The Knife & Cleaver, Bedford
The Knife & Cleaver is a pub at The Grove, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LA. The Knife & Cleaver's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire council on 18 June 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- The Grove
Houghton Conquest
Bedford
MK45 3LA - Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Knife & Cleaver’s food hygiene rating
The Knife & Cleaver's rating is 3 months old.
We have checked The Knife & Cleaver'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 Knife & Cleaver
- 5The Willow Tree2.5 km
- 5The Woolpack3.0 km
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Questions about The Knife & Cleaver
What is the food hygiene rating at The Knife & Cleaver?
The Knife & Cleaver's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire council on 18 June 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Knife & Cleaver?
The Knife & Cleaver is at The Grove, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LA, in Bedford. Central Bedfordshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Willow Tree, about 2.5 km away.
What pubs are near The Knife & Cleaver?
The closest pubs and bars to The Knife & Cleaver are The Willow Tree (2.5 km) and The Woolpack (3.0 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Knife & Cleaver's hygiene rating up to date?
The Knife & Cleaver's rating is 3 months old. 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 Knife & Cleaver on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Central Bedfordshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.