The Crooked Billet in Aylesbury Vale

Exceptional food, plenty of choice. Crackin crackling! Cannot fault their Sunday roasts - every element was sublime.

Beautiful building..friendly welcoming staff and landlord, was made to feel like an old friend returning when it was the first time I'd been, it definitely won't be the last time. Food was incredible, huge portions and great prices..I loved the whole experience

Sunday lunch heaven. The billet have certainly nailed their Sunday lunch offering. Great choice of roasts and accompanying side dishes, very accomplished cooking and service. The whole experience was positive. Well done 👏

Finding a great sunday lunch is really hard, we have tried and failed many times even after driving a few/several miles from Newton Longville where we live. Finding a great sunday lunch that you can walk to and stumble back from is a proper treat, and that is precisely what we had today. I had the beef, husband had the pork, both very tasty. Vegetables were great as were the roasties, yorkie and gravy. We ordered the extra pigs in blankets and cauliflower cheese (both yum). The (mostly) young women bar staff and servers are delightful, attentive and fun. Paul the landlord is always on hand and meets and greets, which is a great personal touch in these times. Well done Paul, Ness and team. We will certainly be back for a sunday lunch (have actually booked with some friends in 2 weeks). Great job, thank you.

Really lovely meal here on a Saturday night. Staff were so lovely and welcoming - they went above and beyond. The food was impeccable. Such a great atmosphere with lots of people in there. Would highly recommend a visit 🫶🏻.

We pulled in our motorhome for a liquid refreshment and a short stop. The car park was very busy ( village show was on ! ). We entered the bar and ordered two pints of Timothy Taylor Landlord in dimpled handles , which was no problem. Upon request, the young lady said her name was Summer , although she seemed a little reserved initially, we soon had her smiling and chatting. We took our drinks to the attractive garden and sat at one of the many tables. Dogs are well provided for with numerous water bowls dotted around. At this point, a portion of chips was being carried out by a waitress, and I was so tempted to go in and order some, they looked perfect. Alas, it was not to be, as I had eaten earlier. We've passed through the village numerous times over the last 30 years , and it gave us a wonderful opportunity to stop. It appears the new owners and staff are doing a great job, and I wish them all the best and hopefully their business will thrive.

Staff are very polite , smiley and helpful . We had an Amazing roast then a few weeks later it wasn’t so good but we return on a Friday evening and had a lovely meal again so we will definitely be back

A real gem , the Crooked Billet is a comfy, clean, and beautifully furnished pub serving tasty, and well portioned food. The staff led by Paul, are friendly, professional, knowledgeable and always willing to help. This is well worth a visit for just a drink and chat or for a lovely meal. They have regular music nights, and special food nights. But any night is a great night to go. We loved it and thank you Paul and the team. Sue & Graeme ....NZ

We had a fantastic meal for 3 generations of our family. Everyone absolutely loved the food, the menu had great choices without being overly long, the service was excellent. We will be back regularly.

First time at The Crooked Billet and we will definitely be back, had a table for 15 people and the waiting staff were brilliant, we all had piping hot food, amazing quality of delicious food and the service was good. Well done everyone and thank you for having us x

Fantastic Sunday Lunch for 18 for my nieces 18th birthday. Great food, great service. The roast is amazing and the food was hot and served at the same time which is great when you’re a large group. Highly recommend.

Absolutely lovely pub. Location good Decor very good. Staff welcoming. Unfortunately the food wasn’t good. Ribs were awful. Tough. Really just bone and gristle. No meat. When ask whether we’re required peas or veg. The veg was just peas and cabbage!!! Really sorry about this review but just had to mention it

Visited on a midweek evening and ordered a steak and kidney suet pudding. What arrived was a short crust steak pie with no kidney and only 4 morsels of beef inside. Such a shame for the price paid and the wait time of over 30 minutes for a shop bought pie. Service was hit and miss with very little attention paid to customers once food was delivered. Will go again for drinks only. Please sort your misleading menu descriptions.

Such a shame as this was a special lunch organised by my elderly aunt who treated us for our birthdays. The service was mediocre but what let it down was the length of time it took for the food to arrive and it was terrible. My husband’s ribs were over cooked and chewy - with a haphazard thrown over barbecue sauce. My liver was burnt and I had a tablespoon of peas with it. We didn’t complain as they didn’t seem to care or take notice. Shocking food - will not go back.

