The Pilgrim in Aylesbury Vale

I can usually find at least one small thing, default, but the Sunday lunch we had was absolutely perfect. Thick cut a roast beef with Yorkshire, gravy, some had the fish, which looked amazing as well, and the lamb to looked great

Visited for a special celebration with 6 friends and chose from the small plate summer menu. At first we weren’t sure of how to combine our choices but we just went for a variety and they turned out to be perfect, every dish was a joy. The seabream was absolutely delicious, as were the home made lamb kofters and beef burgers. We all appreciated the skill shown in making each dish. The bar staff were lovely and couldn’t have been more helpful. Thank you Pilgrim

Absolutely outstanding! The food is of exceptional standard and cooked to perfection. My wife and I returned for the second week running and we were not disappointed. The Chef is a genius! The pub, the food, the staff; could not fault. The Pilgrim is a must for anyone who loves very good quality food. We will be back soon

Managed to secure a table at long last, it does book up early! However it was worth the wait. Have driven past many many times but this was our first visit. Deceptively large inside and a really welcoming old style pub inside. Quiet when we got in. Service was relaxed but the right tempo for a lazy Sunday lunch. Food was some of the best we had tasted for a long time. Beef was exceptional. One slight critique would be that another veg would make it perfect. Desserts excellent. Can’t wait to go back !

We like The Pilgrim. Familiar friendly faces. Good beer choices. Even the ‘boring’Sunday Roast was superb. My beef was juicy and pink. My wife’s pan fried fish was equally enjoyable. They do an excellent dinner too.

What a find and what wonderful pub in which to have lunch with friends. We had a warm welcome, service was friendly and extremely helpful and our food was delicious. We loved the innovative menu and that your order all comes out together so that you can share plates, if you wish to do so. LOVED it. Thank you and look forward to returning to eat here again soon.

Not sure which Pilgrim Pub the other reviewers ate at, but it certainly wasn’t the one I ate at last night, this was without a shadow of a doubt the worst pub meal I have ever eaten in my entire life! You’re greeted by this strange menu which consists of “snacks” and “specials” instead of starters and main courses. Eventually I decided to have the venison pie (£17) and asked the young lady what vegetables it came with, to be told that it didn’t come with any vegetables. OK, so can I order some vegetables separately? “We don’t do vegetables separately, you can order another vegetable main course though to go with the pie (another £8) !” OK, so I decided to pass on the vegetables and just have the venison pie. When the main course arrives, I have a tureen a bit bigger than a saucer which is filled with mashed potatoes at the bottom of which is some gravy! If there ever had been any venison in it, it had long since made it’s escape and bolted out over the fields! I have to say, I’m rapidly giving up on eating at local pubs now, they seem to be filled with “Masterchef wannabes” who insist on concocting these pretentious menus, which seem to have more to do with feeding their own egos, than producing good food for their customers! Next time I’ll go to an Ember Inn and get a proper meal!

I love the atmosphere here food always nice especially the burgers! Menu can be confusing. The only thing I will say it would be nice not to have to leave the table to get our drinks Apart from that will defiantly return!

We had a wonderful evening at the Pilgrim with amazing food in lovely friendly surroundings. The staff were super friendly and helpful and the whole evening was perfect. Why didn’t we know this gem that is so close to us existed? We plan many more visits now. Thanks

Unfortunately we had a very bad experience at the Pilgrim in terms of the service and manners of the manager/owners. Our cut of beef was very fatty and far too rare for our liking, so was hoping the manager would offer an alternative option but instead said that is how the beef comes and no1 else has complained about it in the pub (making us feel like it was us being too fussy). And then when we said we won’t be paying for the dish, she just took the plate and stormed off into the kitchen, which was very unprofessional. Never quite experienced service like it, and won’t be returning!

