Bar + Block Steakhouse Milton Keynes in Milton Keynes

Great place with great quality steaks

Our server Yav is the loveliest person and provided the best service! Thank you so much for a lovely experience ☺️

2 night stay within the venue 2nd night within the restaurant. Overall feeling towards the venue…….. service hit and miss, a mix of youthful inexperience and overqualified seasonal staff making a feeling of inconsistency. The food was okay, feels of tame and a touch bland missing some flavours to what was a very good menu with a mostly consistent approach. Prices felt reasonable within the setting which has a nice aura and an incredible modern look to it.

The restaurant boasts a modern, industrial-chic interior with exposed brick walls and warm lighting, creating a cozy yet upscale atmosphere. It's conveniently located on Avebury Boulevard, just a short walk from the city centre and Milton Keynes Central station. As a steak enthusiast, I couldn't resist trying their signature Spiral-Cut Ribeye. Cooked to perfection, the steak was juicy and flavorful, complemented by a side of triple-cooked chunky chips and a rich Béarnaise sauce. For starters, the Salt & Pepper Squid with lemon aioli was crispy and well-seasoned, making for a delightful beginning to the meal. One of the highlights was their £10 Lunch + Early Dinner Menu, available Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 5 PM. I opted for the Steak + Frites, which was exceptional value for the quality. Adding a second course for just £3.50, I indulged in the Belgian Chocolate Cookie Dough served with vanilla ice cream—a decadent treat that didn't disappoint. The drink selection is equally impressive. They offer 2-for-1 cocktails all day, every day, which is perfect for a casual gathering or a pre-dinner drink. I tried the "Flamenco," a refreshing mix of vodka, Campari, orange juice, raspberry syrup, and soda, capturing the vibrant flavors of Spain. Service was attentive and friendly throughout the evening. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations. Whether you're a steak aficionado or just looking for a great dining experience in Milton Keynes, Bar + Block Steakhouse is a must-visit.

The restaurant was very pleasant and clean. The food was amazing, I spoke to a chef named Marcel who was helpful with my allergy query. Our server was called Eleanor who was very attentive and really good with my young daughter

Food was just incredible!! We had 3 starters, 2 mains and 2 kids meals. No one had one element that they had an issue with. The quality was superb. The service we received from our server Yav was equally as superb!

I recommend avoiding the restaurant as the experience has not been good. The reason is due rude personnel. Unfortunately it created a bad experience for me.

I stay in the Premier Inn in MK quite a lot. Bar & Block is underneath. It is not the most sophisticated place. Menu is straightforward but it is consistently good. This time I had the Butchers Bangers Block. Lots of sausages, good flavours and real value for money. What elevates this place is the staff. It can often be awkward having a table for one but they are always friendly and attentive. I never feel like I don’t want to drop in to eat. Breakfast is good as well. Thanks to all.

Great steak. They accommodate my keto diet. Lovely staff. The team work well together. Friendly but not overbearing. Great experience every time!

Located away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre but easy walking distance to the Hub and central Mk. Excellent food and service. Probably the best fillet steak I’ve eaten in a long time. Decent selection on the kids menu too. Nice, comfortable atmosphere! Not overly busy which was great, as you can actually hear the people at your table unlike the other overpacked steakhouses in the area. Service was amazing from Andi!! Thank you for making our first family visit with you a pleasure! What more could you want. We will be back again soon!

Great breakfast! Unlimited and lots of choices. You can just sit and eat. Strongly recommend. definitely coming back

Great food and service from Andi

Lovely little bar. Comfortable atmosphere, music at a decent level, unusual these days. Served by Kieran who was very helpful with my elderly disabled companion..would deffo visit again.

Had a very pleasant birthday dinner with friends on the 26th April 2025. We all enjoyed the starters and the 'mains'!! I would definitely recommend this place and I would return for sure! Well done to waitress Elanour (?) for her wonderful and attentive service.

We came here for dinner and were amazed with the food and service here . The steak was nice and the staff named Andi was very friendly , nice and supportive. We will definitely come here again .

Very good service from Andi, polite and fast. Food was nice. Also shout out to Kate for the support with securing a table at short notice.

Nicest waitress we've ever had - thank you to Liesa!

Great service form Andi & Eleanor I’ve been staying in the hotel above. Food is pretty good too.

The best service from Andi, made the experience so worth it.

