Top Gastropubs in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Nice old pub, staff are easy going to talk to i sat down scanned the code of my table and ordered and paid for food and drinks without needing to go to the bar. loads of places and areas to sit. I suffer from bad anxiety and sometimes I look anxious and odd but the staff there didn't look at me strange and treated me nice even though I probably had a face like a slapped arse as they say, but that's just my anxiety. So yes the table service is nice and I like the lighting to nice cosy and some dim areas to relax. Thanks

Visited here with friends, not been here for awhile but pleasantly surprised. Staff very friendly, food was good as well as the drinks. They are offering at the moment 2 courses for £15-79 which was excellent value for money, I had gammon steak with chips and peas 2 eggs and grilled tomato, all cooked to perfection. Desert was the cheesecake, it was vegan but you would not know it, very tasty.
Good selection of beers and wines, the London Pride was well kept and was a nice change from the usual beers you find.
There is free car parking, but you do have to register you registration number on a tablet at the bar, not a big deal it took seconds.
Also be aware that you have to order food and drinks at the bar, they do not come round for your order, also not an issue for us but some might find it is unusual.
Will return and well worth a visit.

We went mid week for a wake. The food in the buffet was absolutely amazing with a nice mix!!!

The staff were friendly, and everything went smoothly, we arrived, and all had a cup of tee/coffee just as we were finishing the buffet started to come out.

The food was unfortunately not very good, even sticking with "safe" options like a burger it came out dry and lacking condiments. Extras were provided when asked but there wasn't much that could be done to save the dish.

The staff were very helpful and friendly though and I'm sure it would be a perfectly pleasant place to have a drink but I wouldn't recommend eating here.

Sadly it was very cold in this pub, we waited a long time for food to come out, then most of it was cold. We didn't bother to complain as we were happy to leave. The young waitress who served our food was very pleasant. There was 7 of us.

Great visit with my friend we had a 50% off mains only voucher so we both ordered the mix grill and a soft drink . With a good space between our mains we ordered a sundae. Huge!! My tummy felt like It does after a good hearty meal and we both enjoyed the food, service and drinks. Lovely run pub and we will be back

Staff were friendly and polite, no problems whatsoever allowed me to sample a beer before buying.
Because we were both there at 5pm my partner wanted the early afternoon menu and I wanted the late evening menu
It was sorted to our satisfaction

Having visited the New Inn a few times in recent months I am glad to see it has re opened. The new management have done wonders making it a warm and welcoming place to eat. The Sunday roast was great, and there was a lovely array of games to play both for children and adults, the staff and customers were very friendly. I over all it was a pleasant experience and great value, I particularly loved the big chess set. Great family orientated pub and very cosy. I will definitely visit more often.

Ramona was lovely and brought a lot of joy to our evening. She made the dining experience great fun. The food was lovely. The restaurant was quiet but still a lovely atmosphere.

We stopped while on a canal boat holiday and had our 2 year old grandson with us. The staff were very accommodating in seating us in an appropriate area where we wouldn’t feel we were disturbing other diners. However our grandson was very well behaved so it wouldn’t have been an issue. They were very attentive of him and they opened up the back exit when we left so we could get access straight to the towpath. The food was amazing and the service excellent.

My husband and I visited the birch on Saturday 14th October. It was our 51st wedding anniversary we had been to the birch on many occasions so thought it was a good idea celebrate there. When we got there we was fully expecting to be seated in the restaurant, instead we was given a table for 2 in the bar we asked to be moved to the restaurant and was told it was fully booked no one called us to say it was fully booked that evening.We waited for around 15min to be asked if we would like a drink felt as if we had been forgotten. We ordered our food which wasn't that great either we didn't have a sweet as I just wanted to go home. We asked the barmaid for the bill which showed a 10% surcharge which that was fine no problem the bill came to £78 we gave her £80 then she asked us if we wanted the change of course we said yes as we was paying the surcharge thought that was a cheek.
If I wanted a bar meal I would have gone to the local pub we paid restaurant prices to be sat in a bar.
Moral of this experience is check where you are sitting before you go. We won't be going back in a hurry.

