Willen Dragon Brewers Fayre in Milton Keynes

We went in for dessert and they were very nice. We were served by a lovely young lady called Courtney. She served us with a smile and had brilliant customer interaction. She was very friendly and really made our experience a great one.

Buffet for breakfast was very tasty

Great food really well cooked, presented and served absolutely no complaints oh yeah very reasonable priced too, will definitely be back and soon.

I ordered 2 starters calamari and prawn cocktail and a pizza. The starters were amazing, but the pizza was the worst pizza I have ever had in my life. The chicken is over cooked (it was as dry as a desert). The pizza doesn't taste good at all. I would not recommend to order pizza here.

We have come to this restaurant several times as we stay in the premier inn next door. I found the staff usually extremely unhappy and more than usual they are quite rude and don't seem to have basic hygiene standards. For example the toast was stuck in the conveyor type toasters. I told a member of staff who I noticed cough into his hands prior use the same hand to fish out my toast... Also we asked to sit in the booths and was told due to large group bookings they couldn't give it us. Then within 20 minutes a mother and daughter was seated in the booth... Clearly not a big group as no more people joined them! Food is pretty standard for a brewers fayre. Nothing stands out but edible. They also seem to consistently not have certain food/drinks... This is consistent everytime!

Needed to feed the kids quickly after a walk. It was a mistake to come in here. The place itself is filthy and unloved. The menu, even though limited, is mainly processed and of extremely low quality. There is a list of stuff they don’t have on bits of paper restricting choice even more. Staff were lethargic, largely rude and just didn’t want to be there. The price of food wasn’t ‘cheap’ in fact you could prob eat at far nicer places for not a dissimilar amount… maybe a few pound more. But it’d be worth it. I’ve never left a place feeling like I’ve wasted money (and calories) but this place is a hateful corporate entity.

First time visiting the Willen Dragon and have to say, what a great place this is. Can't wait to return :)

Sunday afternoon attendance. It was a pleasant enough meal. Staff were very good and sorted out a couple of minor issues. We had meals from the Christmas menu which for 2 courses was reasonably priced. The food wasn't too bad (chicken a bit dry) and probably in line for what I paid! Came out promptly despite a group of 9. The Sunday roast did look good and I will try another time. Drink refills are good value! Soft & coffees

A visiting family member stayed at the Premier Inn at the weekend and so we met twice for breakfast, and had Sunday evening dinner at the Willen Dragon. While there are notices advising there are issues with the supply of some food items, this is no excuse for the poor hygiene on cleaning tables ( or not !) A lack of staff to welcome you to the restaurant, collect used plates from the breakfast table or serve yoghurt with an expired use by date. The restaurant is in a great location, but really needs to improve standards if they want customers to return.

Love this place 👌Great location and friendly great team

Not geared up for gluten free dietary requirements. I had to scroll through pages of ingredients rather than a menu!!! The staff tried to help but didn't know about dietary info. My food after that was bland and tasteless. Those who could eat without dietary requirements had fish and chips and enjoyed it

I came with my wife and kids for dinner and found all staff to be friendly and approachable, the food was good and well priced and they were welcoming to children which was brilliant. Good bit of variety in the menu, I appreciated the vegan options being given too. All in all would recommend, and will come again ourselves, plus being near the lake it's a lovely place for a walk round after!

I love this place, we go all the time and ask for the same staff member (Ciara) because she is so friendly and listens to what we need. My son was being really hyper and upset last week and she was calm and understanding. Food was great too and super quick service. We will be back!

It's a real shame this place has gone down rapidly. The interior tables are generally uncleared, the floors are filthy, half of the menu items aren't available and the windows are covered with poorly spelled notices about what isn't available. Staff seem to hide from you, the food is average and overall it looks like it's on its last legs. I hope not as it used to be a friendly, well run reasonably priced pub and restaurant in a great location. Now it's the opposite.

Large contemporary pub popular with families beside willen premier inn with loads of parking which if you register inside you get 3 hours without issues . Not quite like brewers Fayre from past visits finding the menu scaled back, it seemed like 3 staff done everything and just a general lack of coordination. Menu pricing isn’t too bad and the wait between order to table reasonable with the general atmosphere a little noisy at times . Definitely rather “ down earthed “ than expected.

