D'Parys

There’s plenty of seating inside and out, including a good-sized beer garden with some covered areas. The interior has nice vintage decor, and opening the sash windows brought in a much-needed breeze. Bi-fold doors open up the inside to the garden. There’s parking for up to ten cars and charging points for electric top-ups. A few rooms are available if you fancy a weekend away. It’s in the heart of Bedford, easy to get around, with good walks in the nearby park. The local beer and ale selection is worth trying. You can book a table or just turn up, and the food is high quality. Recommended.

The food was tasty, beautifully presented and good value. Eddy was a lovely host and made us feel welcome. The decor, location and atmosphere are beautiful, and the ambience and presentation are exceptional. Definitely recommend if you’re in Bedford.

Breakfast was freshly cooked and very tasty, and the staff were generally friendly and helpful. We were also lucky enough to get a parking space at the back. The location worked well for visiting friends nearby. We paid for an upgraded room. Its cosy rustic pub style was appealing, but overall it lacked attention to detail and wasn’t particularly clean. Under the bed looked as if it had never been vacuumed, with several cobwebs and a general layer of dust. The bed was comfortable, but the old frame squeaked whenever either of us moved, so we slept poorly. Communication before arrival was poor. We contacted the property twice about our two-night stay and got no reply either time. On the first morning, it wasn’t clear what our room rate included. We weren’t offered a drink at first, then when we asked later, we were told it was included after all. On the final morning, only one staff member was taking orders and serving breakfast, so we waited over 45 minutes.

We all had a fantastic evening celebrating a family birthday. The dishes cover a good range, from traditional favourites to world fusion, and the chorizo Scotch egg was a clear winner. The welcome, service, atmosphere and food were all outstanding. Big thanks to Flo and the kitchen team for making the night. See you again soon!