A…maaa…zing food! Service fabulous and a great host. Should be a Michelin star restaurant as the food is delicious and cooked to perfection!

Fantastic food and service! The lady who served us was so welcoming!

Lisa was very helpful and friendly. The pub has been spruced up nicely, we were eating, drinking and chatting with our friends from 12.30 until 4pm.

We cannot fault the food, atmosphere or the service. Top quality! Our favourite place to go for a special meal. Thank you to Nadiya today for being so accommodating.

Food was delicious, seriously those burgers are just too jiucy and to make it worse I poured my beef dripping onto the burger making it when messier 😂 but the taste was amazing, the steak was really good too. I've been here a few times and I have never once been disappointed. The service is top notch and you're never waiting long to get served, it's easy to get the attention of the wait staff and to be honest they are quite attentive so they will normally come to your table before being called. Don't think I can say a bad thing about it. The only caveat is that tall people will need to watch their head when walking into the pub it's a bit short. The atmosphere inside is soft and warm, it does hold the smell of scallops if someone orders them in the kitchen but I don't mind that smell, and to be honest is that's the only bad thing about it I think they are doing phenomenal, definitely staff here are top notch and the food is great quality and portion.

Not been for a few years. Gave it a try for Sunday lunch today and wow! Request for a quiet table due to hearing loss was taken into account (often isn't at many places). Service was friendly and just the right level of attentive. Food was fantastic. The Sunday roasts were gorgeous. The sea bass was worthy of a top restaurant. Vegan options were really lovely too. Wow. Highly recommended.

Although I have known of The Birch for many years, it's taken me this long to actually visit and I wish I had sooner. We went to celebrate my wife's birthday and it didn't disappoint..The food and service were impeccable. The service was friendly and attentive, never intrusive. The menu has something for everyone and there were also many additional dishes on the specials menu. Pricing is toward the upper end but appropriate for the level of quality on offer
We'll be coming back
again for sure

Met a friend for lunch there today. Staff were lovely and friendly. Have to thank the waitress with the blue hair for recommending the chunky chips! My Caesar salad was the best I have had in years and my friend adored her crab salad. Thanks too to the staff for making me an iced latte in the scorching heat. They were all polite and lovely and left us to get on with our chat with no pressure to leave. Just wish I didn't live eighty miles away!

Had a tasty lunch here on Monday. Lovely pub, dog friendly, excellent service and delicious food. Would recommend and will definitely return.

Omg we popped here for disco bingo. It was so busy. However the staff were all so polite, so friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. And we didn't have to wait long at all considering. Compliments to the chef.
The atmosphere was great, I'm not really a busy pub person. But I had a lovely evening. And wanted to take the time to thank you all. X

Heard great things about this pub and it didn't disappoint.. went for lunch but had the choice of lunch and main menu. Great attentive service by the waitress and the bar man . Will definitely return

I came with some friends who are currently performing as I write this. Had a few drinks, main, and a dessert. The staff are super friendly, the food is phenomenal. Not your average pub. VERY impressed <3

The food was great, but what stood out was the service. Drink and food orders were taken quickly and we were regularly checked on throughout the meal. Everything came out promptly and tasted great.

The Crown is now the place to go in Stony, superb food & service, fantastic atmosphere, and now even amazing cocktails. Kelly the manager has an excellent team. Live music on a Sunday with the best roast dinners for miles around.

We had a lovely meal in here tonight. Restaurant itself was very quiet, but the service and food was very good quality and presentation. I would definitely recommend a visit.

The trio of cheesecake was amazing and the Nourish bowl was really nice.

Food was good, however I ordered the pork and scallops, when I mentioned that the piece of pork I had was basically all fat and only had a very small piece of actual meat on it, the waitress just said ok I’ll let the chef know. Then I heard nothing afterwards, no mention if I wanted anything else, no apology, I was quite surprised and disappointed that I had essentially paid £22 for less than a slither of pork and 2 scallops. Overall, the service was fine besides this, it is a shame because the food is so nice.

