About Hickory’s Smokehouse Milton Keynes
Hickory’s Smokehouse Milton Keynes is a lively and family-friendly restaurant that serves the bold, smoky flavours of the American Deep South to Buckinghamshire.
Located at Caldecotte Lake, you’ll find it a lively venue offering traditional smokehouse BBQ, bourbon cocktails and a relaxed pace of Southern hospitality.
If you love authentic ribs, smoked brisket, or fire-grilling burgers, Hickory’s will tick every box – it’s good robust flavours, and a laidback atmosphere is perfect for a date night, casual catch up, and a meal with the family and kids! With a large covered terrace, views of the open kitchen, and a dedicated play room when you eat with the kids – Hickory’s is more than a restaurant!
What to Expect at Hickory’s Milton Keynes
Hickory’s is all about experience as well as the food. As you walk through the door, you’re greeted with rustic finishes, an array of vintage neon signs, and the smell of meats cooked “low and slow” over hickory wood.
The interior is reminiscent of a traditional smokehouse style, with booths, a central bar, and warm southern-style hospitality.
Highlights include:
- An all-American smokehouse style menu comprising fare inspired by road trips through Texas, Tennessee, and Louisiana.
- A full bar, with a diverse selection of bourbon and whiskey.
- Family-friendly touches, including colouring packs, free popcorn, and a movie room for kids.
- Vast outdoor seating, complete with heaters for chillier days, making outdoor dining favourable year-round.
- Screens inside and out, for major sporting events.
- Open kitchen with views of the smoker.
Hickory’s feels like a place where locals hang out, friends gather, and newcomers become regulars.
Location & Hours
📍 Address: Caldecotte Lake, Bletcham Way, Milton Keynes . MK7 8HP
🏤 Parking: Ample on-site parking.
🚆 Train: 10-minute taxi ride from Milton Keynes Central Station, or a 7-minute taxi ride from Bletchley Train Station.
🚌 Bus: Served by routes M6 & Loop
🗓 Opening Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 12:00pm – 11:00pm
- Saturday & Sunday : 10:00am – 11:00pm
- Bank Holidays: 10:00am – 11:00pm
How to Book
📞 Call: 01908 113170
🌐 Book Online: hickorys.co.uk/venue/milton-keynes
🧾 Walk-ins welcome, subject to availability
Menu Highlights & Price Range
Hickory’s is all about cooking “low and slow.” Signature meats are smoked daily on-site over hickory wood for hours to achieve deep, smoky flavour and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
Popular Dishes Include:
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16-Hour Smoked Texas Style Brisket – £22.00 – Half a pound of slow-smoked Texas style brisket
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Memphis-Style Baby Back Ribs – £16.50 – (half rack), £25.50 (full) – Baby back ribs are rubbed in magic dust, sopped then smoked for 4 hours
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Smokehouse Platter For Two – £65.00 – Ideal for 2 to share! Texas-style, well marbled, grain-fed beef brisket
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The Hickory’s Hot Dog £14.00 – Smoked pork, jalapeño & gooey cheese sausage in a brioche style sub roll with ketchup & American mustard.
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Charleston Corn Chips – (V) £8.75 – Spicy Bean Chilli & Sour Cream
This restaurant’s current Food Hygiene Rating can be found here.
Last Update: April 2025
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