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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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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
Credit cards MC, V
Facilities
Tables outdoors ( 4, pavement; 5, garden ), Babies and children admitted ( until 7pm ), Function rooms ( 75, 200 capacity ), Disabled ( toilet ), Entertainment ( line-dancing 7.30pm Mon; swing dancing 8pm Tue; comedy 9pm Tue, Fri & Sat; salsa 7.45pm Wed; quiz 8.30pm Mon; tango 7.15pm Thur, alt Sun; nightclub 11pm-2am Fri, Sat ), Wireless internetBedford map
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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!
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