The White Hart at Maulden in Central Bedfordshire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Excellent Sunday lunch with great food and service . Thank you Florentina and Loretta for looking after us . We have already rebooked !

We just love it here. I think this was our 4th visit and every time it is consistently fabulous. Lovely, friendly staff, who really enjoy working here and it shows. Emily was lovely and we enjoyed our chats with her especially, they all have a great sense of humour too. The food was divine, two of the family had the sea trout and I had the pan fried chicken. We all said it was one of the best meals we had ever had, and what an absolute pleasure to have hot plates. If you are having a dessert the apple and cinnamon strudel is to die for and such a generous portion. Cannot praise our evening enough, Thank you everyone.

Lovely setting sat outside in sun for a coffee as we arrived early. Food was excellent and staff were very polite, friendly and attentive. Definitely be going again

Late lunch on a quiet Saturday. Our welcome was fine. We ordered wine that was brought unopened to the table with no offer to open it or for us to taste. Having asked for another minute to choose our food we were left unattended for quite some time. The food was as good as ever. Having declined dessert the waiting staff then seemed to disappear and I had to get up and ask at the bar for the bill. The young lady seemed less than happy to assist but did so without a smile or acknowledgment. Whilst the food was good the over all customer experience was definitely below par.

Arrived by 12.30 on a Friday with plenty of parking. Excellent, clean decor with tables a good distance apart, giving privacy. Excellent waitress, patient and kind with ready answers to questions. Food superb - we only managed a main plus ice cream. We shall visit again - soon.

The main I had was roast cod fillet which was excellent and ample. The service was cheerful, polite and prompt. We'll be back. Well done.

2nd time I’ve had the risotto here and each time it’s been really tasty ( especially the pea, asparagus and mint) and super hot. Tried many meat and fish dishes also and never been disappointed. Always enjoy the food here & would definitely recommend.

Had a Sunday dinner here at 4pm. Was concerned as there might just be left overs but plenty of tasty meals to choose from.

The most amazing roast I’ve ever had. Great service, friendly staff. Great value for money. Amazing location. Cheers guys

What a fantastic anniversary meal. The venison was cooked to perfection at the chefs recommendation. Stunning food and lovely friendly welcoming service. We will be back again for sure xx

Shame dogs are no longer allowed in the restaurant. We went elsewhere to eat.

Went there to have lunch. I thought for size of portions food expenses. Staff very friendly good selection of beers.

Had a lovely meal, attentive service and the food was awesome again. All of us enjoyed everything we had. Not the cheapest place to eat but you get what you pay for here

Great Sunday roast, friendly efficient service and reasonably priced . Very nice atmosphere Would highly recommend visiting it

A fantastic find for lunch. Food was outstanding and the service excellent too. Will definitely return. Highly recommend.

We visited on an sunny, mid-week afternoon at 14:00 and were met by a sigh from the member of staff (A ‘Lady’ wearing glasses and with a conspicuous accent - we didn’t catch her name) when we asked if the kitchen was still open. After checking if this restaurant does in fact serve food she informed us yes… Due to it being a lovely day we asked to sit outside which we were abruptly told no…which was a shame since days you can eat outside in the UK are few and far between. The member of staff was so unaccommodating we decided to leave and head to the George down the road which proved a much better decision as the food and staff were lovely there! We wouldn’t recommend the White Hart at Maulden as this isn’t the first time we’ve experienced a frosty and substandard service. The food isn’t particularly great either.

A lovely, old pub with great interior and great food, with lots of choice. Service was a little slow but it was busier than I expected at lunchtime.

Went for Sunday lunch as a group, the service was good but the food was very average, a pile of veg with 3 types of meat, the pork I saw the beef and lamb could have been anything, no taste! The Yorkshire pudding was a large stodgy mass with no crispness, the roast potatoes were not all all crispy and hard in the middle gravy was bland. The bill came and we all paid by card and although the total of payments made were the same as the bill including the tip, they were saying it was £10.40 still to pay . Finally after showing them our maths, they blamed the computer, hmmm not sure I believe that. Out of the 8 only three thought the food was value for money and no one liked the Yorkshire pud or the roasties!!

