You never really miss something until it’s taken away and when lockdown happened and going out for a meal with friends or family was firmly taken off the menu for the best part of a year, we all really started to miss that feeling of enjoying a lazy brunch, a family Sunday carvery or a full-on romantic meal for two!
The hospitality industry was truly hit for six but now as it has reopened, once again we’re all discovering the simple pleasures of eating out and in Milton Keynes the restaurant and café scene has had something of a resurgence with new businesses starting up and old favourites back open and welcoming customers again.
So, we thought we’d give you a helping hand to discover more about the eating out scene in MK and then you can start planning your next visit by scrolling through our gallery guide.
For more information on exploring the eating out scene in Milton Keynes www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk
5. PUB GRUB
Sometimes only pub grub will do – you just crave scampi and chips or a good pie! In MK we can cater for all needs. We have great family pubs like The Tree Trees in Bletchley (their carvery is amazing) through to gastro-style pubs like The Cross Keys in Woolstone. Maybe a leisurely meal and pint watching the world go by at The Black Horse, perched right on the Grand Union Canal. Or you could head to one of the oldest pubs in the area, The Swan Inn situated in the original Milton Keynes Village, with old beams and flagstone floors dating back to the 13th century
6. CAFE CULTURE
Seeking out a good coffee and some yummy cake has become a badge of honour these days and again, Milton Keynes doesn’t disappoint. The best coffee is said to be served at Bogota Coffeehouse in The Hub; family-run they certainly now their coffee beans. For the best cake head to The Grumpy Cook in Loughton, homemade, a vast selection and a brilliant playpark nearby.
7. CAFE CULTUIRE
The café at MK Gallery is independently run and again they serve really good coffee but also a really good selection of savoury bites and sweet treats. And if afternoon tea is on your radar, try Frosts Garden Centre or the Woburn Coffeehouse.
8. VENTURE OUT
The surrounding market towns of Stony Stratford, Wolverton, Newport Pagnell, Woburn Sands and Woburn offer a plethora of dining opportunities. Venture out and explore these areas to discover quaint little tea shops, relaxed brasseries, traditional pubs and fining dining restaurants.