The Wellington Arms

The Wellington Arms There's something for everyone at The Welly. A classic backstreet boozer. Vintage style pub hidden in the backstreets of Bedford. Dog friendly.

One of the top 500 pubs in England..... according to The Telegraph newspaper.

2023 Bedfordshire camra pub if the year
2025 north beds town pub of the year
Very dog friendly Handpumps with an ever changing selection of ale, cider and a fridge full of Belgian beers...Gins, Wines and good company. We don't serve food - cracking snack collection though ! Well behaved children allowed till 7pm.

Lost dog! Owners not answering. Anyone recognise? We'll need to see a pic of you and the dog /.proof before handing him ...
11/09/2026

Lost dog!
Owners not answering. Anyone recognise?
We'll need to see a pic of you and the dog /.proof before handing him over

Adnams have arrived
08/09/2026

Adnams have arrived

Just two welly locals hanging out together Come to the pub and have a b**r with your pals.
04/09/2026

Just two welly locals hanging out together

Come to the pub and have a b**r with your pals.

Good morning Bateman's!
24/08/2026

Good morning Bateman's!

Perfect start to the weekend..Look at these two beauties.... Fresh on today Support your local! Come to the pub! We have...
21/08/2026

Perfect start to the weekend..
Look at these two beauties.... Fresh on today
Support your local! Come to the pub!
We have pork scratchings too...

Sunshine + b**r garden + Oakham ale = perfect start to the weekend
14/08/2026

Sunshine + b**r garden + Oakham ale = perfect start to the weekend

It's Friday. That means Daphne is here as the welcoming committee
07/08/2026

It's Friday. That means Daphne is here as the welcoming committee

We had Bedford royalty in the Welly last night with a glorious show from The Cherry Lee Mewis Band. Thanks to everyone w...
01/08/2026

We had Bedford royalty in the Welly last night with a glorious show from The Cherry Lee Mewis Band. Thanks to everyone who came down 🍻

Thanks to everyone who made it to the Welly quiz last night. Special shout out to Mr Canny and Howard the quizmaster who...
28/07/2026

Thanks to everyone who made it to the Welly quiz last night.
Special shout out to Mr Canny and Howard the quizmaster who helped Emily get closer to her target.
If you would like to donate to Emily's fund please copy the link
She'll be stepping into the ring in October to raise money for some local charities.

https://gvwhl.com/RBYDI

As you can probably tell, we are thrilled to be in the guide of top pubs in the United Kingdom 2026We work hard to make...
25/07/2026

As you can probably tell, we are thrilled to be in the guide of top pubs in the United Kingdom 2026
We work hard to make the welly the unique pub that it is and it's nice for that to be recognised.

Cheers 🍻

Address

40-42 Wellington Street
Bedford
MK402JX

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 11pm
Tuesday 2pm - 11pm
Wednesday 2pm - 11pm
Thursday 2pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 10:30pm

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