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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★ 4.3 (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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★ 4.4 (1,950)
Prince George
📍 Portishead Drive, Tattenhoe, Milton Keynes CocktailsDine-inDog-friendly
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What customers say review highlights
- Friendly, attentive service
- Good food served quickly
- Air conditioning in hot weather
- Menu felt limited to some
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★ 4.2 (1,521)
Talbot Inn
📍 33 London Rd, Milton Keynes DeliveryDine-inDog-friendly
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What customers say review highlights
- Amazing, good-value food
- Warm, friendly named servers
- Great atmosphere
- Good selection of real ales
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★ 4.3 (254)
The Weathercock
📍 Station Rd, Woburn Sands Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Good food, especially breakfast
- Welcoming landlady and staff
- Good drinks selection and beer garden
- Live music, quizzes and pub games
- Some felt unwelcome on arrival
- Reports of slow or no bar service
- Cleanliness complaint from one visitor
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★ 4.1 (870)
Cricketers
📍 247 Oldbrook Blvd, Milton Keynes Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Friendly, welcoming staff
- Great atmosphere
- Good food at fair prices
- Plenty of screens for sport
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★ 4.4 (231)
Fir Tree Inn
📍 The Fir Tree Inn, The Square, Woburn Sands Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Good food and Sunday lunch
- Friendly staff
- Good beer selection
- Nice atmosphere
- Limited parking
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Popular ★ 4.5 (265)
The New Queen Victoria pub
📍 42 Church St, Wolverton Dog-friendlyFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
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What customers say review highlights
- Friendly bar staff
- Good atmosphere and vibes
- Affordable drinks
- Karaoke and weekend events
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★ 4 (4,278)
Free House – JD Wetherspoons
📍 201 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes CocktailsDine-inFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Good-value drinks and food
- Well-regarded pizzas
- Friendly, helpful staff
- Uncleared tables
- Cleanliness concerns
- App payment and refund issues
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★ 4.4 (266)
The Old School House
📍 London Rd, Stony Stratford Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Fresh, flavourful Nepalese and Indian food
- Friendly, attentive staff
- Good atmosphere with pool and darts
- Good value and generous portions
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★ 3.9 (3,396)
The Moon Under Water – JD Wetherspoon
📍 10 Avebury Blvd, Milton Keynes CocktailsDine-inFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Cheap prices
- Convenient town-centre location
- Some friendly staff
- Inconsistent food quality
- Cleanliness complaints
- Slow service and table-reservation confusion
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Popular ★ 4.5 (206)
The Royal Oak
📍 Royal Oak, 18 Church Rd, Woburn Sands Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Cosy, characterful pub
- Friendly atmosphere
- Clean facilities
- Good simple food and beer
- Small interior
- Some reports of expensive drinks and poor service
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Popular ★ 4.5 (200)
The Prince Albert
📍 11-17 Vicarage Rd, Milton Keynes Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Great atmosphere
- Good food and portions
- Thoughtful drink selection
- Friendly staff and event catering
- Some rude bar staff reported
- Can get loud
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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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Popular ★ 4.8 (143)
The Residence Bar & Kitchen
📍 2 Rillaton Walk, Milton Keynes CocktailsDine-inDog-friendly
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What customers say review highlights
- Attentive, friendly staff
- Good food and cocktails
- Lively atmosphere
- Popular for celebrations and brunch
- Can get very busy
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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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★ 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
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.