A happy find. Unexpectedly excellent food in a village pub, off the beaten path. Early on a Thursday evening, the small bar was popular, with a friendly atmosphere, and the main dining area to the right of the bar had a sprinkling of customers. We choose to sit in the additional dining area to the left. Some interesting menu choices and the food was really good quality. We we presented with two bhajis on a mint sauce as an appetizer as we looked at the menus. To start, I had the baked goats cheese and my wife had the blue cheese fritters. Both were delicious. For mains, my wife had the seatrout fillet and I had the Woburn estate venison. Both were superbly done. Special shout-out to the jus served with the venison! Service was very good too; friendly, helpful and attentive. We booked this at random, as a place not far off our route home and were not sure what to expect. It was a pleasant shock to find such a great culinary experience. I can't wait to return.

Really nice place for food and drinks; comfortable bar areas and warm and cosy seating areas. Great service and reliably good food. Often very busy so booking ahead is a good idea.

Excellent in every way. Menu choice, food quality and friendly attentive service made for a memorable experience.

Lovely lovely pub, busy and buzzing

Enjoyed a fantastic meal this evening. I ordered the Beef Wellington, and it was probably the best piece of red meat that I have had for a very long time; tender, succulent and delicious. Great atmosphere and excellent service and at a fair price for the quality delivered. 10 out of 10 indeed.

Excellent food generous portions

Excellent sunday roast! Lovely staff, great drinks and food is great quality. Will be back again!

Excellent food including gluten free options. Service was great. Will be back

A beautiful place to visit. The staff were very polite and courteous. Everything was clean, well organised. We experienced the buffet that was organised for following a funeral. The food was absolutely outstanding.

Went for Sunday lunch at 1:30 visiting got the first time and the restaurant was busy yet service was very friendly, good and quick. Water and a tasty appetiser was provided straight away then drink orders were taken. The very nice good quality food followed with friendly attentive service yet not rushed.

Really warm and welcoming, the staff are so lovely. The food was delicious, top class. I was recommended this pub by a friend who lives locally and I'm very glad of it. Will definitely be back.

The pub I learned to drink in 45yrs ago. Lovely to revisit after all this time. It's changed, very much for the better. Four well kept cask ales of which I tried three of them before time ran out. Looked to be a good selection of lagers too. Staff all friendly and smiling. I will return to dine there too, very soon. So far, highly recommended.

Great food and service enjoyed my lunch there. It has a thatched roof and loads of original features inside. Waiters friendly and helpful

Really delicious food, food portion sizes. A lovely atmosphere and staff were great.

Wonderful all round - booked last minute for a small group gathering. Very pleasant blend of contemporary and historic with low ceilings and beams with modern feeling decor, lovely atmosphere but still about to chat easily. A solid menu with reasonable choice and a few interesting twists. Food was excellent, particularly the maple chilli glazed pork tomahawk, portions were healthy across the board, particularly the cheese board which was well laden with plenty of good cheese as well as lovely accompaniments. Even the coffee (mocha) was stand out from any other decent coffee you get reliably in most places, and rounded off a very enjoyable meal. Service was also excellent, welcoming, friendly and attentive staff without being intrusive. We all had 3 courses including steaks, with drinks and a coffee which came out around £55 per head, which for the quality and quantity was reasonable enough. All round very impressed and would unequivocally return, as other reviews suggest the Sunday lunch is equally high quality and good value.

Went there for lunch on Saturday. The service and food was excellent and there was a nice atmosphere (not too busy). Thoroughly recommend

Excellent food service, everything was presented well, would recomend

Had a great meal here with my family. The fish and chips were delicious. The fish was the size of a whale 🤣 and the beef Wellington was cooked to perfection. Very quiet, calm atmosphere and a great service from all the staff. Would definitely recommend 👌

Lovely village setting in a nice, olde world period building, for a special occasion or romantic meal out. The food was really tasty, and beautifully presented. Appetisers were a nice touch. Not the cheapest (but where is these days) but excellent quality fayre, great service and good communication over the booking.

