Bedford

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Mon Jul 18 2011

As busy and prominent as any local can be, this corner pub in Balham attracts all-comers, who sit and commune in a nondescript interior or at outdoor tables by busy traffic. No, that doesn’t sound attractive, but the Bedford succeeds because they’ve found the knack of making people feel comfortable.

After all the developments in pub culture over the last decade, mates, dates and strangers still make that easy text-message invitation of an afternoon: ‘Bedford?’

By then, the place is pretty full, and the day’s suggestions of steak sandwiches and pies wiped from the board behind the bar, but the likes of Timothy Taylor Landlord, O’Hanlon’s Yellowhammer and Sharp’s Doom Bar should still be on, and roughly ten wines should still be available.

The calendar takes in cabaret, comedy, music, dance classes, quiz nights… It’s still all happening at the Bedford.

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Address:
Bedford 77 Bedford Hill
London
SW12 9HD

Venue phone:
020 8682 8940
Venue website:
www.thebedford.co.uk
Opening hours:
Open 3pm-midnight Mon-Thur; 2pm-2am Fri; 11am-2am Sat; noon-midnight Sun. Food served 6.30-10pm Mon-Fri; noon-9.30pm Sat, Sun
Transport:
Tube: Balham tube/rail
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1. Bedford
  - 77 Bedford Hill
    London
    SW12 9HD
  - 020 8682 8940
  - www.thebedford.co.uk
  - 51.442570,-0.149392

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If you want a different night out then this is the place. Comedy to start and old styli disco to finish. If you've tried Jongleurs then this is a step up from that. Line up is always cool. get there early though!

Archie Willows Mon Oct 3 2011
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