Bull and Butcher, Akeley - pub details
Address: The Square, Akeley, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5HP [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 12228) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Brewery: Fullers
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
- Outside seating, Accommodation available
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> Current user rating: 6.0/10 (rated by 3 users)
other pubs nearby:
Wheatsheaf, Maids Moreton (1.4 miles), Queens Head, Chackmore (1.8 miles)
user reviews of Bull and Butcher, Akeley
please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
| A good-sized pub on the main road in the heart of this small village, it�s seems to be a popular spot with the locals and it was good to see the bar surprisingly busy on a recent early mid-week evening. The pub is essentially divided in to three � the main bar runs along the front of the building, and is a cosy space with a low beamed ceiling, bay windows, some exposed stone walling and a large brick fire-place at one end and a floor that was partly carpeted and partly wood strip. There were lots of tankards hung up above the bar, a notice board on the wall and a TV up in one corner, but this was tuned to a radio station and had no discernable volume that I noticed. Behind this room to the left is a small snug with a red tiled floor, and a couple of leather black sofa�s pushed together into a L-shape. To the right, beyond a free-standing brick chimney breast with a wood burning stove in each side is a restaurant area. This has a similarly cosy ambience with plenty more beams on the ceiling and a pillar or two to support them. The outside wall was all exposed brickwork, and elsewhere there was a mixture of rough cream plaster and maroon paintwork. At the back of the pub is a very large garden with a goal net at one end, although surprisingly it only contained half a dozen tables. There was a decent looking menu, with an emphasis on steaks and fish dishes. On top of this there were a selection of �pub grub� dishes such as Burger & Chips, Gammon & Chips, Lasagne, etc., that were all priced at �7.95 or two for �12 if you ordered before 7:00pm. In addition to this there were a few specials chalked up on a board offering another four or five options. For me, the food was a little disappointing � there was nothing at all wrong with my Cajun Salmon with new potatoes and salad but it did nothing to justify it�s �11.95 price tag. Had it been the same cost as the other pub grub dishes, I would have been much happier. Beer on tap were all from the Fuller�s stable with their London Pride, Chiswick Bitter and Gayle�s Seafarers. The solitary cider was Strongbow, unfortunately. This is a tricky one to mark; the landlord was friendly and helpful, but I�m inclined to deduct a point for the poor value food and the disappointing cider selection. But that would probably leave it with a six which seems unfairly low for what is essentially a decent pub, so I�ll settle for a seven. Blackthorn - 18 Jul 2012 21:53 |
| Bar staff sometimes too busy talking to regulars to bother with others anonymous - 9 Apr 2007 19:29 |
| This pub has fairly recently been taken over with new owners. They seem to be making a real effort to serve the community, offering special meals for pensioners at Christmas. We had meals recently which could not be faulted ( Cajun Chicken, and Real Ale Steak Pie). On the drinks side it could perhaps be better. �1.20 for a small glass of Pepsi. Not all that much choice for beers but one Real Ale offered recently was tops. The bar area can get a bit smokey, though this will not affect you if having a meal, as the restauarant area is separate. anonymous - 7 Dec 2006 10:25 |
