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About The Old Sugar Loaf
On High St N in Dunstable, The Old Sugar Loaf is a pub that opens daily and takes walk-ins rather than bookings. Breakfast covers a Farmhouse Breakfast with fried eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, black pudding, grilled tomatoes, and toast, alongside a veggie option, and tea arrives in a mug with the bag left in. Burgers come with onion rings, bacon, cheese, coleslaw, and salad, and roast dinners are served through the week, including a Mother's Day roast with entertainment in the main room. A beer garden gives space for outdoor eating and drinking. Every Tuesday brings a bike night. Drivers using the car park can redeem their ticket for money off drinks at the bar.
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Menu & Prices
7 dishes · mains £4–19- Burger & A Drink£11.00
- Fish Dish & A Drink£10.00
- Pub Fave & A Drink£9.50
- Curry & A Drink£10.00
- 5 Or 7 Smaller Bites & 2 Drinks£18.50
- Steak & A Drink£11.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention farmhouse breakfast, roast dinner, beer garden and live entertainment.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention farmhouse breakfast, roast dinner, beer garden and live entertainment.
Featured reviews
- Nicholas Harry
“The breakfast I had here exceeded my expectations. The prices are in line with Whetherspoons which makes sense as it is is only a stones throw away. The quality hower is much better. Big juicy sausages, thick cut bacon and plenty of toast. I am surprised you are able to make enough profit on it. Keep up the good work.”
- Kenny close (Pegasus)
“I went there on Tuesday bike night a good place to be”
- Gareth Brien
“Had a great experience here—friendly staff, excellent atmosphere, and a really good selection of drinks. The food was fresh and well presented, and the whole place had a warm, welcoming vibe. Perfect spot for catching up with friends or relaxing after work. Will definitely be coming back!”
- alison goodchild
“Always nice food and staff. A pleasant atmosphere there.”
- Krzysztof Niedzielski
“Very standard great English pub. You can come in for a pint or a meal, won't be disappointed. Pricing decent, quality of service great, haven't eaten in a while but recon won't be bad either, nice one.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is what reviewers return to most, with the Farmhouse Breakfast and its two fried eggs, bacon, sausages, black pudding and grilled tomatoes singled out, along with big juicy sausages, thick cut bacon and plenty of toast. Several say the value is good and compare the pricing to the nearby Wetherspoons while rating the quality higher. Close behind is the friendly service, with reviewers describing staff who were always smiling and a cyclist in full gear who was welcomed warmly and shown where to store a bike. The roast dinner is called huge, and the sunny beer garden and the entertainment get a mention too. The complaints are specific. One reviewer found the roast potatoes not crispy and almost undercooked. Another, ordering for delivery, found the burger meat grisly and the bottom bun squashed, soggy and inedible. A third disliked tea arriving in a mug with the teabag already in it. One reviewer was moved from a random front table to the main room where the entertainment was.
Location
Bars near The Old Sugar Loaf
- Market Cross3.82,9560.6 miWheelchair accessible
dried out carvery meat, overcooked chicken and mushroom pie, rock hard donuts
- Star4.01,2142.9 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
long wait for food, roast dinners, cold or reheated food
- Biscot Mill4.31,5593.8 mi
attentive bar service, family meal, good value food
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Sugar Loaf | 4.0842 | — | £1–15 | farmhouse breakfast, roast dinner, beer garden |
| Market CrossWheelchair accessible | 3.82,956 | 0.6 mi | — | dried out carvery meat, overcooked chicken and mushroom pie, rock hard donuts |
| StarReservations · Good for kids | 4.01,214 | 2.9 mi | £10–20 | long wait for food, roast dinners, cold or reheated food |
| Biscot Mill | 4.31,559 | 3.8 mi | — | attentive bar service, family meal, good value food |
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