The Gravel Pit Brasserie & Bar

Name: The Gravel Pit Brasserie & Bar
Address: Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, MK44 3AL
Telephone: 01480 223033
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 3.8

3.8 (167)

£41 and over

International

Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedfordshire MK44 3AL

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2 people

Jun 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for brunch
Good for groups

The Gravel Pit Brasserie & Bar is situated in The Waterfront Hotel with mouthwatering views over the east lake to accompany our fantastic menu.

This site was once a large marsh, fed by the River Great Ouse, but in the 1950s gravel extraction created a series of small lakes and pools which survives today. The gravel was mainly used in road and industrial construction, but today the old gravel pits are home to an abundance of wildlife, flora and fauna; a magical place for all of us to enjoy.

Our restaurant is open 7 days a week, from 7am - 11pm, with last food orders at 9pm.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
International
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
01480 223033
Website
https://www.thewaterfronthotel.co.uk/the-gravel-pit.aspx
Payment options
Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedfordshire MK44 3AL
Neighborhood
Bedford
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 167 people are saying

The Gravel Pit Brasserie & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.7Service
3.9Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Bedfordshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Gravel Pit Brasserie & Bar offers a scenic lakeside setting and "great breakfast, service, and location." Guests appreciate the "great food and view of the lake," though some found the menu lacking excitement and the service inconsistent. While some praised the "perfectly balanced flavors," others noted issues with pricing and menu availability.

167 Reviews

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Olubukola
Bedfordshire1 review
2.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We had booked a dinner table for 10 people well in advance, that is four days before arrival. On the night of dinner, about six of us wanted to order steak, which was clearly listed on the menu. Shockingly, we were then told there was no steak available. This could have easily been communicated earlier, especially when we were approached that afternoon to confirm if we were still keeping our dinner reservation. There was no email, no warning, no courtesy but just disappointment.
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Emma
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very hot as glass windows, staff very slow . Food okay noting exciting on the lunch menu
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Joya
Bedfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super warm day sat outside , great food and cocktail before my spa in afternoon . Great
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Roz
Bedfordshire11 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Well we had 4 apologies before we’d even placed our order. Sat down with a luke warm bottle of tap water whether we wanted it or not. The waitress said ‘someone will be over to take your order’. No menus had been presented to us at this point. She then reappeared to take the order only to discover we hadn’t got any menus! Ordered a larger with lime only for it to be served with no lime so she had to take it back to be ‘topped up’. My appletiser was presented in the can … I’ve never ever received it like this. Hubby ordered the steak only for it to arrive with no sauce on the side. Admittedly, neither of us had realised there was no sauce albeit I did mention to him it looked ‘well done’ when he’d ordered ‘medium’ and should there have been a sauce? Given the waitress had taken the menus away we couldn’t clarify this until perusing for a dessert. My fish & chips was served with the fish upside down so you saw the skin of the fish through the batter. Again, never have I had this served this way. No attention to detail nor service. Won’t be returning!
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Rayna
London8 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Average food and cocktails, nothing special. Service underwhelming.
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Ashley
Bedfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and view of the lake. Service was great and really friendly
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Della
Bedfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great breakfast, service and location. Value for money. Recommended.
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Paul
London8 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely setting by lake however large groups of rowdy drunk golfers spoilt the occasion. The food was very average - it all sounded much nicer on the menu compared to what was actually presented
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Stefan
Bedfordshire1 review
2.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was ok, and in fairness steak was well cooked. Everything else was just ok. Service was sweet - music was so loud though that it meant we had to speak louder to get over it. But for the price- just not worth it at all. 20 quid pizza and 25 quid steaks these were absolutely not.
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William
Bedfordshire1 review
4.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
You must feel proud of yourself for such great food. You've done a wonderful job. Perfectly balanced flavors, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. The best birthday meal I've had in all my years 🤗🙌🏾
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The Gravel Pit Brasserie & Bar is rated 3.8 stars by 167 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Google Map for The Gravel Pit Brasserie & Bar

Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedfordshire MK44 3AL

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bedford
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
https://www.thewaterfronthotel.co.uk/the-gravel-pit.aspx
Phone number
01480 223033

The Gravel Pit Brasserie & Bar

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