphere, and the prices charged only make it better! The bookcase of loanable reads is a lovely touch and hopefully the pub features in the many ‘good beer guide’ directories! I cannot wait to return here and can’t believe I’ve never heard of it before - highly...