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Nº 404 in 699 in Central Bedfordshire

Nº 69 of 127 British in Central Bedfordshire

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Fabulous Sunday lunch. Staff amazing, attentive and efficient. Not Nothing to much trouble. Great atmosphere. Great choice of wine! Such a homely friendly place.

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Carol F . 2023-12-10

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Lovely pub in a great location. Serves a good variety of beers on tap and the homemade sausage rolls were delicious. The owner Emilie and her staff are super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

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Bernadette M . 2023-11-26

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Great Sunday lunch, fantastic service , very good chef. Very pleasant Sunday lunch with friends. Would definitely recommend.

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Tony W . 2023-07-23

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Very good, straight forward pub food in a traditional local pub environment. Welcoming staff, and reasonable speed of service. What’s not to like - good burger and fishcakes at fair price in convivial atmosphere.. easy walk for us so we’ll be back again. More guest ales might not be feasible with customer cross section but a lovely place nonetheless. Cheers!

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JGandE . 2023-05-13

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Sunday lunch amazing. Wine & cheese board excellent. Thank you Emily and her team. Great outside place to relax with after lunch drinks.

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Carol F . 2023-04-09

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Great Sunday roast today with the family, good flavours and nice to eat in a “pub pub”. We will definitely return and loved the atmosphere

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Andynhbc . 2022-11-13

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Came here for the first time for a few drinks and then decided to get a selection of some bar snacks, not too bad. Staff seemed nice. Free parking nearby

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r383ccaCgb . 2022-09-10

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Went tonight with friends to celebrate a Birthday. Hostess put out banner and lit bottle for our table. Food and service were terrific. Been here twice and brilliant each time. Would highly recommend it to anyone.

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CollinsCritic . 2022-08-18

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We visited on a Sunday and had the best roast we've ever had! Liam made me a vegan roast and it was wonderful. The cauliflower wings I'd also highly recommend. Emily who runs the pub goes out of her way to ensure everyones looked after and having a great time. I'd highly recommend.

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Lisa R . 2022-08-01

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This smashing village pub is now in the hands of Emily who will make you feel welcome and comfortable, excellent atmosphere and new décor make this a must for a beer and a chat.

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garrythescot . 2021-11-02

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Great place for breakfast, good quality sausage and perfect poached eggs. Staff are friendly and helpful.

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vanmoll . 2020-09-29

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My Son arranged a catch up meal with us and his girlfriend. It was our first visit and wasn't sure what to expect. Due to Covid they had a one way rule in place but as you entered there was hand sanitiser and tissues. A member of staff showed us to our table. All tables were reserved and a safe distance apart. Service was quick and friendly. They were under staffed due to a member of staff phoning in sick but the chap taking the food orders was friendly and quick even tho he tending to the bar too. Food was typical pub food but it was tasty and hot.

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tony667 . 2020-08-20

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My family and friends came for dinner and drinks and have nothing to complain about , from the food and the service to the atmosphere and drink selection, everything was perfect. ( Dog friendly pub for our 4 dogs which is an added bonus.) The staff and the drinkers in the pub make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive till you leave. Thank you Fir tree and the staff. Will definitely be recommending to everyone !!

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Schoemsh . 2020-01-14

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Come here for food with my girlfriend at the start of January, food menu has plenty of choices with gluten free options for my girlfriend. We we’re both very happy with a meal and will definitely return!