First visit under this management and the whole experience was faultless. Lovely village pub atmosphere, all the staff very friendly and service great. No long waits for drinks or food. As for the food, we all had a different roast and nothing left on our plates. Delicious! Well worth a visit and highly recommend. We’ll definitely be back ☺️

I have to admit to having been drawn to the Crooked Billet that evening first by O'Reely's Band who were playing, but also knowing the new landlord, I was curious. The band's space was ideal - and strangely enough, with such historic and low ceilings the sound was spot on. Our food was delicious; "up-market" pub food I'd describe it. Simple, well-presented, good quantity and quality. The gravy with my plate of liver deserves a special mention; yummy! Service was always with a smile and we instantly felt we were among friends, which actually was how the evening turned out as we reconnected with some we hadn't seen for, literally , years. The vibe in this pub is like that; a traditional pub atmostphere with clearly a very happy staff team, some of whom couldn't stop dancing! I'd strongly recommend you give this establishment a try.

We are local residents and have lived in the village through the past 5 or six Crooked Billet landlords (some should never be allowed to run a pub ever again) and I can honestly say it feel like a defibrillator has been used and kick started life back into the pub. A number of times over the past few months we have regularly ‘popped in for a quick drink’, had an impromptu 18th birthday and enjoyed numerous dining out with their new (tasty) menu. Each time the atmosphere had been welcoming, the service has been excellent and the food and drinks have been very good. Paul and the team are really trying to make it the heart of the village and it is starting to show.

We came for Valentines night. The food was Fabulous and very reasonably priced. The service was excellent along with the entertainment. Would thoroughly recommend!

Saved up to visit the pub for end of the month treat as the prices are a little high but had heard a lot of positive things from the Facebook site. Ordered the steak and kidney pudding and ribs. Unfortunately the steak and kidney pudding was actually a pie not the suet pudding I was promised, (and really looking forward to) and the contents were mush. After ten minutes my partner was told that the ribs weren’t actually available so everything was a little delayed. The bar seemed to be a little bit hit and miss and I waited a good while for a drink as there was no one serving. The landlord seemed selective with who he wanted to talk to which I assume may have been because we were younger than most of the people in there. I’m not sure I would recommend or go back I’m afraid.

This is a great venue for a date night. Historical thatched pub, log fire (with all the sweet smells of burning wood), superb home cooked food, and on Wednesday's it’s music night. Just heaven.

Ours was an impromptu midweek visit for a quick lunch on a very cold January day hoping for a log fire and a warm welcome. We got both - and more! Excellent beer and the best ploughman's ever. Congratulations Paul and your team for reminding us all what a traditional country pub should be. We're going back today and again next week and probably the week after that!

From the moment we walked in we were made to feel very welcome. Food was delicious, service was friendly and efficient. The manager came and spoke to us afterwards to make sure we’d had a good experience. Such a lovely place - will definitely be returning. Thank you

My Wife and I popped in for a midweek meal. We walked I. And it was great to see the pub so busy. We hadn’t booked but we were seated quickly. We both had pies, my wife had the veggie cheese option and I had the steak and kidney suet pudding which was lovely. Service was great, food was great and the bear and gin was great as well.

The Crooked Billet had a good selection of drinks (both alcoholic & non- alcoholic) & a variety of foods on the menu (a shame the sharing platters both contain meat though). However, the food itself was disappointing for the prices charged. I ordered the Wagu Beef Burger for £18.95, it came with no salad, no coleslaw, stale bun & no sauce in the burger. Similarly, we ordered the Nachos and the tortilla were extremely soggy, and missing jalapeño but delicious dips (salsa, soured cream, guacamole). OK were the waiting staff, felt as if they hadn't received full training, and weren't particularly friendly nor polite. It felt as if they'd rather have a conversation between themselves, than serve us as the customer. To summarise, not my most pleasurable dining experience. Definitely drink here again but unlikely to eat here again, for the prices of the menu & quality of the food.

Popped in tonight for the first time having heard good things about the New Owners. I wasn't disappointed. Lovely friendly welcome toasty warm fire and a nice atmosphere of a traditional English pub We ordered both food and drink . We had chicken pie and a steak & kidney pudding. Both were delicious. My only disappointment was the pudding was baked rather than steamed but the quality of the filling was superb. Lots of vegetables and mash all washed gown with a traditional draft ale. A very pleasant evening with lovely hosts. We will be going back very soon.

