Beefeater The Barn, Milton Keynes

Branded as a Beefeater, the Barn is - as you would expect - a thoroughly food-led establishment with anonymous, light, modern furniture and decor in a variety of seating / dining areas. That said, there is still a fair number of tables around the bar and side room for those just having a drink. Real ale remains available, albeit just Adnams Mosaic (£3.85, but thankfully in good form) from one of four handpumps (and a couple of reversed Doom Bar clips also noted).