Nipped in for a quick nibble and a drink after walking around the town/gardens. The staff were top rate, friendly, professional and attentive. The food was hearty and reasonably priced. The ale selection was good and the bar looked well stocked for a whole range of drinks. Definitely worth a visit.

Everything was just perfect from beginning to end for our Sunday lunch: friendly and welcoming staff, great food (and gravy!), reasonable prices, very clean, lovely atmosphere and on top of that the team was so mindful and attentive to my allergies that it gave me peace of mind throughout the whole meal. Will absolutely come back again, thank you Swan team!

I recently visited this pub for Sunday lunch and it was my first time there. I was immediately impressed by the pleasant atmosphere and the unique design of the restaurant, setting it apart from other pubs in the area. The food was delicious, and the staff provided exceptional service.

We had a great lunch today and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. We arrived dripping wet from a morning canoeing in the rain and they welcomed us in and really looked after us. We needed good home cooked food which is just what we got to fuel us up for the afternoon paddle. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend, thank you.

When we arrived we were told to follow a member of staff to our table.

He didn’t say hello or acknowledge us- just marched ahead and we followed.
He placed the menus on the table and just left.
Nobody came to ask us if we wanted drinks etc. We sat there reading the menus and waited whilst staff busily walked past. After 10 minutes, we had to call a passing waitress to order drinks.
She didn’t ask if we were ready to order food just went off.
Drinks came and again just left us and another 10 minutes passed and whilst other customers who came after us were served- we were left.
We ordered table water along with the wine but a bottle of water was brought and opened before we could say anything.
We didn’t want to stay for a dessert or coffee as we weren’t enjoying our dining experience.
When the bill came, I asked for the service charge be removed as we didn’t receive a good service from any of the staff.
When the new bill was brought by the manager he appeared miffed and just placed it on the table.
If that was me, I would of taken the opportunity to ask if we had a good meal etc
Staff seemed they didn’t want to give eye contact or be particularly friendly. The only one who did was the young lad at the bar who greeted us.
When two large parties arrived- staff were attentive including the owner- an obvious difference from the lack of service we received.
The food we enjoyed but that didn’t make up for the poor service.
We sent feedback directly to them but instead of any form of apology, received, via a phone call, a defensive, almost aggressive response, indirectly calling me a liar and almost our fault for turning up 20 minutes to early! The manager thought it was okay to talk over me and not listen but didn’t like it when I talked over him.
Shame he didn’t want to take the opportunity to apologise but obviously thought he was in the right

We had booked a table and on arrival were greeted in a friendly manner. The food, drink and service were good throughout. It was nice not to be rushed and we enjoyed our visit entirely. Extremely friendly staff, which makes all the difference. Even better that you kindly sent me a birthday voucher, so thank you for that. We don't live in Milton Keynes but always visit the Wavendon Arms when we shop at IKEA and do our Christmas shopping.

First time visit and we were so impressed! Had lunch, food was brilliant and generous portions. Staff were so friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back again!

Fish and ship and lasagna were really good. Very polite, fast service.
Perfect for outside many seating places front the canaal. Perfect place to take a break when having a bike ride.

The staff were absolutely amazing!!! They were all smiling and happy to help. We were in for a hen party and they made the evening so lovely. We pre ordered our food and the small touch of coming out saying people’s name of what food they had was so helpful as no one could remember what they had ordered. The food was incredible! A great night was had by all.

We were warmly welcomed in to the restaurant and sat in a wonderfully bright bay window. We have the Sunday duo of beef which was lovely with lots if gravy. Vegetables a bit sparse and undercooked but the beef tasted lovely. Out waitress Tracey was an absolute scream . Lots of fun and attentive

We love this place, is our new favorite restaurant in Milton Keynes, staff is really great, always helpfull and with a smile on their faces, the food is delicious 🤤 and the restaurant is very cozy and lovely.

