The Bear, Bedford
The Bear is a pub at The Bear 92 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NN. The Bear's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford council on 1 June 2023.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 3 years ago - Address
- The Bear 92 High Street
Bedford
MK40 1NN - Council
- Bedford
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Bear’s food hygiene rating
The Bear's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Bear's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Bear
- 5Six's60 m
- 5The Hidden Barrel120 m
- 5The Cellar Bar130 m
- 5The Cross Keys170 m
- 4Auction Room Ltd190 m
- 5George & Dragon210 m
All 65 pubs and bars in Bedford
Questions about The Bear
What is the food hygiene rating at The Bear?
The Bear's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford council on 1 June 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Bear?
The Bear is at The Bear 92 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NN, in Bedford. Bedford council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Six's, about 60 m away.
What pubs are near The Bear?
The closest pubs and bars to The Bear are Six's (60 m), The Hidden Barrel (120 m) and The Cellar Bar (130 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Bear's hygiene rating up to date?
The Bear's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Bear on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Bedford council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.