The Warbler On The Wharf in Milton Keynes

Its ok just for the location and the facilities, portions are really small for the price you pay, and its just ok food, its not something that tastes amazing and the chips were not fully cooked. So 3 stars for location and because its dog friendly but very low score on the food.

The service was excellent and the food was very good

Nice place but not enough food for the price I only had 7 chips and a very small burger

We ordered some of the small plates along with side fries. Was very expensive for the quality of food. The halloumi with chilli jam came out cold and hard as if it had been left out for ages before it reached the table. The calamari was just warm and very rubbery. The pork croquettes were the best thing out of all of the food, but again only slightly warm. Overall I recommend to avoid the small plates, clearly overpriced and previously frozen. Worse food than a lot of the cheaper pubs around. Recommend the old beams partner pub instead in shenley lodge. Was very disappointed and won't be revisiting this pub again.

Just paid £17.40 for a pint of real ale and an apple spritz, no wonder people don't want to go to pubs anymore

Attended for an event upstairs. Staff and management extremely friendly, helpful, kind and delivered great service and quality. A very warm atmosphere and meant for a lovely event. Food was good, only improvement would be increase the potion allowance and better mark or separate the veggie and meat options. All round lovely and would definitely go back.

A group of 7 of us from Enable Disability forum Buckinghamshire came to this venue yesterday. Kayleigh was our waiter, we were made to feel very welcome, nothing was too much trouble, accommodating wheelchairs also those with walking sticks or different abilities. Every single meal was greatly presented , very eye catching, looked and smelt great, our visit was so good that I didn’t take photos,I ate the special which was Lamb & Mint pie with mash and greens, followed by cherry pie and custard, so tast, the pastry was perfect, the disabled toilet easily accessible, such lovely views on to the wharf, outside seating also. Thank you Kayleigh and the rest of the team, our visit was just perfect.

children friendly, dogs friendly, good food, good atmosphere, nothing to complain about. Thank you! I recommend for the whole family !

Great little roast dinner and a pint. Well cooked and presented.

Food was nice, prices are reasonable. Alcohol prices are on the high side. Staff very pleasant.

Lovely atmosphere and a place where 'dog friendly' doesn't just mean they're allowed in - dogs are actually welcome 🐶❤

Morden pub restraunt on the canal side. Good choice of drinks and a good menu. Our food was well cooked and tasty. Service was great and the very friendly and helpful.

I went here with friends for lunch. One of my friends has quite a few food intolerances and the waitress was extremely thorough in making sure the dish she ordered didn't contain anything that could trigger a flare up. I had the courgette & bacon pasta which was delicious and the perfect portion size. Our waitress, Katie, was very attentive and friendly and, even though we were sat outside, provided table service for us rather than us having to go and place our order at the bar. We didn't feel rushed or obligated to vacate our table and spent the afternoon chatting & catching up. Highly recommend!

We had a family lunch here and was great, food was lovely, service was great. Gigi served us and she was lovely and really friendly, would definitely visit again!

This was so disappointing, I honestly have no idea how this place is rated so highly. Yes, it’s a great setting, and the staff are friendly but it ends there. We booked a table and were seated upstairs. We ordered a panko covered mozzarella in a tomato sauce, fish and chips and a roasted vegetable tart. We didn’t really wait that long but what came was not what was expected. The mozzarella was covered in breadcrumbs, that had gone soggy in what appeared to be, and tasted, like tomato soup. When it was cut into it unleashed a soggy cheese mush that made the soup colder than it was. The fish and chips was awful, over cooked fish in over cooked batter, smashed garden peas and oven chips. The old joke how did you find your chips, I turned over my fish and there they were come to mind! The vegetable tart appeared to be ratatouille poured into a pastry case. It was probably the worst meal I have eaten for a good while, and I did eat it because I was hungry. On top,of that we ordered drinks that never appeared. A truly disappointing experience that does not recognise remotely the high value reviews this place has. Truly a poor chain pub meal.

Booked the upstairs ' Nest area' for a group of 25 for yesterday evening for a small awards event. We were looked after by Nathan & Lane. Both were friendly, welcoming and efficient when looking after us. They both had great customer service skiils not often seen in many pub dining establishments. The food was good and all our group were complimenting about their choices. Wouldn't hesitate to use this venue again. Only feedback I want to provide is parking is not sufficient enough - caused a few of our group to be late.

