RestaurantsBedfordshireBolnhurstMK44

survey result

Summary

£83
 ££££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

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

£73
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

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”.

Summary

£73
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A “great place in the middle of nowhere”, Martin Lee’s “wonderful gastropub” – with rooms dating back to the Tudor era – serves “light and flavourful dishes” and service is “so accommodating” too.

Summary

£57
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A “wonderful gastropub in the depths of rural Bedfordshire”, dating back to Tudor times, and full of “beams and interesting nooks and crannies” – plus a “cosy bar for winter” and “gorgeous garden for summer”; the “short but interesting seasonal menu” results in “assured” cooking, with “some stand-out dishes”.

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Restaurant details

Highchair,Portions
Yes
24
No dress code
70

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £29.00 £35.00
Dinner £47.00 £58.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £26.00
Filter Coffee £4.00
Extras  
Service 10.00%
Bolnhurst, MK44 2EX
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Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
Wednesday12 pm‑4 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑4 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑4 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑4 pm, 6:30 pm‑11 pm
Sunday12:30 pm‑4 pm

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