We popped in for dinner recently, to see how things had changed and were so pleasantly surprised. My husband and I shared an amazing camembert board. The pub was buzzing. Lovely atmosphere, and the fire was lit! Thank you, Paul & Ness.

Lovely little pub, great for food and drinks. Great staff and atmosphere- Tom you are wonderful!!!!!

Like all the other recent posts I’m so pleased to see this gorgeous pub back up and running again. I had dinner recently and plumped for the popular steak & kidney pudding, absolutely delicious! Even though it’s a 40-minute walk, The Billet is fast becoming...

I moved to the village a short distance from the Crooked Billet in late September 2023 with the intent to enjoy a good old Village Pub atmosphere and I am pleased to say Paul and team took over shortly after my arrival and they have...

Amazing to have the new owners reigniting life into our local pub! Went there to celebrate my birthday with family and felt so welcome we will be there for christmas dinner for sure!

My husband and I visited the crooked billet on Sunday with our two little girls and it was just so lovely to see this pub back to its former glory! From walking in you could smell the welcoming open fire, the buzz of a full...

We popped in as it is pretty local to us and we are looking for a new reasonably priced local after our favourite was 'modernised'. The menu looked good and the pies looked very tempting. The pies were very good, although the veg tasted a...

Excellent Sunday Roast plenty of choice. Staff & Landlord professional, welcoming & attentive. Everyone catered for & above. We were a family of 4 adults & 2 Children Both boys were looked after with colouring table cover & books including coloured pencils. They had a...

Thu usual Greene King pair of IPA and Abbot are available and are kept immaculately. IPA still at £4.20 is a good session beer. This pub has had many landlords in the past 10 years and has now got a villager with real intent to...

We went for Sunday lunch and the whole family were in agreement that the roasts were delicious and of very high quality. Despite arriving at 4pm all items on the menu were still available even though they were still extremely busy. Staff were very pleasant...

We visited for Sunday lunch today on what I think is their 2nd Sunday lunch service. The welcome was very warm and there were certainly enough staff. The food was lovely, well cooked meat, vegetables great (not overcooked) Very tasty. Service was really good, attentive...

Delighted to see this lovely pub back to form. Today was the first day that the kitchen was back open for Sunday roasts. There was a great buzz, the fire was on, the staff were attentive and engaged, the owner was enthusiastic. Oh yes, and...

This pub, now under new ownership, is a fantastic country retreat just outside the city of Milton Keynes. Great ales. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended. Gone is the Indian fusion menu. Back to being a proper thatched country retreat - complete with log burning fire.

Village pub which changed hands in April. No longer offering a full menu (just bar snacks really) and instead appears to have switched from being a village pub to one aiming more for an entertainment venue. Each to their own but this is not for...

Visited for the first time for a quick pint or two. Really liked it. Ample parking, lovely building with huge beer garden. Staff and punters very welcoming. Great village pub atmosphere. Although we didn't eat on this occasion, the food looked gorgeous and must be...

Amazing food !! Very different to anywhere else local.. very authentic food and beautiful atmosphere !! The owners of this plane are warm and welcoming and the food is outstanding !! Will continue to frequent here xx

Friendly staff, lovely surroundings and fantastic food and just a 40mins countryside walk from our new home.My wife, stepdaughter and I had starters of the beetroot and the seafood platter that was both large tasty and fresh. We all had different roasts but agreed they were big, hot and very tasty! The chef also agreed to getting oysters if I gave 2 days notice before I visited! What a fantastic gesture and we will be visiting again soon with more friends and family.

Omg! This has to be THE best roast dinner I've ever had out! The whole dinner came out piping hot, I had the chicken which the meat fell off the bone and was very lean & tasty. My husband & daughter had the slow roasted lamb, this too was very tasty. I don't like lamb but I even tried some...Good opportunity to try some decent cooked meat!We didn't try any desserts as there wasn't any room available to digest any!! But their menu looked lovely. The staff were very friendly & excellent service. This is out of the ordinary to go out for a Sunday roast but I shall definitely be booking again!