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112reeceg . 2020-01-13

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We went to this pub for an evening meal. The TV was on and competing for attention with the multiple speakers which were blaring out disco music, even in the loos.The staff were friendly and turned off the speaker right above our table when we said we could not hear each other talking. I think this might be a nice pub if you are part of the local youth and just above legal drinking age but it is not a good place to eat dinner. The food was poor to low quality and all seemed frozen and tasteless. I had prawns for a starter. 5 tasteless frozen prawns in a tasteless batter for over £7 very disappointing. Why don't you get some fresh prawns and make some batter rather than serving the cheapest frozen prawns and then the price might be justifiable. Main courses were not very interesting, burger, pub pizza, etc. I went for the mixed grill. Sadly that was another disappointment. It was basically what you would get at a greasy spoon cafe but with an £18 price tag. Two cheap frozen sausages, two rashers of bacon, a small spoon full of watery mushrooms, a cheap tomato, some frozen chips, a fried egg, a thin slice of black pudding and half of very tough and gristle filled steak. Every mouthful of the steak had tough sinew woven through it and needed spitting out as it was impossible to chew. The plastic bottle of Happy Shoppers ketchup with the £1 price label was an indication of their quality concerns. In summery, this is a local lads pub and probably fine for a pint but do not waste your time or money coming here for food. If they spent a fraction more on the ingredients or tried getting some fresh vegetables and doing some proper cooking with a little more effort on preparation they might get more people eating here, We were the only people eating on a Friday evening. £80 bill for three of us which included 1 pint of bitter and two halves of larger, 3 starters and 3 main courses. That was it. We didn't have deserts as they had already proved they were not capable of preparing food. There are 2 Indian restraints, an Italian, a kebab shop, another pub across the road, a brasserie, a pancake place and a Chinese take away are all within two minutes walk and are all worth walking to rather that eating here. There is also an excellent Thai restaurant in Aspley Guise called the Blue Orchid which is the next village about a mile or two away. Sorry Fir Tree pub, we won't be back. I will give 2 stars as the staff were friendly other wise it would have been 1 star only. . .

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Jez G . 2020-01-11

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My wife and I visited this pub early evening on 3 occasions midweek. The food was excellent value for money and served by very friendly staff. Would highly reccomend this place and will be going back next time we are in the area.

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aldis9 . 2019-08-03

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Popped in for breakfast with some colleagues after a VERY cold nights camping. Very good selection on the breakfast menu, service was good, generous portions and tasty food. Have breakfasted here before and will certainly return.Few parking spaces on site, but a fairly large cheap carpark just across the road (and you can squeeze a minibus in!)

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Phil C C . 2019-05-05

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Don’t listen to the bad reviews. I’ve never had a bad meal in the Fir Tree Inn. The pub is such a friendly place, always clean and tidy with friendly bar staff and a great wine selection and a great stop-off for any cyclists.

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Urbanbunny . 2019-04-01

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Worst Sunday lunch ever. Roast turkey that reminded me of school dinners but only worse. Poor service added to frustration. Maybe we were just unlucky on the day but definitely not returning.

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Peter B . 2019-03-29

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We chose the fir tree inn as there was a lot of choice looking at menus online. The staff were lovely and friendly Anything we wanted wasn’t a problem. A very spacious area to chat. We wasn’t rushed at all to order, to finish our food or to leaveA generally lovely place with friendly faces

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Soohie123 . 2018-10-27

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Wanted a typical English pub and came across The Fir Tree Inn so we stopped for supper. A big English football match was on and combined with a new staff member on her first night the service was a bit erratic but did not spoil our meal. Had a prawn cocktail followed by a burger and found the food enjoyable and value was good. In terms of what we were looking for the Fir Tree Inn fulfilled our needs and if in the area we would certainly be back.

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StephenXXXXX . 2018-07-16

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What a lovely pub, it has a great beer selection, lovely ambience and superb pub food, especially the pizzas! It’s always great on a Friday and Saturday night with a good crowd who frequent the place. Always fantastic service. A must go to pub in Woburn Sands.

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B T T . 2018-05-10

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Really good bar food, the best breakfast and steak in town with good staff and a good selection of beers and spirits, sit outside in the summer and watch the world go past. Highly Recommended.

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garrythescot . 2018-05-08

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This is a cozy pub with friendly staff. Parking is an issue as the few spaces just outside the pub are almost always full, parking across the road at the Swan is available by will cost you for the pleasure.