Beautiful food, fantastic atmosphere , superb service. The Pilgrim is just down the road from us and we had promised to go for an evening meal since lockdown after having many breakfast baps outside in the lovely garden. We took our friends on a Saturday night and had a truly lovely experience. Can’t wait to go back.

Had a super meal at The Pilgrim. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was outstanding. The summer plates menu was perfect as it gave us the chance to share food and try four different meals. Nadia and her team provided us with excellent service and made my husband's birthday very special. We will definitely be back!

My visit to the Pilgrim in November was almost faultless: excellent food, great service and a good atmosphere. Unfortunately this visit did not meet up to our expectations. Firstly the menu style had changed from a traditional balance of starters, main course etc to a confused and irritating avant garde, quirky menu where you choose a number of main dishes which are larger than tapas and only slightly smaller than a normal main course. Initially, nobody explained the procedure and we were surprised that the food was delivered in a haphazard way. I received both my dishes before one of our table had received any food. Fortunately, I received my mackerel just before the duck but this appeared to be more luck than judgement. In fairness to the Pilgrim, the food was delicious but the service was mediocre as the staff were overstretched. This style of service does not work in a cute olde pub as there were only 2 members of staff working the bar and serving food. We all felt that the trendy style was over complicated and staff intensive and it became annoying to have to get up to make requests for the basics. Unfortunately, during our meal, a group of other guests arrived and sat at the next table who had no consideration for other diners. The noise levels were extreme and completely unacceptable. As we conceded defeat on conversation, we felt it necessary to move in order to enjoy the end of our evening. The question is would I return? The answer: unlikely unless they reverted back to a sensible menu. Sorry Pilgrim, it doesn't work!

We arrived about 7 for a 7.30 booking on a Saturday. We'd not visited before. The welcome was friendly. The surrounding area and decor are what one would expect from a village & gastro pub. It was a summer evening and there was a group of people sitting near the the bar who were having a good time. Our table was in the dining area but very close to the bar and the noise level from the bar area was very loud. The summer menu is 'small plates' so we ordered a selection and apart from a mix up over one of the dishes we ordered (resolved by smiling and apologetic waiter) the service and food was good. The group of 4 happy, but loud, people departed, to be replaced by another couple of happy, but very loud groups at the bar. Had we been there for a drink, the noise level wouldn't have been an issue - great atmosphere; but for a family meal, when we wanted to chat and enjoy the food, the noise level was intrusive and degraded our experience. This isn't a complaint - it is fabulous that people are out, enjoying themselves in pubs now; but there is a mismatch between what constitiutes a comfortable noise level for diners, versus people who are out for a social drink and the layout of the venue can't accommodate both needs easily, and for this reason I have rated lower than perhaps the food deserved. (I've just read an article in today's news that says that 'more than half of the capital's food venues are too noisy to hold a conversation' - The Pilgrim is not alone!) If we go back I'll ask for a table away from the bar, and maybe avoid Saturday evenings.

It's very difficult to find somewhere that fulfils all the criteria for a good evening out with friends but, thankfully, we discovered the Pilgrim. Firstly, it's not a pretentious restaurant so don't expect a high level of attentive service BUT the food was imaginative, beautifully prepared and the end result was delicious. The staff were extremely pleasant and couldn't do enough to ensure that our evening was totally enjoyable. We all agreed that we would definitely return on further occasions.

We had a great meal here well worth the drive to get there. An intimate atmospheric small village pub type restaurant with good service, and great food at reasonable prices. Love the smoke salmon starter the Barnsley Chop was perfectly cooked, (it should be on...

Went with our friends and had a great meal. The mussles, devilled mushrooms, sardine, steak and fish was all fabulous.

A wonderful birthday celebration dinner in the Pilgrim, accompanied by the usual fantastic service. The duck leg with puy lentils and chalk stream trout were as good as anything we’ve had anywhere. Nadia, Brett and their staff always maintain the highest of standards. Highly recommended.

