Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Buckingham

Price

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Cuisine

British

Tapas / Small Plates

Comfort Food

Fondue

Pub

Wine Bar

Regions

Banbury

Bedford

Burford

Central Bedfordshire

Henley-On-Thames

Milton Keynes

Areas

Banbury

Bedford

Burford

Henley-On-Thames

Leighton Buzzard

Milton Keynes

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating options

Standard

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

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How are Featured results ranked

A photo of The Old Auctioneer restaurant

1. The Old Auctioneer

4.7

Exceptional(460)

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• Comfort Food • Banbury

Booked 25 times today

The Old Auctioneer is a 500 year old listed building in the centre of Banbury with wonderful character and history. It is now the home of great quality comfort food, incredible wings and much more. All dishes are homemade and cooked to order, and we have a lovely terrace for outside dining throughout the year.We are open from 5pm Monday - Thursday & from 12pm Friday - Sunday and are located on Parsons Street in the heart of Banbury centre. For any enquiries for parties of more than 8 people, please give us a ring or drop us an email and one of our team can help you out.We look forward to seeing you soon!

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2. Midsummer Tap - Milton Keynes

4.2

Awesome(15)

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• British • Milton Keynes

Located in the heart of Milton Keynes’ vibrant Theatre District, Midsummer Tap is a quirky, modern venue with something for everyone. Our varied food menu offers something to suit every taste, from delicious small plates and freshly made open sandwiches to stacked, flavour-packed burgers. Pair your food with our impressive drinks selection, including specialty cocktails, a rotating range of craft beers, and premium spirits.Sports fans can enjoy all the action on our HD screens, showing the biggest fixtures and must-see sporting events in a lively atmosphere.Step outside and discover our inviting beer garden, ideal for outdoor dining and drinks. With a laid-back vibe, quality pub food, and a great range of refreshing beverages, it’s the perfect spot for everything from casual catch-ups to special occasions.Whether you're heading out for a pre-show meal, catching live sport, or meeting friends for drinks, it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind.

A photo of The Shilton Rose & Crown restaurant

3. The Shilton Rose & Crown

4.9

Exceptional(255)

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• Pub • Burford

Booked 5 times today

The Shilton Rose & Crown is a quintessential English country pub that serves comfort food in a cozy setting. As one reviewer put it, 'This is brilliant, outstanding food, served well and a great atmosphere.' The food is 'exceptional' and 'fantastic', with many reviewers highlighting the 'wonderful atmosphere' and 'friendly staff'. The restaurant's 'exceptional gastro pub food' is described as 'heavenly from start to finish'. A review also praised the 'great flavours and taste combinations'.

A photo of Slug & Lettuce - Oxford restaurant

4. Slug & Lettuce - Oxford

3.6

Very Good(14)

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• International • Oxford

Slug & Lettuce is now open following a huge refurbishment!Whether you are looking for Cocktails in Oxford with friends, a bite to eat in our new birdcage booths or to party the night away, we welcome all occasions.Visit our food & drinks page to browse our menus before booking your table to guarantee a fabulous time with us!

A photo of Slug and Lettuce Hub Milton Keynes restaurant

5. Slug and Lettuce Hub Milton Keynes

3.8

Excellent(314)

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• International • Milton Keynes

One of the newest branches of Slug and Lettuce to land on our streets is the Milton Keynes Hub! Decorated beautifully boasting a plentiful and delicious food menu you will find a variety of small plates, larger dishes and sharer boards to choose from. The likes of filled open sandwiches, juicy grilled burgers and lighter options for people who are counting calories!

6. Old Swan

3.7

Very Good(88)

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• British • Witney

Booked 3 times today

This is the perfect place to crack that puzzle, celebrate those triumphs, and lose yourself in childhood nostalgia with our timeless selection of games, craft boxes and truly authentic Cotswold dining.Step into The Old Swan and cosy up in our inviting snugs or indulge in a selection of hearty dishes in our lively dining room or outdoor terrace.Whether you're seeking an intimate dinner for two or a celebratory gathering with friends, we have the perfect space to suit your vibe and occasion.In the warmer months, bask in the sunshine on our outdoor terrace, surrounded by picturesque gardens and a selection of fun, heritageoutdoor games.

