Pubs in Milton Keynes
Pubs across Milton Keynes and its surrounding towns serve drinks, food and provide spaces for events, sport screenings and community gatherings. This page lists pubs in areas including Bletchley, Wolverton, Stony Stratford, Newport Pagnell, Woburn Sands and Olney, with contact details, opening hours, reviews and a short summary of what customers say. Use it to compare venues before you visit or book.
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★ 4.4 (387)
Old Swan
📍 8 Shenley Rd, Bletchley Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Community atmosphere
- Friendly staff and new landlord
- Clean
- Good for watching sports
- Disputes handled poorly
- Food served lukewarm at times
- Some furniture stained
- Occasional unwelcoming staff
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★ 4.4 (1,906)
The Three Trees
📍 144 Buckingham Rd, Bletchley DeliveryDine-inDog-friendly
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What customers say review highlights
- Attentive, named staff
- Praised Sunday roast and carvery
- Pleasant afternoon teas
- Comfortable indoor and covered outdoor areas
- Reports of poorly prepared dishes
- Carvery sometimes unavailable
- Seen as pricey by some
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★ 4.3 (601)
The Red Lion
📍 11 Lock View Ln, Bletchley Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Scenic canalside location
- Good-value food
- Live music and atmosphere
- Friendly, helpful staff and free parking
- Limited gluten-free and allergy options
- Occasional long wait for food
- Can get rowdy on busy days
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★ 4.2 (2,244)
Captain Ridley’s Shooting Party
📍 183-185 Queensway, Bletchley CocktailsDine-inFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Good value food and drink
- Cheerful, welcoming staff
- Well-kept real ales
- Good breakfasts
- Slow service when understaffed
- Parking charges caught some out
- Occasional staff conduct complaints
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Popular ★ 4.6 (1,992)
Turing Key
📍 Drayton Rd, Bletchley Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Excellent food
- Friendly, attentive staff
- Clean and welcoming
- Beer garden and kids play area
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★ 4.3 (258)
The Bull and Butcher
📍 30 Aylesbury St, Bletchley Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Delicious food
- Friendly, helpful staff
- Good atmosphere and events
- Affordable extras
- Reports of dirty glassware
- Occasional poor language and untidy garden
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Popular ★ 4.7 (129)
The Eight Belles
📍 28 Buckingham Rd, Bletchley Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Friendly, welcoming staff
- Good atmosphere
- Fair prices
- Enjoyable pub food and menu
- Occasional poor food experience
- Reports of warm beer and unclean toilets
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Popular ★ 4.8 (82)
Hotshots Sports Bar
📍 Bond Ave, Bletchley Dine-inFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
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What customers say review highlights
- Friendly, attentive staff
- Good pool tables and dart boards
- Cheap drinks
- Good food and atmosphere
- Tucked away in an industrial estate, hard to find
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★ 4.4 (131)
The Dolphin
📍 Whaddon Wy, Bletchley Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Excellent Sunday roast and carvery
- Friendly atmosphere and staff
- Clean and comfortable
- New breakfast offering
- ★ 4.2 (328) The Swan Hotel 📍 36 Watling St, Bletchley Dine-inFree parkingFree Wi-Fi View
What to check before choosing a pub in Milton Keynes
Every pub selling alcohol must hold a premises licence issued by the local licensing authority, in this case Milton Keynes City Council, under the Licensing Act 2003, and this sets the permitted hours for alcohol, food and entertainment. If food is served, the venue should display a Food Hygiene Rating from the Food Standards Agency, scored from 0 to 5, which you can check on the FSA website. It is also worth confirming a pub's opening hours, whether it takes bookings and whether kitchen times differ from bar times, particularly for Sunday roasts or larger groups.
Real ales, food and local context
Many pubs in the area feature in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide or take part in local beer festivals, which can be a useful signal of cask ale quality and turnover. Historic market towns such as Stony Stratford, Olney and Newport Pagnell retain a good number of traditional and coaching inns, while central Milton Keynes and Bletchley offer a mix of managed houses, sports bars and gastro-style venues. If accessibility, parking or step-free access matters to you, contact the pub directly, as facilities vary widely between older buildings and newer sites.
Do Milton Keynes pubs serve food all day?
Kitchen hours vary by venue and are often shorter than bar hours, with many pubs serving food in set lunch and evening sittings rather than continuously. Sunday roasts in particular can sell out, so it is best to check the individual listing or call ahead to confirm serving times and whether a table can be reserved.
How can I check a pub's hygiene standards?
Pubs that serve food are inspected by the local authority and given a Food Hygiene Rating by the Food Standards Agency, from 0 to 5. You can search any venue by name on the FSA website, and many pubs also display their rating sticker near the entrance.