If you’re planning a family day out in the Chilterns this weekend, you don’t have to choose between a proper pub lunch and keeping the kids happy. These three country pubs have it all — cracking food, real ales, and outdoor spaces that little ones will absolutely love.
If there’s one pub in the Chilterns that’s gone all-in for families, it’s The Boot at Sarratt. Set on the village green, it boasts four playgrounds suitable for all ages, a mini football pitch, a ride-on race track, and an adventure treehouse complete with a mud kitchen Ionos — which should keep even the most energetic little ones busy while you enjoy a well-earned drink.
Built in 1739, the pub itself is a cosy, traditional country inn with an Inglenook fireplace and a newly extended restaurant called Wellingtons Tripadvisor, so there’s plenty of atmosphere inside too. The food is well regarded, with reviewers consistently praising the quality and variety on the menu. Dogs are welcome in some areas as well, so no need to leave the four-legged family member at home.
Worth noting: it gets very busy at weekends, so booking ahead is strongly recommended.
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📍 The Boot, The Green, Sarratt, Hertfordshire, WD3 6BL
Perched high in the hills near Tring, The Greyhound is a traditional village pub with unique character, known for its real ales and fresh-cooked food — and it has a lovely big garden with play equipment for the children InaPub. It’s a family-run village inn ideally situated for The Ridgeway Walk and the Grand Union Canal Toprooms, making it a perfect base if you fancy stretching your legs before or after lunch.
The menu changes regularly to make the most of the finest seasonal produce Foodanddrinkguides, and the pub has a warm, friendly reputation among locals and walkers alike. With open fires for cooler days and a garden for sunnier ones, it works beautifully whatever the weather throws at you this weekend.
Again, this one gets busy — booking is essential.
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📍 The Greyhound, Chesham Road, Wigginton, Tring, HP23 6EH
Nestled in the heart of the Chilterns in Buckinghamshire, The Full Moon is a charming, traditional pub offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere, open every day for hearty lunches and evening suppers, alongside locally brewed ales and a variety of classic drinks Thefullmoonpub.
Families appreciate the dedicated kids’ play area and the pub’s dog-friendly policy Wheree, and the large beer garden with a heated covered area means you can enjoy the outdoor space whatever the season. Inside, you’ll find traditional features including low ceilings, exposed oak beams and roaring fires Foodanddrinkguides — proper Chilterns charm.
Little Kingshill is surrounded by breathtaking walking trails, and maps of local walks are available at the bar Thefullmoonpub — so it’s a great spot to head to after a morning explore.
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📍 The Greyhound, Chesham Road, Wigginton, Tring, HP23 6EH