7. The Cheesy Grape

4.8

Exceptional(58)

€€€€

• Wine Bar • Henley-On-Thames

Booked 3 times today

We are a family run business located in the busy market square of Henley. We pride ourselves on being a laid-back, quirky bar and restaurant, who specialises in only the best wine, cheese and charcuterie.All our wines are tested and approved by the team, and with over 45 to choose from we are sure to have something to suit everyone. Our food menu was designed to be perfect for sharing for any occasion, whether it be grazing boards, fondue... or both!We have a large selection of cheese and charcuterie, all of which you pick, to make your boards unique and special each and every time. Or, if you can’t be bothered to choose let our chef pick for you! Our fondue, freshly made each day, is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. A pot of melted cheese what more could you ask for!Whether you wanted to pop in for a drink and nibbles with an old pal, bring the entire family to try out our delicious food, or prop the bar up by yourself to chat with our friendly staff.

A photo of The Picture House Leighton Buzzard restaurant

8. The Picture House Leighton Buzzard

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• British • Leighton Buzzard

The picture house is a great value family friendly pub in the centre of Leighton Buzzard. We offer great value food from breakfast to dinner, from buffets to sit down menus, a fun friendly atmosphere, catering for all ages & parties. We show all sporting events from football to rugby to NFL, whatever your sport we will have it!

9. Rose Bedford

(0)

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• British • Bedford

This grade 2 listed building, used to be an old coach house. We have a huge garden area now kitted out with the latest trendy beach huts and festoon lighting. An outdoor pool table covered drinking areas and a garden bar creating the perfect outdoor drinking venue all year round.Our fantastic new menu, extensive spirit range and fresh cocktails are all available with fantastic reasons to visit all week long. We are Bedford's craftiest Live Sport and Music venue, serving up a host of Craft beers and Ciders superb Gin range and artisan cocktails. Not forgetting our 2 sporting screens, as well as 5 indoor HD plasmas and a big screen too, there's no better place to catch your favourite live sport.

10. The George Rugby

4.6

Exceptional(14)

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• British • Rugby

Welcome to The GeorgeGreat pub in Rugby, serving great food and drinks all day. Legendary Sunday roasts with unlimited Yorkies, Roasties and of course as much Gravy as you can handle!

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Anne
Oxford/Oxfordshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent birthday meal. Always a warm welcome from the door staff. Everyone very helpful and accommodating. Food was great. Can highly recommend the white truffle & mushroom pizza. All the puddings were great too. Thank you.
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The Old Auctioneer££££• Comfort Food• Banbury
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4.7
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Paul
Oxford/Oxfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 Jul 2026
Brilliant evening with truly exceptional food and appropriately attentive service. Definitely worth a return visit.
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The Shilton Rose & Crown££££• Pub• Burford
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4.9
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Wendy
Buckinghamshire •1 review
4.0
Dined on 8 Mar 2026
Friendly atmosphere, fast service, staff were really nice, food was fugging lovely
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Midsummer Tap - Milton Keynes££££• British• Milton Keynes
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4.2
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Twyla
Oxford/Oxfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 Jun 2025
We was greeted when we arrived, it was 5pm and we were the only people in there. Food was nice tofu a little dry but overall enjoyable and a relaxed feeling. Staff were polite and friendly. Also realised from there adverts in there they also have a fun looking bingo night.
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Slug & Lettuce - Oxford££££• International• Oxford
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3.6
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Lydia888
Buckinghamshire •8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 Apr 2023
Bit quiet and not all tables were clean, drinks were nice
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Slug and Lettuce Hub Milton Keynes££££• International• Milton Keynes
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3.8

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