A cosy warm fire and beautiful comfortable surroundings are welcome any time, but even more so now the weather is still a bit chilly and the early nights are dark.
And, for me, it seems just way nicer if the venue is a traditional old-school pub rather than a generic chain pub – there’s just something more charming about the place
Fortunately MK – and the wider area – is place with plenty of classic ‘old-school’ pubs.
There are classics from every era, from the 16th Century through to the 1930s. There’s even one establishment that served it’s first drinks all the way back in 1593.
So join us as we take a trip down memory lane with us as we look at some of the classic old-school pubs still part of MK’s pub culture.
9. The Chequers, Fenny Stratford
The Chequers pubis a historic pub that has been serving the public for over 350 years. It was originally known as The Bell Inn and is first mentioned in records from 1753, but the building is believed to be from the 17th century, according to Historic England. Photo: David Robinson
10. Ye Olde Swan, Woughton on the Green
This pub restaurant has parts that date back to Tudor times. Located in the peaceful village of Woughton on the Green, this Grade II listed pub fits in perfectly with its historic surroundings. Photo: Ye Olde Swan
11. The Three Locks, Stoke Hammond
This is a traditional canalside pub on the Grand Union Canal, dating back to the early 1900s. Photo: The Three Locks
12. The Royal Oak, Woburn Sands
The Royal Oak is a pub with a history dating back to the 17th century. It was originally built as a farmhouse and later converted into farm worker's cottages before becoming a licensed beerhouse around the 1850s. Photo: The Royal Oak