The Caldecotte - Pub & Grill Bletcham Way, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes MK7 8HP

"Food was average, we ordered the ‘pink’ steak as per the menu but it was really tough and overcooked. We asked for some more and it was very slightly better, but still overcooked so we gave up. The waiters were really friendly and couldn’t do anything more to help us."

"Wow super speedy service we were absolutely amazed at how quick we got our meal (mini mixed grill from lunch menu). It didn’t like it had just been microwaved either! Decor looked great inside, modern yet warm feeling. Good value on lunch time menu to and reasonably busy today which I guess is no surprise! Would recommend."

"The atmosphere is nice, staff are friendly and attentive, the setting is beautiful, however, the disappointment comes with the serving times (between breakfast/brunch/lunch) times are restricted as are menus mainly because they service a hotel as well. 1. You can’t eat off the buffet as that’s for hotel guests. (Communicated by a bar lady 29/01/22) 2. You can’t sit in certain locations because one is for hotel guests, one is for brunch/lunch and breakfast tables are limited. (communicated by waitress 29/01/22) 3. You can’t order breakfast seated in the pub section. (Bar lady 29/01/22) Remember lunch is only served from 12:00 so don’t get there at 11:15 and want lunch … it’s a LONG wait (second visit 27/02/22) It’s all rather confusing. This was our second visit and we sadly will not return because of this. BUT If you can live with all the confusion the positive is that the food was amazing!!"

"This pub / restaurant always seems to be packed and busy, and if you’re here just for drinks be prepared to have a bit of a wait at the bar. Things are much better if you’re dining with table service, of course, but this isn’t an option if you’re sat outside. On the subject of outside, there are loads of tables on the grass, each with a relaxing view of the lake and you quickly grow accustomed to the slope many are on. The inside is all clean and modern plus the staff are always friendly. There’s some good dining areas on the ground floor, as well as more secluded sections upstairs which feel more private and are ideal for a special occasion group meal. The menu has a good range with everything reasonably priced. The breaded mushroom starter could pass for a main meal - expecting small button mushrooms I was surprised to be presented with seven huge slices and salad, along with my choice of dip. Very tasty though, and the pie which followed as the main was superb. The fajita option on the menu was great, and the beef was cooked to order and very tasty. Presentation of everything was decent enough and the serving time was impressive given how busy the place was. Overall it’s a decent restaurant, but slightly more geared to a formal meal than something casual; I’ll be returning for the right occasion. It’d be a perfect spot for drinks in the summer but the wait is just always too long to make it practical and some extra bar staff would be really welcome."

"Superb evening meal whilst staying in the Premier Inn next door. Restaurant was lovely laid out, staff were quick to seat us and attend to our drinks order, before allowing us time to decide on our meals. Food arrived promptly and was piping hot and delicious. Service was excellent and the food was first class. An added bonus was a live singer on the Saturday night so an excellent surprise. Lauren our server was superb, polite, attentive and quick, managing several tables at a time. A credit to Greene king."