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Bedford & Strand, London,
Bedford & Strand, London,
Bedford & Strand, London,

Bedford & Strand

3.9
3.9
554 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
1a Bedford Street, London, WC2E 9HH

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Bedford and Strand, wine room and bistro, answers the ongoing demand in London for honest and straightforward bars and restaurants. We offer a casual deli menu throughout the day, highlights include the cheese and charcuterie boards which are perfect for sharing, rock oysters and the homemade pork scratchings. There is a full A La Carte menu with mains ranging from £12 - £25, including Smoked Haddock Fishcake and Cote De Boeuf steak. Also offered is a set menu of 2 course (£16.50) or 3 course (£19.50) Menu Rapide, just perfect for a work meeting lunch or pre theatre meal. The critically acclaimed wine list which offers excellent variety with an 80 strong list, 24 wines by glass, all at outstanding value starting at £4.50 per glass. Cocktails are also available with a list including Vesper Martini, Classic Bellini, Aperol Spritz and more.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Lunch: Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm; Bar Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - Late; Saturday - 5:00pm - Late
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Trafalgar Square
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Charing Cross StationTrafalgar SquareCovent Garden StationLeicester Square Station
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine

What 554 people are saying

Bedford & Strand reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3Value

NoiseModerate

554 Reviews
  1. Lynnec

    London15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night. Good ambience. Service really good. Small menu but good choices.

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  2. Probie

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Bedford and Strand is a hidden gem. You'd never realise it was there, until someone in the know takes you. It's well-located, at the foot of Covent Garden, close to the theatres in the Strand and Charing Cross station. It's lively (positively noisy at times), with interesting food: good choices between bar snacks and full meals, and a nice winelist.

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  3. JSnell

    London139 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal at Bedford & Strand. Really great food and the atmosphere was lively.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice French basement bistro - perfect for pre show Valentines date. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere.

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  5. JohnJoChambers

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 11, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    T-bone steak was amazing!! Great buzzy restaurant prior to going to the theatre

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  6. GeorgeF VIP

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 10, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and service and very casual, discreet space and ambience.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'm so sad this place is closing. It's been a favourite and a regular haunt of mine for years. Cheese & wine are always phenomenal.

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  8. IM2017

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 4, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a nice place with very good service. Bar area reminded me of the old Davy's places over in the City. Food was good but not outstanding.

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  9. SteveW

    Nottingham3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 3, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excelent choice for pre theatre dinner. Good food, nice atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. . Recommended.

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  10. LesleyH1

    London14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 30, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pre theatre supper - great choices and excellent service. Veggie food was really nice.

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Bedford & Strand is rated 3.9 stars by 554 OpenTable diners.

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1a Bedford Street, London, WC2E 9HH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Trafalgar Square
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Lunch: Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm; Bar Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - Late; Saturday - 5:00pm - Late
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Charing Cross StationTrafalgar SquareCovent Garden StationLeicester Square Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine
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