A very well executed meal in lovely pub surroundings. Great quality ingredients. Great beer selection at a reasonable price as well. Even the non alcoholic beer choice!

had lunch here on a sunny day in September. Sat outside with four dogs. Friendly, prompt service, and a good and innovative menu.

Just returned from a really fantastic Sunday lunch. The beef was perfectly cooked, the Yorkshire pudding was incredible (possibly the best I have ever had) however the star of the show was the gravy - definitely the tastiest beef gravy I have ever eaten, simply...

It's been a long time in U.K. lockdown but we broke out and went to this wonderful establishment. The parking lot is a little tight but the pub inside is beautiful, great character and ambience. We had a lovely table by the window looking at...

Great, high quality food. The chef is very talented. Would highly recommend, in fact we have told everyone.

Dropped in for a lunch , sat in a quirky heated area . Great local beer, and Cornish cider Ate off the garden menu, superb homemade burgers , and lovely lunch portion of duck and fondant potato .Then tried a cheeky pudding. My oh My...

Excellent food, nice simple and comfortable surroundings, helpful staff and very good service - what’s not to like? Certainly the best food in the area.

Superb Pan Roasted Calves Liver followed by sharing each of the Treacle Tart, Chocolate Fudge Cake and the Lemon Possett with Blood Orange. All flavours were excellent and we could not fault a thing. The wines were good as well. This place is a gem...

We had eaten at the Pilgrim 2 to 3 times previously and due to the outstanding food I decided to book for my wife’s Birthday as a surprise. The communication and assistance given by Nadia and the service & meal on the day were once...

Booked a table for 4 for an evening meal, the staff were happy to accommodate a 5 diner. All 5 meals were superb.. Recommend the lamb shank... Definitely one to return to.

Lovely lunch with friends. The food is fabulous, all freshly cooked and well presented. Good menu with plenty of choice.

We hadn't been here for about 3 or 4 years and were so pleased we came. The pub is well presented with a roaring log burner offering a warm welcome on a soggy cold November day. Staff behind the bar were friendly and efficient. The...

I rarely bother to write a review but having now visited The Pilgrim twice over the last couple of months with two different groups of people, these guys deserve all the praise they are receiving. The surroundings are welcoming and comfortable, all the staff are charming and the food is tremendous. It is without doubt the finest pub/restaurant to visit for many miles around.

My partner and I booked for Sunday lunch and the word incredible simply doesn’t suffice. The warm greeting by Kayleigh, followed by professional and kind service by the landlady was perfect. The stunning bar attracts a charming bunch of locals and those who have travelled from further afield for food or a good pint. When shown to our table the service and facilities were never less than exceptional. Then the food came out. Simply, wow. The beef genuinely sent shivers down my spine, as the deep and delicious gravy orchestrated me between the simply perfect components of this perfect Sunday lunch. Thank you to all at the pilgrim who made my partner and I feel so welcome and providing me (sorry mum) the best Sunday lunch of my whole life. Can’t wait to return Joanne and the bf x

A large group of us visited recently to celebrate mums 70th birthday. We could not have asked for better service - the meals were fantastic as usual, staff were attentive and all 15 meals were served together. Special personal touches from the owners made it a truly lovely afternoon. Faultless - thank you.

We have been to the Pilgrim a few times and always had great food.We went there today although not unpleasant we were told we would have a long wait it didn’t seem busy one table of six,it was like they couldn’t be bothered so we left

A really good menu with so many choices. I had food envy, even though my starter and main course were amazing. We have also had Sunday lunch here, which was very good.

We booked Sunday lunch at the Pilgrim because it's half way between us. One of our party had the smoked salmon which he said was delicious. We all had the roast beef. Excellent portion and everything beautifully cooked. We finished with 2 cheese and 2 chocolate tarts. All really delicious. Lovely atmosphere. Very pleasant staff. Would highly recommend.