Lovely pub/restaurant in the heart of Woburn. Great welcome and service always. Food good too!

A Fantastic Experience at the Talbot Inn!

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I recently had the pleasure of dining at the Talbot Inn, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! The exceptional customer service provided by the staff at this pub truly made our visit memorable.

First and foremost, the food at the Talbot Inn is good. We were delighted to indulge in some delicious traditional pub food that exceeded our expectations. Every dish we ordered was cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. Moreover, what impressed us the most was the incredible efficiency in which our food arrived at our table. Despite having a group of 15 people, our meals were served promptly and piping hot!

The variety of drinks available at the Talbot Inn was also commendable. They offer a wide selection of beverages, catering to different tastes and preferences. Whether you're in the mood for a refreshing a pint of ale, or a non-alcoholic option, you'll find something to satisfy your cravings.

The seating options at the pub are plentiful, both indoors and outdoors. The vast indoor seating area provided a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a meal with family and friends. Additionally, the outdoor seating area was a great option, particularly during pleasant weather. We loved the option drinks in the open air.

The Talbot Inn boasts a wonderful family-friendly ambiance. We felt safe and comfortable throughout our visit, which was particularly important given the size of our group. The staff was accommodating and friendly, ensuring that everyone had an enjoyable experience.

One aspect worth mentioning is the large free car park available for guests. It's convenient to have a spacious parking area, and the simple process of entering the vehicle registration at the bar made it hassle-free for patrons.

Overall, our time at the Talbot Inn was nothing short of fantastic. The combination of great food, excellent service, diverse drink options, ample seating, and a welcoming atmosphere made it a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend visiting the Talbot Inn for a delightful dining experience, whether you're looking for a cozy night out or a gathering with a larger group. You won't be disappointed!

Lastly a massive thank you for being so acomindating for all the willen hospice midnight moo marshal's you looked after us from start to finish

A traditional market town establishment in a superb setting offering lovely competitively priced food and an extensive selection of drinks all served by friendly attentive staff.
Stacked with charm and character a must visit if you are in the local area. 👍

Very friendly and welcoming staff, relaxing atmosphere. Both myself and my partner have tried the food here and she particularly enjoys the pizza.
Wish everyone of the staff a big thanks and every success for the future. The last of the many New Bradwell pubs and what a renovation.

Visited with friends for a quick dinner. Food was fantastic. I had the fish and chips. Quiet atmosphere, could have done with some light music? Server was a pleasant chappy but forgetful, maybe new? 🤔.

Would deffo go back as it was all clean and friendly with good simple pub grub.

Passing through mk, we walked in, 👍.
Friendly staff, had a window seat for 2, a little tight on the window seating and the windows seems to be leaking leaving pools of 💦 on the ledge. Enjoyed the special of the day. Thanks, see you again.

Had a delightful Sunday lunch with my husband today at a fantastic restaurant in town. Convenient location with ample parking, delicious Sunday lunch options, and despite the crowd, the wait time was minimal. Highly recommended!

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and a real family feel. Food is decent and the wine even better! Good luck to the new owners. So nice to see an old school pub still going and not being sold off for flats like every other local pub.

