Lowndes Arms, Whaddon - pub details
Address: 4 High Street, Whaddon, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0NA [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 12724) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Milton Keynes Central (3.4 miles), Bletchley (4.2 miles), Wolverton (4.6 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
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> Current user rating: 5.1/10 (rated by 14 users)
other pubs nearby:
Nut and Squirrel, Westcroft (1.4 miles)
user reviews of Lowndes Arms, Whaddon
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| A decent option amid rolling countryside on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, we enjoyed a vegetarian lasagne and a roast beef sandwich although travelling by car denied us the chance to sample several real ales on tap including 6X and Deuchars. A curious whiff from the beer garden proved to be down to a flock of slightly bedraggled sheep grazing nearby and the path crosses a field where one is told be be aware of the bull. The pub perhaps doesn't makes quite as much as it could of its decent location but is a suitable pit stop nevertheless. BoehmBawerk - 26 Aug 2013 15:15 |
| Recently under new ownership, this is a friendly village local that also appears to do accommodation in several rooms in a separate block at the rear. The pub is Tudor style with white washed stone work and black wooden beams, and there is a smallish beer garden at the rear with views across the fields. Inside it�s split in to two with a dining area at the rear and a cosier lounge at the front. It�s carpeted throughout and the lounge has an massive stone built fireplace at one end with a wood burning stove that was kept topped up by the friendly barman. Decor wise it�s fairly traditional with whitewashed plaster walls, a few black beams on the ceiling, a wood panelled bar and some pictures of the local area dotted around. Seating was a mixture of tables and chairs, stools at the bar and red velvet bench style seating, although arranged in a circular fashion rather than the usual straight lengths. The food offering was very much your traditional pub grub with dishes such as lasagne, fish & chips, ham egg & chips, etc., although there was also a selection of steaks. Most of the mains were around the �7 - �8 mark, and my Scampi & Chips was pleasant enough, if somewhat unexciting. But then, there�s a limit as to how exciting Scampi & Chips can be. Beers on tap were Marco Pierre White�s The Guvnor, London Pride and Tribute. The solitary cider was Aspall�s Suffolk. Blackthorn - 7 Mar 2012 20:20 |
| Dear Pitmaster, sorry to hear that you were cold in August! The new Central Heating System was completed during September and is now fully operational. The Beer prices have not been put up and we are always happy to comply with requests for new drinks from our customers; Aspalls on Draught (not just bottled) is one example. Our pipes are cleaned before every new barrel is put on and we are assured by our customers that the quality of our beer is excellent. Children are not allowed in the Pub after 9 p.m. unless they are dining, with the exception of the owners' daughter, which is permitted by law. The Pub has been completely decorated, there is new Carpet and Curtains, new furniture is being delivered next week, the garden is being re-planted in the next couple of weeks and the Motel will be refurbished next spring. We have refurbished the Kitchen and we have a new Chef, new Menu, new Staff and lots of smiles and enthusiasm. We are always happy to speak to customers to discuss how we can make any improvements or changes to make everyone's visit as pleasurable as possible. kind regards Jeff and Suzy (new owners) ownernumber2 - 10 Oct 2011 16:47 |
| Not a comfortable pub, the landlord objects to putting the heating on in the evening so you sit with your coat on. Now a Free house but still putting up the price of beer. Choice of real ale never changes and quality is poor. Too many young children in after nine at night. Suggest Shoulder of Mutton a better stop pitmaster - 29 Aug 2011 05:53 |
| Visited this pub last night for the first time for about 5 years. First Impressions; Staff were scruffy and lacklustre. Whole place stank of cigarette smoke. Pool table (ex dining room) has been re-done and now does not seem in keeping with the rest of the pub, very bright, making the rest of the bar seem even more dingy and grubby. Beer was mediocre at best, IPA just didn�t quite taste right and larger wasn�t cold. Didn�t bother staying for a second pint. On the plus side, prices were ok for a village pub. My suggestion- close for a week, totally redecorate and try again. Shame, as I can see this becoming another village pub closing before very soon. drunkenstarfish - 14 Apr 2011 13:36 |
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