It was a case of what food they had on menu as they had not got a lot . No Atmosphere the table next to us walked out without having anything my sisters burger was burnt i ended up with Jacket pot with chilli but only wanted salad but akas there was none will not be visiting again.

Great for freelancers! Unlimed coffee and hot drinks and spaces to work it. Can get loud at busy periods but in the mornings / midweek is a great option!

Atmospheric, relaxing and chilled, had a little stop whilst I was walking around the lake for the second time 😂 it was relaxing!

Amazing service and food. We felt very welcomed

Love this place. Great location and friendly people working there. Great food for value!

Best restaurants in Milton Keynes by far great!!!

Great family friendly restaurant, nice surrounding area for kids and dogs. Been here a couple times for food and has always been superb!

Excellent location, great food and the service is impeccable. Very busy but fast service!

As others have said avoid. The staff are lovely but the food... just no.

The team is every nice Is just the Wi-Fi can be better Food 5 stars AMAZING!!

Food here is just great, amazing Prawn Coctail, absolutely beautiful fresh Fish & Chips ( my favourite ! ) Highly recommend Sunday Carvery, beautiful food, fresh, hot, and very reasonably priced. ALL the staff are friendly and cheery, you will be greeted by the amazing team: Brian the Manager, ....the ladies Chen, Emma, Vicky, Suzanne to name a few, and the boys Lewis and Aiden on floor duties .....always smiling/singing and welcoming ! Music is pleasant and not loud. Highly recommend family restaurant beside a stunning Lake, with 3 hour free parking ! Enjoy....I know you will 😃

Arrived early on a cold autumnal Sunday, with a Dog, only to find its not a dog friendly place unless you sit outside, even though the way its set up it could easily be sectioned off and allow dogs in 1 section. Luckily we found some sheltered seating with a heater in it outside which was nice, but the table itself had old cups and glasses on it, it was as sticky as hell, probs not clean from night before if not longer. Good choice of pub grub and reasonably priced. Good selection of alcoholic beverages, but let down by the selection of hot drinks, no hot chocolate, and they have never done hot chocolate according to the bar staff. This is totally unacceptable especially as it's a machine where you have to make the drink yourself, and the machine has the function for hot chocolate. Good views over the lake. Parking free for 1st 3hrs as long as you register in the bar. Will visit again, but won't rush back.

The atmosphere was nice and the service was quick. All staff member were polite and went out of their way to help and take care of us.

Says closes at 11 and threw us out at 10 because it is usually 'quiet'

My ordered food was very tasty with good portions, the staff were extremely friendly and polite. The restaurant has a nice ambiance, good selection of beers and added bonus of BT Sports. Highly recommended restaurant.

Lovely place to eat and catch up. Team very friendly . Had booked a table and was ready for us when we got there. Food was good and well presented

Excellent food and customer service, will be back soon

The breakfast buffet is great. Many options and hot.

The food was good but the location they sat is in was very poor as there was a group of us once some got seated we couldn't get out to use the toilet unless we disturbed the rest of the table and we wasn't all together very poor seating .

All you can eat £11 bargin and great quality food

i came with my boyfriend and had a delightful evening i ordered steak which was cooked with to perfection and exactly how i asked for it to be cooked , definitely worth it and will be returning again!!!

i came with my boyfriend and it was absolutely wonderful , service was amazing , all staff are so friendly and down to earth, the food was cooked exactly how i like it , i will definitely be returning !!

1st time visiting this pub as we didn't know it was here. They have a fantastic menu including a lunch value range 2 selected meals for under £12. We went for the sausage and mash l, it was really lively. Perfect size portion. Can't wait to return.

Nice staff. Ok food. Breakfast nice. Evening meal nice.

Went over the half term weekend for the carvary, it was pretty busy but getting the carvary was quick and easy. Enjoyed the beer and Gammon and went back up for more potatoes. Nice atmosphere and the family enjoyed it as well. Sure We'll be back soon.