Wonderful view of the mariana. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Nice view upstairs with a balcony. Excellent food friendly staff

First visit here, really dissapointing if I'm honest first waiter who took our order (male) just really didn't want to be there or serve us at all!He also took the menus off us after we ordered starters had to ask for them back twice. That put us off ordering mains we then just got some fries and the little one dinner my fries were drenched in sea salt for some reason that I had to pour them on a napkin to take the salt off! Lastly ordered deserts and asked for the bill waitress came over whilst we were mid eating for us to pay. We've never had such poor service and it wasn't busy we always tip this is by far the worst experience and we won't be back such a shame as the building and decor are stunning. Some training on hospitality is very much needed.

Love this restaurant at the wharf. Food never disappoints.

One of the better pubs in the area, lots of seating inside and out, decent beer, wine and liquor selection. When we went they had live music on. Very lively, suitable for all ages.

Most enjoyable evening will be going again

Drinks:Jack is a superstar . Outside bar. Such a friendly lovely man. A true asset to you. Having always worked in hospitality would have been a pleasure to have him on our team. Employer of the month us. Jacs and Iain.

It was very nice, food was good but not a full plate, small portions for the money.!!!!!

Lovely lunch today, dog friendly and great outside area with a view of the canal.

I’ve been here before for lunches with friends and food etc was ok. Going by my previous visits, I decided to treat my sister from London to an evening meal. How disappointing! On arrival there were 4 staff standing by the checking area and we stood there for a while to be noticed. After a while one of the girls looked over at us and made eye contact, I had to shout above the chatter to give our details of reservation. We ordered our drinks and food; so the food was paid for before receiving it. I ordered the steak well done and my sister ordered the market fish. When my steak arrived, I couldn’t believe the size of it. It was a tiny piece of charred meat. I told the waiter that’s not the size I ordered. She took it away and brought it back saying that it’s because it’s shrunk as it was well done. I couldn’t eat it as it was so chewy that I spat it into a tissue. To make matters worse, instead of it being served with the chips stated on the menu, I got French fried instead of chips with skin on. The small bunch of watercress looked like it’s had it’s day; wilted and inedible. Paying £15.25 for food, you expect to eat it and enjoy it. All I ate were the chips. I had to go home hungry. With this pub/restaurant being in such a lovely location, it’s sad that the food let’s it down so unfortunately I won’t be coming back.

Just went for some friday night drinks, and it had a great atmosphere and right by the canal

Have visited the Warbler many many times, consistently a pleasure. Food very good and value for money. Staff incredibly friendly, I have NEVER had a bad experience here. Beautiful setting......what more could you ask for.......I highly recommend

Lovely location and solidly decent service and food.

Visited Warbler on the Wharf for the first time yesterday for my mums birthday lunch. And Josh our waiter was great from start to finish. He introduced himself, was friendly, kind, attentive, and genuinely keen to ensure we enjoyed our experience there. I asked him to make the afternoon special for my mum, and he did just that. A personalised dessert, and he rallied around his colleagues to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to her. Thank-you so much Josh, with your help my mum had a birthday to remember 👍

We had Sunday lunch and it was extremely busy. As we finished our meal we were told that the table was needed in 30 minutes. The food was delicious, but the portions were a bit stingy - we had the 4 small plates.

The pub is in a lovely location and we sat outside on a warm (and busy) summer evening. We had a great time and the food was good but the servings were small for the price and there was a lack of veg. The steak (cooked very nicely) looked lonely on the plate and came with some chips and a bit of cress that did not quite fill the hunger hole. The order app was not working so we had to order at the bar. All in all a good evening out. Serving portions and veg need more consideration.

Great food and service. Air conditioned so comfortable in this heatwave. Lovely views of the canal from the windows

It's always a pleasure to visit the Warbler, especially on Fridays, as the discount on a bottle of Presecco is good as it goes well with their fish and chips.

Great location, interior beautiful, goid outdoorceating too, dogs allowed. Sadly the menu had very limited vegetarian And vegan choices unfortunately so we didnt eat there

Very nice pub thats right next to the canal. New posh-ish pub vibe. Good beer selection. Dog friendly. A tad expensive, but you get what you pay for.

nice atmosphere and variety of drink selection

Lovely location and venue. Great food, and the upstairs is accessible via a lift.