A menu that's a cut above the average "pub grub" selection. Even the burgers and bacon sandwiches come in a brioche bun instead of boring sliced bread, and the meat is excellent quality. A good selection of beers, served by friendly, efficient staff. The pub itself is comfortable and quirky, while the beer garden is well-maintained and a lovely place to sit.

We had a Sunday lunch and for starter had the deviled mushrooms which were absolutely gorgeous. For main we had the roast beef which was cooked to perfection and so tender. It was obviously a very good quality beef joint and well worth every penny. Great service and locally produced beers available.

I am new to the area, and have been given a handful of places to try, but I stumbled across this gem while out driving getting to know the area. I have sampled various suggestions of Restaurants by the locals, but as we all have different tastes, I find a lot of Restaurants still use frozen chip and that basically puts me off (if there was a shortage of Potatoes I would get it). However, The Pilgrim is simple fresh fare. It is always tasty, its a lovely pub, lovely fireplace in the winter, warm and welcoming with really good food, always fresh food, pleasant service, best honeycomb ice-cream! Fresh fish, I love the Hake, Beet Carpaccio is delish.. Its just a great place!

A beautiful day and we were given a lovely light window table with a gentle breeze from the open doors to cool us. All three of us agreed that the food was superb - devilled mushrooms to start, hake and bream for two of us and a "melt in the mouth" steak for the third. All the accompaniments were outstanding. Puddings were classic favourites - chocolate truffle cake, treacle tart and panne cotta - served with a twist. The menu is small, with plenty of gluten free options, and everything is freshly cooked (definitely no fast food here!) Service was friendly and helpful. As we left, one of us said: "I'll remember that meal for a very long time!" Can't wait to eat there again.

Thank you for another lovely evening. The curries were superb. Great value, great taste. We will definitely be back.

Having moved to Buckinghamshire we have a habit of trying to find the ultimate Sunday lunch. Based on the reviews I had read we decided to visit the Pilgrim

We had a great Sunday lunch at this small and friendly pub. Service was super; friendly and efficient. The food was excellent, we all enjoyed our various starters and the roast beef main course was excellent with beautifully cooked and tasty beef. Great value for high class cooking.

This pub is a little gem in the beautiful village of North Marston, the food served is lovely and the atmosphere great! highly recommend and they can realyy cope with parties!

Very nice welcoming village pub nice ale and red wine to start and followed by a great Sunday lunch unlike lots of pubs this had a small menu and very well done,

We enjoyed an excellent family lunch at the award winning Pilgrim. The bar offers traditional ales with seating around a roaring log fire. The restaurant area is small, however the quality and presentation of the food was very good and exceeded expectations. Staff were exceptionally welcoming, friendly and attentive, with nothing being too much trouble. Highly recommended.

Refurbished about 5 years ago this pub still serves great ales and wines as well as an AMAZING menu that is a delight and eclectic. Enjoyed by locals as well as culinary explorers it is well worth the effort to visit

I have recently moved into the village and came in on Saturday for lunch with my family. We all agreed the food was excellent and I am so pleased to have moved to a village with such an excellent pub. The meat and fish were cooked superbly and the accompanying vegetables and chips were very tasty.

Visited with friends for an impromptu Sunday lunch. Staff were friendly, attentive and service was excellent. We all opted for starters, traditional Sunday roasts and a few desserts. Good homecooked food; my starter was generous in size, and the roast lamb was perfectly done.

Had a very good Sunday lunch here in the garden top quality roast beef with the best roast potatoes I have had in a long time also lovely gravy dry nice garden wish this was close to were I live I whould be there all the time

The braised beef sheen was about perfect. The service was exceptional. And their wine choice amazing. We got a Portuguese wine from Alentejo that was prime cut. Will come back for sure.

We were treated to a meal one lunchtime at The Pilgrim by a neighbour, none of us had ever been there before. Our summary would be excellent food, service and, in my case, beer. The menu is relatively limited but this does demonstrate that it is not a mass-catering or pub-chain operation. Food is freshly prepared to a very high standard and well presented. Service is attentive. Overall, it gives the impression of a village pub combined with an excellent restaurant. One word of advice, seating capacity is limited so booking would probably be advisable, if not essential.

