Harden's survey result
Summary
“Far and away an outstanding pub/restaurant in this part of the world” – this atmospheric and much commented-on 15th-century inn is “pitch-perfect in every way” after 20 years under Martyn & Jayne Lee’s direction, with “assured cooking for every course” – “we hadn’t been for a while and I would say the cooking has actually gone up a level”. Top Menu Tip – “the soufflés are truly amazing”.
Summary
“It’s always a pleasure” to visit this “beautiful rural pub-restaurant”, a 15th-century village inn where Martyn & Jayne Lee celebrate 20 years in charge this year. It’s a “very consistent” operation, with an “excellent choice of well cooked food”.
Summary
This “lovely ‘olde worlde’ village pub” (dating from the Tudor era) puts in a “consistently assured performance” under Martyn & Jayne Lee, owners since 2005, with “terrific food and excellent service” – “nothing much changes (which is not a criticism!)”.
Summary
This “gem in the Bedfordshire countryside” – a whitewashed gastropub with sixteenth-century origins – is “an oasis of consistency in a sea of mediocrity” under “brilliant” owners Martin & Jayne Lee. “We’ve been going regularly for over 15 years and have yet to eat a meal that was below their high standards”. Top Tip – “always leave room for the soufflé”.
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Have you eaten at The Plough at Bolnhurst?
Bolnhurst, MK44 2EX
Restaurant details
The Plough at Bolnhurst Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Always friendly and welcoming. The food can be exceptional, the soufflés have twice been the best I’ve ever had ( and we’ve eaten in some of the best restaurants in the country)"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £52.00 |  |
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| Lunch | £32.00 | £38.00 | |
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| Wine per bottle | £40.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Bolnhurst, MK44 2EX
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30 pm‑4 pm |
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