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Tanked2 . 2018-05-06

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Long wait food nice enough pompadoms tasted a bit strange pleaset delivery driver would recommend yes

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552lukej . 2018-05-05

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Took some friends for a meal and thought being in Woburn sands it should be as good as the swan across the road where we had previously eaten. Horrible atmosphere bad quality tables and chairs and décor and the food was very very very basic pub lunch that was worse than the local chippy...., the staff all 1 of them that fronted the bar and run round and served as well, good job it was dead in there for Saturday night with only 1 other couple eating but I can see why now !! will not recommend or go back until they have sorted themselves out.

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Joe E . 2018-04-08

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Our party of 9 met up for dinner last week,It was lovely to actually go into a pub and it was buzzing.There isn't that many pubs that happens in so we waited in anticipation for our meals.we really weren't disappointed.The soups we have both had better but the mains were really delicious....we all were really happy.the service was very good and the bill came to under £160 for starters, mains puddings and drinks.....not bad!

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merilyn2 . 2018-04-01

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Courage Directors was excellent. 2 lads behind bar were great. Attentive, helpful, polite, and friendly. All you could want. Meal was very good and food plentiful at a decent price. So much so we returned the next night. Highly recommended.

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TerryCee . 2018-03-16

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We booked & paid for the ensuite double (they only have 1) around 2 months in advance. When we phoned to confirm the booking a few days before arrival we were told that we had only been booked into the non-ensuite double & the ensuite wasn't available. After a few phone calls back & forth the pub confirmed they had double booked but as our booking was made first they would honour our booking. In hindsight, we should have just cancelled the room at this point & made other arrangment but as we were visiting friends in the village this was the most convenient option.

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stereocatz . 2018-02-28

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This pub was good for a few drinks before going to nearby concert at The Stables. A pint of lager was less than 4.00.

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Lisa T . 2018-02-26

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Cheerful and lovely staff, good food with a reasonable price. You can feel it like a home, is really cosy

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Laura G . 2017-12-16

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Desayuno encantador bacon un poco hecha, así en el lado duro y seco. Escalfados huevos cocinados es perfecta y el personal amable, un buen lugar para venir a hacer un desayuno

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V V . 2017-08-06

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Utilizamos para desayunar con bastante frecuencia en el árbol de abeto Inn y pensé que era un poco de un desconocido regalo. Más recientemente, los precios han subido y uno de nuestros favoritos, huevos benedict, ya no está disponible. No me malinterpretéis, todo era poco...

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Joe90ofWoburn . 2017-05-23

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Nunca había estado aquí antes, pero volveré, desayuno encantador, mis huevos escalfados así era perfecta y era mi marido huevos fritos para mí es un gran cosa en un desayuno muy bien hecho! Buena elección y amable personal 😊

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V V . 2017-05-21

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Siempre una buena relación calidad-precio y un personal alegre. Bueno beber pub. Buen ambiente. Se lo recomendaría a otros. .

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mariataspleyguise . 2017-05-13

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Just had a great lunch once again, the mix grill is one of the best I have ever had,and I...

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TrevorT196 . 2017-04-06

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Est fresco 'Pinta nunca. . . Un entorno cálido., cómoda y agradable con un personal cortés. El sol brillando a través de la zona de asientos desde el bar en la tarde es muy tentador.

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Mr_Berrisford . 2017-03-02

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Paramos aquí para un desayuno rápido en el fin de semana. Como he dicho antes, el entorno necesitan una reforma completa, pero la comida era estupenda. Buen tamaño de la porción, bien preparado de lo más agradable.

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jessiecat25 . 2017-02-14

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No competir con la decoración y el ambiente de pub swan recientemente reformado al otro lado de la carretera. Es papel es muy antiguo, muebles en general están cansados, aseos básico.

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jessiecat25 . 2017-01-12

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Estupendas patatas fritas, me encantó los delgada! Chocolate caliente también era genial. Sin duda recomendaría, especialmente debido a la calefacción exterior que tops todo.

