Pubs

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The Pubs

The Pheasant Inn

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

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The Red Lion

Traditional village pub in Studham with old beams, a welcoming snug and a strong community atmosphere, serving generous portions of home-cooked food including acclaimed Sunday roasts and real ales at reasonable prices.

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The Swan

Spacious brick pub with seating for both casual and more formal dining, plus log fires and a garden.

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The Anchor Inn

Henley-on-Thames

Wood-beamed pub-restaurant with smart interior and garden, serving classic fare and European mains.

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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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Three Horseshoes

Henley-on-Thames

Simple, homely space for British pub fare & drinks, with sports on TV, a pool table & outdoor seats.

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Three Tuns

Henley-on-Thames

Country pub with worn leather seating, honest ales, a tree-lined garden catching afternoon light and a menu of traditional fare.

The Bull And Butcher

Refined gastropub with ceiling beams, leather furniture, a terrace and an extensive wine list.

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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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Old Hunters Lodge (Whipsnade) Ltd

Thatched 15th-century lodging offering cosy rooms & a relaxed restaurant with a pub.

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The Golden Ball

Upscale venue for an eclectic menu of locally sourced produce prepared with European influences.

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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.

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Featured Pubs

The Anchor

Unpretentious town-centre local in Tring with an open-plan bar, well-tended garden, strong focus on ale and sports, and a menu of hearty food.

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The Anchor

Country pub in Bedfordshire with a Greek kitchen, heated garden pods, ample parking and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere suited to both casual visits and special occasions.

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The Anchor Inn

Henley-on-Thames

Wood-beamed pub-restaurant with smart interior and garden, serving classic fare and European mains.

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The Antelope

Unpretentious neighbourhood pub with a warm welcome, affordable drinks, live music and a vegan food van in the garden.

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The Argyll

Henley-on-Thames

Unfussy watering hole serving pub grub, and used as a location for 2 episodes of Midsomer Murders.

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The Ash Tree

Village pub in a picturesque hilltop setting, recently restored with a welcoming atmosphere, quality food menu and real ales, plus overnight rooms and a dog-friendly garden.

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The Axe & Compass

Leighton Buzzard

Down-to-earth rooms and free continental breakfast at a pub/restaurant with a beer garden.

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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 Bell

Gastropub menu and local real ales served in a rustic-chic, countryside inn with patio tables.

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The Bell

Classic local with a huge inglenook fireplace, beamed ceilings and a contemporary pub menu.

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The Bell

Country pub conviviality and modern British cooking amongst wood panelling and rustic furniture.

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The Bell Public House

Princes Risborough

Village pub in Risborough’s countryside setting with well-kept ales including Timothy Taylor, a menu of burgers and pasta, multiple seating areas and a relaxed atmosphere favoured by locals and visitors alike.

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