If you're looking for a good pub, it doesn't get much better than this…read more Lovingly called simply "The Axe" by locals, this pub is in a different league to most other rural pubs. I'll explain why and try to be concise. The cuisine is exceptional. There's a good selection of quality drinks. The service is excellent. The atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming -- the sort of place where complete strangers tend to strike-up conversation. The location is perfect, overlooking the Village Green, with a big beer garden behind, and a vast playing field behind that. It's a lovely village, nestled in the gently-undulating farming landscape of rural north-east Herts -- no wonder Braughing was recently awarded the prestigious "Village of the Year" accolade. The pub's menu always includes the best of local produce, from locally-reared beef to local pork sausages, alongside popular country pub dishes. (Braughing village is famous for, among other things, the delicious local sausages, and this is a good place to sample them.) Did I mention the pies? A different pie every day it seems, and you won't find better pies than these. I don't make a statement like that lightly.

Excellent food. Lovely area and facility. Great cozy ambiance. Friendly, very allergy conscious…read morestaff.

Wonderful atmosphere, the food and service were perfect and the staff were friendly and helpful,…read moreloads of parking too. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. My only problem was with other people's children running riot and screaming in the gardens, we were there for Sunday lunch

We turned up on spec,but they soon had us seated . The surroundings were lovely, and smart. We had…read moregreat service from a lovely lady who was knowledgeable and had good humour. Food was super- tasty and great quality Would definitely reccomend, especially for the specials nights. BB.

My favorite pub in the world…read more Excellent beers/ales, fantastic food and the location is awesome. Service is always nice.

Took our 14 year old grandson for birthday meal. Food was fantastic and staff so friendly highly…read morerecommended

Had a great evening tonight. I would highly recommend. The service is great. Only down point is…read morethat they don't do cocktails, as there menu says.

This place was awesome! We stayed directly across the street at The Dozing Duck (Airbnb) so of…read morecourse made a reservation for dinner here. (No reservation needed on the pub side-we ate in the restaurant) The food is locally sourced, fresh and authentic rustic farm to table. Even my side salad was delicious. I highly recommend!!

Our go to whenever we are in Oxford visiting family. They have a nice outdoor area, not a lot of…read moretables with umbrellas but no worries if it is nice out. If you eat in the bar area you go to the bartender order your drink of choice and meal. Hint...if you only feel like a half portion of fish and chips you can order a half order and for me it's a perfect portion of food. They do have a bar menu too if you don't want fish and chips. But really who goes to a pub in England and not order fish and chips. This is the place to do so. They do have a restaurant but I believe you need a reservation for that. Worth every bit for a nice meal out and I believe that the menu is a bit different.

Four of us had a wonderful dinner here last night. The food was delicious and the service was…read more10/10! We will definitely be returning soon.

What can I say about the King's Arms? I'm at home here. When we moved to the UK, honestly our most…read moredesired feature was walking distance to a pub. We got stumbling distance to one of the best pubs in the country. This place is well-regarded by everyone in the region. I've met people here who give up walking distance to their local to drive here and have a good time. That says something. My first night here I made friends, and each time I've been here since I find myself in good company either with neighbors we've met before, or people who know we're new to the area and want to welcome us. I can't begin to tell you how often a quick pint before dinner turns into a long session at King's Arms. I wouldn't have it any other way. These guys truly embrace the concept of being the center of village activity. No TVs, no WiFi, these things distract from the community. You come here to interact with your friends and neighbors, enjoy a good beer, and enjoy living in the company of others. They regularly have events to bring the village out. The most impressive of which was the dinner they hosted on the night of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. They served the exact 10-course menu served in first class that evening, and requested everyone bust out their tuxedos and dresses to mark the occasion in grand fashion. It was a remarkable evening. One disappointment, since I have to list one to feel as though I am being fair, is the wine list. We love the temperanillo, but really none of the others. But we're not here to drink wine, we're here to be social! It makes me a little sad that we don't have this type of drinking culture in the US. If you're not an alcoholic, you're not likely be on a first-name basis with the bartenders at a local watering hole. That's why I love walking in here; everyone knows everyone else, they're always happy to see you, they know what you drink, they pour a tasty pint, and are genuinely good people. I dig it.

