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Tuesday 11am-10pm
Wednesday 11am-10pm
Thursday 11am-10pm
Friday 11am-11pm
Saturday 9.30am-11pm
Sunday 9.30am-9pm
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30/10/2026

New Menu, Seriously Good Food. Book your table now. The Bedford Arms

29/10/2026

After the overwhelming amount of feedback we’ve had on our posts about using AI in our marketing, we’ve decided collectively to go completely AI Free.

We will no longer use any generative AI to create flyers, spellcheck text or adjust our photos.

So, get ready for spelling mistakes, lots of B-Roll and grubby gravy smudges on the sides of plates.

It’s going to be real, honest, and probably at times; a bit s**t.

But it’s our duty to listen to our customers, learn from our mistakes and make our pubs a little bit every day.

Also, if anyone is interested in producing inexpensive graphics for us to help build your portfolio or develop your skills, please do get in touch.

The Barley & Vine Team

28/10/2026

🕷️ Something wicked is brewing… 🧙‍♀️🍸

Our bar has had a spooky makeover, and our Halloween cocktails are ready to cast a spell! 🕸️👻

Dare to try one? 🎃🍹

**ktails

28/10/2026

🍻 AN HONEST QUESTION… DOES USING AI PUT YOU OFF?

You might have noticed that we sometimes use AI to help with posts and graphics for our pubs. We wanted to be open about why.

Previously, we used Canva for pretty much everything. A poster for a quiz night, a new menu announcement, a reminder about an event… it could take hours to get everything looking right.

And those hours have to fit around running the pubs, looking after our teams, ordering stock, planning menus, doing the paperwork and welcoming you through the doors.

We don’t have a dedicated design department or the budget to employ graphic designers to create everything we share. That work has always fallen to us.

So, within our business, AI isn’t taking someone’s job. It’s making the jobs we already do ourselves a little more manageable.

We know good design takes skill, and we respect the people who do it professionally. But our choice has usually been between spending an evening making a poster ourselves or not getting around to sharing it at all.

We do try to use AI sympathetically, with some thought for the character of each pub and the people who love it. We want it to help us communicate what’s happening, while keeping our own voice and making sure what we share reflects the experience you’ll find when you visit.

We won’t always get that balance perfect, and we’re happy to listen.

Does AI-assisted content bother you on a pub’s page? Or are you comfortable with it if it helps us keep you updated and gives us more time to spend on the pubs themselves?

Honest thoughts welcome. We’d like to know. 🍻

27/10/2026

Midweek plans? We’ve got something delicious waiting for you! 🤩🍽️

Our Wednesday Carvery is the perfect excuse to take a break from cooking and enjoy a proper roast with all your favourite trimmings.

Gather your family, bring your appetite and let us take care of the rest! ❤️

📍 The Bedford Arms, Oakley
📅 Every Wednesday

✨ Book your table now and make your Wednesday something to look forward to!

27/10/2026

👻🎃 Something spooky is brewing at The Bedford Arms, Oakley ! 🕸️🦇

The decorations are up, and we’re getting ready for a frightfully fun Halloween night!

Join us on Saturday 31st October from 7PM for an evening of music, spooky celebrations and Halloween fun! 🕷️

🧙‍♀️ Dress to impress… or terrify!

🎃 FREE ENTRY – Everyone welcome!

Gather your friends and get ready for a spooktacular night to remember! 👻🖤

26/10/2026

🥂 LOVE WHAT WE DO HERE? LET US BRING IT TO YOUR NEXT CELEBRATION!

Did you know the team behind your local also runs Barley & Vine Events? From a birthday in your back garden to a full wedding weekend, we can help you put on something special.

🔥 Food worth gathering for — live-fire cooking, Texas Taff BBQ, grazing tables, private chefs and wedding catering.

🍸 We’ll bring the bar — fully stocked and staffed mobile bars, including our characterful horsebox bars.

🎪 Set the scene — marquee hire, furniture, styling and those finishing touches that bring everything together.

💍 Weddings your way — countryside pub celebrations, marquee weddings and our exclusive-use venue in Barton-le-Clay.

🎉 Any excuse to celebrate — birthdays, anniversaries, garden parties, corporate events and more.

Whether you need brilliant food, a bar for the evening or a team to organise the whole occasion, Tommy, Kat and the Barley & Vine team would love to hear your plans.

🌐 barleyandvine.events
📩 [email protected]

Send us your date, guest numbers and what you’ve got in mind — let’s get planning!

Know someone with a celebration coming up? Tag them below or share this post ❤️

26/10/2026

🥧🍺 PIE & PINT TUESDAYS from 5pm – JUST £18! 🍺🥧

There’s nothing better than a proper pie and a pint! 😍 Join us at The Bedford Arms for a comforting classic, perfect for those chilly autumn days.

Choose from our delicious pies:
🥧 Steak & Ale
🥧 Ham & Leek
🥧 Chicken Coq au Vin
🥧 Winter Vegetable

Served with creamy mash, seasonal vegetables and unlimited gravy – what’s not to love? 🤤

🍺 Your drink is included! Choose from Pravha, Aspall, Peroni 0%, Pride or a small house w**e.

All this for just £18 per person!

Gather your friends, bring your appetite and come and enjoy a proper pub favourite with us. ❤️

📍 The Bedford Arms, Oakley

Address

57 High Street, Oakley
Bedford
MK437RH

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 11pm
Tuesday	11am - 11pm
Wednesday	11am - 11pm
Thursday	11am - 11pm
Friday	11am - 11pm
Saturday	11am - 11pm
Sunday	11am - 7pm

Telephone

+441234822280

Website

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