Fantastic Sunday roast..very pleasant pub. Large portions so be careful 😁

Love this place. Great value and food is a cut above others in the area.

Very welcoming including accommodating our dog. Lovely roast pork lunch for our special occasion. Staff were all really great. Also a beautiful character building.

First time eating there. Will not be the last time👌👍

We had a lovely meal here at lunchtime last week. Service was good and the food and drinks were great.

Probably the best Sunday lunch I've had. Generous serving and cooked to perfection. Will definitely be returning.

Great lunch and service, good to see a pub bounce back.

Absolutely loved this place! Went on Sunday and had the roast chicken and my husband had the trio of roasts. The food was fantastic; truly one of the best pub roasts I've had, and excellent value for money. When we got home I rebooked for the following Sunday! We brought our dog with us who received a lovely warm welcome, and the garden was a lovely area to sit with him.

My sister and I took mum here for a Sunday roast. It was gorgeous- plenty of it (almost too much!), well cooked and a variety of veg. Couldnt fault it. Lovely pub restaurant, nicely decorated and with the sun shining in the back door on our table, it couldn't have been a better experience. Staff were helpful to our elderly mum, suggesting step-free routes and offering assistance in manoeuvre to the table. It definitely demands (earns) a return visit to explore their lovely menu further!

Great food and service. Plenty of parking

Brilliant in every respect; best restaurant meal I've had for a long time with lovely service and very comfortable dining area. Top class

Seriously good food. Best venison I've ever eaten. Would totally recommend.

Fab scrumptious dinner to celebrate wifey's birthday. Service exemplary, but sadly our bill payer forgot to leave a tip - sorry !

Lively Sunday roast, would definitely recommend

Revisiting after 40 years. Didn't disappoint. If I lived in the UK, it would be a place I would visit regularly.

Great food, excellent service and dog friendly. Also plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options and we were given a free sharing appetiser. Highly recommended

Superb Sunday lunch. Thanks to Holly, Florentina and all the team.

Stopped for a pint of lime & soda + a diet coke with ice & it cost me a £5.....lovely country pub ...no riff raff need apply

Quality of cooking and ingredients has improved and the staff continue to be helpful and attentive. The mushroom starter and venison main were a great combination

Recommended, thoroughly enjoyed the evening. A great place for friends & family

Cant fault the pub . New local . Thank you to all the staff .. Excellent service and food x

I love this place. The venison was really good. Staff very attentive.

Lovely pub,great service,food and atmosphere

excellent customer service manager was outstanding, great food as always enjoy visiting here, would definitely recommend if you enjoy hearty pub meals

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One of the best - and most consistent - gastro pubs in Bedfordshire. Exceptional service from a young and enthusiastic team, where nothing is too much trouble. Best of all, it is independently owned. Bookings on Friday and Saturday evenings, plus Sunday lunchtime are advisable. Doggos are made so welcome, too, not just tolerated.

Great tasty food in a friendly pub.

Foods and services are very good quality

Been here twice in recent weeks, one for Sunday lunch and the other for Friday lunch. Both visits were great, good food and excellent service.

Lovely thatched building, delicious food and good service with a dog-friendly section.

Good food and service, pub a little fussy as to how you pay which is slightly annoying. Bar a bit rowdy though.

Excellent food ,kid friendly, 2 nice enclosed gardens with lots of tables

Couldn't fault it. Food was cooked to perfection. Service great. Plenty of parking

Very posh gastropub. Low ceilings , thick walls and great atmosphere. The table wasn't squashed in, so had room around us. We had a table of 6 of six and had fantastic food . It is expensive but worth it. I would definitely recommend this newly refurbished pub. The venison and pheasant were particularly good. 2nd visit 2 months later lunch Standard of food still very good. The fish and chips lovely, but the price of £17.50 may put people off. Served by 2 young staff with impeccable manners. Both friendly and efficient, well deserving of a good tip. We will return again hopefully in the summer to be able to enjoy the garden . P.s the bar is dog friendly !