My parents and I popped in with a last minute booking, to celebrate my graduation with a little dinner party. The venue was quite cozy, with low ceilings, warm lighting and comfortable seating, giving the air of a pub that invites you to get comfortable. There was plenty of outdoor seating scattered across the grounds around the pub.
We were early for our booking, luckily they had the table ready for us. The table we were seated at was located in between 3 other tables occupied by larger groups, which put us right in the middle of the noise, not ideal but not the worst either, having said that, I think everything after that point was some of the best I've had, the food, the drinks, and especially the service.
We were greeted by Ellie almost instantly as we sat down, and were given drinks and food menus, quite simple and straight forward, a one page menu printed on both sides. We ordered our drinks and starters, both of which took about 5-10 minutes to arrive, I had the negroni ( a go to of mine, when rating places, the black horse, a solid 9.5/10) , my parents had a passion fruit mojito and a non alcoholic elderflower sherbet. Starters were salt and pepper squid and sticky coated chicken. We were constantly checked on to make sure everything was going good, which by all means it was. We then ordered mains and a second drink for my dad, a pineapple mojito. My parents shared a glazed pork belly, and I had myself the 10 Oz ribeye, cooked medium rare, with the beef dripping gravy, which took all of 15-20 minutes to arrive. While I didn't taste the pork myself, my parents definitely loved it. The steak was cooked to perfection, intense flavours bursting out in every bite, served with a side of chips, Portobello mushroom, tomato and an onion nest (which wasn't quite my to liking, but I was too full to eat it by the time I got to it anyways). I washed down my mains with an amaretto sour, which was immaculate and appropriately placed under the after dinner section of drinks on the menu. Georgia was constantly checking in on us, making sure we were comfortable and that everything was to our liking.

Overall, just a few negatives that were completely superceded by the amazing service from Georgia and Ellie, the food (compliments to the chef) and lovely drinks.
I would definitely be returning whenever I can and would completely recommend giving it a try.
It's a 5/5 in my books.

Service was excellent, warm and professional but not fussy. Ambiance was lovely enough for a special occasion yet comfortable for a casual lunch. Food was good and coffee and small dessert combo for £6 is pure genius. Excellent selection of non-alcoholic bev. Enjoyed everything about this place. Even the toilet was charming.

Nice looking pub with friendly staff. Convenient location for MK Bowl. Good selection of drinks and some local ales.

Ordered hummus and bread from the sharing menu and it came with one piece of bread. We were left with quite a bit of hummus as it wasn't possible to eat all of it with half a slice of bread each. Did speak to a member of staff and was told that's just the way it comes.

Would go back but not order from the sharing menu.

A beautiful and welcoming location. The food is delicious and the staff very kind and friendly. And the service was very fast. I have been 5-6 times and it is my favorite restaurant. I'm allergic to dairy and always find different dishes to try .If I could give them 10 stars

Nice, big gastro pub. Efficient and fast service. The food is actually quite good and reasonably priced.

Came on a 'Withnail & I' filming locations trip, so of course we had to stop at The Crown. Great that it is dog-friendly as we had ours with us. It was a busy weekend afternoon with only one person serving most of the time, he looked stressed out as queues began to build on both sides of the bar. However the atmosphere / interior was lovely, and the beers were good. Would like to return and check out the food.

Great pub when its quiet in the evenings during the week.
Staff take your drinks or food orders at your seat which is a nice touch and like hotels that also do.
Have eaten there at christmas time 2022, and found the food good with great service from pub staff.
Nice walks along the tow path of the Grand union canal and the old railway cycle and walking route nearby.
Very nice decor inside the pub and would recommend a visit.
If you are adventurous you could walk or cycle along the Grand union canal to Birmingham at 72 miles away.

This place is a hidden gem! I can't lie, I had very low expectations from my judgement of the outside.....we went in as we were trying to find somewhere to eat and just driving until we did.

But well worth going in! Food is delicious! Totally reccomend!

The service here did not disappoint, they were all lovely and super accommodating. They went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. We all had the vegan bangers and mash, I couldn’t recommend it enough – just a real hearty filling dish that was enjoyed by all 3 of us!

The venue itself is fantastic and homely, while at the same time having something for everyone. Upstairs is a sports bar with a pool table so I’ll definitely be visiting that next time! Also live music every Friday – what more could you ask for?

I’ve been to a lot of pubs in MK and this one might just be my favourite.

Fantastic food, very attentive staff and a bright and vibrant atmosphere.
We had a beautiful lunch at The Birch today and will most definitely return. The manager was very hands on and provided us with a great overview of the menu, the wider team were also very attentive and efficient. The food was flawless, fantastic portions, really fresh and flavourful. Great value for money.
We were able to view the Sunday Lunch menu whilst we were there, it looks tremendous. Highly recommend.