Good Friday decided to walk to The Pilgrim, it may of been raining but a lovely warm welcome and roaring log burner warmed us up. Ordered our drinks and looked at the menu, we had the beef burger and portabella mushroom burger and a portion of chips. Chocolate torte and clotted cream with a glass of dessert wine all excellent, thank you. Would recommend.

Had a lovely evening here with friends, the service was very friendly and attentive, always asking if we wanted more drinks, food came out within a good time (not too quick or slow) I had the beetroot salad - the beetroot was sweet with lots of flavour. My partner had the rarebit which was so creamy and delicious. Then I had the duck which was cooked perfectly, the meat fell away from the bone. We shared a treacle tart which was just as good as the 2 previous courses in quality. Would highly recommend eating here, atmosphere was very comfortable and welcoming and we spent a good couple of hours enjoying our evening.

Great welcoming pub with real ales and a lovely big log burner, staff delightful. Dinner included starter of Norfolk Quail, Confit Duck Leg and Crème Brulee. Other diner had Quail, Gammon and the Almond and Lavender cake. The latter was amazing as it was an individual cake with crispy light outer and very lovely light middle. Crème Brulee is a test for me and this one was perfect. Every dish was excellent, well flavoured, cooked correctly and well presented. This is a super place to visit and really the best in the local area. Wines by the glass were also very good.

This pub has excellent food,some evenings are speciality evenings.ie:Turkish,Curry just to name two. Staff are friendly and courteous.

The Pilgrim is a fabulous place to eat.

Booked for my daughters birthday the week before Christmas and had a fabulous meal. The atmosphere in the bar was very warm and cosy with a roaring fire and soft lighting along with subtle christmas decorations to enhance it further. Service was excellent - friendly and helpful without being overly attentive. We all had the same starter of Rarebit which was incredibly tasty and beautifully served and then we had either the duck or beef as it was a sunday. I have never had such meltingly tender and flavoursome duck..cooked to perfection - juicy but not greasy. The beef was served beautifully pink and again was tender and flavoursome. The roast potatoes were crunchy which is a rare treat in pub sunday lunches. We had brought along our own birthday cake which sometimes can be frowned upon - not here. Our waitress happily brought us plates etc and did not mind that we had no room to sample the puds ..we will definitely be returning to do that!

This is a delightful village pub. The bar is comfortably arranged with easy chairs as well as the usual bar stools. The food, tasty and beautifully presented, was served in an adjacent area. We enjoyed our evening, thank you.

Stopping in North Marston and wanting a drink after a long day we walked along the unlit paths until we found the welcoming The Pilgrim pub. The first things my husband noticed were the two distinctive fire places, the low ceilings, the range of beers...

We had a couple of visits here during our stay across the road. Staff and locals are very friendly - I have seldom heard such laughter in a pub. The beers are good, a well-chosen and good value wine selection, and we had a very tasty and satisfying meal (not served every week-day night).

Visitamos el pub pilgrim hoy para el almuerzo, que estaba vacía cuando llegamos a la 1 de la tarde de hoy. Nos recibió una señora encantadora detrás del bar que nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos. Después de mirar el menú los tres de nosotros decidimos en la hamburguesa, que era absolutamente deliciosa!

Mi pareja y yo hemos visitado este pub en muchas ocasiones. La comida nunca me ha defraudado. No me puedo quejar de nada que probamos. La pierna de cordero para principal y la tarta treacle estaba delicioso. Especialmente cuando uno se sentaba en el jardín de la cerveza. Sin duda merece la pena una visita! !