Had a family reunion there with 10 people and 6 bills. They were great about it. Nothing was too much trouble.

Good food, excellent service and a great range of drinks. Was staying at Premier Inn Willen Lake and found this place with internet search. So glad I did. 15 minute walk and well with it. Great location good service and good value food. First time we had been to MK but would recommend to any of our friends

Great looking Pub, service and food were first class, the interior is great, with plenty of space and seating, the waiting staff were absolutely great.

Visited here the other Sunday for early evening meal. Ordered Chicken Milanese and Fish and Chips. To be fair the pub was very busy but that was no excuse for the poor quality meals we received. The chicken was so dry I couldn't eat the outside part of the fillet and the chips that were hidden underneath looked like they had been cooked hrs ago. There was probably no more than a handful which half I left as they too were over cooked. My friends meal of fish and chips was of the same standard although she had chunky chips so they were slightly more edible. The fish batter was thick and overcooked disguising the small piece of fish inside. This is the second time I have been to this restaurant and once again very disappointed. Sadly a complete waste of money and I won't be eating here again. It's such a shame as the location and outside area is really pleasant.

Great service from Katie. Thanks. Lovely food.

Very nice views, food was amazing balconies over the river excellent feature

Went today with 2 friends. Two of us had the crab & asparagus salad the other had chicken Milenese. The salads were outrageous hardly any crab and loads of green leaves. The chicken was over cooked so dry and the chips looked as though they had been re cooked so skinny as well. They had run out of new potatoes. All in all we will definitely not be going back . Nearly £60 for the food followed by £14 for the drinks. Left there still feeling hungry 😡😡😡

Food here is lovely and in the sun outside its such a great setting. Highly recommend this place for a chilled out pub lunch.

Went upstairs for a private function and there was no music. What?? Food and drinks on point

Lovely family dinner this evening. Early birds we are and relatively quiet when we arrived but very busy by the time we left. Great food including king prawn linguine, cod and spring onion fishcake, pulled pork croquettes,chilli chicken and spicy cauliflower and broccoli with cheesecake, black cherry pie and maple syrup waffle desserts. Quite a blowout for us but every dish was spot on and every plate went back to the kitchen clean of pretty much all trace of the food. Nice service from our server Gigi and good value for money and walking distance from home… we will be back soon. Highly recommended.

Nice sundeck...good atmosphere, food quality less than average, very disapointed we our meals.

Just home from a lovely relaxing lunch. We love Josh and great that he was our server

Nice location, great views of the canal and boats. Staff really friendly and food was amazing.

There was a MAN in the ladies toilets. A bloke Dragged up to the eyeballs just walked into the women’s toilets like he’s entitled to , just because he’s wearing a wig and makeup, - my daughter was scared of him. What the hell are security going allowing this ???

Ordered roast beef and both were luke warm, told a young waitress who said “oh sorry” then carried on clearing tables. The drinks were expensive. Wouldn’t eat there again and wouldn’t rush back for a drink.

I just wanted to pass on my congratulations to the team today at Warbler on the wharf, Milton Keynes. We had a group of approx 46 for lunch and I have to say the service was first class from the moment we arrived to the time we left. Given the kitchen had to prepare 40+ meals (we had preordered but even so) the quality was excellent. Staff superb and special thanks must go to Katie designated as our main helper. What a fantastic attitude and understanding of the service role. Helpful, happy, bubbly, fun and a credit to the company. Please pass on my thanks to all. Not the firs time we’ve had a large group lunch here and they have never let us down!

Had a walk from the premier inn willan lake nice pub only had a drink but food looked lovely

We had 9 arranged to meet but wasn't certain on food until after we arrived. I was one of the last to turn up with the fam already enjoying drinks at the bar and we were led to our table in an ideal spot on the 2nd floor at the back. The atmosphere was good, with another larger party up top and staff looking productive and unflustered, it was a good vibe. The menu and food has always been decent at the Warbler and Sunday was no different but the service needs to be acknowledged (I think it was Natalie?*/Katie.. they called the crab salad 'crabasparagus!' 😂) They were polite, warm and personable without being overbearing which was ideal for the situation as many of the party had never met and were getting to know one another for the first time. Everything was well timed and when the food came out they were quick to grab all the condiments requested whilst we bothered them to take a photo xD The 4 stars is literally because I can't put 4.5 and is down to the Yorkshire's being too crisp and a little light on the crab in the salad (relative to other dishes despite the protein choice it almost looked out of place) but this really is a minor and again the back of house and it could be spec. The beef and chicken roasts were generously portioned and was cooked beautifully, it's a solid Sunday. If you haven't been, go! It's a robust venue, lively, scenic and a great third space from anything from a quiet pint in the sun or 2/3 course gathering with loved ones (top notch)🔥🙌🏽👍🏽