I cant speak for the food as I didn't eat there. Its been a long time since I had popped to the Wavendon Arms and thought I would leave a quick review as it was a lovely place to catch up on a Friday after work with colleagues. A very cosy pub with great decor, choice of drinks and atmosphere. 5 stars from me.

Only moved to the area last year, was recommended by my daughter,
And glad she did very tasty roast dinner and pudding to die for!!!
Staff nice and friendly, can't wait for the summer to try the outdoor space 😀

A good vegan menu for a gastropub, if a little pricey. The service was really good too. We were sat in a strange little side section that was really dark - I think as we were just a party of two.

Popular gastro-pub at Woburn. Nice atmosphere. Efficient and polite staff. Good menu, although my main could have done with some seasoning/taste.

Good restaurant, though.

We only had drinks here so I can't comment on the food, but the pub was very atmospheric and had fabulous decor... Excellently done. The drinks were reasonably priced.

Nice enough place, service nice but a little slow. Ham egg and chips came with far too many fat roast potato-style chips. Raised this with the barman and he thought it was funny. Seriously, there were enough chips for three people. Steak ciabatta was lovely, apart from the ciabatta bread was English style - close-textured and nothing like real ciabatta? Apart from that it was ok. Will go again.

Nearly 5 star - I recently was in Milton Keynes with some friends and decided to head out of town to grab Sunday dinner.

The property is beautiful giving you a real “countryside” feel. There seemed to be plenty of staff and not many customers. So we were looking forward to a steady service.

Sadly the service was rather lack lustre, all staff were very polite but seemed to be very distracted which was a shame.

It did allow myself and friends to have a good catch up, plus the food was excellent!

Food is well prepared and tasty. Warm, inviting atmosphere with very good service. Will happily come back to experience other dishes!

It was an en-spec visit, I hadn't booked. Everyone gave a very friendly helpful service, with great carvery served in no time at all. Very good ale. Attractive venue with beams & a TV to watch WC Final next to a roaring fire!

Nice Sunday roast, we had lamb shank with gammon and nut roast.

Broccoli and red cabbage was delicious.

Lamb soft and tender.

Service was excellent, made us feel welcome.

Crayons and colouring pages given to the children, which they loved.

The building has high ceilings, lovely beams, and nice green areas around the facility.

This place was recommended to us and did not disappoint. 6 of us had dinner here the night before my wedding, every one of us really enjoyed our food and the staff overheard my table talking about my wedding and they brought out a special dessert for me. It was such a nice touch!

Lovely lovely place this is! The decor, location & atmosphere was great.

Plenty of parking on site and outdoor seating was beautiful.

The staff were pleasant and the waiting time was not bad at all.

The food was good, portion sizes were big and it is quite affordable. I had a king prawn starter which I was hoping would be cooked but wasn't (not anyone's fault just choose the wrong meal lol) The cod fish and chips were good. Plenty of options on drinks and food menu.

Check out the pictures! 😃
I would recommend and visit again myself 👌🏼😊

Probably our third visit to The Birch. I would not hesitate to recommend this lovely restaurant. We went for an anniversary celebration and from the moment we walked in the staff we friendly and attentive. The food was amazing and it was a lovely touch to be given an anniversary card by the team . It’s not a cheap meal out if that is what you are looking for but it’s worth every penny for the fantastic service and delicious food . Thank you for a lovely evening .

Having signed up to the Black Horse App ages ago, I was treated with a voucher for my birthday for a free 3 course meal if someone else with me who paid for the equivalent 3 courses. My husband and I visited last night and had an amazing evening. Our food was served promptly (no long waits) but helpful, cheerful and friendly staff. The food was beautifully presented and outstanding quality. It is the first time I ever remember returning 6 plates (3 each) to the kitchen, completely wiped clean of every morsel!. My husband had a beautiful soup, I had pâté. He then went for Grilled Seabass and I had a Wonderful Steak pie and trimmings. Husband had Blackberry and apple crumble with custard. I had the best sticky toffee pudding ever, with honeycomb ice-cream. Delicious. Compliments to the chef and all the serving team. Can't recommend the pub enough! It's not cheap, but not expensive either.

