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Nut & Squirrel, Milton Keynes

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Operator: Ember Inns (Mitchells & Butlers)
1 Barnsdale Drive, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DD (View on Google Map)
(01908) 340031
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Popular open plan pub with nooks and crannies offering a traditional multi-room feel. Eating throughout, but there is a restaurant off the bar.

Four handpumps offer two regulars and a regularly rotating selection of two cask ales with Cask Marque accredited quality, plus several craft beers on tap. Monday and Thursday nights are "Cask Club" when all real ales are £3.50.

Usual extensive Ember Inns food menu; catering for both vegetarians and vegans with a dedicated menu. Ember Inns app enables ordering from tables an offers regular food special offers. The Ember Inns takeaway service is available.

Plenty of tables and seating outside,

Located on edge of Westcroft shopping centre and opposite Howe Park woodland.

Information for this venue is provided by the Milton Keynes & N Bucks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Milton Keynes (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
30/07/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
BUN/1874
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

St Austell - Proper Job TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted 21 times
St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Proper Job

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 21 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Nut & Squirrel, Milton Keynes.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 13 times Ember inns house beer
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 13 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Nut & Squirrel, Milton Keynes.

Ember Inns House beer

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Birmingham - Pale Brummie TasteMatch Prediction

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Birmingham - Pale Brummie
Birmingham - Pale Brummie Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 16 times
Birmingham - Pale Brummie
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Birmingham - Pale Brummie

Spotted 16 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Nut & Squirrel, Milton Keynes.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Birmingham - Bitter Brummie , Fuller's - London Pride

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Tables on grass and on patio; four wooden booths
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Flat entrance and flat throughout the pub. Full disabled toilet.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
outside, but covered
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Arriva: Loop, 8

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