Burnaby Arms, Bedford
Welcome to new landlord Nick Young, who arrived in August at this traditional street-corner community pub in the Black Tom district. There is a single bar at the front and a step down to a larger drinking area. A variety of board games and a book swap are available and there is a quiz on Mondays at 8pm. Brewpoint DNA Amber Ale and Origin Pale Ale are served. Click Burnaby Arms Facebook page.

Foresters Arms, Bedford
This thoroughly refurbished corner pub reopened recently under new manager Keshell Pamphille. There is a single through bar with three separate seating areas, two of them up a few steps. There is also an attractive enclosed garden with two sheltered areas. Eagle IPA and Brewpoint beers are available, as well as a range of classic cocktails. "Small plates", evening meals and Sunday lunches are served. Click Foresters Arms website.

Muntjac, Harrold
This smartly refurbished free house reopened in the spring under new managers Isla and Alistair, working with James and Sally Bolton from the nearby Bell in Odell. There are four handpumps serving a Muntjac IPA house beer from Greene King, two other changing real ales and Saxby's real cider. The old Asian restaurant at the back has gone, with smart, home-cooked pub food now available Wednesday to Sunday. Click Muntjac Facebook page.

Pheasant, Bedford
This modern pub serving a large suburban area north of the town reopened in April after extensive refurbishment, under new manager Karen Prior and her team. There is a comfortable, open drinking area with TV and a large patio. A separate eating area offers home-cooked lunches and evening meals, although booking is advisable at weekends. Beers vary but are usually from Brewpoint or Eagle. Click Pheasant website.

Queen’s Head Hotel, Milton Ernest
Welcome to new manager Jane, who now runs this country inn with wartime links to Glenn Miller. Technical support is provided by James Bolton from the Bell in Odell. Two separate bars, a restaurant and conference room are all open to non-residents. Greene King IPA, Morland Old Speckled Hen and a guest beer are usually available. Booking for meals is advisable. Click Queen's Head website.

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Bedford
Farewell Mark and Dawn Judge and welcome to new manager Michael Rogers, now in charge of this large Wetherspoon’s town centre pub and hotel in the town centre. Little change is expected in what was already offered to customers. Four regular and six changing beers are available at attractive prices, plus good value meals. A small mezzanine gives access to a compact garden. Click The Pilgrim's Progress website.

Three Tuns, Biddenham
Welcome to manager Warren and his new team at this attractive, partly thatched village inn and restaurant, which reopened in July after thorough refurbishment. There is a large through bar and an extensive garden with fenced children's play area. The pub is now run by the Black Diamond Pub Company, with a strong emphasis on food. Greene King Abbot, IPA and guest beers are available. Wednesday is steak night and there is a burger-and-a-pint special offer on Thursday. Closed Monday. Click Three Tuns website.

White Horse, Bedford
Welcome to Tom and Vicki Farmer, who moved from the Bridge in Shefford to take over this popular suburban pub on Newnham Avenue, with manager Luke Haynes in day-to-day charge. The regular Brewpoint Origin Pale Ale is joined by two changing guest beers from a range of breweries. There is regular live music and popular quizzes on Sunday and Tuesday. Food is freshly cooked to order and afternoon tea can be arranged for groups. Closed Monday. Click White Horse website.