Our new Sustainability Report is live!

The New Inn Reopens Under New Ownership, Bringing a Fresh Community Spirit to Milton Keynes

Oliver and James Claxon standing proudly behind the bar at The New Inn

The New Inn, a beloved local pub in New Bradwell, Milton Keynes, has reopened under new ownership, ushering in an exciting new chapter for the community.

Now operated by MK local Oliver Claxton, The New Inn is set to become a welcoming hub for families, locals, and four-legged friends alike.

Oliver has deep roots in the area, with his parents, David and Tina, both having grown up locally. His grandparents lived at 2A Bradwell Road – right next door to The New Inn – making this venture a true homecoming. With the support of his family, Oliver is dedicated to revitalising The New Inn and ensuring it remains at the heart of the local community.

In addition to Oliver at the helm, his brother James has taken on the role of Pub Manager, ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly. James will be a key link with locals, on hand to make sure that every customer receives a high-quality experience and service each time they visit.

The New Inn is committed to being a community-led establishment, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere for all. As a family-friendly and dog-friendly venue, and located in an idyllic water-front setting. the pub aims to be a place where locals can relax, socialise, and enjoy quality food and drink in a welcoming environment.

“This pub has always been an important part of the community, and an important part of our family, so I’m really excited to be able to shape the next chapter of its iconic history,” said Oliver. “We want The New Inn to be a place where everyone feels at home – whether you’re stopping by for a pint, a meal with your family, or bringing along your dog after a long walk.”

Pub Manager, James Claxton, added: “Owning and running The New Inn has been an ambition of ours for a long time. I am looking forward to welcoming both existing and new customers into this fantastic pub at the heart of our community!”

An ‘official’ reopening event will be taking place over the St Patricks Day weekend (15th – 17th March) where customers will be able to enjoy a special Irish-themed menu. Local singer-guitarist Stephen Michaels will be providing live music on Sunday 16th to compliment the Sunday lunch service, bringing a collection of some of the best known traditional Irish songs, with a mix of modern classics to ensure there is something for everyone!

For more information about the pub, visit their website: www.thenewinnnewbradwell.co.uk

Fancy running your  very own pub?

We’re always on the lookout for hardworking partners to run our prestigious pubs. Up for the challenge?

Learn More

Say cheers to your new career with us.

Whether you’re looking new challenge or more responsibility… We’ve got careers to suit.

Explore Careers

Other Featured Articles

Keep up to date with everything happening in the world of beer and beyond.

Supporting the Hospitality Industry’s VAT Campaign

June 11, 2026

We are proud to announce our support for the hospitality industry’s campaign calling for a reduction in VAT for hospitality businesses from 20% to 10%….

Two colleagues taking on the static cycling challenge

Wells & Co switches on community spirit across the estate

June 9, 2026

As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we’ve officially launched our Big Community Switch On campaign – a summer-long initiative that will bring together our pubs,…

The Burleigh Arms enters ambitious new chapter following award-winning success

May 13, 2026

Over the past two years, under the direction of owner Tom Arnold, The Burleigh Arms has become one of the city’s standout dining destinations, earning…

Think an Apprenticeship could be the right way to kickstart your career?

An apprenticeship can add so much value to your personal and professional growth. If you’d like to find out more about what we can offer you with a Wells & Co. apprenticeship, then fill out the form below. We’d love to hear from you!

Get Started with a Career in France

This is just placeholder text. Don’t be alarmed, this is just here to fill up space since your finalized copy isn’t ready yet. Once we have your content finalized, we’ll replace this placeholder text with your real content.

Run a Pub - Get Started

This is just placeholder text. Don’t be alarmed, this is just here to fill up space since your finalized copy isn’t ready yet. Once we have your content finalized, we’ll replace this placeholder text with your real content.

Sign-up to our Newsletter.

This is just placeholder text. Don’t be alarmed, this is just here to fill up space since your finalized copy isn’t ready yet. Once we have your content finalized, we’ll replace this placeholder text with your real content.

Want to find out more about our Sustainability Strategy?

Fill out your email address and we’d love to send you a copy of our Sustainability Report. Our People and Planet strategy is taking us from here to the future.

Our Retail Development Managers would love to chat to you!

Whether it’s asking some questions over email, a chat on the phone, or a pint at our Brewpoint brewery, our RDMs would love nothing more than to hear from you.

Come Drop-in on a Monday! 

Every Monday afternoon, our Retail Development Managers will be at our Brewpoint brewery for anyone who’d like to drop in for a chat. 

If you want to know more about the process of becoming a Pub Partner, they’ll be ready and waiting with the answers… and a pint.

A new exciting career move
could be just around the corner!

Please fill out the form below to apply for the role of with Wells & Co. We can’t wait to hear from you!

The New Inn Reopens Under New Ownership, Bringing a Fresh Community Spirit to Milton Keynes

Your browser doesn't support embedded PDFs. Download the PDF

DownloadApply Now

Your New Career Starts Here

Complete the form below to apply for the role of with Wells & Co.