
The Lowndes Arms
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About The Lowndes Arms
The Lowndes Arms is a family-run village pub at 4 High St in Milton Keynes, standing since 1593. The kitchen serves home-cooked meals, with a roast dinner built around homemade Yorkshire pudding and crispy roast potatoes. A vegan roast sits alongside it, and the menu carries further vegetarian and gluten-free choices. Dessert includes homemade apple crumble and cream. The interior keeps an old-style pub layout with compact bar areas, so space inside is limited, and the pub fills up on holidays such as Mother's Day. A garden looks out over the countryside and fields.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, garden countryside views, crispy roast potatoes and homemade apple crumble.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, garden countryside views, crispy roast potatoes and homemade apple crumble.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the Sunday roast, singling out heavy homemade Yorkshire pudding, delicious gravy and crispy roast potatoes that taste just like home. One calls it the best vegan Sunday roast for miles around, and another praises a takeaway Sunday lunch that arrived well packed and presented. Close behind is the garden, where diners repeatedly describe lovely views across the fields and countryside while eating. Staff are described as friendly, with service called fantastic and excellent, and one reviewer says nothing is too much trouble. Others mention a pizza with drinks, and a homemade apple crumble and cream to follow the roast. The main reservation comes from a group on a busy Mother's Day, who found the roast not quite what they expected, though the food was decent. They also found the pub a bit tight on space, but still got seated across two tables and liked how staff handled the rush.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the Sunday roast, singling out heavy homemade Yorkshire pudding, delicious gravy and crispy roast potatoes that taste just like home. One calls it the best vegan Sunday roast for miles around, and another praises a takeaway Sunday lunch that arrived well packed and presented. Close behind is the garden, where diners repeatedly describe lovely views across the fields and countryside while eating. Staff are described as friendly, with service called fantastic and excellent, and one reviewer says nothing is too much trouble. Others mention a pizza with drinks, and a homemade apple crumble and cream to follow the roast. The main reservation comes from a group on a busy Mother's Day, who found the roast not quite what they expected, though the food was decent. They also found the pub a bit tight on space, but still got seated across two tables and liked how staff handled the rush.
Featured reviews
- Polarbearsrock
“Sat outside in the garden as it was a beautiful day. Views across the fields lovely. Staff friendly and service excellent.”
- Chris Mansbridge
“Incredible village pub with great views from the garden in summer but warm and cosey in winter. Offers a quality food menu that even caters nicely for vegetarians and vegans. Best vegan Sunday roast for miles around.”
- Henry
“Best Sunday Roast I had near milton keynes. Easy parking and outdoor seating is lovely with panoramic view.”
- Kunal Kamble
“We visited Lowndes Arms for a Mother’s Day meal and, as expected, it was very busy. The place was full, but we were still able to get seated across two tables, which we appreciated given the rush. The pub itself has that traditional, old-style charm—cosy and a bit tight on space—but it adds to the atmosphere. It definitely feels like a spot that’s popular with locals, which is always a good sign. We ordered Sunday roasts for the group along with a chicken burger. While the food was decent, the roast wasn’t quite what we were expecting, which is why I’d rate it slightly lower overall. It wasn’t bad, just didn’t fully hit the mark compared to what we had in mind. On the plus side, the service was great—staff were friendly, polite, and handled the busy environment well. Overall, a nice local pub experience with good service, but the roast could be improved a bit.”
- Ron Henney
“A Family run country pub with oodles of charm. One of the best Sunday lunches that I have had in a long time. Proper heavy homemade Yorkshire pudding coupled with delicious gravy and crispy roast potatoes. And if you still have the room I had delicious homemade apple crumble and cream to follow.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Discover a Piece of History in Milton Keynes Countryside’s Hidden Gem! Ever wondered what 400 years of history feels like? Nestled in the Milton Keynes countryside, this charming pub—standing proudly since 1593—invites you to slow down and soak it all in. With its warm welcome, character-filled surroundings, and mouthwatering What We Offer: • Home-cooked meals every Thursday to Sunday, including delicious vegan and gluten-free options. Thursday 5-8pm Friday 5-8.30pm Saturday 12-8.30 Sunday 12-4pm • Our famous Sunday roast – the perfect way to end the week 12-4pm • Relax in our historic bar areas or take in the stunning countryside veiws • Dog-friendly and family-friendly – bring your loved ones (including the furry ones) for a great time”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lowndes Arms | 4.5319 | — | sunday roast, garden countryside views, crispy roast potatoes |
| Prince George | 4.41,990 | 1.4 mi | sunday roast, disco bingo night, live band entertainment |
| Old BeamsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,829 | 2.3 mi | mcmullen country bitter, barn-style beamed interior, lamb and beef mains |
| Midsummer Tap Milton KeynesWheelchair accessible | 4.51,007 | 4.5 mi | bottomless brunch, sports screenings, smash burger |
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