The service was amazing cannot be faulted. Was amazing started with the meat platter great selection. Mains where amazing steak was perfectly cooked just how my partner likes. My pork belly was incredible would be perfect. The food was very price but worth every penny.Would highly recommend

The food was fantastic came with family and friends for Sunday roast food exceptional staff very friendly and helped a lot would recommend we all will be coming again

We were staying up the road & wanted somewhere to eat within walking distance but some of the reviews weren’t too good but decided to take a chance & booked as it was a Friday night. However everything was fine, the service friendly & efficient & considering we didn’t have a starter we didn’t have to wait for too long. I had the goat’s cheese pie & my husband the pork belly both of which were really good, we then both had a dessert. It was quite expensive but overall very good.

We are here as well were staying locally. We had booked in advance and were thankful we had as it seemed very busy.We ordered the roast cauliflower to share as a starter and it tasted okay, but was served cold which we weren't expecting.For mains, we both had burgers, 1 veggie and 1 beef. We both really enjoyed our burgers, and the beef burger was served pink which is sign of good quality for us.We ordered 2 desserts ehichbwe both enjoyed. Drinks were served to the table and overall this happened quickly, there was one mistake with a drink, but it was rectified quickly.Overall we enjoyed our evening and wished we lived closer.

We booked an outside table in the garden for lunch. We could have eaten inside but opted for the garden. We managed a couple of courses before the British weather returned to normal service and we hot footed it into the marquee for dessert and coffee.The lunch menu is a little restricted, but there was plenty for us to choose from. Service was very good, very friendly staff but not overly in-your-face. The food was very good. We used to be regulars but had been put off by a change in menu and chef so that the food was more akin to an overpriced Harvester. But thankfully the old chef is back and the food was once again very good.I would never award five stars for value as I'd hate for any restaurant to feel like they can put their prices up, but let me say, we will go back.

The staff are the loveliest ever & the food is to die for! Service is always top notch and the food is always incredible. The chef de partie Ellis made us feel so welcomed and was confident and showed an interest when explaining the food. Can’t recommend enough!!

The staff were friendly enough, the place itself real nice feel to it. Food was just not all there. Went on a Sunday so only a roast was available. The staff weren’t sure what the sides were that came with it. No children’s menu just a slightly smaller version for almost the same cost. My daughter is 4. Safe to say she couldn’t finish it. The beef and lamb burger was a slice of each meats put in a dry bun, with a pitiful amount of onion jam. The gravy was like water and the spuds needed to be cooked. Carrots were good. As were the Yorkshire’s. All in all we were a bit disappointed after hearing so many good things about it.

I was passing by the Crooked Billet few times and the pub from outside looks lovely.Decided to give a try and it didn't fail. The service was excellent and food was amazing. Menu looks neat and its just perfect balance of not too big and not too small.I had a bread and butter and fried cauliflower with romesco sauce for a start. After I tried BBQ short rib which was perfectly cooked and was just melting in your mouth.The Lemon Sole was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The eaton mess was just perfect balance of flavours and nicely presented and modern.In overall the menu looks simple but modern, the flavour's are well balanced and works together and its not just a classic pub food that you can get in any other pub in MK.

Last time i booked here ( about 2 years ago) it was a pleasant visit. How different it was on Saturday just gone. It was like turning up at an after football party. Parked up the road. Music booming from the garden. In excess of 40+men in one group. Bouncers on the door. not sure what for as obviously werent dealing with social distancing. Poor organisation. No one greeted us. Asked for a table in the sun. Seated in the shade under a tree with the big party one side and a disco the other. Menu could do with looking at. Looked at each other and before we could even order a drink decided to leave. Not somewhere i will go again!!

The food was really nice but unfortunately the service wasn’t the best. We put our name down for a table and was asked to wait opposite the road where the pub was until they called us. We watched as other people were seated and had to remind them we were there. It was mistake and they apologised and said they couldn’t see us (even though one of the waitresses knew where we were because she took and served our drinks order?). No cutlery or condiments served when the food came so had to ask. We were eventually given wooden knives with metal forks as they had no knives available. The atmosphere and feel of the place wasn’t that nice so we won’t visit again, which is a shame because the food itself was lovely.

This used to be a good pub, now it isn't. We were having a drink in the garden. We tried to get served, which took twenty minutes and there weren't that many people in. The food was bland, and was served without condiments, napkins and cutlery. After five (!) requests to the waiting staff we were finally in a position to eat our (now cold) food. The burger was drier than sandpaper. The chips were so salty I thought they'd been dunked in the sea.However, they were very quick to take payment - which, for the quality of food and level of service was exorbitant. Avoid at all costs.

