Pubs

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The Pubs

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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Englands Rose

No-frills pub with games and basic bedrooms, plus a children’s play area in the large garden.

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Old Red Lion

Village pub at the heart of Tetsworth overlooking the green, offering accommodation upstairs, a shop, café and restaurant with freshly cooked food, plus a rear function room and dog-friendly welcome.

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The James Figg

Local ales and pub menu classics in a convivial ambience, with a real fire and wood panelling.

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The Falcon

Traditional neighbourhood local in Thame with honest ales, welcoming staff and a genuine community atmosphere, currently rebuilding its food offering.

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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 village pub at the base of the Ridgeway with a beer garden, dog-friendly atmosphere and a menu featuring Sunday roasts and classic pub fare.

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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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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 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 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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Featured Pubs

The Clifden Arms

Rural Oxfordshire country pub with rooms, offering locally sourced food and a genuine countryside setting in quiet rolling landscape.

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The Cock & Rabbit Inn

Welcoming country pub in the Chilterns serving carefully sourced seasonal dishes including fresh scallops, with a strong wine list, attentive staff and a relaxed atmosphere ideal for Sunday lunches.

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The Crooked Billet

Henley-on-Thames

Rustic, renowned inn offering modern and classic British cuisine using local produce, plus music.

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The Cross Keys

Historic countryside pub with low ceilings, exposed beams, a decked garden with countryside views ideal for walking, cask ales and traditional food at reasonable prices, and a welcoming landlord.

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The Crown

Luxe modern and classic rooms in 3 timber-framed buildings around a courtyard, plus upscale dining.

The Crown Inn

Village pub with a welcoming, bustling interior, good local atmosphere and a kitchen specialising in hearty traditional fare including Sunday roasts and pies.

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The Crown Public House

Village pub in the Chilterns with spacious indoor and outdoor seating, a good selection of beers, and a menu featuring traditional British fare including steak and ale pie.

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The Crown Public House

Little Missenden

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

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The Crown Radnage

Village pub in the heart of Radnage with a modest garden overlooking the Chilterns, serving local ales and traditional fare in a relaxed, unpretentious setting.

The Dashwood Roadhouse

Roadside pub with a sprawling car park and large sheltered beer garden, serving pizzas and restaurant fare, welcoming motorhome overnight stays and live music events.

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The Dinton Hermit

Village pub/restaurant with contemporary en suite rooms, including English breakfast; dogs allowed.

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The Dog House Pub and K9 Cafe

Dog-friendly countryside pub near Aylesbury with a K9 cafe, serving Sunday roasts and traditional fare in a rural setting welcoming to dogs and their owners.

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