Slug & Lettuce – Milton Keynes

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If you're in Milton Keynes and looking for a spot to unwind with friends or enjoy a night out, Slug & Lettuce is definitely worth checking out. This cocktail bar is located at Manhattan House, right in the heart of the city. With a solid rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 1,500 reviews, it seems like a popular choice among locals and visitors alike.

The bar offers a lively atmosphere, perfect for groups. They are known for their great cocktails, which is a big draw. Plus, you can grab a bite to eat as they have a menu filled with global classics and tasty options. If you’re someone who likes the outdoors, they also have outdoor seating where you can enjoy your drinks in the fresh air.

Their hours are quite accommodating, opening at noon most days and staying open until 2 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. If you’re planning to go with a larger group, making a reservation is a smart move, and they’re flexible with that.

Accessibility is also a plus at Slug & Lettuce. The entrance and toilets are wheelchair accessible, which makes it welcoming for everyone.

Parking is available nearby, with both free and paid options, so you won't have to worry much about finding a spot. If you’re looking for a fun place to hang out, grab a drink, and have a good time, Slug & Lettuce could be just the right place for you!

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Customer Reviews

James Clifford

April 4, 2025
Ourselves The Magnificent Seven, with an average age of 53 physically but mentally 23, happened to recently grace this establishment with our presence.

We enjoyed the afternoon brunch, lots of the drinks and the waitress had an infectious bubbly personality.

Recommended.

Melissa Hurley

April 4, 2025
Was served by Myah who was lovely really welcoming and had a laugh with the table which was great with a busy Saturday bunch for a bottomless brunch

Jo Howcroft

April 4, 2025
Bottomless brunch with colleagues - Vikki looked after us really well. Food was surprisingly good and drinks flowed well. Will definitely come here again!

Chloe harvey

April 4, 2025
Friendly staff on arrival. Clean and inviting. Drinks and food were good. Had to leave by half 9 as the music, even right on the top floor got super loud and couldn't even talk to each other.

Jonny & Rosie

April 4, 2025
I had a hen party here at the weekend, and I would not recommend it. I had never been to slug and lettuce, so I perhaps we should not have booked here as we did not know what to expect. We were sat on some uncomfortable stools, which was less than ideal for my nan, as well as right by a speaker. We could barely hear ourselves think. I would have enjoyed a bit of music, but the table was so large that we couldn’t talk to anyone sat a few chairs away as they couldn’t hear.

When we sat down, no one greeted us, or assured us that our preordered drinks and food was being prepared. My sister had to go and ask, so we all ended up ordering more drinks that all came separately due to having to order on the app, which the older people struggled with, and they did not explain to us (you could order at the bar but then you would have to carry all of them over yourself & deal with the uninterested staff). When the cocktail tree finally came, there was only 8 cocktails for a party of 12 despite the booking clearly being for 12 people. The website gave no indication of how many cocktails per tree there was and simply asked if we wanted to add them to our order, so some people had to have the Prosecco that was meant to go with the pornstar martinis.

I’m not sure what I was expecting with the buffet food, but I definitely assumed it would be more organised than it was. It all came out at once, on huge plates that there was no room for on the table. The table was so large that my sisters had to act as waiters to make sure everyone had an opportunity to have everything. Not to mention the food itself was sub par. They also brought out the desserts at the same time, despite the lack of room and they were so unbelievably sickly that most of them were wasted.

Also, at one point we tried to order shots at the bar, and the staff member who was standing the wrong side of the bar asked us what we wanted and when we told her she told us to order at the bar with a different staff member… which was confusing because why would you ask us what we wanted then? Also, one staff member would come over with drinks and yell the name of the drink (in a rude tone, and nothing else), until someone claimed it.

Also one sweet boy was obviously in training, and he was not getting the support he needed to serve us. He was abandoned at the bar and I could not help but feel sorry for him. I also dont really get why because there were hardly any other guests there to serve.

All in all, it did put a damper on the hen do as people had to walk around the table to even talk to one another, and it is certainly not the right place if you are a civilised group especially with anyone of the older generation.

I’m quite sad that we wasted our money here, but i hope people see this before booking so they don’t make the same mistake we did.

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