Harden's survey result
Summary
This “lovely ‘olde worlde’ village pub” (dating from the Tudor era) puts in a “consistently assured performance” under Martyn & Jayne Lee, owners since 2005, with “terrific food and excellent service” – “nothing much changes (which is not a criticism!)”.
Summary
This “gem in the Bedfordshire countryside” – a whitewashed gastropub with sixteenth-century origins – is “an oasis of consistency in a sea of mediocrity” under “brilliant” owners Martin & Jayne Lee. “We’ve been going regularly for over 15 years and have yet to eat a meal that was below their high standards”. Top Tip – “always leave room for the soufflé”.
Summary
A “great place in the middle of nowhere”, Martin Lee’s “wonderful gastropub” – with rooms dating back to the Tudor era – serves “light and flavourful dishes” and service is “so accommodating” too.
Summary
A “wonderful gastropub in the depths of rural Bedfordshire”, dating back to Tudor times, and full of “beams and interesting nooks and crannies” – plus a “cosy bar for winter” and “gorgeous garden for summer”; the “short but interesting seasonal menu” results in “assured” cooking, with “some stand-out dishes”.
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Bolnhurst, MK44 2EX
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £30.00 | £36.00 |  |
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| Lunch | £48.00 | £59.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £5.50 | £54.50 | £5.00 | £12.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.25 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Bolnhurst, MK44 2EX
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30 pm‑4 pm |
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