Free House

Independently owned, not tied to a brewery

The Pubs

The Wheel Public House

Welcoming village pub in the Chilterns with ample parking, a spacious garden, home-cooked food, and a dog-friendly atmosphere popular with locals and travellers alike.

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The Chilterns Fox

Village local in the heart of the Chilterns with a front garden, simple British menu, real ales, and rooms available, welcoming walkers and families alike.

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The George And Dragon Hotel

Stylish rooms in a former coaching inn offering a restaurant and complimentary hot breakfast.

The Spindle & Thread

Characterful High Wycombe pub with a carvery and full menu, welcoming families and groups with table arrangements to suit, alongside attentive staff and a cosy atmosphere.

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Yates

Lively chain venue with typical English decor, a menu of pub classics and regular promotions.

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Dolphin Eye

Seafront pub with Indian and Nepalese cuisine, a spacious beer garden featuring grass and paved areas with fairy lights, woodland backing, and panoramic coastal views.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsPlay AreaRestrooms

The Boot

Rustic-chic village pub and large garden serving local food with real ales in rural surroundings.

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The Chequers

Country pub in pretty countryside with friendly staff, generous portions of British fare, and a quiet, welcoming atmosphere ideal for Sunday roasts and long lunches.

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The Squirrel

Rustic village pub with leather sofas, log fires, a large beer garden and a menu of British grub.

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Belle Vue PH

Country pub with expansive gardens offering panoramic views, mature trees and stone walls, outdoor seating and a traditional hospitality offering.

Le De Spencer Arms

Real ales and seasonal home-cooked food, plus quiz nights and live music in a child-friendly pub.

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Bird In Hand

Historic village pub on the edge of Princes Risborough filled with quirky artefacts and period character, serving well-kept ales and traditional fare in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

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Where to Drink This Weekend: Chiltern Hills Pubs with Great Playgrounds for Kids

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Where to Drink This Weekend: Chiltern Hills Pubs with Great Playgrounds for Kids

Step Back in Time: Three Chiltern Hills Pubs Steeped in History

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Where to Drink This Weekend: Chiltern Hills Pubs with Great Playgrounds for Kids

Featured Pubs

The Pheasant

Warm rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi and cooked breakfast in a classic village pub/restaurant.

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The Pheasant Inn

Relaxed rooms and a classic restaurant/bar, plus free WiFi and cooked breakfast.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Plough

Traditional village pub serving home-cooked Sunday roasts and British fare, with a welcoming atmosphere and regular clientele in rural surroundings.

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The Plough At Cadsden

Quaint, 16th-century inn with garden offering pub fare, plus en-suite rooms with free breakfast.

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The Plough Shiplake

Renovated countryside pub in Shiplake with spaced dining, an extended garden, a reputation for roasts and seasonal dishes including seafood and game, and welcoming service.

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The Pointer

Beamed 18th-century pub serving locally brewed ales and hearty food, plus a butchers for local meat.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Polecat Inn

Historic pub with garden, play area and countryside vista, for traditional food and real ales.

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The Potters Arms

Lively village pub with refined dining & stand-up comedy, plus modest rooms & English breakfasts.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Queens Head

Village-centre pub at a crossroads with a well-maintained front garden, quality ales and keg beers, good food, and attentive staff.

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The Queens Head

Red-brick country pub with a beer garden, fireplace and Thai kitchen, plus a range of whiskies.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Red Lion

Quaint, family-friendly pub with a pretty garden, offering an array of real ales and classic dishes.

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THE RED LION

Henley-on-Thames

Village pub with weathered wooden benches in a countryside garden, a traditional bar serving real ales and classic pub food, and the character of a long-established local.