fantastic referb,the food is fantastic produced by one of the best chefs in the area,the food is…read morebetter than some starred restaurants around,well worth a visit if you appreciate good food reasonably priced,certainly a cut above the rest.apparantly one of the mussell dishes was created by two of the regulars

2 nights in a roll to eat with my coworkers while traveling…read more Went out with coworkers and one of them definitely loved food. Not usually my meal but I decided to try a British meal - signature mixed grill with chicken breast, pork sausage, black pudding, gammon steak (ham), and steak. Not leaving the fried egg out. Very interesting plate. Wish I had more vegetables but this is a good plate. Chicken and the sausage were my favorite on the plate. Also learned fries = chips, chips = crisps, dessert = pudding. #britishhfood #miltonkeynes #britishenglish Another full plate - coronation chicken which was marinated with curry. There was a hint of curry and the chicken was roasted well - unfortunately, not much flavor. Finished with the help of ketchup. Need more flavor, more salt would make a big difference. Another great night with my European coworkers! I probably drank my whole year of alcohol in this short trip. #miltonkeynes #britishfood #coronationchicken

Boxing day disasters, disappointing Booked table in October…read morefor the whole family for boxing day. Booked previously for 2 years but covid and lock down so couldn't go. Went in 21st December to pay the remaining and use my friends and family dis count of 15% as I was told you need to consume the food before they can discount it. So we added everything up and I added a drinks order aswell so i knew how much to take with me on the day. My self and family got there and got a shirty waitress who said there is no booking. She went over to the manger then rushed a table with out festive setting. Bare in mind the whole pub tables had festive napkins ,crackers and candles. 2 different table put together and one was shorter. Looked terrible . Waited half hour to be told the manager had forgotten our drinks order. Exhausted at this time. I let my daughter take over talking and ordering as I was near yo tears . I then got up to go to the toilet and had an ipad put in my face by the manager to say it stated we canceled went backwards and forwards with the manager like at a Christmas panto! Like I didn't cancle oh yes you did. The manager went to the till I went to my daughter to ask if we had an email and she said no. I went back to the till and saw canceled by host in red letters and a white line through it. I said you canceled it. Food was below average as my prawn cocktail was swimming in water. I showed the waitress after she ( never was given her name to me) had said everything OK for you ? I showed her and all she said was " the water must be from the lettuce and walked off. All in all a completeFood was below average as my prawn cocktail was swimming in water. I showed the waitress after she ( never was given her name to me) had said everything OK for you ? I showed her and all she said was " the water must be from the lettuce and walked off. All in all a complete disaster!! 2 days later an email came through stating the resurant had cancelled our table on Christmas day at 22.36. Also no apology, no thank you and was charged for a 12 year old dinner £29.99. Not sure that was right but no explanation. what a stressful day ! Would also like to say I have been visiting this pub for over 40 years and it's always been above average for food ,drinks and service Show less Date of visit: December 202. Still no answer as to why the above happened to my self and my family.

I have been here on three very different accounts, ie Lunch, Sunday Lunch & Snacks…read more Every time it has been perfect, food is hearty and good quality, staff lovely and on a whole its what we have craved so much in a good local pub in west MK. Cant fault it as is has that local feel but with the high end gastro touch, great decor too, cant wait to see what they do with the garden.

i have visited the talbot inn at m/k and found excelent food,staff were very friendly great value…read morefor money,the over 50 deal what a great idea, i would recomend this inn and i will be back very soon.well done to all staff for makeing me so welcome , good luck

Great family run pub, good selection of drinks, food and very clean. Highly recommend.read more

This is my local. Everything you can expect from your local including fabulous food. Only peckish,…read morethey serve some lovely baguettes/sandwiches for £5 and come with chips, side salad (very fresh, very nice with dressing) and a lovely creamy coleslaw, I recommend the following (and my stomache is growling thinking about them) prawn bagutte, Chicken, Chirizo and cheese Panini and their burgers. More hungry they have a full menu and my better half rave over the Liver and bacon, whilst I prefer the steak (juicy). Very nice staff and whilst they don't remeber my name (don't get out without the kids much) more importantly they do remember what I drink, what more do you need from your bar staff!! PLEASE NOTE, this is not a place to take the kids, this is a place to go if you are lucky enough to escape from them for a couple of hours. Fancy a flutter they run a poker night on a Thursday