The Cock Hotel

The Cock Hotel is situated on the High Street in Stony Stratford, situated near the former Watling Street Roman Road and an historic coaching route. A little further down the street is The Bull, and travellers staying at the two hotels vied with each other to the telling outrageous ‘tales of the road’, which supposedly led to the famous phrase ‘Cock and Bull story’ derives.
Today The Cock Hotel is a decent place for bar meals, weddings and overnight stays. There is a nice enclosed paved area away from the main street, and private car parking at the rear accessible from Vicarage Road at the rear.
The bar meals are generally good value, but I’ve found some of their mass catering for groups to be rather disappointing.

This pub (never stayed in the hotel) is great - perfect for a beer in the garden - great sun trap and relaxed atmosphere. It’s also got a range of sizes of table which is great because it means that bigger groups can go and hang out together too.

Parking as everywhere in Stony is a bit of a nightmare so you’re best getting a taxi.

This is about the pub rather than the hotel part as I’ve never stayed there.

The pub staff are really friendly and go out of their way to help you.

There are two sections to the indoor part, to the left and right of the main entrance as you walk in. On the left are traditional pub tables and chairs/benches in a wooden floored area. To the right are more comfortable benches and chairs in a carpeted area.

The patio out the back is very pleasant.

A particular bonus is as well as a pub it also serves a very nice coffee during the day from quite early on in the morning. It’s especially good if you’re a mum wanting to get out and meet other new mums somewhere comfortable but big enough to cope with several babies in buggies!