The Longholme
Cafe at Boating Lake the Embankment, Bedford
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The Longholme is a cafe at the boating lake on The Embankment in Bedford. It serves breakfast, lunch and pizza, with coffee and hot drinks available. The kitchen holds a five-star food hygiene rating.
The venue sits beside the water and welcomes children, groups and dogs. Bookings are taken. Winter fire pits and pizza-night DJ sets are features.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
What's nearby
- Butterfly Bridge next door
- Bedford Suspension Bridge 200m away
- Russell Park 300m away
- Embankment riverside 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
People say this cafe offers a wide variety of delicious food, including breakfast, lunch, and pizza, along with excellent coffee and warm drinks. They also highlight the beautiful waterside location and the friendly, welcoming staff. Guests mention the relaxed atmosphere, with some enjoying fire pits in winter and DJ sets on pizza nights.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (738 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Bedford
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.