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susanbirch2017 . 2017-01-09

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We had Sunday lunch here with some friends and over all a very nice pub, staff very helpful and polite and catered for the young children that were with us. Couldn't fault the food and service to match, would definitely recommend it here if it's an old pub style place your looking for.

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Dan C . 2016-12-11

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Typical oldish pub in a nice village, only stopped here for the breakfast but many times.There are set menus but they will allow you to adapt them, all in all a very good breakfast for a reasonable price. Don't hesitate to try it out

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gilly g . 2016-12-08

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A relatively 'clicky' locals pub. Decor is not fancy and the surroundings are not plush, but clean and tidy. The food is surprising good for 'pub grub', but don't go expecting anything other than bar maid table service. This is no well rated restaurant with specials boards or matradee. The mixed grill is always good and the pies look fabulous. It's good hearty food. The do have sky TV and show the football if you're looking for somewhere to watch a match. A small area outside the front to sit if the weather is nice. Limited parking but you can normally find a space across the road. If you're looking for a casual drink and perhaps some old fashioned pub grub and a chat with the locals. This is the place to stop in.

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jessiecat25 . 2016-10-25

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Situated on the main street of Woburn Sands, The Fir Tree Inn has excellently kept real ale and real cider and a good lunch time menu with generous portions. Free wifi.

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DunelmArts . 2016-10-19

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My wife and I went to The Fir Tree for an evening meal before going on to the Stables at Wavendon. So, although we arrived in good time we didn't want to be kept waiting. We were not disappointed. The service was prompt, and friendly and the was good quality pub food. The helpings were generous too. The pub has a small car park attached to it. This was definitely a good way to start an evening's music, and I shall do it again!

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Dave D . 2016-09-29

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Lovely homely food and plenty of it. Friendly staff and good atmosphere. Easy to find. Has a sister pub at the other and of the town, The Station. Also very good.

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Chris B . 2016-08-23

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I have now had several Sunday lunches in The Fir Tree Inn, they have all been delicious and beautifully cooked. The staff are always cheerful and the surroundings clean.

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Josephine L . 2016-07-24

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Good hearty food served in pleasant surroundings. Staff attentive and friendly without being too in your face and the menu offering a fair choice of pub grub. The steaks were very good and came with peas, chips, half a grilled tomato and a few mushrooms. A couple of onion rings would have made it 5 stars? Well perhaps. Would we go again? Yes I think so.

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999GDW . 2016-07-23

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Very tasty, high quality food and excellent service. All members of our party really enjoyed their food. Very generous portions. Highly recommend the steak!

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the-rach . 2016-07-15

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Lovely meal food very nice have eaten here a few times and not had a bad meal staff very friendly. There is also a couple of tables outside lovely to sit in the sun

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margaret m . 2016-06-22

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Good selection of lagers and ales to choose from. Food was very nice, arrived quickly and very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend this place. Staff are friendly and served with a smile.

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jafooli92 . 2016-06-04

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was going to try the refurbished swan but car park completely full.fir tree empty!warm reception although food on the slow side.food was well cooked,however,andreasonable value.i wonder how it compares with the swan or nonnas?

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Richard H . 2016-06-01

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A basic British Pub. We ate there on two evenings. Straightforward fare. Generous portions, tasty food. Proper veg, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and new potatoes. So much better than the usual chips and limp lettuce. Also no intrusive background music. Price average for area. No problem getting a table.

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Peter V . 2016-05-12

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Nice pub with a good atmosphere and friendly helpful staff. The food was very poor though. I ordered a steak and stilton pie. The pastry was soggy and undercooked and the meat was tough and inedible. We will not return here.

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H2658WGjaned . 2016-05-10

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We've lived in Woburn for a couple of years now and the other week decided to head to the Fir Tree for Sunday Lunch with my Mum who was visiting. I was pleased to find a pub serving guest ales and an extremely tasting Sunday Roast with very friendly service. We have since returned again with the only disappointment being no Roast Lamb which is fine for me as the Beef and Pork are great yet my wife being from New Zealand would love to have lamb.