Nos alojamos en el pueblo por un par de noches y comimos aquí en nuestra segunda noche, ojalá hubiéramos comido en nuestra primera noche, así que podíamos comer aquí de nuevo! Bistec y hamburguesas gigantes deliciosa, así como la porción de niños de boloñesa. Brownie de chocolate también fabuloso!

Es a menudo decepcionante, bistec. Normal. En realidad rara vez mal (aunque puede ocurrir), pero también rara vez algo especial.

Comimos aquí esta noche, comida fabulosa, particularmente la carne de codorniz starter y patatas fritas +. Ambiente agradable, relajante, un gran servicio. Altamente recomendado! Tienen música en vivo en las noches de sábado.

Me estaba mudando de la zona y buscando un lugar decente para tener una gran reunión de amigos (16 en total).

We took my elderly parents for Sunday lunch at The Pilgrim. My wife and I had the roast beef and my mum had the lamb shank. All were delicious, but the roast beef was the stand out, real melt in the mouth, tasty and perfectly pink.It was set off by the tasty local real ales.My parents had last been here 6 years ago, when it was with different owners, and had not been impressed, so had not gone back until now. They couldn't get over the improvement, and my mum kept saying "This is the best meal I've had out since I can remember."

We were staying in a holiday cottage opposite this pub and were so impressed with this pub that we ate there twice. The menu is fairly limited but includes a vegetarian option restaurant choice as well as bar meal. The food was delicious and the meat of high quality. We were made to feel really welcome and it was lovely to relax on easy chairs by a wood burning stove enjoying a drink, before moving to a table for the meal.This is just a small pub so make sure you arrive early or book ahead, especially at the weekend.

The Pilgrim was busy with a mixture of locals watching the rugby and Sunday lunch diners. Due to the layout of the pub I was able to enjoy our meal and sneak a look at the TV during exciting moments of the match.The menu is small but very exciting, the Sunday roasts were delicious, the child's meal was also tasty and a good size. The friendly staff made us feel comfortable and very welcome.There is a huge pub garden round the back which we will try out during the summer. Delicious food, served quickly and at a very reasonable price. Well worth a visit.

When I got here, TripAdvisor told me to ask for the roast beef. Wow. Amazing!!!Had the brownie for desert. Staff really friendly and attentive. Great place to eat and relax. I will be going again as the food was amazing.

We were staying in the village and wandered up to see if we could get some food. Friendly staff, really nice food and a lovely cosy pub. Will be back if we are in the area!

Warm friendly atmosphere, the food is always good. Bar staff happy to create a delicious selection of cocktails.

The Pilgrim is one of my favourite pubs and in my opinion should be high up in the ranks of the best pub in aylesbury area. Last night we went for burger night (our favourite night) the burgers are always nice. However, this time the burger was absolutely delicious! Both my fiancé and I ranked it as the best burger we've ever had (and we're big foodies)! Not only was the burger delicious we also had the homemade chips as a side which are so tasty. It is also exceptionally good value for money... £11 for a burger and pint of pilsner . Really recommend!!!

Great village pub atmosphere with friendly helpful staff. Excellent food perfectly cooked. A nice balanced menu not too big which is always a good sign in my book. Good wines by the glass. A very enjoyable experience all round.

This pub quite literally has everything. Fantastic well cooked locally sourced food, excellent friendly service and the best staff about (particularly Brett the chef). I couldn't recommend it more highly for popping in for a snack or a meal with friends and family.One of the true gems of Buckinghamshire!

Friendly staff, good food, ok prices. Book in advance as not many tables and the locals support this pub so quite busy in the evening.

Staying at a local B&B so popped into the village pub for a pint and a meal. Freshly renovated, the venue itself is very welcoming as was the lovely lass behind the bar. Good selection of craft beers and friendly conversation with the locals preceded a lovely meal cooked by the owner/chef. Fresh produce, locally sourced, drives this pub's menu, a far cry from the dull and uninspired fare usually associated with a country pub. Give this one a try!

if you want a perfect village pub, this is it. good choice of ales and great food. the building and staff are great and is as should be, the hub of the village.