We visited on the 21st May at lunch time, the food was fantastic. Was let down by the fact it was so cold in the resturant, I had to keep my coat on and it did not feel atmosphic at all, it was so cold the waitress had her coat on too. It was a shame as the food was lovely just no atmosphere.Considering the cost of the lunch was £50.00 per head, I felt in the end it was not worth the money. Shame.

Booked a table outside. When we arrived we were told our table was in a marque (seats were less than 2 meters apart in a covered area) I didn’t feel comfortable with this and asked to sit outside. I was told no as all tables were booked. I explained I was happy to move table if someone arrived. For over an hour which we were there the tables all remained empty but I was rudely told we couldn’t sit there! Asked to speak to manager who came over - server and manger argued (very unprofessional) and I was still told no I couldn’t sit in any of these spaces. Want to support local businesses but won’t be wanting to visit again - staff were rude - made to feel Uncomfortable. Manger had the chance to change the situation but instead didn’t - we asked for bill and left without ordering our food. I will always give places chance to put something right before writing reviews - unfortunately a very negative experience

Well what a brilliant experience we had here on the 13th April 2021. Lily our server couldn’t have been more welcoming and accommodating. Our every need was catered for including blankets when the temperature dropped. Food was amazing and there was only one chef and they absolutely smashed it with many happy customers enjoying great food. We sat under the marquee and there was plenty of uncovered and covered seating. All staff were super friendly and fun. We learned so much about them and the family that run it. We simply cannot wait to return. A must visit and a great family at the helm make you feel part of the furniture - a great job well done by all.

We ordered two roast Sunday lunches, then realised it was Mother’s Day. We don’t normally eat out on special days such as Valentines etc. as we find the quality usually goes down as restaurants are so pushed. But having just moved house and running out of food we carried on.Well we were so pleased we did, a lovely young lady delivered piping hot food to our front door with a complimentary bunch of flowers. I can’t fault any of it, it was delicious. Well done Crooked Billet.

This was our first night out following the end of the second lockdown - we were a little apprehensive but the Billet made us feel very safe and comfortable - temperature checks on entry - well spaced tables and strategically placed partitions.Food was excellent - I had the homemade steak pie and my wife had the seabass - both were very well cooked and tasty - plus the most amazing variety of vegetables I have ever seen on a plate!Staff as always were very friendly, well informed and efficient. Well done to all concerned - Sonya and Ross are really trying to bring the pub back to its former glories and on this evidence - and in spite of the extremely trying times we find ourselves in - they certainly seem to be succeeding!!!!

Food is amazing...Atmosphere was very relaxing , nice music! The restaurant is very cozy specially with the fireplace on! The service is very good too!We add 3 of the tapas menu (tempura prawns, duck spring rolls and Brie),the house burger and a chicken burger. Everything is to die for! Didn’t had a dessert because we couldn’t fit anything else! We were stuffed...Unfortunately it was raining and we couldn’t enjoy the outside garden which looks lovely...Apparently a gazebo is being built so we can enjoy the outside...Can’t wait to go back...

I’ve heard a lot about this place having a good reputation. I can’t understand how. I’ve never encountered such rudeness at a restaurant before. We arrived on time for our booked table, and were waiting for a long time to be seated. We couldn’t see any staff so wandered in to see if we could grab someone’s attention (wearing masks), only to be treated like naughty children. We explained we had a booking for 5 but unfortunately 2 of our party had to cancel at the last minute and apologised. The man dealing with us abruptly walked off, a lady returned and took our name, then abruptly walked off. What was that about?? Then someone returned and showed us to our table. We were not given any menus or asked if we wanted to order drinks. Some time went by and my brother had to grab a waitress and ask for menus. He also had to ask if we could order drinks. We were waiting ages for them to come and they never did. After 45 minutes with no progress whatsoever, the waitress came over, no drinks in hand, “can I move you to another table, just we have a party of six...”. I honestly couldn’t believe it. I understand that two of our party was missing, and that they want to make best use of the space but we had already been sitting for almost 40 minutes, waiting 20 minutes for drinks. Not even an apology?! We just decided to leave, since they obviously saw us as a huge inconvenience. I was, and am still, absolutely disgusted with the attitude of the staff here, you couldn’t pay me to even set foot in that place again. If you want a pleasant evening I advise to avoid it or suffer the consequences.

