Milton Keynes
Cricketers

Cricketers

247 Oldbrook Blvd, Oldbrook, Milton Keynes MK6 2QA, United Kingdom

Pub • Curry • Drinks • Coffee


"A Classic English Pub Experience I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Cricketers in Oldbrook, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. This quaint English pub exudes the charm and warmth you'd expect from a traditional local watering hole. Atmosphere: The ambiance at the Cricketers is quintessentially English. With its dark wooden beams, cozy nooks, and the soft hum of chatter, it's a welcoming place to unwind. The decor, adorned with cricket memorabilia, adds a unique touch to the pub's character. Food: I opted for a classic hamburger during my visit, and I was pleasantly surprised. The burger was juicy, cooked to perfection, and came with a generous serving of crispy, golden fries. It's clear that they take pride in their pub grub. The menu offers a variety of options for all tastes, and the quality certainly shines through. Drinks: I paired my meal with a Jack Daniels and Cola, which was expertly mixed. The drink had just the right balance of flavors, making it a perfect companion to my meal. The Cricketers offers a well-stocked bar with a variety of choices to suit your preferences. Service: The staff at Cricketers were attentive and friendly. They made sure my dining experience was enjoyable, and their knowledge of the menu and drink selections was evident. Overall, the Cricketers in Oldbrook offers a classic English pub experience. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal, a well-poured drink, or a cozy atmosphere to relax in, this pub delivers. I'll be returning to savor more of their offerings in the future. It's a hidden gem in Oldbrook, and I highly recommend it to locals and visitors alike."

Marks Spencer

Marks Spencer

2 Sunset Walk, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, MK9 3PD

Cakes • Coffee • British • European


"My wife and I had a rather less than satisfactory experience at the M S Café in the Milton Keynes Centre MK store today. We arrived at about 1.30 pm. I ordered fish and chips. My wife wanted soup, but was unable to have it as it was not gluten-free. Soup in restaurants should always be gluten-free, it only means using a gluten-free flour, such as corn flour, instead of wheat flour. We sat down to await the food, and were then approached by a member of staff who told us that the fish was out of stock, and that checkout had been told this an hour beforehand, but were still taking orders for it. This is not the first time we have encountered menu items being out of stock at lunchtime. How on earth does the café run out of a basic menu item? Surely they should have ample stocks so that this does not happen? We have in the past queried why they can’t just go down to the Foodhall and get some more, but have been told that the café’s stocks are delivered separately from those of the Foodhall, and they are not allowed to restock from the Foodhall. What a ridiculous situation. I changed my order to a fish finger sandwich. Then while we were still waiting for the food to be delivered the table tipped violently and spilled our tea and coffee everywhere. It was a 2-seat table, with a round base supported on rubber feet. One of the feet must have been missing, allowing the table to tilt. This was reported to a member of staff, and we moved to another table. The table and chairs were eventually cleaned, but nothing was done about the table’s instability. When our food arrived we picked up our cutlery and noticed that it was not clean, and we had to go and sort through the cutlery to find some that was clean. There was plenty of cutlery in the containers that was not clean. This was reported to a staff member. In general, there did not seem to be as many staff as there used to be, and the tables were not cleared very quickly. In retrospect we should have insisted on seeing a manager, but we had had enough and just wanted to get out of the store. When we got home my wife remarked that the fish finger sandwich was rather expensive, as she had only been refunded 50p for my change of order from fish and chips to a fish finger sandwich. As far as I can recall the price of the sandwich on the menu board was £5.50, so there should have been a £3 refund."

Waterstones Coffee Shop

Waterstones Coffee Shop

72 Midsummer Place, MK9 3GA, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Cafés • Coffee • Asiatic • Breakfast


"Having been for an appointment earlier, I walked into Midsummer Place and needed a sit down and some sort of refreshment. What a brilliant combination; coffee, food and books! My ideal place. Just love browsing the books and then a relaxing break. The staff are friendly and actually ENGAGE with their customers! What is going on? Some places have staff that just do not really care, or, at least, that's the impression, and certainly don't give you eye contact or bother to even speak. Is it the internet and social media generation which is responsible for the lack of conversation? Never mind. Beware, retail outlets, food, clothing, books or whatever. If you want to retain customers or increase sales, just put the human touch back into your business and make it a unique experience, and things should improve. I had a really nicely made and presented ham and cheese toasty, arriving at my table really swiftly after it was ordered, a super-special latte, one of the best I've had in quite a while, as well as an almond croissant, one that didn't dissolve in a shower of crumbs when I bit into it which usually happens with these usually delicious food items. Pleasant surroundings, clean and tidy, the tables are cleared regularly and NO LOUD intrusive music blaring out and killing conversation and totally unnecessary in my opinion. I shall definitely be returning. Just try to keep me away!"