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The Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar — Bar & grills in Bedford

The Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar

CafeBedford

4.1 out of 5 stars4.1(275 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1480 223033
Great N Rd, Wyboston, Bedford MK44 3AL, United Kingdom
£10–40 · Reported by 105 people

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About The Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar

Set on a golf course beside a lake on Great N Rd, The Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar is a bar and grill in Bedford where most tables look out over the water and the course. It doubles as the restaurant for the adjoining Waterfront Hotel, and it is the only option within walking distance for guests. Breakfast runs through a choice of hot and cold plates, from American Style Pancakes and Yoghurt Granola to Smashed Spiced Avocado and a Bacon Ciabatta, while burgers with chips or fries carry the later part of a menu that runs to well over a hundred dishes. A bar pours a range of drinks alongside the food, and the kitchen opens daily. A large octagonal function room handles birthdays, weddings and other group events. The dining room is spacious, though it echoes and grows loud once it fills.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    High chairs available
  • Dietary
    Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

166 dishes · mains £4–35
  • Smashed Spiced Avocado£11.00
  • American Style Pancakes£10.00
  • Yoghurt Granola£5.00
  • Vegan Sausage Ciabatta£8.00
  • Bacon Ciabatta£8.00
  • Sausage Ciabatta£8.00
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Reviews

4.1/5
275 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention lake and golf course views, overpriced pub burgers, expensive drinks and robot cat food delivery.

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129
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91
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25
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15
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15

Customer Review Summary

The lake and golf course views draw the most consistent praise, with several reviewers noting that most tables look out over the water and one calling the outdoor seating tranquil and expressly recommending it. Close behind is the food, described as fresh and quick to arrive, with the breakfast spread of hot and cold options, the dessert and the chips all singled out; one diner was delighted that plates were ferried from the kitchen by a robot cat. Price is the recurring caveat, raised by several who found burgers and drinks dearer than high street equivalents, though a few accept it as normal for a hotel restaurant. Sharper complaints surface too: one couple describe a burger that tasted microwaved and a pizza with a stale premade base and oddly sweet sauce, another found a pasta dish short on flavour, and one guest with vegan and gluten free needs was left with only the sweet potato salad. Others mention the echoey, very loud room.

Featured reviews

  • Mark Barnes
    “The breakfast here is very good. Choice of hot and cold and the food is always fresh. A few different drinks options and all served in a spotless area that looks new …”
  • Katie Welton
    “This was a brilliant experience. The food was amazing and it arrived very quickly by none other than a robot cat which delivered the food from the kitchen!! Its very spacious and has a real great atmosphere! There is lots of parking and it was super easy to book a table. Also, the view of the lake from most of the tables was a real bonus.”
  • David Thomas
    “The food was fresh and pretty good. I would have like a bit more flavour in the pasta dish I had, but thats my only observation. The desert was perfect. Service was friendly, helpful and attentive. Not a huge atmosphere, but it's a golf …”
  • Lily Gill
    “Service was friendly and food was edible for when we were hungry. However the prices were high for warmed up food. My husband said his burger tasted microwaved and was definitely not grilled. My pizza was oddly sweet tomato sauce (so the cheapest possible) and the base was premade and stale. We were hungry so we ate it all. On a positive note the chips were good!”
  • Elly F
    “Everything about this place was lovely, great food and service and a lovely view as well. It is just so so expensive, with it being the only place within walking distance is does means if you’re there for more than 2 days it’s going to be an expensive stay. The drinks were also extremely expensive, apart from the price the place is really lovely.”

Hours

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Highlights

  • Has great beer selection
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great tea selection
  • Has great wine list
  • Popular for popular for breakfast

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Serves dine-in
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
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  • Has bar on site
  • Casual
  • On-site services available
  • Serves beer
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves food
Dining options· 8
  • Serves breakfast
  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Has counter service
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Atmosphere· 2
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
Parking· 2
  • Free parking lot
  • Plenty of parking
Offerings· 7
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves healthy options
  • Serves late-night food
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves wine
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Accessibility· 3
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Planning· 1
  • Brunch reservations recommended
Highlights· 4
  • Has great beer selection
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great tea selection
  • Has great wine list
Popular for· 4
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Crowd· 2
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists
Family-friendly· 1
  • High chairs available

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