The Old Swan At Astwood - Milton Keynes

Everything about this pub is excellent: the building; ambience; service and quality. There were 4 of us for lunch, 2 of whom had not been before. Expectations were more than met. It felt friendly the moment we walked in and had a distinct‘local’ feel about it which I particularly liked. Although busy, the atmosphere was calm. Service was prompt and efficient without being overbearing. We had 3 courses, all of which arrived promptly. The food was nicely presented and of great quality. Not a cheap meal perhaps but excellent value nonetheless. Looking forward to further visits.

The food, service, and atmosphere at this restaurant are excellent. It's a shame that the owners will be leaving this month. I highly recommend visiting while you still can.

Everything was perfect, from the atmosphere and staff to the seating. I will definitely be returning.

What a wonderful hidden gem of a beautiful country restaurant. For starters I had Monkfish scampi in a mild curry and celeriac puree which was exquisite, my Wife had devilled lambs kidneys which were fantastic. For main I had Haddock, chips and mushy peas cooked to perfection and my Wife had loin of Cod with samphire. I finished with a sticky toffee pudding made by chef Phil's Wife which was fabulous and couldn't make my mind up between custard, cream or ice cream so went for the lot. The wine list was comprehensive and we settled for a bottle of Gavi di Gavi. Highly recommended for a high end romantic meal.

We went to The Old Swan for lunch on New Year's Day. The staff greeted us warmly, seated us promptly, and served our drinks right away. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and flawless. Every request we had was met with a smile. The Old Swan is our go-to for dining, and we will definitely be returning soon.