Luton pub and bar guide

Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of Luton - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.

The Bricklayers Arms, Luton

picture of The Bricklayers Arms, Luton

Address: High Town Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0DD [map]
Phone: 01582 611017
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Nearest train stations: Luton (0.1 miles), Luton Airport Parkway (1.1 miles), Leagrave (2.6 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

I might suggest that "nice enough" is enough to make a place special in Luton... meanwhile, dependable stalwart though it is, is Tiger ever special? But, anyway, apologies "Bart" for any offence. Thankfully the pub has managed to accrue enough negative feedback (no doubt from discerning local drinkers) to take it out of the Top 40...
2 Jun 2008 10:55
Just read the last review on this place. I didn't give this place a bad rating and said I would be back. The landlord needs to watch his regulars if he wants to have a business!
29 May 2008 23:17
Blimey, getting into the “top ten” certainly attracts the bitchy comments doesn’t it? Maybe it isn’t the best pub in the world, but then I’m not sure how much value can be held in the opinions of recent contributors such as Mr “bilbosballbags”. Meanwhile comments about BITE “coming of age” from a contributor calling him/herself “Bart Simpson” should be given the respect they deserve.
One wonders if Bart and Bilbo are old enough to get into pubs, let alone ever visited The Brickies in their lives… or are just sad detractors blighting what, in the main, is a decent site? Just don’t let your local dare creep into the Top Ten.
Still, for what it’s worth, and as it’s five minutes walk from my house, The Bricklayers Arms is an excellent hostelry – and welcome to all (including fictional characters, if they can behave).

29 May 2008 10:47

O'Shea's, Luton

Address: 115 Castle Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3AL [map]
Phone: 01582 414061
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Nearest train stations: Luton (0.7 miles), Luton Airport Parkway (1 mile), Leagrave (3 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

My late uncle owned this pub and I used to love it here.Con O'Shea rest in peace.
8 May 2008 12:27
used to love this place , seems to be quite old now im 25 the youngest person there was 40 ish , good music mostly though
10 Dec 2007 21:42

Bright Star, Luton

Address: Peters Green, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9PR [map]
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Nearest train stations: Luton Airport Parkway (2.8 miles), Harpenden (3.3 miles), Luton (3.9 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Now under new management (with effect from 30 May) Hopefully, the previous high standards will be maintained.
2 Jun 2008 13:01
A real traditional country/village pub(one of the few left). The beer is always excellent and the food is good value.

Nick and Bernie are always welcoming and helpful.

Well worth a visit
17 Mar 2008 14:22
Thought it about time someone wrote an up to date review of the Bright Stat at Peters' Green, Near Luton. Our family and friends have enjoyed many a drink at this pub along with food too! Have ALWAYS had a great time, great food and Bernie and Nick the licencees always offer a very warm welcome whether you you're a local or a visitor from outside the village!
1 Mar 2008 11:08

Castle Tavern, Luton

Address: 1 Castle Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3AA [map]
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Nearest train stations: Luton (0.3 miles), Luton Airport Parkway (0.9 miles), Leagrave (2.9 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Being a punk/rock pub is different to anything else in luton town centre, which scares off most of the WKD drinking Weatherspoons intellectuals which is a good thing in Luton . Have been gfoing there for 6 months and have found it a very relaxed bar with none of the pretensious nonsense most other places in town do . First class pub
25 Apr 2008 16:43
I have been to this pub tonight (02-10-07) and was amazed to be told by the bar maid that she was closing the bar at 21:30 as there were not enough customers in the pub. I later saw her embracing her boyfriend outside the pub and assume she was on a promise. I won't be visiting this pub again!!!
3 Oct 2007 00:00
i viewed going for a drink in Luton town centre on a sat night with certain amount of intrepidation, was suppose to meet up my mate at Brookes (thankfully he was persuaded otherwise) Well kept ales from Greene King, a very "alternative" juke box (if punk is your thing) Deserves brownie points just for not trying to be trendy or pretentious.
16 Sep 2007 09:03

The Gardener's Call, Luton

Address: 151 Hightown Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0BX [map]
Phone: 01582 729038
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Nearest train stations: Luton (0.4 miles), Luton Airport Parkway (1.2 miles), Leagrave (2.7 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Having been giving the place a wide berth for quite a few months, I re-visited the Gardeners in June... and, now there's a decent guest beer, it all seems quite decent again. Not sure how long this will last, but whoever is running the place now seems to be doing alright.
2 Jul 2008 13:15
Not a bad pub. Have only visited late afternoons but seems quite friendly.
17 Mar 2008 09:15
Underestimated pub which has been let run itself for the past 12 months, but is not under new management who are promising a good selection of real ale, new food menu and sky sports.

It has its own car prk and enclosed garden, ideal for that lazy pint or 3 in the summer, so give it a go.
15 Feb 2008 19:07

Wigmore Arms, Luton

Address: Wigmore Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8AD [map]
Phone: 01582 417343
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Nearest train stations: Luton (1.6 miles), Luton Airport Parkway (1.8 miles), Leagrave (3.3 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Considering that it's a Lutonian estate pub, and the "Sports Bar" (frequented by the local lock-stock-geezer ragamuffins) is best avoided, the lounge bar presents what remains a decent enough local boozer. Ale as good as anywhere you'll get in Luton (outside HighTown) and an atmosphere which, although "friendly" might be pushing it a bit, is generally non-threatening.
If this sounds like damning with faint praise, it isn't. The Wigmore is alright.
27 Dec 2007 15:40
As many have said this i a Big estate pub,
Problem with that is you get too much agro from some of the so called locals. I Tried the food but found that it was a bit over cooked and took over 35 mins to arrive.

lucky there is a chippy and large supermarket only yards away.
20 Nov 2007 18:42
Newly refurbed, however the same chav atmosphere.

Food isn't very good, staff are unhelpful.
24 Oct 2007 16:05

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