The Moon Under Water - JD Wetherspoon

You know what you're getting when you walk into this sprawling Wetherspoons near the central shopping area. The usual crowd of office workers grabbing lunch deals, students nursing cheap pints, and families tackling the all-day breakfast spread across multiple levels of predictable but decent pub fare. The beer selection is solid for the price point, and yes, you can still get a pint and a burger for under a tenner. It's not going to win any awards for atmosphere, but when you need somewhere reliable that's open from breakfast through to late evening, it delivers. The staff keep things moving efficiently, even when it's packed with Centre MK shoppers taking a breather.