The Bull Bedford

03/11/2026

🔥 MATCHDAY AT THE BULL! LIVE FOOTBALL TONIGHT!🔥

The atmosphere is going to be electric under the pub lights tonight as we screen the biggest games live on the big screens! 🍺⚽

Grab your mates, get a round in, and lock into top-tier European action as Manchester United take on AS Roma in a massive Champions League clash, alongside a stacked lineup of midweek action! 💥

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📺 TONIGHT’S FEATURED MATCHES

🔴 Manchester United vs. AS Roma 🐺 UEFA Champions League 20:00
🇪🇺 UEFA Champions League Slate European Night 20:00

🍻 Why Watch at The Bull?

📺 Massive HD Screens & Crisp Surround Sound — You won't miss a single tackle or goal celebration.
🍺 Cold Pint Deals & Fresh Draft B**rs flowing all night.
🍔 Matchday Bites & Pub Classics served hot straight from the kitchen.

Get down early to secure the best seats in the house before kickoff! Who are you backing tonight? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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02/11/2026

⚽🍻 Score Big on Match Day at The Bull, London Road!🍻⚽

Big match coming up? Don't just watch the game—upgrade your match-day experience with our exclusive Game Day Pass!

Grab your pass and enjoy 10% OFF selected drinks starting an hour before kick-off, all through the action, right up until the final whistle blows. ⏱️✨

With our HD screens, ice-cold pints, and the best atmosphere on London Road, there's nowhere better to cheer on your team.

👉 Claim your Game Day Pass now!

📍 See you at the bar: The Bull, 259 London Road

Tag your match-day mates below and get your table booked in! 👇⚽📺

02/11/2026

⚽ MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL IS BACK!⚽

Get ready for a massive clash as Newcastle United take on Everton! Join us to catch every single tackle, goal, and dramatic moment.

📍 The Bull, London Road, Bedford, MK42

📅 Monday, 2nd November at 8:00 PM

Bring your mates down for unbeatable atmosphere, big screens, and great food & drinks deals! Don't miss out—see you there! 🔥🍻

30/10/2026

🍻 History, quality and community spirit all under one roof.

A huge congratulations to The Sportsman Inn in Carlisle on being crowned City Pub of the Year by Solway CAMRA.

For centuries, The Sportsman has been at the heart of Carlisle's pub scene, and today it continues to set the standard. From perfectly kept cask ales and delicious home-cooked food to the warm welcome that greets every customer, the team consistently delivers the kind of experience that keeps people coming back.

Its reputation speaks for itself. Alongside previous honours such as Winter Pub of the Season, The Sportsman has earned regular recognition in the CAMRA Good B**r Guide and remains one of the city's most loved traditional pubs.

This latest award celebrates the passion, hard work and dedication of the entire team, who continue to preserve the pub's rich heritage while making it a thriving destination for b**r lovers and the local community alike.

👏 Congratulations to our Publican, Amanda Picken, and everyone at The Sportsman Inn on another fantastic achievement.

29/10/2026

🎰 A massive THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Casino Night! 🎲🥂

We are absolutely thrilled to share that, thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised a phenomenal £1,038.41 for Keech Hospice Care! ❤️

To everyone who rolled the dice, bought a ticket, and gave so generously—thank you for being such an amazing part of The Bull family. We couldn't have done it without you! 🙌✨

29/10/2026

🎃 HALLOWEEN AT THE BULL, LONDON ROAD! 🎃
Get ready for the ultimate night of ghoulish fun, Saturday 31st October! Whether you are bringing the kids for early treats or dancing into the graveyard shift, we’ve got a full lineup of spooktacular events waiting for you! 👻🧟‍♂️
🕒 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:30 PM — Pumpkin Judging Starts
Bring along your masterpiece! Drop off your pre-carved pumpkin at 6:30 PM for a chance to win top prizes! 🎃🏆
7:00 PM – 8:45 PM — Little Monsters Party
Family-friendly fun for the young ghoulies! 🍬🦇
9:00 PM – LATE — Deadly Disco (Over 18s Only)
The grown-ups take over the night! 🪩💀
🎉 PUMPKINS, PRIZES & SPOOKY SHOTS!
🎃 Carved Pumpkin Competition: Bring your best creation at 6:30 PM for your chance to win!
👗 Fancy Dress Contest: Dress to distress! Prizes awarded for the best costume!
🧪 Free Spooky Shot: Over 18s arriving in fancy dress claim a FREE spooky shot on arrival! 🍸🧟
📍 Location: The Bull, London Road
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 31st October
Gather your costumes, carve those pumpkins, and join us for a frightfully good time! Who’s coming? Tag your spooky squad below! 👇👻

29/10/2026

🎭 GIVE US A JUMP TO THE LEFT... IT’S KIWI KARAOKE TIME! 🎤
Dust off your fishnets and practice your highest notes—Kiwi Karaoke: Rocky Horror & Musicals Night is coming to The Bull on London Road!
Whether you're ready to do the Time Warp, channel your inner Dr. Frank-N-Furter, or feed Audrey II with some killer vocals, this is the night to shine.
✨ EVENT DETAILS:
🗓 Date: Friday, 30th October
⏰ Time: 8pm ’til Late
📍 Location: The Bull, London Road
🎶 Theme: Rocky Horror, West End & Broadway Favorites
👗 DRESS UP & WIN!
Costumes are highly encouraged! We’ll be handing out shots for those dressed, so go all out—from Sweet Transvestites to Little Shop of Horrors, we want to see it all!
Grab your mates, get a drink at the bar, and step up to the mic for a night full of musical theatre magic.
👇 Tag your duet partner in the comments below! Who's taking the stage with you?