I am leaving 1 star because I parked in the pub car park, entered the pub and put my registration into to tablet provided at the entrance. The first time it said there was an error however, the second time it's stated my input was successful but today I have just received a fine for £100 which is outrageous considering I undertook all the necessary requirements. The problem is that it will take forever to sort this out and the likelihood of getting a refund is extremely slim. So my advice add this cost to your bill or go somewhere else..

Absolutely awful from start to finish! Wait time for food was over 45 mins and it wasn’t even busy, service was poor and food was disgusting. drinks tasted like the machine was filled with dirt dish water, wouldn’t go back! Food was greasy, gravy was so thick and stagnant you could tip the plate sideways and it didn’t move! Gross!

The breakfast was good but no hot chocolate, eggs had run out couldn't wait for the next batch due to time also no mustard. There's tall tables but there's no tall highchairs makes it a bit restricted when have a toddler.

We had a meal here, early afternoon in October. The food arrived piping hot which was a good sign. It was well cooked and tasty. The value was pretty good, under £50 for two meals and two drinks. My only gripe was that they insisted on having a live feed of a radio station throughout the restaurant, why? I don't mind a bit of background music but this was far too loud and intrusive. I don't think they appreciate how annoying this is for someone wearing hearing aids.

Came in for dinner with my children. The staff are always very attentive. Food was delicious and good value for money. Will definitely be back!

Wow I am now a regular here as I'm always satisfied. Always Meeted, greeted and seated very efficiently. The location is pretty and the decor is nice clean and modern. The food was pretty quick during a busy lunch time. This is a bonus so as my daughter wasn't waiting long. Finally found a place that has abit of everything. Doesn't break the bank and has friendly efficient service. There getting to no me now too so theres always a friendly greeting and quick how are you which sometimes makes all the difference.

Had breakfast and evening meal as we were staying in the hotel. Was a bit chaotic and noisy. Bit messy too, tables not cleared very quickly and food on the floor under tables. Not necessarily staff problem as there were not enough of them. Also many families with small children making a mess

Food too awhile and my steak fatty and paid for pepper corn sauce which didn't arrive and when it did I had finished my steak . Really disappointed and didn't have time to complain as we had theatre at 7.00

Third time coming here for breakfast buffet. Food has been consistently good. Service is brilliant and the manager today went above and beyond with my grandkids. This will be our regular place for breakfast visits from now on. Highly recommended, and 2 very happy granddaughters.

We arrived and was given our table straight away. All 4 of us picked our food . Went to the bar to order. Placed order with manager. Mine my son and daughters food came . My husband ordered the mixed grill with the upgraded steak . When his food came after waiting 5 mins ofter our food came . Steak wasn't upgraded he called the waitress back and she ignored him so I took it to the manager for him to state this was not his order . Took the plate I assumed he was going to sort it . My husband sat waiting while me and out 2 children ate . I got up to take my daughter to the toilet and the waitress was actually eating the plate of food that was given to my husband. And he was still waiting for his food so went back to the manager. Manager said haven't u received ur food yet in this time we had finished our food and my husbands hadn't even been bought out . This is not what u call customer service. Will not be going back here . Also says roast was on till 7 we got here just after 5 and there was no roast on . Which is what we actually went for .

Love this place! Clean and good, quick service. All reasonably priced and a lovely location. Visited today for lunch

Had a katsu curry with white rice and a slimline lemonade - fairly quiet for a rainy Wednesday lunchtime

Just avoid it... Eat beforehand... My burger + platter dish took one hour... And it was rancid way overdone. The calamari were too greasy to eat and the fries had a weird taste. ---- Finishing touch: google remembered me about this... we had a nightmarish week following our visit to this place, we got food poisoning....

Good food at the right price, pub food.

First time visiting, food was ok, service was very good though, found us a table relatively quick through a busy period, Was helped by Emma, nothing was to much, service with a smile and helped me with anything I needed, overall good experience.

Your usual pub food, so nothing special but also nothing wrong with that either as long as it is executed well and Dragon Brewers Fayre does so, with well cooked food and decent portions. The inside is nice as well, and outside seating is great on a sunny day.