Orderered Fillet? Rump delivered further 15 minute wait,block sauce disgusting,Unfortunately poured it over before tasting. Not impressed.

Liesa was just beautiful, lovely server and amazing vibes

The atmosphere was brilliant. Lisa was a great host and was quick and attentive to us. Thank you again

Excellent food and very friendly

Went on a Sunday evening which was quiet so we had very fast and attentive service by Liesa. Food was fresh, hot and tasty. Now we know it is there, will go again.

Service was quick but a broken glass went over our food and drinks (shattered when it hit the floor), hardly an apology or acknowledgement from the waitress. Fries and onion rings were greasy. Steaks were all cooked to perfection though. Little to no atmosphere sadly. It was an average meal for the price. A few items were out of stock as well which limited our choices.

Had such a pleasant experience. The food was ideal, I had a cheeseburger and a sticky toffee pudding. The staff were lovely, specifically Andi… would recommend for those in the area!

Our servers Lisa and Andi were brilliant, was very quiet but we ate early (5pm)

I eat here quite often, the sea bass is fantastic, the chicken salad is a nice size and absolutely lovely and the signature burger is full of taste. The service is great, Andi in particular is very attentive and happy. I recommend Bar +Block to locals and for people staying away, really good value for money

This morning an Oversized gentleman by the door refused to let me in for breakfast despite the fact that I told him I drove from far and I was a regular! I have been over 20 years in the restaurant industry as manager and never knew that ONE person can have such an impact on the quantity of food on a buffet style operation (reason presented) ! This is just ugly attitude and opposite of kindness towards people! Shame on you ! I will never ever ever come back to this this inhumane attitude towards service!

Yavanna was lovely and made our night very enjoyable. Food was great, compliments to the chefs. Couldn’t recommend more highly.

Greeted and looked after by Andi. What a great team. A number of the other team members touched points with us as we were served and looked after, all to a fantastic level. Great food in a really great atmosphere. Even Chef took a moment to thank us as we left. Will definitely visit again when in the area. If you're looking for a great experience, look no further, highly recommended.

Greeted and looked after by Andi. What a great team. A number of the other team members touched points with us as we were served and looked after, all to a fantastic level. Great food in a really great atmosphere. Even Chef took a moment to thank us as we left. Will definitely visit again when in the area. If you're looking for a great experience, look no further, highly recommended

I have had a few dinner and daily breakfast for a month here. Really nice. Special thanks to Donna and Chris for their excellent service.

We visited for a meal while staying locally for the weekend. Lovely relaxing atmosphere, service from Andi and other staff members was excellent. We felt comfortable here. Our meals were well prepared and presented and the churros dessert was to die for. This was the best experience we've had in a restaurant for a very long time. We will be back when we're next in the area.

Visited for a meal while staying in Milton Keynes, lovely atmosphere and very enjoyable meal. Andi was our server and was very helpful and attentive. We enjoyed our food, which was well prepared and presented. A great experience from start to finish, all the staff we encountered were friendly and professional. A special mention for the churros dessert which was perfect to finish. We will be back when we're next in the area.

Amazing everytime. Both Andi and Yav were very helpful and friendly

I come here about three times a year for 2 days at a time. It has always been good but it does depend on who you have serving. Andi is amazing, she understands her customers, always has time, a smile and is a customer service queen. The food is good, the environment is nice too, relaxing and chilled out. Breakfast us always top notch.

Andi was great, very attentive & had a good sense of humour with our table. Food was lovely too.

We had a great experience at Bar + Block in Milton Keynes. Our waitress, Anti, was absolutely wonderful, kind, polite, and genuinely funny, which made the meal even more enjoyable. The food was excellent, especially the steaks, which were cooked perfectly. The overall atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was top-notch. Thank you, Anti, for making our visit so enjoyable! We’ll definitely be back.

Good food but theybhave a bad habit of closing the bar early which isn't great if you are staying at the premier inn and arrive late.

Paid for breakfast but can’t even take a Fruit takeaway! Disgusting behaviour by the guy on that day.

The food quality here is fantastic and very well cooked. The flavours of side dishes and meats cooked over charcoal yet with very balanced tenderness is an achievement in itself. There is a great selection of sides and sauces to match the selection of meats too. Everything I expect from a great steakhouse and we'll definitely be back. It's also nice to be able to park outside and just like most places Milton Keynes it's easy to find if you get off at the right roundabout and pick the right bit of the grid. Nice that if you eat too much steak you can go upstairs to the premier inn to sleep it off too. Awesome kids menu too and friendly, helpful staff.

