Local Interest

Places of local character and community value

The Pubs

Birdcage Inn

Pub with a history dating back to 1300 serves steaks cooked at your table on rocks plus a patio.

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Cross Keys Inn

Community-focused pub at the heart of Thame with low-beamed rooms, a fireplace, changing real ales, and a welcoming atmosphere that draws locals and visitors for conversation and events.

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The Black Horse

Traditional 17th-century pub with airy rooms, plus a rustic bar, restaurant & free parking.

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The Thatch

Low-beamed ceilings, flagstone floors and armchairs in gastropub housed in 16th-century building.

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The Red Lion Public House

Traditional pub with informal rooms, a beer garden and a warm restaurant serving classic fare.

The Lions Of Bledlow

17th-century village pub in the Chilterns with beamed ceilings, a sunny front garden, dog-friendly atmosphere, and generous portions of home-cooked food.

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The Half Moon

Village pub in Bedfordshire with exposed beams, roaring log fires, horse brass details and a peaceful beer garden, serving sensibly priced British comfort food and well-kept ales.

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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 Trooper

Thoughtfully sourced classic British dishes with a modern twist in a cosy, country-style pub.

White Lion PH

Rural country pub with a cosy, warm atmosphere, offering Spanish-influenced dishes including paella and gambas pil pil alongside a thoughtfully curated selection of ales and beers.

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The Bell

Village pub with stone-walled beer garden, mature hedging, countryside views and a menu of traditional pub fare.

The Greyhound

Charming former coaching inn with real ales, eclectic gastropub dining and guestrooms.

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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

Akeman Inn

Welcoming countryside pub in Kingswood with friendly service, reasonably priced food and drink, and a modest garden, popular for celebrations and quiet suppers alike.

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Bel & Dragon at the Red Lion

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

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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.

Bird in Hand

Henley-on-Thames

No-nonsense neighbourhood pub in Henley with a carefully curated beer and cider selection, bar snacks, a lovely garden with plenty of seating, and a reputation for cleanliness and friendly service.

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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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Birdcage Inn

Pub with a history dating back to 1300 serves steaks cooked at your table on rocks plus a patio.

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Boot and Slipper

Country pub in Buckinghamshire with low beams, a cosy interior and welcoming garden, serving traditional British fare including steak and ale pie, with friendly service and dog-friendly facilities.

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Bottle and Glass

Henley-on-Thames

Countryside pub with woodland walks nearby, a garden capturing rural tranquility, a £25 three-course set menu, and Sunday roasts alongside burgers and traditional fare.

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Browns Beaconsfield

Welcoming country pub in Beaconsfield with free parking, gardens, a piano, all-day breakfast and upmarket dining, plus attentive service suited to celebrations and lingering meals.

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Chequers Tree PH

Village pub in the heart of Prestwood with multiple characterful seating areas, pleasant atmosphere, polite staff and a well-regarded kitchen serving generous portions of quality food and drink.

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Cock Inn

Village pub near Leighton Buzzard with a well-kept garden, marquee hosting live music, friendly staff and a menu featuring signature dishes like roast chicken alongside generous portions at reasonable prices.

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Craftyard

Welcoming countryside pub with attentive service, a diverse menu featuring highly-rated Sunday roasts, and a relaxed atmosphere where locals and visitors linger over proper food and drink.

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