We went for my birthday, I was very exciting and all I wanted was to enjoy a great meal with my family. I ordered a steak well done… All meals arrived and my steak arrived burnt, super hard and an able to be eaten! So I told the waitresses it was burnt, she (very rudely) said I asked for well done! So I was really surprise by her attitude and said but this is burnt and tastes horrible! So she agreed to take it back…. Which then I did not receive a replacement for! So my entire family finished their dinner and I still had nothing to eat than I went up to the team and asked for the bill (this is 30 minutes later) and the same waitress said to me because I asked for well done it takes a long time! I asked is it taking 30 minutes? And asked for the bill… she was really rude and said well you asked for it! I don’t think anyone should ever be treated this way for a paid service but it was my birthday and they kind of ruined it for me! Not only the food was bad the staff was very rude! I wish we hadn’t went there I would not recommend it to anyone!

An amazing gastro pub for a roast dinner. We stopped off on the way home from London to visit here for a roast dinner and it was just as good as when I visited last year. Great location, great food and lovely surroundings

Very nice food and pleasant atmosphere.

Gigi was amazing her service was so good

Amazing place, food and service by the lovely Gigi. Thank you for being so welcoming, we had the best lunch today!

Excellent service from Gigi. Service with a smile.

Lovely friendly service from Gigi. Thank you for looking after us. Food excellent. Thank you

Good and drinks were great, the Strawberry smash was really refreshing! Gigi was so lovely and polite, all the staff were super friendly, would recommend ☺️

Sat outside on a glorious summer's day sipping cold drinks with my girlfriend. Very peaceful location overlooking a harbour for barges and the Grand Union Canal.

5 Stars are not enough! The food was just the best I’ve had in a pub restaurant and the service was excellent. The waiting staff are a credit to you!

Very nice pub, great location overlooking the wharf. Not the cheapest, but the food is well worth it the price. Only small draw back is the car park is used by loads of people not using the pub so it’s quite hard to park.

Great food, great atmosphere and friendly service

Katie served us and was so kind and helpful

Very unexpected. Due to where it's situated. Sits by the canal. Seating in and out. Very relaxed, especially with the warmer weather. I visit on my own and chill. My phone for company. 😀

Gorgeous pub with very welcoming staff. Unfortunately was really disappointed with my meal, I ordered a salad which cost £14 and paid an extra £4.75 for prawns. When the salad arrived it looked like it was missing the salad part and the extra £4.75 for prawns was pretty steep seeing as you only get 4. Lovely atmosphere but food definitely could improve. Especially for the price you pay.

The food was amazing and the place looks fantastic. What let it down were more then one staff member was really rude and the customers was appalling, for the price of the food and drinks does not match the service given. I don't thinkni would go back or recommend. But please don't take my word as be all, see for yourselves. You might get better service.

Really nice, vibrant place with a great menu and lovely views over the marina

First time visiting. Quite busy for a Tuesday lunchtime, but lots of space - this place is huge. Lots of outside tables for smokers or dogs. Nice decor inside. Great food and service. Suitable for vegans (multiple options but not a separate menu).

Lovely place to just relax with a pot of tea

We ate at 6pm on a Saturday before a trip to the theatre which is only a few minutes drive away. Seems a popular place as most tables were full. Must say the staff were amazing from when we arrived and greeted at the front door to being seated. Our waitress Katie was a gem and really made our visit a memorable one. Food was good and the pub has a nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend

Lovely place and food was excellent

Actually couldn't believe how good the service was here. The food was lovely too. Nathan was our main server, but everyone we interacted with while we had Sunday lunch did an outstanding job. They bent over backwards to help, and as a group had three little ones with us, they made space for the pram, heated up milk for the smallest of us, made last minute changes to our order, all with professionalism and a smile. Probably the best service I've ever had, and if I lived nearby I'd be back in a shot! Thanks for dealing with us all so well, handing out crayons for my nieces and all on a very busy Sunday lunchtime.

