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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★ 4.2 (100)
The Duke Of Wellington
📍 61 Wolverton Rd Dog-friendlyOutdoor seatingStep-free access
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What customers say review highlights
- Friendly, welcoming staff
- Good selection of beers
- Pool table and darts
- Lively atmosphere
- Food not yet available at time of reviews
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Popular ★ 4.9 (43)
The Winery Stony Stratford
📍 67 High St, Stony Stratford Dine-inFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
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What customers say review highlights
- Knowledgeable, attentive staff
- Fun, good-value wine flights
- Good cheese and sharing boards
- Beautiful venue and atmosphere
- Occasional slow service
- Tables small for larger groups
- Strong room scent noted by one
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★ 4.3 (60)
McCarthy’s Sports Bar
📍 4 Chandos Pl, Bletchley Free parkingLive musicOutdoor seating
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What customers say review highlights
- Friendly, welcoming staff
- Good atmosphere
- Generous, good-value pub food
- Sports, darts and pool
- Understaffed at busy times
- Cash only reported
- ★ 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.