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The Three Cranes, Turvey, Bedford

The Three Cranes

4.7
4.7
93 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
The Three Cranes is a beautiful Grade II listed building with classic features in the centre of the charming village of Turvey.

Nestled in the rolling countryside between Bedford, Milton Keynes and Northampton, Turvey is a beautiful, historical village on the river Ouse at the centre of a network of country paths. It has many historical stone buildings and is centred around the ancient manor, Turvey House.

We serve food freshly prepared from high quality ingredients with a focus on local sourcing. We always provide at least three vegan options and source fresh fish on a daily basis, based on the catches of the day and use these to create daily fish specials. We are a free house and always serve a selection of real ales.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01234 881365
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Hayley Elbourne

What 93 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Three Cranes offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service," a "friendly atmosphere," and "lovely food." Guests enjoy fresh, locally sourced ingredients and commend the gluten-free options. With standout dishes like the "open mushroom and marmite onion sandwich," this charming venue promises a satisfying and memorable meal every visit.

93 Reviews
  1. Neil

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a wonderful Valentines Day lunch. The fish and seafood sharing platter was very tasty enjoyed the beetroot hummus.

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  2. Tina

    Bedfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always a good experience eating at the Three Cranes, Turvey. Apart from asking for a hot plate for one of the main dishes we were totally happy with our meals. 4 of us ordered starters, mains and desserts and the food was excellent, well done to the chef. The prices are also good

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  3. Heather

    VIP

    London

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal with nice fresh ingredients and very good service. Pretty place and a good menu.

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  4. Jennifer

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was brilliant, had the open mushroom and marmite onion sandwich, could not be happier and will definitely book again

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  5. Lisa

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasurable experience. Good gluten free options for caeliacs. Service excellent and have never faulted the food. Would highly recommend.

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  6. Helen

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really lovely lunch with friends, great food and service. I have dined at the Three Cranes lots of times and haven't had a disappointing meal. I'm dairy and gluten free so fresh cooked food with a variety of options I can eat is fantastic.

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  7. Grant

    Bedfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice pub, food was well cooked but not as good as I remember from a previous visit.

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  8. Yvonne

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First ever visit to the Three Cranes and what an enjoyable evening it turned out to be. Very impressed with the drink selection at the bar and a nice atmosphere too. Our party of four opted for the Christmas menu and it happened to be a good choice. Excellent turkey dinner with very generous portions of turkey. Turned out to be the best meal we have had out for a long while. Nice atmosphere in the dining room and good service too. Will return.

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  9. Adrian

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, lovely food, and a friendly atmosphere - such a great place to eat

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  10. Sue

    Bedfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great evening at The 3 Cranes, there is always such a lovely atmosphere there & as always great food.

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FAQs

The Three Cranes is rated 4.7 stars by 93 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for The Three Cranes

The Three Cranes, High Street, Turvey, Bedford MK43 8EP

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bedford
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Hayley Elbourne
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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