Amazing food and excellent service. This is now our new favourite place

We had a family lunch with our grandchildren. The food was excellent including the children's menu. Our server Kayleigh was brilliant. We ate outside, where there is plenty of space, overlooking the canal marina. Would definitely go again. If you want to eat inside, booking ahead is definitely recommended.

Kayleigh, Lexi ,Ethan and Aidan are so helpful, great atmosphere they genuinely have gone above and beyond to make our experiences here amazing, I come here most weeks due to the fantastic customer service, attention they give myself and my dogs and the genuine interest they show. 5 star and outstanding customer service is so rare these days but they definitely provide it. They are assets to this company and I will return as long as they are here.

Staff were friendly and helpful but not enough of them. Sunday roast Lamb was fatty, wouldn't recommend it. Fantastic Yorkshire puds but not enough veg. Hard to hear fellow companions as was loud with back ground noise. For me in future will be just a pub to go for a drink

A great place for a nice (upper price bracket) pub lunch. Extensive menu with what seemed to be freshly prepared food. Great range of cider and beers. Only lost a star with the service as she was clearly not bothered about serving with enthusiasm and mumbled. If working in public facing services, clarity and enthusiasm is essential. Maybe she was having a bad day.

The food was great. The wagyu burger in particular was excellent. Very good with vegan and gluten free. Service was efficient at first but fell apart when a big group arrived. The servers were all friendly and helpful though. It was noisy but that seems popular currently. Only big downside is that there is not enough parking at busy times.

Had a lovely meal with my friend. Couldn't complain about anything!! Our waiter Katie, was amazing given that the restaurant was very busy, she was attentive and patient when we had been too busy talking to choose our meal! When food did arrive she even had time to check the steak was cooked as I wanted and we were happy!! All in all, a great afternoon had by all. Will return.

Popped in to have a beer with a buddy, and the place was rammed. The place is huge, both indoors and out, with a massive selection of drinks available. Not tried the food yet, but I'm sure we will soon enough. Shout out to my man Barry for a good evening.

Food was good enjoyed the chicken. The service from Nathan was superb he was very confident and polite

My favorite place in MK! Delicious cuisine, friendly staff and perfect location!

Really beautiful pub! My husband and I met his family here for his dad's birthday last month. We drove up from Swindon for the meal and then went home again. It was a beautiful evening and such a lovely pub! Location is perfect and it was super quiet because it was a Tuesday evening. The staff were very helpful and made an effort for us. The only negative is that my husband is dairy free and the server wasn't completely confident in the choices so my husband kept it very safe in his order and wasn't super happy with his food. However, everyone else enjoyed it!

Only to my experience: place was busy, and surroundings are welcoming, there was live music outside but all tables were taken, but, staff was more busy chatting than attendind clients, booked table allocation was random and table was way too big. Food tasted OK, but did not match the price tag. Drinks menu missing half of the prices, basicaly order and pay whatever they decide. Sadly wouldn't recommend after this visit.

Friendly staff. After a long walk nice place to visit.

Excellent establishment, good food and great service.

Lovely place. The food was delicious, and the decoration both inside and out pretty and charming

Brilliant food, great service and dog friendly. Also reasonably priced. Would recommend. Only down point is parking which can be a nightmare.

A bit noisy when we first sat down but then we got moved so very happy with that. Had some good burgers and chicken parmesan! Nothing outstanding but would go again, just need a little something extra for that 5th star 💪

First time we had visited Warbler on the Wharf - for a baby shower party (private) on the first floor. The staff were amazing, so attentive and helpful. The food (hot buffet) was wonderful. The ambiance and space excellent. Even a balcony area overlooking the canal below. Beautiful on a hot sunny day like today (11/05/24). The car park was extremely busy though and in leaving, we saw cars on the road just outside the car park being ticketed - so be careful!!! Otherwise, thoroughly recommend this wonderful venue.

We went as part of a large family group. The service was impeccable as was the food. Highly recommended.

Would be 5* only if I could eat outside.

Lovely pub by the canal wharf. The food was really good we had 6 sharing dishes and it was all delicious. A great place to enjoy the sun

Good food. Service is good and helpful staff. Parking is a problem, was full and had to park a long way away, not sure if this will ever improve. If not 5 star

Good food, fair prices, although wine a bit expensive - over £12 for a large glass.