Our history
The Victoria InnA village pub with a long history.
The early 1700s
The building is believed to date back to the early eighteenth century, and our menus carry the date 1745.
Records from that far back are patchy, so we hold the exact date lightly. What is certain is that this stone pub on Vicarage Road has served the people of Bradwell for generations, through the life of the old village and into the age of the new city that grew around it.
The name, like so many English inns, honours Queen Victoria, whose portrait still appears on our sign and branding today.
Bradwell Abbey
Just beyond the village lies Bradwell Abbey, the site of a medieval Benedictine priory and one of the oldest places in Milton Keynes. Its surviving chapel and the surrounding grounds are a reminder of how deep the history of this corner of the city runs. It makes a lovely visit before lunch at the Vic.
The village today
Bradwell Village keeps its old lanes, stone cottages and its sense of community. The Victoria Inn is still where neighbours meet, families gather on a Sunday, and the local football and cricket teams find a seat after the game.
"A Place to Eat, Drink and Celebrate."