A wonderful village pub that serves really fresh, local foods. Good selection of beers and lagers on tap. Friendly service and always a cheery welcome.

We said we would come back and we did. The weather was kind to us and we were able to walk. The place was buzzing with people enjoying a Friday night drink and relaxing. There was a great atmosphere and the food and service was excellent. Thank you again.Averil Wilkinson M. B.E.

Booked Sunday lunch at the last minute was pleasantly surprised. The roast beef and Yorkshire pud was so tender and servings were generous. The atmosphere was lovely and the staff were so helpful and attentive. Think we've found a new local!

This review is for a friend & based on his review. Booked for a family birthday & had a great night. The food & atmosphere couldn't be better. Simon carter

We went to The Pilgrim for a meal last night and were delighted. There was a warm welcome and the menu was imaginative. We live in the village and have known the pub for years, but have not been for a long time. The food was delicious, the starters home made pate and the smoked salmon were equally good and a sensible size. We really enjoyed our main courses, beautifully cooked and attractively served. The wine was lovely and the meal was reasonably priced. Thank you for an enjoyable experience. We will be back.

What a great night organised by Tim a local man. The first time we have visited mic nightreally enjoyable, very friendly with great music. Check site for further dates. The pub is very cosy with open fires and a good menu. A lovely garden for summer eating out.

We had decided to go out for meal rather late one evening and didn't think we would actually be able to find anywhere to eat but we managed to get a table here. It was lovely, had never been before even though we only live 10 minute drive away. Such a warm cosy pub with great food. Service was also great and everyone was very friendly and food arrived quickly. The only thing was there wasn't much choice on the menu but that's only a small minor as the food we did order was lovely. We all really enjoyed coming here as a last minute decision and hope to be back again soon.

Fairly new to the area and on recommendation I booked for a Saturday evening to go with friends. The friendly service and relaxed atmosphere matched with perfectly cooked food and I can honestly say I couldn't fault anything. Two of us had the chicken and two had the medium rare flat iron steak and all delicious, so I am sure we will be visiting again.

We called late on Mothers day morning and they found a table for four at the time we wanted to eat (4pm)A small friendly pub but Sunday lunch menu is rather limited. Not even a fish alternative to Roast. Just one vegitarian dish and they were not willing to put something together off menu.We chose this pub for th wide array of vegan and vegitarian offering on their webiste menue. There was no mention that sunday lunch menu consisted of Roast and one vegitarian meal only. The food was exellent apart from the Risoto (vegitarian offering) which was not cooked properly. Having said all that, we would go back for an eveing meal during the week.

The Pilgrim Pub in North Marston, is the gem of the village. The staff are just what I want - knowledgable, confident and friendly. The service was excellent and the food was prepared flawlessly by the owner/chef. The tomato soup, was homemade and simply delicious. The steak, which was organic, was cooked to perfection. The flavour and tenderness of the meat was the best I have ever tasted. We will definitely be returning.

We are a young couple in our early sixties and have been to The Pilgrim for dinner on a number of occasions as we live in a neighbouring village. I must say that we have always enjoyed our time here. The staff are very friendly and the menu is great. The owner prepares the meals and is a very good chef. The food is scrummy and there is a varied choice of meals on the menu. One of our favourite three pub-restaurants.

Friendly staff and good service. Christmas menu selected in advance ~ great lamb served with tasty winter braised vegetables (though the latter rather sparse). Nice selection of beers and wines. Enjoyable evening amongst friends.

