Local Interest

Places of local character and community value

The Pubs

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.

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The Boot

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

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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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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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King George V

Village pub with a spacious garden, stone walls and established plantings, serving pints and traditional fare to locals and countryside walkers alike.

The Old Bell Country Inn

Simple rooms in a relaxed country inn offering dining, a beer garden & breakfast.

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The Old Queens Head

Modern global cuisine and country house interiors including chandeliers and a snug with woodburner.

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The Red Lion

Rural Coleshill pub with a spacious garden, warm interior, accomplished kitchen offering a wide choice of seasonal dishes, and attentive service.

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The Red Lion PH

Characterful countryside pub with a sprawling water-garden featuring a koi pond, old farming machinery and classic motorbikes, plus a menu of traditional roasts and real ales.

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The Stag

Flackwell Heath

Traditional beamed pub with a beer garden set among fields serving classic British home cooking.

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The Three Horseshoes

Flackwell Heath

Family-run village pub set back from the high street, serving fresh fish and chips, burgers and traditional British fare, with a friendly atmosphere, resident dog and comfortable retreat feel.

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Crown Inn

Pub with a menu of traditional British dishes and a family-friendly vibe.

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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 Oak

Corner countryside pub with a modest beer garden shaded by ancient oaks, a proper bar for locals, and traditional British fare.

The Old Bell

Henley-on-Thames

Pub in a 14th-century building, serving real ales and British food, with occasional live music.

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The Old Bell Country Inn

Simple rooms in a relaxed country inn offering dining, a beer garden & breakfast.

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The Old Farm Inn

Country pub near Dunstable Downs with a spacious garden, homemade food menu and welcoming service, ideal for post-walk refreshment.

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The Old Fisherman

Riverside pub beside the River Thame with a spacious garden, children’s play area, dog-friendly facilities and a menu of reasonably-priced food in a rural setting.

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The Old Nags Head

Characterful neighbourhood pub on Thame’s main street with friendly staff, competitive prices, well-kept ales and a welcoming atmosphere that draws locals and visitors alike.

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The Old Oak

Village pub in Holmer Green countryside with a generous beer garden, covered outdoor TV area, real ales on hand pumps and a menu of substantial home-cooked food.

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The Old Queens Head

Modern global cuisine and country house interiors including chandeliers and a snug with woodburner.

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The Old Swan

The Old Swan is a characterful village pub in Cheddington offering quality British fare, a welcoming atmosphere with comfortable seating, and a delightful garden that becomes a particular draw during the warmer months.

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The Packhorse

Countryside pub with generous home-cooked food made from fresh ingredients, welcoming atmosphere and attentive service.

The Partridge Arms

Traditional locals’ pub with a spacious side garden, snooker room, good selection of drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere for families and dogs.

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The Pheasant

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

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