Milton Keynes has so many great places to eat. So I’ve put together a bucket list! Here is my Milton Keynes foodie bucket list.
Since I moved to Milton Keynes, I’ve been overwhelmed with what the city has to offer. Especially in terms of food! I’ve been told about so many great restaurants and bars to visit that I don’t even know where to start. There are so many places I’ve added to my Milton Keynes foodie bucket list – and so many more to add!
On another note, there’s also the fact that Milton Keynes is absolutely filled with successful bloggers. Even though I’ve got a column in Circus Magazine and have spent lots of time visiting Milton Keynes even before I lived here, I’m pretty nervous about the idea of blogging about Milton Keynes. Or trying to be established as blogger here. Particularly coming from Luton/Dunstable where I only really knew of two or three other bloggers. But here, I feel like there’s just no space for me to fit in!
So in light of that, I’ve decided to create a foodie bucket list..based on friends and family recommendations. And one place via Instagram.
Blossom Room
So technically Blossom Room is a bar, but they also do food – the platters sound particularly tasty. I discovered Blossom Room on Instagram, of course, and the sheer fact that inside is so beautiful has absolutely drawn me in. And let’s not forget about the cocktails on offer, including signature drinks such Asian Daisy (gin, lychee liqueur, lime juice, sugar syrup topped with ginger ale) and Smokestack Lightning (Reposado Tequila, Islay single malt Whisky, lime juice & agave syrup). I want to try every single one.
Kam Tong Garden
How did I find this place? Well I went to a Book Pub (yes, pub not club – it’s like a book club but instead we meet up at cosy pubs around MK and get drunk whilst discussing books) nearby recently. When checking the map to find my way there, found myself intrigued by this little Chinese place a two-minute drive (and beside a pretty lake!) down the road from me. Now, I love Chinese in a way I shouldn’t. I never grew up having Chinese takeaways in my household. It was all about the curries! So I only really had my first Chinese takeaway a few years back. My boyfriend likes Chinese food but doesn’t like with Chinese takeaways as any he’s tried in the past have always been bland.
So obviously I was delighted to find not only a nearby Chinese waterside restaurant but one that does buffets too! And half the photos on Google are of the cute ducks outside. Bring it on.
Update: I have visited here now! I had a lovely meal here on NYE. It was very tasty, but there was a little miscommunication with the food which meant our desserts were served wrong. But the food was still amazing and I would definitely come again! The setting and decor of the restaurant is so lovely too and gives the experience a real special touch. Sadly though, they no longer offer the Chinese buffet.
Fourth & Fifth
I’m not too sure about this place, but I want to try it out! My friend Lisa recommended it to me and yes, it’s also on every single MK blogger’s list, but I do love brunch so I’ll include it. It’s not too pricey and the food looks totally Instagram-worthy. We actually tried to visit here a few weeks ago, but was told a table would be a 45-minute wait upon arrival..so we’ll keep trying. Perhaps we’ll have better luck in the week rather than on a weekend.
The Greedy Italian
What’s better than a small/intimate authentic Italian restaurant? Practically nothing! Plus the name is the cutest. A colleague at work told me about this and I’d be lying if I said I haven’t logged onto the website and checked their menu at least once a week since! I absolutely cannot wait to try this place; everything sounds so delicious (so much pasta – yes please) and they also have some pretty tasty-sounding tapas too!
Ole Tapas Bar
Authentic tapas and Spanish food? What more could you want! I adore tapas – I love picking at random plates of food in a way that’s a lot more social than just a standard meal. It’s also a great way to try new things. So Ole Tapas Bar is right up my street.
Update: I have now visited Ole Tapas Bar and loved it! The food was so tasty and they offered such a mix of dishes. I’d definitely recommend it. My only negatives were that it’s a little complicated to park here and that it is only affordable until you order alcohol. Though I suppose this is the case with most places! But my boyfriend and I enjoyed a really affordable meal here recently and when we had some Mojitos (which were amazing), it almost doubled the cost of the meal. This is no way a reflection on Ole Tapas Bar though – this is the norm when ordering alcohol! But they are to blame for the fact that the Mojitos were just so delicious that we had to have two each, haha!
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So there you have it; a mini foodie bucket list for Milton Keynes. I figured if I don’t write them down I’ll forget and never get around to checking any of them out! Hopefully, I’ll have a chance to visit them soon.
Do you have any foodie places in Milton Keynes to recommend? Let me know!
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