Our waitress Yav was excellent. Clear, fun and really helpful. Approachable and sincere. Top notch. Food came quickly and was very tasty. Atmosphere was great. We were there early so it was quiet which we like but people were queueing by the time we left, proving it's popularity. Second time coming and will definitely be back. Keep it up, you're on to a winner.

We had an amazing server called Liesa, she was so kind and friendly to our daughter and made the experience amazing! She deserves a raise!!!!! Thankyou so much Leisa

What a great time we had today, super- 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the cook prepared food for us to order, boiled eggs. The cook was polite and worthy of all praise. The atmosphere is quiet and cozy. Great place for an early breakfast and a wonderful morning🌹 my day was a success. thank you🌹🌹🌹

Beautiful restaurant Nice atmosphere We went for an early dinner about 16.30 Food was lovely Service was good

Lovely evening, food was great and Liesa was fantastic! Give her a raise 👍👍👍

Fantastic food, wonderful service especially by Kieran and andi! Kieran made awesome drinks and Andi clearly knows how to serve a table with care and respect. Thank you for a wonderful evening all! Highly recommend!

The cozy, warm atmosphere in the restaurant. Our waitress, Andi, was outstanding—attentive, friendly, and always serving with a smile. The food was phenomenal. We ordered a chateaubriand, which came as a massive board of steak, perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. It was served with asparagus, salad, chips, mushrooms, and onion rings, all of which were just as delicious as the steak itself. The portion was huge for two people, but every bite was worth it. Hats off to the chefs for nailing it! Overall, it was an incredible dining experience, and I will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!!

Poorly cooked steak. Some what disappointing for a steak house

Myself and my partner came here for an evening dinner on Valentine’s Day yesterday and absolutely enjoyed every minute. The food was fantastic but the service by Liesa was even better. Absolutely brilliant and thankyou for making our evening special (and for the popcorn).

Andi (female) was my server this evening, she was highly attentive (withoit being a pest), and made sure i was satisfied all the way through. Food was amazing (thank you Chef(s)). 10oz Ribeye with chips and a side of the most delicious truffle flavoured Mac & Cheese... my mouth is still watering!!! Of i am ever in the area again, i will definately re-visit. Thanks guys, super job!

Was a quiet evening but all credit to Yav who was fantastic all evening, working the desk taking orders and running drinks. She was so helpful and friendly throughout. A truly engaged member of staff and a credit to herself. Food was great, tasty, but the service was exceptional

The food was ok, but my server Yav was excellent!

Good food, great service from Andi for a large group of us. Thank you 👍

The cocktail selection used to be much better and cheaper in the past. Now it’s just 6 choices for a more expensive price. I used to come here regularly, but it’s not worth anymore.

Had a lovely steak in a well managed restaurant with my wife. No part of the experience could I fault. The staff were very professional

Great food, nice surroundings and excellent service from Lisa at Bar+Block in Milton Keynes. Really good night - thank you.

We had dinner reservations for my son's birthday, team were amazing, all so very polite and helpful and an extra special touch was the gift they presented to my son (not something we have seen anywhere else!) Food was great too! Highly recommend this fantastic restaurant, have been a few times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and will definitely be back! Thank-you all so much for the great service, great food and overall lovely evening.

Leisa & Donna are so welcoming & polite. They both looked after me at breakfast & dinner. Very professional and friendly. Excellent customer service. Platinum stars to both.

My waitress Andi was very good and I her to recommend a sweet and ut was fad (trio of sweets)

Steak was absolute top quality and cooked to perfection. Service was extremely friendly and fast. Yav was awesome and deserves a raise. Definately will return and recommend to others

The food was very nice, the waitress (I didn't get her name, she was Romanian) was absolutely lovely, friendly and accommodating, there wasn't a very long wait, it was relaxed and I enjoyed it a lot.

Ate Sunday evening with a meal deal while staying in the hotel. Steak was great and the service was amazing. Yav was really lovely and very helpful with recommendations.

