The Wavendon Arms in Milton Keynes

Had high hopes given the menu and pricing for this place, but unfortunately the experience left much to be desired.The physical experience was underwhelming. I initially liked the decor, however, as we sat and had time to look around, the physical space seems unkempt; many many cobwebs in the rafters and skylights, water damage/ damp dropping from the ceiling to the left of the fire place, scuffed and oily paint that could use touching up, and dirty edges where the table is bevelled.While the photos certainly come across as a well presented expensive dish, both my main and starter were bland and left me wanting.The bao bun was underfilled with meat and over filled with lemongrass and veg, and had very little taste of the hoisin duck at all.The main (pork belly and scallops) was also very disappointing. The scallops were two small medallions, fine, but not worth the £3+ they charge. The pork belly strips were dry and shredded better than they cut. The entire plate is drizzled in a red wine based sauce which tasted burnt to me and effectively worsened the dish in its entirety.I will say the dauphinois were the star of the show and were lovely, and the shard(?) of pork crackling was alright, considering.My companions food was also a far cry from the description; the starter felt microwaved, it was very tough for chicken. The main (burger) wasn't served as it was requested (we wanted upgraded fries), the burger was over cooked and covered in a terrible fake cheese sauce, bun was also dry (odd considering the sauce).Overall the prices were 30% higher than felt suitable and the wait times were frustrating considering it was a Tuesday Eve at 5pm; we waited for 50 minutes between starter and main.Would I encourage friends to try this? No, sadly, while it presents well, there is very little positive about the restaurant.

I went there on a Friday night. It was busy but became quieter after 7:30. We sat nearer the back of the restaurant which had a lovely evening light coming in. Staff was friendly, although when my friend arrived she was not allowed to come through even though we were already there. The hostess insisted she waited for her to come back. The food was delicious. Good menu. Great drinks menu as well. I had the pork belly Bao bun, which was lovely and fluffy. The sauce was sweet and sticky but not too sickly. I then had the seabream that was a very generous portion and delicious. The chorizo could have been a little stronger but still thoroughly enjoyed it. To finish I had a mini desert, brownie, and latte. Gooey and chocolatey. A lovely finish to the evening. The service was a little slow but think it was due to how busy they were, as we were not in a rush we did not mind.

Last minute booking for Sunday Lunch, first visit and we were pleasantly surprised, Luigi was a great waiter and Francis at the bar made great drinks! Good variety of veg and non-veg with massive portions! Will definitely be visiting again!

Friendly staff welcoming environment and pleasant decor. Good for eating a meal with friends family or as a date. Food was hot and delicious, chips a bit too salty but all arrived promptly and staff were very attentive. Wide selection of meat and veggie options plus a selection of salads and healthier options. Extensive drinks menu plus soft drinks teas coffees etc. Will return next time we come over this way.Toilets are very clean and accessed via stairs.I believe this pub also does take out food or home delivery.

I went here for a team lunch today and was very impressed with the place. Lovely decor and comfortable seating. Good range of high quality options on the menu. Attentive and very competent service. We all enjoyed our food and experience very much and I found it to be a relaxing and stress-free place to take my team to. We’ll be back!

Had a fantastic lunch at The Wavendon Arms. We didn't have a reservation and although it was a busy lunchtime service Luigi found us a table. He looked after us and the food and the service was outstanding. Will definitely be going back again but will make a reservation next time!

Went in there for a drink and a bar snack. I loved it would highly recommend. The manager was caring and great. The bar staff were lovely and attentive. Will be back 😊 we went 27/1 around 2:30pm. Just so you know who was on shift that day to pass on our thanks

Went out for a meal and decided to go somewhere new, safe to say I was very pleased and impressed! Good food, great atmosphere and amazing service, I was served by Rob who was nice and welcoming! I'll definitely be going back soon!Highly recommend :)

Went out for dinner for my birthday and it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Each dish was flawless and tasted so amazing. I only wished I ordered the 8 lamb ribs as they were amazing! Starters came out really quickly, mains took a little longer but totally worth the wait

We had a fantastic lunch here and can't wait to return. Both the bar and dining area indoors are impressive with lovely decor, they're spacious and cosy. We decided to sit outside which is equally impressive, with plenty of large tables on the patio area and more across the lawn. Staff were super friendly and the menu had a decent selection. Prices aren't cheap but the worth it for the quality of the food and portion sizes. The duck liver & port parfait starter was presented well and had the right amount of bread served with it. The crab & prawn fishcakes were incredible, with whole prawns and not an overpowering amount of potato, which I usually the case with fishcakes. The dirty cheeseburger was also large and delicious. All the presentation was wonderful, with the glasses and cutlery spotlessly clean too. Without a doubt, I'll be returning!