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petercr00k . 2016-05-01

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I used The fir Tree to meet up with friends the night before we were playing in a golf day. We chose the pub as they were showing the Liverpool vs Dortmund match.The pub had a friendly atmosphere, had a great choice of beers and the food was excellent with a varied menu.All the staff were great.

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Stephen C . 2016-04-21

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This is a great place to eat. Friendly staff, a good menu, excellent portions and not too expensive. I would highly recommend this for good pub food.

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MummyfromMK . 2016-03-21

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My mother had recently moved to the area, so we thought we would eat locally, took our dog with us expecting to leave him in the car, but when arrived dogs welcome bar side.Good atmosphere, friendly staff and good food. Would recommend and go back.Dogs aren't allowed restaurant side but you can eat bar side with your dog.

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Simon J . 2016-03-18

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Cosy, welcoming atmosphere. Very friendly staff. The food was very nice indeed and reasonably priced. The breaded brie comes highly recommended. Wish it was closer to home so I could go regularly!

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r3ubs . 2016-03-12

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I had a one night stop over and needed somewhere to crash for the night, the rooms are in an old stable block and are very basic but comfortable, the host (who was also the barmaid and cook) was very friendly and welcoming.

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Kidders5 . 2016-03-04

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Staffed by people who understand how a good pub should be run. Excellent beer (not always so easy to find hereabouts) and pub grub.

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SkiMisfit . 2016-02-16

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The staff are brilliant, very accommodating, nothing's ever too much, the food is hot and delicious, atmosphere casual and friendly

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keith r . 2016-02-09

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My family and I visited mid-week for lunch. We were all impressed with the food and service; we would definitely return.The menu was quite varied and it was easy for me to order a vegan meal - something that often proves difficult in pubs.

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Dani B . 2016-01-27

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The food was very average, wouldn't rush back. The dining room lacked atmosphere but the staff were welcoming and friendly.

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Jacalyn P . 2016-01-24

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Fantastic Christmas meal for 18. Swift service with no-one left waiting. Food was very nice and the staff were friendly and helpful.

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Heather H . 2015-12-21

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I live in Woburn Sands and have done for a few years now. I've tried out al the pub, but this one is my favourite. It has a great atmosphere, the bar staff and the clientèle are all really friendly and good fun.It does simple pub grub and great beers, from real ales to German wheat beer to Japanese lager, so there's something for everyone. It welcomes dogs and children, my son loves going here as the bar staff are really nice to him. It does exactly what your local pub should do, and has been a place where I have formed a number of friendships.

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CatrionaHazard . 2015-12-07

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We booked a table and met up with friends here. This is a family run place and has recently been decorated although the paint was chipping off the Windows. The bar area was very nice but we thought the dining area felt a bit like a cafe not a pub dining room. There were bits on the carpets and under the tables. The dining room is small and can seat about 20 people. The service was good and we didn't wait long for our food. It was very good, tasty and hot. We had good portions. We then had desserts. Syrup sponge, fudge cake which was gluten free and ice cream. All in all we enjoyed our visit and would come back again. The meals were well priced around £10 for a main meal.

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Deborah B . 2015-10-16

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We booked four rooms with a specific request that we needed space for an old hertiage bus ,as we were entered in the near by show bus ralley.We were told yes there is parking for the bus opposite and on an evening on the side of the pub,we also enquired about meals on the sat afternoon and sunday evening we were told both can be catered for.On arriving on the sat pm there was a party ongoing and was told they were expecting a bike not a bus ,with four rooms booked really!!!after a few words with the owner?they let us park by the pub .When we asked for a table to order a meal,the restraunt didn't open till six but they hadn't got a table for us ,but we could go else where for a meal.Then on sunday when we got back from the show we were told they don't do sun evening meals . Perhaps if they listen to customer requests ,answer them honestly and perhaps smile and communicate to there customers ,we wouldn't have to write this review.