Went in for breakfast on sunday with the kids, was greeted by the manager with a very warm welcome. Kids loved the pancakes and pastries, would definitely go again

Does what it says on the tin, carvery was very good

We had breakfast there today. It was absolutely packed but the service was good. The staff worked so hard.Excellent breakfast.

If I could give no stars I would. We got the Sunday carvery and to sum up the experience; the carver cut the meat like it was coming out of his own wages. The beef looked lovely but the carver flipped it over & gave us the shoe sole side of joint. The roast did not come with a pig in blanket. The “roast” potatoes were like they’d been cooked on a radiator, they were not crunchy; basically spoonfuls of mash that had been put in the oven for a couple minutes. The carrots came with a lovely spoonful of boiled water. The cauliflower cheese looked like soggy scrambled egg & to top it all off if we wanted to go back for the “unlimited” sides we couldn’t as the carvery had closed an hour and a half earlier than advertised while we were still eating. Got a free dessert for compensation which was decent but left with an aching jaw from all the chewing.

It took 1.5hrs to get two kids meals and I had to go in multiple times (we waited 45min the first time) I to ask for the food as they seem to forget they are supposed to serve their customers. Had been asked if we wanted it all at once and said yes but that didn’t happen. Thought this place would be better, but there are plenty of other places capable of actually serving the food the customer orders and pays for. I actually complained for once and all they said was sorry. Me too.

Day time menu very good value for money just right for lunch time, with friendly staff, enjoyed visit.

Clean, comfortable. Great service, good food, reasonable prices and gluten free food available. Staff were very helpful.

Very busy on the Sunday we went, so service was slow, but not terribly so - staff did great! Food good. Car Park for 3 hours - but - remember to follow the QR Code inside the doorway to register for parking or expect a £100 fine!!

We have been regular visitors to the Willen Dragon since it opened its doors, we just love the Fish & chips, always a huge portion of the most beautiful Fish, it never fails, with Tarter sauce, Fries and your choice of peas. Better than any Fish & chip shop we have been to, service is fast, staff are hard working and friendly, so a 10 out of 10.

Lovely food spot. The breakfast was very nice and delicious and both me and my family enjoyed it I would highly recommend.

Stayed tall the adjacent premier inn with my family to visit nearby attractions. For convenience I pre booked the breakfast and dinner meal deals. Outside needed at good sweep but inside was clean enough (aside from sticky tables which seems to be common place at any place with wooden tables!). They were either understaffed or bad at service or both. Food was very average and took forever to come. You had to order at bar which would be fine except there were only 2 staff serving both drinks and food orders and the place was packed. There was a queue forming in single file well out of the door. My kids wanted their pudding which was part of the kids deal and it took me 20 mins in queue to order some ice cream which took another 30 minutes to arrive (in spite of asking where it was 1-2 times). I complained to the premier inn staff and requested a refund, fair play to them they were apologetic and refunded dinners for the 2 nights I’d paid for. Likely not the staffs fault, they need a better system and more staff at the bar. Possibly why they weren’t overly friendly!

Large restaurant near the lakes edge. Seating inside and out. Good food and friendly service.

Great place to eat! Fantastic food even if it is a little bit inconsistent but well worth the money. I had a mixed grill and it was amazing.

Spot on deals and refill drinks been a great visit we have been a few times and will be back the huts are were we like to sit private and comfy.

From the perspective of it being what it is, this is an excellent choice if you're hungry and have children. There is an outdoor play area, the menu is cheap and tasty. It isn't fancy, but it isn't pretending to be and they can deal with a lot of clients over a short period of time due to their business model. Good, fast service with a smile. Great value, good service, everyone happy, that's a 5 star for us.

Nice little beer garden with small play area for small children, didn't have food but looks average for a brewers fayre, would come back for drinks

Nice place went there on 23thAug 2024 didn't no it was there. had a walk from Milton Keynes bus station to the willen lakes it was nice passed brewers fayer on way. so we had lunch very nice place. staff friendly and helpful definitely going back. this weekend.

