The 30 Best Pub in Milton Keynes

“Lovely village venue, reasonably priced drinks, well stocked bar. Recently hired the lounge for a party and it was a perfect space. The newly decorated room was perfect, the renovation has made it open and airy, easier for the space to be versatile.”

“The best pizza around MK area. FYI this is not normal size pizza, it's smaller, you need two! Unless you're going for other cicchetti of course.”

“Oi!! After having a bad one for rose a while ago, we tried them again as we’ve had crap from other Indian restaurants. Man these guys are on form again! Exceptional quality food. Just how we remember. Thank you rose, we really appreciate your service and amazing quality food. Delicious!!!”

“Great food, lovely staff and a nice venue. It's rare to find a chef that truly crisps the salmon fillet (makes for a lovely, crunchy crisp) and unusual to pair with gnocchi - loved it! But the rhubarb and custard baked alaska with gin jelly was fabulous.”

“First time I've ever had a lamb and haloumi (signature lamb burger) and my mind was blown. The mix of flavours and textures was just amazing! My only regret is only staying in town for a single night, so I could only sample one dish. The watermelon mojito and basque cheesecake were a real discovery as well! I still dream about them to this day.”

“We've been a few times now and it's always absolutely fantastic, such a lovely atmosphere with well priced proper home cooked food. The owner rears his own beef for steak night which is delicious! The very friendly pooch is the icing on the cake.”

“NBC is one of those off-beat stay overs. Big comfortable beds, great showers, quiet location, free on-site parking & about 15 mins from Central MK railway (40 mins into London). Breakfast is simple and self serve. Staff are incredibly helpful. Highly recommended.”

“We came to celebrate our grandpa on his birthday at the one place he loved the most. What an amazing evening; can’t thank the guys enough. Beautiful family run restaurant we’ve come to for years. Our beloved papa, Barry Packer who worked many of nights with the team too, clearly made an unforgettable impression on them all. Was beautiful to see their reactions and hear their stories of working with him;was truly remarkable. A man who was loved by many and treated as one of their own, we will never forget the memories made. Thankyou to all who served us and knew our grandpa, you all made it such a special occasion for him and our family today.”

“Wonderful evening as always. Superb food, excellent service from Ellie, attentive, friendly & not making us feel rushed. Will definitely return & recommend”

“Beautiful place lovely friendly staff would highly recommend bar staff are amazing”

“Brilliant, what a Breakfast, never expected that.”

“Food was absolutely amazing, nice and somewhat peaceful. Nice background music and the barman was great to chat too. All in all would highly recommend”

“Lovely canal side pub. We moored up outside and came with our dogs. Tried the vegan pasty, chicken and bacon lasagna, ham, egg and chips and the beef burger. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of vegetarian and vegan options! Such cute gardens and a beautiful view of the canal. Thank you!”

“Nice little pub serving nice burger and chips abs a few other jtems”

“Came with familiy and friends for my wifes 40th Birthday. Had an amazing time, great food and well looked after by the team.”

“Today after a wet walk with my dog I went into the black horse. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. The cocktails were very tasty and the coffee was divine. Can’t wait to return. Thank you”

“We have been going to Thai Modern for years. They provide excellent quality every time. We love every single dish there. They are super clean, and the atmosphere feels like you are in Thailand. We used to go there for the Sunday buffet, but unfortunately, they don't do it anymore. Highly recommended. It's one of the best restaurants in Milton Keynes!”

“My Dad & I went to Purple Mango last Tuesday & Wednesday- opting to go a second time because the Tuesday was brilliant. Granted we have been to Purple Mango previously but there has been a massive gap and we are talking years. On the first night of us going I noticed a change to the inside and it looked great. Very inviting & spacious, and we picked the right time to go as the first night it started to fill up very quickly- party booking. The poppadoms and pickle selections was great as a small starter before the main meals, and all I can say is Wow. The flavours were intoxicating, and you could tell by just one bite that there were prepared from scratch. Going out to other Indiana restaurants I could tell that there there were but not with Purple Mango. And it was the same on the second visit too, even when ordering different meals. The staff were both friendly and welcoming. And once again the restaurant began to fill up about half an hour or so after we arrived. Emphasising how great a restaurant it is to go to. Highly recommended establishment to go to for a excellent authenthic meal.”