The food was delicious and the menu not too fussy. Staff very helpful and attentive. Even the home made beer was excellent as a taster... probably better at the start of a Sunday lunch,

Arranged to meet someone here for Sat lunch. Had been in the pub before for a quick drink and it looked very pleasant as a place to eat. Arrived shortly after 1pm and asked the person behind the bar if they had a table. Several were offered as pub was about half full. Ordered and paid for drinks then a few minutes later went back to view menu and order food. Girl behind bar said "you want to order to eat eat now?" and when I said I did she snatched the menu on the bar in front of me away before I could reach it and put it behind the bar out of reach which I thought a bit strange. Said she couldn't take my order as there may be a bit of a wait because they had a large party of 6 covers (!) that had just ordered. Whilst I thought this was a bit strange I said I didn't mind, wasn't in a rush and would wait. She said she would check with the kitchen and come over to us. After 10 mins of her completely ignoring us, doing important stuff like polishing glasses and putting them back on the shelves someone else visited the bar and was successful in placing a food order. A bit irritated by this point that she had completely ignored us, I enquired again when she would be able to take the order and she said she wouldn't be able to at all as the kitchen had told her they were too busy to take any more food orders this service. She hadn't bothered to tell us this, and had taken further orders in the meantime which I thought bizarre and rude. No apology, nothing, just "kitchen says no", so after 20 mins of sitting there we had to leave the drinks we had paid for on the table and go and search somewhere else out. Strikes me as a locals pub with service for those in the know. Probably a fine pub if you know the magic handshake, but a really appalling experience if you have the temerity walk in off the street looking for basic hospitality. Really don't like being treated like this and won't be back!

I love this little pub; traditional, full of character, friendly staff and great food. Sunday lunch is excellent and in the evening there is a classy menu with a good variety of choices ( often including a really beautiful risotto). Good selection of beers, ciders and wines by the glass too. Fairly priced and highly recommended for evenings and weekend "occasions".The drawback occurs when you want lunch and are presented with the evening menu where the starters aren't substantial enough but the mains are too big (and too expensive for the lunchtime pocket). There are bar snacks, but these really are tiny and not what is required! There is a gap here that needs addressing; a hearty soup of the day with a decent portion of bread, a ploughman's, homemade pie and chips, steak sandwiches... The Pilgrim needs reasonably priced and more substantial lunch options to hit all the buttons. I really hope the young couple in charge here - who are otherwise doing an excellent job - listen to this feedback as The Pilgrim has such potential but currently the lack of an affordable and tempting lunch menu lets it down.

Nice setting, friendly staff, good service and fantastic food. Would give it 5 stars except the rugby was on so it was a bit noisy

Stayed in a local B and B and ventured out to The Pilgrim to eat. We were welcomed by an extremely friendly and helpful young lady, and there was a varied selection of ales. We ordered our meals which arrived hot and wholesome and were thoroughly enjoyed by both of us.Would have no hesitation in recommending this hostelry to anybody staying locally.

Called in at 1.50pm, a bit anxious that lunch time serving had finished. A very friendly welcome and we had the delicious pulled pork in a roll. Lovely atmosphere for a casual lunch.

We had a really excellent lunch at the Pilgrim last week. We were a large group of 20 with quite specific requirements: we wanted a set price buffet, some gluten free food and room to manoeuvre a wheelchair. The pub is normally closed for food on Tuesday lunch time but Nadia said she would open up for us and lay on sandwiches and salad. It turned out to be much more than that - really delicious and inventive and very generous . The tomatoes and beetroot must have been from their kitchen garden as they were so flavoursome. The ham likewise was particularly good. Service was efficient and friendly and the pub building itself has been very nicely decorated and feels very comfortable. Thanks all of you for a very enjoyable visit.

This was my first visit to a Gastro Pub on a 3 week visit to the UK.If the rest are as good as this I will bet visiting many more.Great selection of beers, great atmosphere, attentive and friendly host.Impressed with the menu and stayed for dinner and we're not disappointed.Well done.

A lovely small pub in the lovely village of North Marston. Have only ever stopped for a drink but they do offer food and at some time soon I intend to book a table.The Staff always make you welcome and are friendly.Its away from the main Towns of Aylesbury Vale, but well worth seeking out