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.
17. The Barley Mow, Cosgrove
The Barley Mow pub is a 17th-century building. It's located in the village of Cosgrove and is situated on the Grand Union Canal, near bridge number 65. Photo: Google
18. The Lowndes Arms, Whaddon
The Lowndes Arms in Whaddon dates back all the way to 1593. Set in the beautiful village of Whaddon, they serve fresh local food and have a wide selection of drinks. Photo: The Lowndes Arms
19. The Talbot Inn, Loughton
The Talbot Inn is a 17th-century building, originally a 14th-century timber-framed house that was altered and extended in the 17th and 19th centuries. Photo: The Talbot Inn
20. The Prince Albert, Bradwell
The Prince Albert pub is believed to be over 400 years old, with construction dating back to the 1600s. Records from 1867 in the Milton Keynes Library indicate it was already a well-established establishment at that time. More specifically, The Prince Albert Pub's website states it has been a stable part of Bradwell Village for over 400 years, and they believe it was built around the 1600s. Photo: Google