Bel & Dragon at the Red Lion

Former coaching inn offering classic rooms, a traditional bar & free full English breakfast.

🐕 Dogs Welcome 🍺 Real Ale 🌳 Beer Garden 🔥 Log Fire 🍖 Sunday Roast 🥾 Walkers Welcome 🏛️ Historic ⛰️ AONB 🎵 Live Music 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Friendly
Google Rating ✓ Independent

The Pub

Facilities & Features

🐕 Dogs Welcome
🍺 Real Ale
🌳 Beer Garden
🔥 Log Fire
🍖 Sunday Roast
🥾 Walkers Welcome
🏛️ Historic
⛰️ AONB
🎵 Live Music
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Friendly
🛢️ Cask Ale
🍻 Craft Beer
🍂 Seasonal Menu
🥕 Local Produce
🪵 Inglenook Fireplace
🌿 Outdoor Seating
🛝 Play Area
👥 Good for Groups
✓ Independent
🤝 Community Owned
🏞️ Country Estate
🏡 Village Pub
🚲 Cyclists Welcome
🗺️ Walking Route
📺 Sports Screening
🚻 Restrooms

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The Garden

The Bel & Dragon sits comfortably within Wendover’s charming high street, a handsome coaching inn that’s managed to retain the character of a proper village pub despite its hotel ambitions. The outdoor space offers a pleasant escape from the bustle, with the kind of straightforward garden you’d hope to find—somewhere to nurse a pint and watch the Buckinghamshire countryside unfold, rather than a manicured Instagram moment. It’s the sort of place where you can imagine travellers stopping for rest and refreshment for centuries past, and where locals still feel welcome alongside guests; the real charm lies in the building’s heritage bones and the genuine friendliness of the staff rather than any flashy additions. With the Chiltern hills nearby and the town’s historic character just beyond the garden gate, it’s a proper country spot for those seeking authentic hospitality and a comfortable bed after exploring the countryside.
© Philip Halling / Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0
© Philip Halling / Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0

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