Good service, lovely food with great atmosphere. We will definitely be going back. Highly recommend.

Nibbles, starters, Sunday lunch mains, desserts, teas/coffees, alcohol.......all great......service fab.....social distancing protocols in full swing......the three of us loved our time at this welcoming place.

Lovely pub inside, big fireplace, beams etc. Food was good although service a little slow at times. Would recommend roast belly pork, was delicious. Covid systems in place are good with a very pleasant man at the door ensuring everyone checked in, sanitised etc.

Looks nice inside/outside usually but unfortunately didn't live up to the hype on this occasion.The young girl with the brown hair in charge of looking after the customers seated had a terrible attitude and didn't exude customer service. Every customer wish was a chore.The toilets were out of service so our group had to ask the girl for a radar key every time to the disabled toilets, which she pulled faces about because every query was a big ask.And if it wasn't straight away you were going to go then she was huffy.The staff made you feel small and uncomfortable.The other reviews about a titchy glass of wine being expensive is true.It's not displayed openly or online about how extreme the control measures are upon arrival.Safety is paramount yes, but rather uncomfortable.... when you are presented with no respect for the customers comfort.With a bouncer at the front place! Made to write down all these details and the temperature result he tasks from your forehead. You are made to write this down next to your details left out for anyone to read. He zaps your forehead out of no where and laughs like it's funny. It's such an off putting experience here.You feel like you are coming into one of those back street places for youngsters to kick off rather than a fine dining establishment.Toilets weren't very clean and the staff hygiene wasn't great. She didn't have her mask on all the time. The bouncer didn't even have a mask on at any time.

Tasty, friendly, Aspell Coder on tap and well priced. Moved to the area and walked to the crooked billet for Sunday lunch. Great choice of food and a warm welcome. We will certainly be back again.

Visited the crooked billet today for lunch very good experience have read a few negative reviews recently and was wondering if it was going to be ok. But the food was spot on had the fillet steak which was delicious. The waitress was lovely by the name of Mia. So looking forward to our next visit.

The food was delicious, the atmosphere was lovely the only criticism is that the staff should be wearing masks. I have been eating out and it’s the only place where the staff don’t have masks or a visor. Didn’t feel too safe when they came straight up to the table.

This is my normal localTook my best friend for a belated birthday dinner and I have to say it was absolutely fantastic! We was greeted at the front of the pub by two very nice door staff who registered us and took our temperaturesOne of the waitress staff was their straight away to take us to our table and took our drinks order I requested a bottle of Prosecco on arrival which was there..We ordered some nibbles while we was having a few glasses of bubbles to give us time to decide what we wanted Food came out prompt even though the pub was full we couldn’t fault the service The food was FANTASTIC! We then asked if we could move to the sofas after dinner which wasn’t a problem and that is where we stayed for the rest of the evening.. we felt very safe and looked after Will definitely return Would highly recommend! Thank you everyone who looked after us.. you made our evening a great one ( sorry we didn’t have any cash.. will drop a tip off for you in the week to say thank you)

Having revisited the establishment twice since the lockdown was eased we like the entrance system the mobile thermometer, track and trace. The protection shield around the bar. Staff , were up to speed and very friendly. The meal well priced served quickly.......my only issue was that there was far too much on the plate. Being of the age that we were told to clear the plate, I still do ....and it was so good that I couldn't leave a morsel.....would heartily recommend recommend.

5 of us went to eat a lovely Sunday roast, the food was excellent, service was fantastic. Would highly recommend this pub and will certainly be going again. Thank you for such a fab afternoon.

Came with a couple friends for a birthday meal. Services were really good and quick. I definitely recommend coming to this place. Staff are excellent!

Came for food, as advertised we came for the discounted food menu with the discount with £10 a head cut from the bill, wasn’t advertised that the fact that they stopped this within the first week of being advertised no staff members were trained on the fact that they was no longer following through with this discount, ended up paying full price which is absolutely fine. But it felt a little bit of a con after we had paid and no one mentioned it inc the manager which when it was brought to attention was offered pints as an incentive. Food was brilliant, but with the current guidelines needs to be made clear they are not within the discounted food and soft drinks.

My wife and I started visiting our local pub since reopening after covid, we have now been three times in two weeks, service is great and always friendly, food is good no complaints, will be there again this week, table under the stairs. Keep up the good work. Drove past today, nice to see the garden busy.