27/10/2026

WOW 🔥

This has been such an honour to be a part of!

Huge thanks to Coca-Cola for championing community leaders around the UK and for picking our very own Simon Dafforn-jones as Local Royalty!

It was a privilege to have portrait artist to royalty, Jamie Coreth, capture Simon in his natural habitat, the FBI.

Read more here 👇🏼

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pub-landlord-given-royal-treatment-37812329

26/10/2026

⚽ Match Day is Calling at The Bull!🍻

There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere of live football surrounded by good mates, ice-cold drinks, and a proper match-day vibe. Whether your team is chasing the title or fighting for three points, we’ve got you covered with screens all around, killer sound, and the best pints in town.

Grab your friends, wear your colours with pride, and claim your spot early before the whistle blows!

📺 Catch all the action live with us!

🍔 Great food, chilled drinks & unbeatable atmosphere.

Who are you backing? Let us know in the comments below! 👇🍻

26/10/2026

26/10/2026

⚽🍻 Score Big on Match Day at The Bull, London Road!🍻⚽

Big match coming up? Don't just watch the game—upgrade your match-day experience with our exclusive Game Day Pass!

Grab your pass and enjoy 10% OFF selected drinks starting an hour before kick-off, all through the action, right up until the final whistle blows. ⏱️✨

With our HD screens, ice-cold pints, and the best atmosphere on London Road, there's nowhere better to cheer on your team.

👉 Claim your Game Day Pass now!

📍 See you at the bar: The Bull, 259 London Road

Tag your match-day mates below and get your table booked in! 👇⚽📺

26/10/2026

The Bull Bedford

20/10/2026

At Punch, we're proud to see young talent thrive across our pubs and support teams. From first jobs to leadership roles, remains one of the UK's greatest industries for developing skills, building confidence and creating rewarding careers.

That's why we're backing a hospitality-wide call to Government ahead of the Budget, championing the sector's ability to create jobs and opportunities for young people.

Hear Harry Bourne's story and why he's proud to support this message.

07/10/2026

Britain’s pubs are worth up to £30 billion in wellbeing value to communities across the UK. But rising costs and high taxes are putting pressure on pubs that bring people together.

This Week of Action, join the campaign today and tell your MP to keep pubs open and pints affordable.

https://www.longlivethelocal.pub/letter 🍍

25/09/2026

Actress Daisy Edgar-Jones filmed 🎥 a promo for her new film, Sense and Sensibility in our Canonbury pub, The Marquess Tavern for Vogue 🥰

The team at Vogue were searching for a shooting location that oozes class, was timeless and in-keeping with the theme of the movie... so where else were they going to film?! 😏

Take a look at the promo - Daisy is in character as Elinor Dashwood throughout!

Sense and Sensibility hits cinemas TODAY! 🎬Why not pop into The Marquess Tavern to wash down your popcorn! 🍿🍷

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22/09/2026

We're on board, are you?

Join thousands backing Britain's pubs and breweries.

www.longlivethelocal.pub ❤️🍺

21/09/2026

This pub is a gem! 💎

The Wig & Mitre in Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter has reopened following a £100k investment. ⛪

Anne-Marie and Paul Balcomb have taken on the 14th century pub... "We’re thrilled to take control of such an iconic pub and can’t wait to meet all of our wonderful guests" ❤️

📷 Courtesy of Tory McTernan

17/09/2026

Welcome to The Buck Inn 🦌

New Management Partner Adrian McShane-Chapman has taken over the Thornton-le-Dale pub following a whopping £490k investment 🤑

🗨️ “I arrived in the UK 22 years ago from Australia, armed with just a backpack and no real plan... I’ve dipped in and out of hospitality over that time but the fire inside me to run my own pub burned bright.” - Adrian

If you're in Yorkshire, pay Adrian and his team a visit and check out this stunning pub for yourselves. 🤩

15/09/2026

Rory takes the keys to the refurbished Cross Keys pub in Nottingham! 🗝️

Our new Management Partner Rory Calladine has taken the reins at the popular city centre pub following a £100,000 investment.

🗨️"I was instantly drawn to the pub and as soon I discovered it was available in a partnership with Punch, I jumped at the chance." 🍍

Regular guests at The Cross Keys will instantly notice the pub’s traditional feel and special characteristics have been retained throughout but that a complete refresh has taken place. 💫

11/09/2026

We have reopened the Keyworth Tavern following a quarter-of-a-million refurbishment 🔥

The Keyworth pub in Nottingham, run by our Management Partner John Francis, had been closed for 5 weeks while we tore out the bar, stripped the pub back and replaced everything with new, modern furnishings. 🤩

Great work by everyone involved in the transformation 🥂

03/09/2026

We're quite fond of it too, Prime Minister! The Dog House

28/08/2026

Our Publican Beth at The Beeswing Inn 2013 has raised circa £250K for charity 😍 so if you're in the area this weekend, pop in and enjoy the music, food and drink!

Well done Beth!! 🥳

The Beeswing in East Cowton is hosting its 13th ‘Glastonbury’ festival to raise money for end of life care at a nearby hospital.

27/08/2026

Newly married couple Gareth and Jamie Furness have take the over The Bay Horse Inn in Pickering. 🔔

The pub has received a £400,000 investment and Gareth says it has been very well received by locals. 😃

“We are seeing more locals returning to the pub, faces that haven't been seen here for many years and we are seeing them on a regular basis... The refurb has really put The Bay Horse Inn back on the map and firmly at the heart of the Pickering community.” ❤️

Well done to everyone involved in this brilliant transformation 👏