I stayed at the Premier Inn above the restaurant (part of the same group of companies). There was a cold spell and it was below freezing outside. But I did not expect the person at the reception desk to be wearing his outside coat. I soon discovered why - the place was very cold. This was partly because the ceiling was very high and I suppose heating such a large space would be expensive. Below the ceiling there were exposed ventilation ducts and other apparatus wrapped in shiny foil, like in a warehouse - not a very good atmosphere for a restaurant. I had to go back up to my room to fetch a fleece jacket to wear over my sweater. The menu was very disappointing, mainly steaks and burgers. OK, it's a steakhouse, but I chose this Premier Inn partly because of the attached restaurant. I wanted more choice. Most steakhouses offer other dishes, like a pie, a lasagne, fish etc. There were several items on the menu that were not available on both nights that I ate there - I guess due to delivery problems. The staff were apologetic but that was little consolation to me. On the second night of my stay I would have walked to The Hub about 10 minutes away, to find a different restaurant, but it was freezing cold and the area did not appear very safe after dark anyway. I would not stay at this Premier Inn again unless I could find somewhere else for evening meals. Having said all that, the breakfast was good and was better value at £10.99 for all you could eat than my cheeseburger and chips in the evening for £15.50. No complaints about the staff - Andi was helpful and polite. Not her fault about the menu, the temperature and the lack of ambience.

The steaks are always cooked exactly how you like them, portions sizes are good and the staff are always lovely. The truffle flavoured macaroni cheese is particularly good.

Had a lovely family meal Xmas Eve, food was great, staff were attentive and in good festive spirits. Lovely atmosphere and will definitely go back

Absolutely wonderful atmosphere and food was lovely, the staff were very friendly and overall we had a great experience!

Very limited menu as we booked well in advance some one should have told me that there was a problem but Liesa was great 👍

breakfast very nice, fresh, hot, nice staff, chief Marcrel made wonderful eggs and food for us. Make my day! staff Asen very helpful and nice to guest, must come again! See you.

We had the best time here, everyone was so welcoming and attentive, in particular our waitress Eleanor, was so friendly and made us feel very comfortable. The drinks were well made and great value for money and the food was absolutely delicious. The steak was tender and the sides were very well paired. Will definitely be back 🥰

Best steak. Now the only place we will have steak. Make sure you get there in time for 2-4-1 cocktails :-)

I have stayed here plenty of times over the past year. Yav & Andi in the restaurant each look after me so well. From the first time of service they have been so attentive, getting just the right amount of contact throughout the meal, and always set I e with a smile 😁

What can I say the place is a stakehouse but having said that they didn't have peppercorn sauce or Diane sauce!! Only had Chimichurri i think that for a stakehouse you should always have the main sauce. Myself and my wife ordered our food My wife's food was spot on as requested but unfortunately my food came out under cooked to my order. So asked for them to rectify it. Done so and cooked it a little long but when it came back out my wife had almost finished her dinner. I'd understand if it was busy but we counted 11 other gest on a Wednesday evening. Unfortunately I don't think we will be going back.

Yav was a festive bundle of joy and she’s incredibly good at her job! Would give 6/5 if I could! Food was smashing as well.

Liesa the waitress was absolutely wonderful looked after us all evening and the food as wonderful left vey happy

Food was good, few things missing out the burger, menu said it comes with salad and mayo and there wasn’t any of that but the burger itself was good. Andi was really helpful and the other girl on shift seemed to be as well. 3 guys standing round talking, not doing a lot, it wound me up just watching so I guess it would the other staff on shift too, 1 in a blazer so I guess manager, 1 on the desk welcoming people, but I can't find an excuse for the other guy

What a lovely service and place ! Thank you Andi for the very nice conversation and perfect service :):)

Amazing steaks every single time.

It was our first time here and we will enjoyed it! Lisa, our hostess, was so friendly and helpful!! Nothing seemed to much for her! The food was lovely and Lisa explained the choices & how it works really well! The steak was amazing and the atmosphere was lovely! We enjoyed our dinner there and agreed that it is somewhere we will definitely be going back. Thank you Lisa

Wonderful, tasty food as ordered a mix of small plates with drinks. Really truly impressed by Liesa who was working front of house, extremely attentive, welcoming, friendly and very knowledgable. Why isn’t she a manager or training manager? Thank you for looking after us whilst we visited with you

It was so lovely, customer service was so good! There was no faults anywhere, food came so quickly and was very lovely. Liesa, was our Waitress and was so friendly and helpful!

Tasty food (Chicken burger & fries) and attentive service from Andi, a cheerful team member. The Eton Mess comprised a variety of soft fruits - yum!