Wonderful food, great service. Lovely birthday treat.

A friendly local pub that gets very busy.
Parking available , although do be aware this gets full at the peak times.
An outside garden at the front looking over the canal.
A small enclosed garden at the back too..
Dogs allowed inside the pub.
A large varied menu, with breakfasts being served most of the day.
The meals are hearty and big, you won't be leaving hungry. They're excellent value for money.
A great place to visit for lunch !

Friendly staff welcoming environment and pleasant decor. Good for eating a meal with friends family or as a date. Food was hot and delicious, chips a bit too salty but all arrived promptly and staff were very attentive. Wide selection of meat and veggie options plus a selection of salads and healthier options. Extensive drinks menu plus soft drinks teas coffees etc. Will return next time we come over this way.
Toilets are very clean and accessed via stairs.
I believe this pub also does take out food or home delivery.

I love visiting The Black Horse and am constantly impressed with their high quality of food. My first visit, I went in expecting a normal old British pub with some good grub. I couldn't have been more wrong. The Black Horse is beautiful, offering a fabulous classy experience. It is gorgeously decorated, has such a warm group of staff and food that will exceed expectations.

I absolutely find comfort, and this place, the sofas and chairs, make me feel at home with service!
Normally the couch facing the fireplace does it for me. A glass of wine… the King Oyster Mushrooms! I am vegan/vegetarian so this place has yummy foods that are perfect for me. Thanks you Luigi!

Family lunch with my mum and boyfriend. Richard, our waiter was attentive/Superb.
Great atmosphere, they had a wedding reception there, while we were there. The restaurant was quite busy.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch at The Birch today. They have only just reopened and were very busy but everything was great.

Every member of staff seemed happy and were all very personable, a great example of how hospitality should be.

Food was equally great and we will definitely be back!

Finally made it to a pub roast! The Old Beams team have adapted very well with all the changes. The garden area which is lovely and spacious can easily accommodate for 100-150 people.

But seeing as the snow had just graced us with its presences we opted for indoors. member of staff called Hugo who was very efficient and helpful looked after us whilst we went through the menu and made our selections.

I must admit the photos won’t do the Christmas decor any justice… the ambience and festive vibe here was amazing!

We would like to say a massive thank you to all members of the old beams team especially during these challenging circumstances for making our spontaneous evening out enjoyable!

Great place to stop for a bite to eat.
Really good menu selection. Great pricing and the staff were wonderful.

The reason for a down grade on stars was because I asked for mushy peas and got garden and my custard on my pudding was stone cold.

Btw the steak pie was huge 😳

Would I go back? Yes probably.
Check out the 2 for a tenner menu. Not bad if you fancy a late lunch or early evening meal.

I'm in love with this pub again! I've been coming here for over thirty years, and would be the first to admit it's had it's ups and downs, but the Swan is DEFINITELY back at it's best. The food and drink is second to none, and every single member of the team goes out of their way to make sure your visit is perfect. There is a genuine caring attitude here. A lovely patio and outside area for sunny days, and also occasional music nights. Children and dogs are welcome too, so everyone is catered for. We've just booked our Christmas lunch here; if you haven't visited the Swan for a while, come and give it a try; you won't be disappointed!

This is my first visit for a few years. The greeting was friendly and we were shown to our table quickly. Ordering went well and our drinks were brought quickly. The main course, steak and ale pie was delicious. The vegetables were well seasoned and the beef dripping gravy was tasty. Dessert was lovely, but sadly not warm. Sticky toffee pudding and custard need to be warmer than room temperature. The apply and damson crumble was somewhat warmer, but still not a hot pudding. Service was overall excellent and both of the ladies who served us were delightful and friendly.