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Janet S . 2015-09-21

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Had breakfast here and it was lovely , great price great service and quality food definitely taste the difference , I would recommend a visit and we will be back for breakfast again and to try the main meals which I'm sure will be just as good

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Philip5905 . 2015-09-13

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Three Wells & Youngs beers on tap, and a traditional pub food list priced at the £9-£10 and up range for the usuals. Very pleasant staff. At the south end of the main drag of Woburn Sands, which feels like an upmarket sort of small town

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Chris F . 2015-09-13

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A nice friendly pub in the old fashioned style just the way I like it. We had a warm welcome, no "Ello stranger" and sat in the bar area for lunch. Good choice of meals, not too many items on menus which I think is good in a small pub so you know it's fresh. Food was well cooked simple fare and served with a smile. Prices reasonable and good range of soft drinks which is important if your driving. If I lived closer I would be a regular. Very nice.

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selfieme . 2015-09-10

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We are regulars for breakfast at the Fir Tree Inn. One of our favourites, good breakfast at a reasonable price with attentive service. Recommended.

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Joe90ofWoburn . 2015-07-13

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We stopped at the Fir Tree for a quick lunch on a saturday. Parking on site made it an easy choice. The menu is a good "pub menu" nothing too fancy, just really nice fresh food using locally sourced ingredients. Something on the menu for most tastes. Start and main course + drinks for two people came in at just over £30 which we thought represented good value for the food we had. Nice friendly staff and quick efficient service. We would definately come back

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MrC1973 . 2015-07-07

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As the title explains the staff were very pleasant. The food however was not good and was far too over priced for what it was. I would not choose to eat here again.

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DAG058 . 2015-06-14

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We have been coming here for a while now....the food is to a high standard and delicious...service is very professional but very warm....Tracy works exceptionally hard in the kitchen while Martin is front man where nothing is too much trouble...great family run inn.....with thanks David & Denise

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denisedroitwich . 2015-05-19

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Traditional village pub which has had a recent makeover. Nothing special - but it offers rooms for thirsty travellers plus a reasonable selection of real ales.

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bryanedwin . 2015-04-01

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As a regular at The Fir Tree I have to say it is great value food and drink with fantastic service. Would highly recommend a visit

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AliJ2958 . 2015-03-17

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Lovely decor, welcoming staff and a large selection on the menu with a extensive whisky range! The food was very fresh and tasty. Will be back soon.

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Clio64 . 2015-03-07

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A prominent, street corner pub on the main road through Woburn Stands, this has never looked very inviting on the numerous occasions when I have driven past previously, but has now undergone something of a refurbishment and looks all together more appealing. As it’s name suggests, accommodation is offered, but it’s not by any means a hotel in the regular sense of the word, but first and foremost a pub.The main bar at the front is an L-shape room and has quite a contemporary appearance, with wooden boards on the floor painted in a shade of duck egg blue, cream wood panelling on the lower part of the walls and a pale khaki green paint above. Seating is a mixture of padded stools at small circular tables, and a bench along the bay window that was liberally scattered with cushions. A few small black and white photographs of the local area were on the walls. A smaller, carpeted room at the rear is more geared up for dining.Food wise, the menu offered a decent enough election of pub grub dishes such as chilli con carne, ham & eggs, scampi & chips, bangers & mash, etc., and these were mostly priced around the £8/£9 mark. In addition to this there was a choice of around ten pizzas. I went for the Thai Green Chicken Curry but this was really quite disappointing. It was about 90% rice with a very runny sauce poured over it and a few small bits of chicken. Going on the presentation of the pub I had expected something a little better and it was certainly not worth £8.95.Beers on tap were Eagle IPA and Bombardier Burning Gold, whilst a third pump appeared unused. The solitary cider was Strongbow, unfortunately. All in all this is a decent enough attempt at reinvigorating something that was quite run down, and the staff were all pleasant and friendly, but it is perhaps a bit too contemporary for those with more traditional tastes and the food was a let-down.