Andra was an amazing host. Service was happy and very well received.

Fantastic service and food ! Was looked after by Yavanna who was the best waitress ever!! So many places these days are cold and indifferent so it was a delight to have Yavanna who couldn't do enough for us , always checking on us, recommending, adapting food to our needs, helping us have an all round delightful experience! Food here is impressive, large portions and the Sunday roast was top notch ! Recommend highly!

Good stakes but don't come before 1 pm, despite opening hours they're rarely open on time. We were just turned away at 12:05 noon because although they open at 12:00, today.. "they weren't ready ". I guess they are over burdened by the lack of work they get.

Yavanna was great. Service with a smile.

Yavanna gave fantastic service and made us feel comfortable throughout the meal

Advertised as taking walk ins, went down, paid for parking, then refused to seat us as we weren't staying at the adjoining hotel, despite there being plenty of tables. Utter rubbish.

Incredible customer service from Liesa S.

Andi was a fantastic waitress. Her attention to detail was impeccable and she was extremely helpful with our allergies.

One of the best Sunday lunches ever. Crispy fluffy roasties, tender beef, and lashings of gravy. What more could you want.

A really lovely meal tonight. Service was impeccable. Our waitress Leisa made us so welcome and interacted with the whole family. She was extremely knowledgeable about the whole menu and couldn't have been more friendly. The food was excellent and the blockhouse steak sauce was delish. Will definitely be returning.

First off Andi was great. Attentive, recommended items and checked on me through out meal, typical single business diner reading a kindle over dinner! Asked for drink served from bar pre dinner to be changed as had foreign object in it and gentleman looked totally incredulous and unbelieving and silently changed drink with no comment at all! If it wasn't for Andi after that, review would have been so much different.... Andi is a great old fashioned waitress, attentive, knows where her diners are up to and is makes it easy to chat as well. Great asset. Food was good and well cooked/presented, had 3 small plates.

Their breakfast deal offering an unlimited buffet is good value, the food quality for the price paid is much better than I expected. It can be busy so use their website to book a table in advance. Kids eat free which is a big bonus.

Steaks are very good, great range of cocktails and excellent service

Solid meal of food, friendly service, what's not to like?

Sometimes I feel like this place is confused about its identity. I pay £80 for dinner for 2, but if you ask for a cream soda they will bring it to you unadorned in a can that costs 60p at your local shop, they have an excellent wine list but it is spoilt by that horrible stale popcorn at the tables. I wonder if it is a case of cheap and clueless management. Andi knows what she is doing and is very good though.

Fantastic service great food I will be returning

25/09/2024 - Ate here due to being on a business trip. I was on my own, went to the desk to get a table. The guy on the desk was lovely and explained there wasn’t one available therefore could I go back in 10 to 15 minutes. If I’d like to get a drink at the bar and wait. I returned after 15 mins, there was a man ahead of me in the queue. He asked for a table, this time it was the Manager, a rather large guy, with a beard. Unfortunately I didn’t get his name. He proceeded to tell the man there weren’t any tables available. He asked us both to go and wait, yet again for me in the bar area. I explained I had already been asked to wait 10 to 15 mins and to come back. At this point I had waited 25 mins and explained this to him. He then became rather rude and said, “no you haven’t,” arguing with me, “and anyway there is this lady and these 4 people ahead of you before you can have a table.” Pointing at other people in the bar area. He smirked sarcastically as he said it. Then walked away!!! Extremely rude. The man ahead of me in the queue turned to me and said, “ he’s extremely rude isn’t he?”to which I replied, “ yes, you call that Customer Service?” If my meal hadn’t of been pre-paid by work, I definitely would’ve found somewhere else to eat. The Manager made me feel extremely uncomfortable especially being on my own. I had travelled by car for 4 hours was tired and hungry. The food wasn’t great I wouldn’t go there again. The Eton Mess I ordered, the fruit was still frozen - hence I couldn’t eat it. All in all my customer service experience wasn’t a pleasant one. I wish I had the Manager’s name to be more precise. Anyway you’ll know who he is. The date of my visit was 25/09/2024. Just to add the two girls who served me were very pleasant and gave great service. Both a credit to the restaurant as were very polite, friendly and attentive. A shame they had a poor role model in their Manager. I definitely wouldn’t return anytime soon!!! I await a reply.