Extremely busy virtually no service very large ques to order food and drink run out of two drinks ordered waited 30 mins for food then delivered wrong meal then waited again in very large que to order desert and that took 28 mins to arrive and it was cold will not be going to eat there again

Not bad, food came out wrong, but after speaking to the waitress, she was nice and fixed it. Menu seems to have been skimmed down on options, but ironically larger in size.

All staff amazing and food was fresh and amazing quality

Absolutely shocking service. Was supposed to get a discount with our hotel stay, when we arrived at this restaurant there was no mention of the discount and we were made to pay full price and when discussed with a member of staff, were told they do not give refunds of any kind. Just to be told by hotel staff we shouldn't have been asked.to pay at all. We wait over an HOUR for our food despite asking multiple times for updates and when it arrived it was less than hoped for. The food was hard and rubbery and some bits were overcooked. When wanting to speak to a manager we were told there wasn't one in. Very disappointed and an autistic child left very unhappy. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone. Luckily the hotel staff were fantastic and refunded us for the night.

Premier Inn breakfast, what's not to like? 😋🍴

Went there for an afternoon drink, and it was good.

You pay extra for the location. Average food. Decent experience considering the lake is nearby though.

Our visit yesterday wasn't as good. Booking for 14 at 3pm and some of the food had already run out. To be fair they did seem very busy the staff are very good there but we didnt enjoy it as of previous occasions, which was a shame as it was for a Birthday

Nice restaurant, clean and tidy, plenty of staff about. Food lovely and plenty of it.

Family restaurant, nice walk before or after around the Willen Lake.

Fast service for a busy time. Everyone seemed to be working very hard but not looking rushed. One item of dinner wrong, dealt with smoothly.

Lovely venue, great for the kids with a play area. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the service is great. Nice outside area.

Was served by Lewis who went above and beyond to serve our party which included a disabled person. Lewis was polite, professional and very friendly. The service and food quality were 1st class and a great visit was had. The staff were all busy with work related tasks and worked very well as a team. I will definitely return after this experience.

Visited on a busy day just after lunchtime. Food as nice, served fairly swiftly. Air-conditioning inside was very welcome

Great place. Plenty of tables available when we arrived about 6pm. Small queue at the bar to order our food & another lady came onto the till to get people served quickly. Easy ordering system and our food came out within 15 minutes. Food was great and the place was lovely.

Such a great find! summer holidays easy feeding hole for the kids food was really good well priced and quick. Good location as well not to busy in center but near to the local theme park ect. Will be back for sure.

Ordered food for myself and my wife. My wife's food came first, 30 minutes later I went to check my food, they first said that the chef didn't receive the ticket (but it was on the same ticket as my wife meal). They advised it would be another 20 minutes. I then asked for a refund and the waiter advised that the food was ready on the counter, straight after they said it would be a 20 minutes wait. Poor service and accountability for mistakes.

Brewers fayre has always been a good place to go for a pub lunch if you were looking to eat relatively cheap and with extremely friendly staff, have been there a couple of times and every time has been memorable. Definitely would recommend.

Absolutely dreadful. Rubbish everywhere. Including on all the public paths around it. Staff clearly don’t care about the pub or its local community. Dirty plates everywhere. Tables not cleared away. Steer clear. Much nicer pubs elsewhere.

Very nice environment and good service from the staff

What a fantastic family pub restaurant easy parkin by a lake a little kids park lovely outdoor area and the staff wow from the lady that's sorted are food as we had meal deal vouchers thru premier inn she was helpful and didnt everything right sorry didn't grab her name and then the server and so much more Lewis what a guy and so great with kids this place is a must .we went back for breakfast and was just as gd as dinner food quality gd too wish I lived closer

Standard all you can eat breakfast.

Very busy but not too long to wait for food. Nice and spacious

Good place to visit with children.

Great little pub! Very family friendly and the food was good, I especially loved the price! Service could have been better, it was very slow even though the restaurant didn't appear very busy when we got there, and the waitresses were a bit too keen in trying to clear out plates. But I would definitely go back

Short staffed and carvery meat was cold

Came in for breakfast and was not disappointed. The food was great and the service even better. Ciara was extremely attentive and served us with a smile. Thanks for making sure we were well looked after!