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 (439)
The Cannon
📍 The Cannon, 50 High St, Newport Pagnell Dog-friendlyFree parkingLive music
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What customers say review highlights
- Friendly, welcoming staff
- Reasonably priced, well-kept beer
- Live music and back room for events
- Good local atmosphere
- Strict dress code reported by one visitor
- No food served
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★ 4.3 (393)
Kings Arms
📍 Severn Dr, Newport Pagnell Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Good Sunday lunches and value
- Welcoming, friendly atmosphere
- Large garden with seating
- Live sports and entertainment
- Dated decor and toilets
- Mixed views on food and staff politeness
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★ 4.2 (433)
The Dolphin
📍 82 High St, Newport Pagnell Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Welcoming landlady and staff
- Locally sourced meat and good breakfasts
- Good for private events and meetings
- Charity involvement and entertainment
- Inconsistent Sunday lunch
- Slow service at times
- Some poor-quality food reported
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★ 4.1 (363)
Kingfisher
📍 Elthorne Way, Green Park Dr, Newport Pagnell Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Friendly, welcoming owners and staff
- Improved, tasty food
- Reasonable prices
- Dog friendly with parking
- Toilets in poor condition
- TV and music sometimes too loud
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Popular ★ 4.6 (243)
Rose & Crown – Newport Pagnell
📍 Silver St, Newport Pagnell Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Excellent food, including Sunday roast
- Friendly, attentive staff
- Welcoming atmosphere
- Good value weekly deals
- Slightly pricey
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★ 4.4 (253)
The Dove
📍 6 Wordsworth Ave, Newport Pagnell Dog-friendlyFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
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What customers say review highlights
- Friendly staff
- Great atmosphere
- Live music and games
- Good quality, well-priced drinks
- No food served
- Isolated rude service report
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★ 4.3 (204)
The Coachmakers Arms
📍 117 High St, Newport Pagnell Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Friendly, welcoming staff
- Well-kept drinks including good Guinness
- Live music and DJ nights
- Pleasant atmosphere
- Music can be too loud at times
- Little or no food served
- One report of a wrong drink served
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★ 4.2 (144)
The Plough Tavern
📍 57 High St, Newport Pagnell Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Cheap drinks
- Friendly, smartly dressed staff
- Good atmosphere
- Regular live entertainment
- Limited drink range for some
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.