Had fantastic meal this evening. Fish and chips highly recommended , fast and friendly service, great outdoor eating .

2 hour wait for my food and when I asked when it would be ready the manager shrugged and said it’s nothing to do with him as he isn’t the chef. Asked for a refund which was refused.

There was a two hour wait for the food and witnessed another customer request a refund and the staff beat her up!! Absolutely vile and disgusting. I have never seen anything like it. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

Visited the crooked billet for a meal with my daughter this week, beautiful village pub with a huge garden and plenty of seating. The staff took full precautions with regards to Covid, from taking our details on arrival to sanitisers dotted about the rub/restaurant. The staff were very friendly/welcoming and the food was delicious. Have already booked to return next week with my family.

So happy to have the pub back open again. Had a few lovely meals already. As always lovely service and friendly greeting. Very happy with the way the team are handling the social distancing and I don’t feel that they have let it detract from the warm and friendly experience. Looking forward to popping down over the weekend . Would definitely recommend!

My boyfriend and I visited the pub for dinner last night and the service was wonderful. Although there was a long wait for food, which we were informed of before we sat down, we had a wonderful experience. We were offered bread and olives free of charge to have whilst waiting for our food to come out and once our food did come out it was delicious!! Was lovely to see the pub so busy and the service and staff were very accommodating. Will definitely be back soon!!

I’ve visited this pub a few times since the lockdown has lifted and I have to commend them on their approach to Covid. Social distancing is being followed. The pub and restrooms are spotless and customers and staff were very mindful of keeping distance. Temperature and track and trace details are taken on entry. Well done to The Crooked Billet.

This was my first meal out after COVID lockdown relaxed. Staff were amazing, very friendly and accommodating me changing aspects of a meal. Camembert for starters was devine. Nice to see the village pub serving food again

Great friendly little pub in the heart of Newton Longville. Lovely food and attentive table service. Would highly recommend the steak sandwich!

As a villager the pub is at the heart of our community. We enjoy the time we spend there. As a family we often visit for drinks and for food. The service is excellent and we are always made to feel really welcome. We were so pleased when the new owners took over in November and have since then been regular visitors. The Sunday lunch is AMAZING. We've also visited in recent weeks and have felt safe - temperatures taken on arrival, track and trace information is taken and filed for safe keeping and screens between tables when eating inside. A one way system inside the pub means it's easy to socially distance.

I have visited the Billet on many occasions, the service is outstanding, the food is absolutely delicious. Value for money, a real British village pub. Keep going you are all doing an amazing job.

2 hour wait for food, when the food arrived it was poor quality and wrong. When I spoke with the landlord/proprietor about the disappointment and the wait, he was unhelpful and bordering on rude. When I asked why orders had kept being taken for food, he replied he couldn't comment as he hadn't seen the diary or knew how busy it was. Surely, with COVID it's his business to know how many customers etc are in his pub. Wouldn't go again, even with the 50% off.

Staff are so friendly, great customer care, Had the fillet steak with peppercorn sauce and it was like sex in my mouth. Then I had cheesecake. Food was amazing and one happy wife x

I have visited the crooked billet on numerous occasions since the easing of lockdown and despite being pregnant I have felt more than safe on each visit. They have implemented temperature checks on arrival, hand sanitiser and an easy to follow one way system. There are also plenty of tables inside and out that make social distancing easy to adhere to. I have had several different meals here now due to the high quality food and friendly service from both the main menu and the bar/garden menu. We visited on Sunday and had a lovely roast dinner with big portions, extra gravy and perfect roast potatoes. What more could you want! Glad to see the pub back thriving. It seems the new management have got it spot on in making everyone feel comfortable and offering quality food and drink in a cosy country pub! Looking forward to visiting when I’m not pregnant so I can take full advantage of the new gin menu!

I met my son for lunch, I have an egg allergy which I told them when I booked the table. Sarah the lovely waitress asked me about it as soon as we were comfortably seated. The starter I wanted had mayo and had an egg coating. The chef cooked it separately and gave me a yoghurt dressing. Delicious. My main course was equally yummy. Wonderful service and excellent meal

Pub grub, gone classy! Easily one of the best meals I’ve had with my family, generous portion sizes with prices you’d expect to pay in a more upmarket local restaurant. Absolutely delicious.They also handled safety of customers very well as we visited just after reopening from lockdown; our temperatures were checked on arrival and screens are placed all around the restaurant/bar to maintain social distancing. The staff were all very friendly and attentive too, really added to the overall experience. I’d highly recommend as we can’t wait to visit again!