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Blackth0rn . 2015-02-25

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Food was plentiful and good value but swimming in grease which was off putting especially as it had a rancid taste. Rather disappointing on the whole but great if you have no sense of taste.

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beesrbusy . 2015-02-15

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Called in at the Fir Tree for lunch while walking in the Aspley Guise/Woburn Woods. Nicely refurbished pub which has retained its original look and character. The pub has a bar area and an additional dedicated dining area. The menu offers a good range of pub food, we had a steak pie and vegetarian dish both of which were tasty and well cooked. The pub also serves breakfast until 2:00pm, the ‘Full English’ looks fantastic but I didn’t feel I had built up a big enough appetite to warrant trying it, but I will be back to give it a go. Welcoming, friendly and helpful staff, serves a good pint. What more could you want, we’ll be back.

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ToddMoose . 2015-01-31

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Booked for lunch just before Christmas for ten of us. A very friendly atmosphere at the Inn. The menu was varied and with plenty of choice for children through to great nana. The service was very good and the food was really good. Well worth a visit and we will be going back again.

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Rob N . 2014-12-26

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Now frequently use this pub for lunch. Last time however noticed that they serve breakfast at lunch time. This was great with all the normal ingredients plus a cup of tea or coffee. Must be the best value in the area so will continue to use.

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An_English_Man . 2014-12-12

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5 rooms on a floor, only one shared bathroom and WC. Noisy, bad windows. Not so clean. Good breakfast.

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Belecciu G . 2014-11-22

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Very relaxed atmosphere, menu not adventurous but food always good. Not somewhere I'd go for a special occasion, but good for an informal lunch.

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633Val . 2014-10-10

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I took my Mum for a birthday lunch. Well I've not been in for years and I was amazed. The redecoration is lovely, light and airy. The staff were very friendly and professional. The food, well to say it was plentiful is an understatement. The starters were the size of most main courses. I had no idea the were that many whitebait in the world! The main courses were not skimpy either and both Mum and I are thankful we skipped breakfast this morning. The prices were reasonable and the whole experience was most pleasant. I'll come back again.

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AnnyPanny1 . 2014-09-27

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Booked for sat lunch using taste card for a special lunch with parents to celebrate our wedding anniversary that day.Good choice of food freshly cooked and good quality.However,tastecard site said only not valid saturday evenings and when booked in advance mentioned tastecard.But was then told on arrival that taste card could not be used any time saturday which was a dissappointment, especially as it was an important meal out and we had specially driven a half hour journey to go there as it was reccommended, Agood pub let down by the taste card experience that didn't happen, poor customer service over use of tastecard, would not return again due to the issue over tastecard during an important celebration !!!!

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Jennifer D . 2014-09-06

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We visited on Saturday evening with friends for a casual dinner. The restaurant is next to the bar and is simply furnished. The bar was relatively empty as most customers seemed to be sitting outside enjoying the summer weather.The menu selection was simple and affordable, with the food turning up well presented and tasty. I had some very nice tempura prawns with a sweet chilli sauce from the starters followed by a green Thai chicken curry from the pub favourites section. We all declined desserts, but the dessert menu looked uncomfortably like pre-made items in a Chinese restaurant.All in all the evening was good, the service was efficient and friendly, the beers were good and our intention is to come back again.

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TrevMK . 2014-07-23

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Excellent - service, wine and food! I had the New York chicken which was very tasty and good price. Local ales available (although not my thing!)

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SouthamptonLynne . 2014-07-18

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Came here with my family and though it was fairly basic, we went for an early lunch, the food was quick to arrive and very good value for money.

