Country Dining & Inns
The Knife & Cleaver, Houghton Conquest, since 1873

Country inn with rooms

A 19th-century inn opposite the church in Houghton Conquest, with bedrooms, afternoon teas, weddings in the garden and a kitchen that takes its steaks seriously.

What's cooking

Pub classics done properly, Sunday roasts with the big Yorkshires, stone-baked pizzas, steaks from the butcher's block.

Every menu is a PDF you can read on your phone before you come.

All the menus

Come in from the cold

Fire on, roast on, a table by the window with the rain outside. The Knife & Cleaver is at its best on the darkest afternoons.

Book a table

Every week at The Knife & Cleaver

A homemade pie with mash, vegetables and a jug of gravy

Mondays

Pie Monday

A homemade pie, your choice of side, seasonal greens and gravy, plus a drink on us: £18.95, every Monday.

Two stone-baked pizzas and two pints on a garden table

Tuesdays

2 for 1 pizza

Choose any two stone-baked pizzas and the lower-priced one is on us, every Tuesday.

Two steaks on a board with chips, sides and a bottle of red wine

Wednesdays

Steak Wednesday

Two 30-day dry-aged steak meals with a free bottle of wine, from £52, every Wednesday.

Latest from The Knife & Cleaver

Follow us on Facebook
  • Tuesdays are for pizza! 🍕 Join us every Tuesday and enjoy 2 for 1 on pizzas. Perfect for catching up with friends or treating yourself to your favourite! 😍
    https://vist.ly/5q74t
    #PizzaLovers #PubDining #SupportLocal

    View on Facebook
  • Sundays are made for roast dinners! 🍽️🤤

    Think perfectly roasted meats, all the trimmings and lashings of homemade gravy!

    The best way to round off your weekend. ❤️

    We still have a few tables available today, so gather your favourites and join us!

    📞 Give us a call or visit our website to book.

    View on Facebook
  • It's Steak Wednesday tonight, and the wine is on us 🍷🥩

    Book a table this evening and enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine with your steak. Choose your steak, sauce, and side and the wine is on us!

    Midweek doesn't get much better than this. Reserve your table now for tonight.

    🔗 Book via the link in our bio

    View on Facebook
  • 💎 OVER 50? GET 20% OFF YOUR FOOD! 💎
    Join our Diamond Club and enjoy 20% off our main menu, Monday–Friday.
    ✨ FREE to join
    🍴 20% off food
    💎 Exclusive to members
    📅 Every Monday–Friday
    Why pay full price? Ask our team and join the Diamond Club today!

    View on Facebook
  • Mondays are made for homemade pie, so let us welcome you to our delicous pie Mondays,
    Choose from our delicious selection of homemade pies, served with chips or mash, buttered green veg and a drink on us, all for £18.95.
    A British classic, made from scratch and served every Monday.
    Link in bio to book.

    View on Facebook
  • 🍽️ Sunday roast is always a good idea! 🤎

    Enjoy a delicious roast dinner with all the trimmings, from golden roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings to seasonal vegetables and rich gravy 🥔🥕😋

    Make Sunday lunch one to look forward to! ✨🍴
    The Grove, Houghton Conquest, Bedford MK45 3LA
    #SundayRoast #SundayLunch #RoastDinner
    https://vist.ly/5nvsc

    View on Facebook
  • A TASTY DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES🗓️

    OUR NEW MENU IS COMING 29TH OCTOBER! 🍽️

    Fresh seasonal flavours, exciting new dishes and delicious twists on the classics you know and love!

    Who’s joining us for a first taste? 🍷

    View on Facebook
  • 🎄 Our Christmas Fayre Menu has landed! 🎄

    Two courses for £27.95 or three for £33.95, with festive favourites made for sharing with the people you love.

    Save room for Salted Caramel Brownie, Christmas Pudding or our Festive Berry Pavlova.

    Vegetarian and vegan options available throughout 🌱

    Whether it's the work do, a catch up with friends or the whole family, book your table now before the dates fill up ✨

    🔗 Link …

    View on Facebook

Find us

Opening hours

  • Monday to Thursday Today7am to 11pm
  • Friday7am to 11:30pm
  • Saturday8am to 11:30pm
  • Sunday8am to 9:30pm