Food first class and friendly and polite service will be back

Nice food and good service, a little expensive for a pub, but nice enough.

Food is so tasty. Service is brilliant.

If you think some the reviews appear over the top they are not, food service atmosphere plus being with great friends 👍👍👍

4 of us enjoyed a very pleasant Sunday lunch for a birthday. Have dined here many times and always excellent food and pleasant friendly staff.

Lovely Sunday roast and so much of it

We've visited so many restaurants for Sunday lunch, this is the 1st time I've given 5* cannot fault it at all. Finally roast beef cooked to perfection the vegetables were delicious and the staff were very professional. Thank you and see you again very soon.

I Came to a party last night wow!!!! what can I say all your staff were so polite I could tell all your staff go through quality training in customer service so helpful polite . The food I've never been to a party when the food is if that high quality either .Mild chicken curry and the lamb it was heaven .x I've booked to come for lunch next week can't wait.

Great evening food and service was great. Staff were very and reasonable price

We held our mothers wake at The White Hart. Excellent service excellent buffet. Thank you to all the team from all of us who came.

We were walk ins, it was my uncles 91st birthday. They got us in. As its an extremely busy pub. In future will make sure i book. The meals were fantastic, and well presented, the service exemplary. Will definitely be returning.

Great food! Good service! You won't be disappointed.

Beautiful Sunday roast! I'll be back :)

We had a lovely meal with family (a party of 6) on Wed 25th Jan 2023. The staff were friendly and attentive and even though the restaurant was quiet, (with it being midweek) the atmosphere was cosy and pretty with all the little strings of lights dotted around. The food was amazing, the best we had tasted in a long time and you don't mind paying that little bit more for. My husband and myself had the Beef Wellington for our main meal and it just melted in our mouths, so delicious! All of the three course's were delicious! We really couldn't fault our experience at The White Hart and would certainly visit again.

Food and service is fantastic Highly recommend

Both food & service make this my favourite gastropub around 👏👌

Now then! Thiis is a very special place. Four of us had our Cristmas meal here, and I can truly say I have not eaten at a more welcoming restaraunt or pub, or enjoyed a meal more than this. The ambience of a 17th Century hostelry, enhanced by tasteful and traditional decorations and tree; a pub full of locals who clearly love the place, was welcome enough. The Manager Holly, and the whole attentive young team, impeccably dressed; clearly well trained and supported, gave confidence this was going to be a special evening. Owner and Chef Emille, demonstrated how experienced and skilled buying, preparation, cooking and presentation of an imaginative and varied menu can be done at prices all can afford on that special occasion. Supurb to the last crumb of my cheese plate...AND I discovered Shrpshire Blue which now inhabits our own kitchen! A house with a very high reputation and which, having survived the nightmare of the pandemic, this venue deserved to, and Imsure will continue along it's successful path.

The food was delicious and situated perfectly for a meeting. The two of us, both middle aged, were at least 20 years younger than the next youngest group in the pub!

Christmas party lunch, superb all round.

Lunch menue was very limited & expensive & they did not do a light lunch menu as we only wanted something like a toasted sandwich etc not a full blown meal which all the lunches were.

Incredible lunch with exceptional customer service. The perfect place for a more special dinner.

We enjoyed a sneaky mid week lunch & the food was lovely. The interior was all set for Halloween and looked very festive. We will be back.

Nice Sunday lunch...good service and good atmosphere..

Staff were super lovely and helpful. The food let the place down unfortunately. Murdered vegetables and watery bland gravy.

Super friendly village pub! Great gardens, great food and highly recommend!

Service good...food even better...good portions to.. Definitely worth a second trip.

Beautiful old building, very good food. Bit more expensive but you do get extra value for it

What a wonderful restaurant and pub. Friendly and polite staff with excellent food.

Superb menu, I could not fault the food. The presentation was sublime. The dauphinoise was unlike any I have had before. The way the chef made it was a Labour of love by making a cake of potato which takes a day but it is worth the time and care. The cheeseboard was superb. There were six of us and we all cleared our plates. Great food. Not pub food!