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danmctele . 2014-06-17

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Wanted to avoid staying at the numerous budget hotels in the area so was specifically looking something smaller with more character. This pub is a lovely pub, with great staff and as a lone traveller I didn't feel awkward at all having a quiet drink at the bar.Rooms are very basic- reminded me of student accommodation- but it was clean and I had a good night sleep. The pub has clearly had a recent refurb, and I think if the management out a little effort into the rooms they would have a nice little money earner there.Breakfast I the morning was delicious. A choice of cereals, and a delicious full English that I couldn't fault.I would come back here, and would recommend this lovely pub in a really attractive village.

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Maytraveller24 . 2014-05-26

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Really nice, friendly pub serving good food. We were staying in the area and the hotel food was a bit pricy so we found the Fir Tree. We had an evening meal there, good service and big portions! Then came back for breakfast two days in a row, £7 for a large breakfast including tea/coffee, everything nicely cooked. Would highly recommend if staying in the area.

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Creamytdevon . 2014-05-06

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The room was clean and a decent size. It's well priced for what it is, and the breakfast is lovely. They offered us cereal and a cooked breakfast which tasted nice. The staff were friendly and efficient. There is also parking on site.

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explorer3413 . 2014-04-27

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We had a lovely Saturday lunch here and found the pub through Tastecard so it was a great price too. The service and the food were both great and listening to the custiomers around us everyone was in agreement. It has recently undergone renovations and the decor is very pleasant, The staff were very friendly and there is a good range of drinks and real ale available, the coffee was good too.

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LutonUkLyndyloub . 2014-03-11

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Over the years we have used many of the pubs in nearby Woburn. However their prices have been creeping up, even the cheapest one which we have used for a couple of years has now increased its prices. Therefore it was a pleasant surprise to find this one in Woburn Sands,As WS is the only the other side of the heath from Woburn it is convenient.The soup was good with a nice roll, whilst those that shared a pizza found that very tasty.

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An_English_Man . 2014-03-10

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Crikey i'm so lucky to be live here. The fir tree do an amazing steak with all the trimmings, all the food is cooked from fresh and its a lovely clean place too with friendly staff and a great seating area outside with water provided for your dog after a long walk up our beautiful woods.

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sistermoon123 . 2014-01-21

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Great pub in Woburn sands in fact probably the best, food is very good, good selection of beers and lagers, staff are extremely friendly and helpful and overall an excellent atmosphere, would definitely recommend giving the fir tee a try if you've never been.

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mutts987 . 2014-01-11

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Visited here en route to MK .just opened after a refurb. Good choice of beers,wine & food for lunch & evening meals .we ate lunch , fresh ,quick , well priced & tasty . Inside is clean & airy ,good amount of seating .think they also have rooms for overnight stays .Child friendly ,staff were pleasant & helpful .Worth a visit if your in the area.very close to M1 & Milton keynes .

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lloyd m . 2013-12-16

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What a great night it was for the un-veiling of the re-furb that this now beautiful pub has gone through. The outside fresh faced and now more modern looking with some great sign written pieces and quotes specific to The Fir Tree.The new look front terraced area a massive improvement from what it once was. The smokers have been moved to the other end of the building with a canopy and heat lamp area for their comfort.The bar and restaurant have had new furniture and a lick of paint to freshen up too with some lovely wall paper in the restaurant. The night itself was great although sadly missed the canapes. Busy and full as you would expect, Dom, Angela and the team working hard and everyone had smiles all round.Well worth a visit and will be back for a meal in the near future.

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QLD_L2DT . 2013-11-26

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This place is like Cinderella! Over the years it has been hidden in rags but now she's getting glammed up & is going to be the belle of the ball. Amazing little place that provides everything you seek if you are looking for a friendly, affordable, welcoming family run business. Nice to see that their refurb is coming along too! We cant wait to see the final finish! It's looking amazing so far. All food is (amazingly) cooked on site apparently despite the huge choice & has generous portions for the very reasonable price you pay. We had two roast dinners for £12.95 & they were amazing! Topped only by the fantastic service, great wine, ale & spirit choice.Two fully satisfied (& stuffed) customers who will most definitely be back soon to sample some more of their daily offers.

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Private-girl . 2013-11-17

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