Obviously had some doubts and concerns about going to the pub after lockdown but the management at the Crooked Billet have got it spot on. Arrived at the pub and was greeted with a quick temperature check by a couple of friendly security guys. We were shown to one of the many picnic tables outside-they seem to have spent time improving the garden as it’s much nicer than I ever remember it. Drinks had to be ordered inside which was fine, didn’t take long at all with all social distancing rules and guidelines clearly posted. Seemed like there was lots of staff too to help which was good. We ordered some food and it was fantastic. Not sure if they have a new chef or just new menus but great selection of snacks/mains. Spent a good few hours out in the garden it was a great afternoon. Will definitely be returning soon. Well done the Crooked Billet!

Came here a two weeks ago,upon recommendation and what a little gem we found.When Myself and my husband walked in,we were greeted by a lovely lady think her name was Colleen,who showed us to a table,I must say she was extremely tentative,that was just the start for us.We both ordered steak,my god it melted in your mouth,the onion rings were massive and the peppercorn sauce was delicious.Colleen came back to us and asked how the food was,bloody marvellous my reply.So all in all we had a great meal (thanks chef)and great customer service We will be returning with the parents next time

Visited for the first time last Saturday and arranged to meet friends travelling from the opposite direction. Arrived at lunchtime to find the car park almost full which is always a good sign. Shown to our table after ordering pre-lunch drinks whilst waiting for our friends. Super friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and plenty of room despite being busy. Expected to have to wait a while for our meals once ordered but actually everything was timed really well. The home made pies were gorgeous, with lovely pastry and very good amount of filling. The wine was lovely (though a little pricey) and the choice of starters was good. Would have liked more choice of dessert but that is because I have a sweet tooth. Highly recommend this friendly, attractive pub which is a chocolate box thatched building (beware low ceilings if you are 6ft plus!) with lovely food and super service - never felt pressured to eat up and everyone was served together - a nice touch when so many gastro pubs dont bother.

Once again, fabulous food last night. The cray fish and smoked salmon starter was wonderful. They did a special which was garlic rolled chicken in a burger bun. KFC eat your heart out, this was amazing! Then a home made bakewell tart which was beautiful. Great new chef! If you haven't been you need to try it!

Just had lunch had to ask for a drink after 15 minutes wait collect own menu food cane after being there over an hour ordered a crayfish and salmon sandwich which was shocking minimal filling so sent back to the kitchen Will never return it was a disgrace

We were staying just down the road from here and had booked a meal based on previous reviews. Food was all we could have asked for and the service relaxed and friendly. Can heartily recommend the crooked billet and wish them well under new management.

Great venue. A must if you live ot visit MK. I had the Steak ciabbata and was lush. You can eat in the bar or restaurant. Great for business.

My wife and I have been regulars at The Crooked Billet since we moved to the village 6 years ago - so we've seen quite a few ups and downs - but I'm delighted to say that it is definitely on its way back to its rightful place as a top class gastro-pub. Sonia and Russ are fantastic hosts - very friendly and professional - and the waiting staff are all very pleasant and efficient. We visited last night for my wife's birthday - our first meal there since the new owners arrived - everything was superb - we both had the crayfish and salmon to start - lovely - my wife then had a perfectly cooked steak and I had the steak and ale pie - a proper pie with pastry all round - it was wonderful!!!While we were there we had a look at the Valentine's Day menu - it looks absolutely amazing - something a bit special - so immediately booked a table - we can't wait for our next visit!!!! Keep it up guys!!!!!!

I am the least negatvie person you will ever meet. This place is MEGA ! Lovely old english building. Lovely tremendous.I would recommend any one to come here. for the village it expects loyalty it demands loyalty. This place has done more in the last 100 days than any other person in the time of ownership.

Whist I appreciate the pub is finding its feet again after a brief closure it needs to improve to become popular again and survive.The building was so cold as to be uncomfortable. The service was painfully slow and the food when it finally arrived was average. There were clearly insufficient staff even for the very few people that were there. It would be more understandable if it had been busy.I will keep and eye on future reviews and try again if it improves.it is a lovely village pub that needs food and service to match.