“It was 32 degrees, hot summer day when I passed from here and needed something to eat. I ordered some salmon which was very delicious, but I needed five times the amount to get full, I decided that it's the perfect timing for a cold beer, it was very nice and refreshing, The place is super nice and the staff are super friendly, but it appears to me that they not used to having many foreigners with funny English accents :) Great relaxing place. Highly recommend it”

“My partner and I visited this gem for a Sunday roast, and we couldn’t have been more impressed. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming. The food was absolutely spot on. We both had the Sunday roast, and it was everything you’d hope for: tender meat, crispy roasties, (bottomless gravy) The portions were generous! But what truly made the experience memorable was our waiter, George. From the moment we sat down, he was friendly, attentive, and incredibly funny, he had us laughing throughout the meal. He’s got a natural charm and charisma that made the service feel personal and genuine. Honestly, George has all the makings of a great entrepreneur, sharp, confident, a real credit to the team!”

“Popped in for an amazing birthday dinner for my dad. Our lovely server Allison made us laugh the whole time and smiling away. Made our visit extra special and memorable. Will definitely be back and would recommend to anyone”

“Went for lunch and had a cosy table for 2 but the open fire. Food was lovely- we had a couple of starters and a pizza. Tracey was super attentive and looked after all our needs, making us feel very welcome. Will definitely be coming back- would highly recommend.”

“Our band played here a few weeks ago as part of Woburn festival. What an amazing place. Great food, friendly staff and amazing customers making it fun to play at. We would love to come back and play again! This time out full 3+ hour set. Different Wavelengths #differentwavelengthsuk #differentwavelengthsofficial”

“Came in here for the first time Chelsea behind the bar was absolutely amazing great service great beer”

“The place carries itself with that quiet, old-world charm Milton Keynes sometimes hides away, and Ye Olde Swan leans into it beautifully. The moment you step through the door, the fire is already doing half the welcoming for you. It crackles with the sort of confidence only a well-loved pub can have, throwing out a glow that makes the whole room feel settled and familiar. I have to travel half the city to get here, but worth it!”

“We visited this pub with friends for Sunday & we weren’t disappointed. My wife had the Roast Chicken I had the Toast Beef. The beef was perfectly cooked, vegetables were nicely buttered & the roast potatoes were crispy. Topped off with a home-made Yorkshire Pudding. Definitely value for money. A great pub with friendly staff, we will be back soon for sure.”

“Great location for central MK shopping, spacious comfortable rooms and dining on site available which was excellent. The service from hotel and restaurant staff was excellent; Bow in particular was exemplary for dinner service. My only gripe about the hotel is that pool closes at 9pm and doesn't open until 8am and during evenings and weekends is part used for children's swim classes”

“Lovely pub. People very friendly. The manager I think was called Kirsty. We wanted to sit outside but no tables were free. Manager asked for someone to bring a table out. Had a very pleasant time.”

“I just returned from a getaway with my dad and we had the best stay! The rooms were spotless, and honestly, those beds felt like clouds – I slept like a baby. The restaurant had a fantastic vibe with an amazing selection of food, plus the staff were super attentive. I've stayed here before, and it just keeps getting better. Highly recommend for anyone looking to relax and enjoy a good meal!”

“This was my second visit to the Navigation Inn and as I don’t live local to it we made a special journey. A very lively setting right on the canal. Went for Sunday lunch, the place was packed and weather was wonderful Staff very friendly and attentive. Food served quickly and efficiently, I had lovely veggie roast, crispy roast potatoes, roasted carrots and green beans. Veg not over cooked and all piping hot. This was topped by a huge Yorkshire pudding, perfectly cooked. Holly was lovely and really attentive and made our visit pleasant once again.Looking forward to visiting next time!”