The Embankment The Embankment, Bedford MK40 3PD

"Please note that this review only refers to the restaurant... Personally I rarely write negative reviews but on rare occasions I feel it necessary. On Monday friends and I stopped to visit this restaurant. The Initial feeling was good and we were lead to a table promptly. After that the whole visit went down hill. Staff were short and indifferent in their manner, and in view of the fact that the restaurant was half empty I saw no reason for the staff to act as if the place was bursting at the seams. The food that arrived was none other than mediocre we were served a burnt Ciabatta and under cooked potatoes so much so that we didn't feel the need to order anything else. we paid £70 for one meal and 3 sort of starters, including 2 bottles of water. Just as a point of recent reference, friends and I ate at a restaurant on the sea front at Hastings 'La Bella Vista'. We paid a similar amount but had an exquisite meal with really good service for the same money. OH, I forgot to mention there were 6 of us there and only 4 at The Embankment. I have no knowledge of how the hotel is run but if I had to go on the restaurant lets just say it would not be my preferred choice."

"We were invited by a very kind man for 2 night's . Due to being on a social challenge through GoFundMe. Which we were proved right. The rooms are very average for the price which has been paid. Breakfast was alright, regular menus . Staff did more or less the necessity from a professional point of view. Given the fact we looked like homeless. Even after reaching out and explaining the cause . We still didn't feel welcomed at all. Never judge a book by it's cover. We continue our journey towards Edinburgh and leave back in Bedford an Unwelcoming Town which has nothing left for outsiders but the neighbourhood watch. God bless you folks. Michael Head Baker, Chef, Entrepreneur, Food critic."

"I love the vibe here! Gives me such a cosy chilled vibe but also with sense of class and elegance! It’s perfect for any occasion! Always come here when I have friends around!"

"Came for a meal with the family, at the end we ordered teas. When the teas were brought out, the waitress (who looked like a manager) was holding the 7 pots of boiling hot water over our 5 month old baby. We asked her to be careful of the the baby and her reply was “I can be” in an abrupt and unacceptable way. It’s a real shame as we’ve been coming here for a long time and it seems to be consistently going down hill."

"Popped in for a drink. Staff very quick to take order and money. Just a shame they got distracted by their mates and completely forgot to actually get us our drinks. 20 minutes later we decided to get a refund and leave. They really didn't seem at all bothered. Shocking place. Avoid!"