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The Standard Bedford, Upstairs Terrace

Location pin

26-28 High St, Bedford, MK40 1SP - 

  • Users

    Up to
    150 standing

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    External Catering
    allowed

Situated in the heart of Bedford on the High Street, The Standard promises a unique and truly wonderful experience for all who wish to come and visit us. We are proudly independent with an outstanding house team keen to make sure your night is one that you will always remember. We can offer a personal entertainment package tailored to your specific requirements, and will work closely with you to ensure you receive the night you want, at the right price for you.

The venue boasts two bespoke bars, one of which is located in our “Secret Garden Terrace” on the first floor. Our space comes with bartenders, servers, and the opportunity to play your own music, have your own DJ, or borrow our highly entertaining and talented house band! Full venue or smaller areas available for hire, and drinks discounts available for large orders.

Let us know your interest by sending us a “quick enquiry” on the right of this page and we will do our best to make your event dreams a reality!


Our “Secret Garden Terrace” is on the first floor of our venue. This space features a beautiful terrace with a fully equipped Tiki Bar! Similar to our main room, the upstairs terrace comes with bartenders, servers, and the opportunity to play your own music, or have your own DJ.


Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 150

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Heating

Heating

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Natural light

Natural light

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Stage

Stage

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

TV screen

TV screen

WiFi

WiFi

Space rules

Allowed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

100% refundable 5 days before the event

Location

Reviews

  • Bernard Atkins

    November 2018

    Very pleasant atmosphere, listening to good quality jazz played by local people. Good customer service at bar. No complaints!

  • Steve TheChef

    September 2023

    Cheap booze, good music no frills.

  • Travel Addict - Foodie Lover

    May 2018

    A quite spacious pub/bar rights on High street, Bedford town centre. You won't miss it, just look for the real human size statues of Laurel and Hardy. Beautifully decorated inside & outdoor upstairs. There's movie night every Monday night, and live music Wednesday or Friday with fantastic talented singers & musicians. The food, pizza is delicious, while the price is quite cheap. Fried chicken is delicious too!

  • Theresa Rhodes

    February 2023

    I found this pub completely unsuitable for anyone with a mobility issue or other disability as the only seating was high bar stools or chairs that were also too high for me to sit on and so the only place I could sit was on a sofa which was situated at the back of the bar in an alcove with no view at all of the stage. The toilets were also only accessible by stairs. The music as well was far too loud and I will never go back there or Recommend it to anyone.

  • Andy Presswell

    June 2023

    Went into the Standard after a meal at The Nazar Lounge & before going to see Jimmy Carr . The Standard …. Ordered myself a double gin & lemonade ..came with melting ice & in a grubby plastic glass . I stared at it in disbelief & was asked by the bar staff “ everything ok ? “ in a abrupt tone . Also got a half a lager shandy , again in plastic . I watched it poured & bar lady kept topping up after removing froth a few times . My partner returned it & asked for another which was as bad . Drainage issues as it smelt in there & witnessed bar lady trying discreetly walk through the pub spraying cheap air freshener Shall not be returning.