Traditional Pubs

Classic British pub, real ales, no-frills atmosphere

Independent
Beer Garden
Good for Groups
Outdoor Seating
Dog Friendly
Village Pub
Family Friendly
Real Ale
Live Music
Cask Ale
Sunday Roast
Walkers Welcome
AONB
Log Fire
Sports Screening
Seasonal Menu
Local Produce
Historic Building
Cyclists Welcome
Community Owned
Child Play Area
Craft Beer
Country Estate
Inglenook Fireplace

The Pubs

The Argyll

Henley-on-Thames
Unfussy watering hole serving pub grub, and used as a location for 2 episodes of Midsomer Murders.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Wheatsheaf

Chinnor
Welcoming countryside pub in the Chiltern Hills with South African-inspired cuisine, a spacious garden and a menu of ribs, burgers and British comfort food, popular with cyclists and walkers.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Inn At Emmington

Sydenham
Simple countryside lodging with free Wi-Fi and breakfast, plus a restaurant and bar.
Child Friendly

The Black Boy

Oxford
Stylish venue with an upmarket pub-style menu, plus a swish dining room, garden and bedrooms.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Royal Standard

Headington
Luring local business workers, this traditional pub with pavement terrace offers a global food menu.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

Red Lion

Chinnor
Characterful old pub in the Chilterns with low timber ceilings, wood-burning stove, a spacious heated beer garden, and an expansive drinks range complemented by rotating local food vans.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Crown Inn

Sydenham
Village pub with a welcoming, bustling interior, good local atmosphere and a kitchen specialising in hearty traditional fare including Sunday roasts and pies.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

Six Bells

Thame
Pretty, half-timbered 16th-century inn, with a large deck area, serving steaks and gastropub fare.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Old Nags Head

Thame
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.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

Englands Rose

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

The James Figg

Thame
Local ales and pub menu classics in a convivial ambience, with a real fire and wood panelling.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Red Lion Public House

Whiteleaf
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.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

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Featured Pubs

The Bird In Hand

Princes Risborough
Village pub with a modest beer garden, worn wooden tables, local ale selection and countryside charm in unhurried rural surroundings.

The Black Boy

Oxford
Stylish venue with an upmarket pub-style menu, plus a swish dining room, garden and bedrooms.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Black Boy

Oving
Traditional village pub in Oving with countryside views across Buckinghamshire, a spacious garden, cosy interior and a menu of classic British fare.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Black Horse

Tring
Neighbourhood local with a welcoming atmosphere, real ale selection, Sunday roasts and British fare, plus space for live music and private events.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Black Horse

Thame
Traditional 17th-century pub with airy rooms, plus a rustic bar, restaurant & free parking.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Black Horse

Great Missenden
Country pub with spacious gardens and ample parking, serving real ales including Doom Bar, grilled food and barbecue, plus a large camping field.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Black Lion

Leighton Buzzard
The Black Lion is an authentic village local in Leighton Buzzard with a sprawling beer garden, gin shed and excellent selection of cask ales, beloved by regulars and visitors alike.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Blue Ball Public House

Asheridge
Country pub in the Chiltern hills with a welcoming garden, generous portions of traditional British fare including Sunday roasts, and friendly service popular with walkers and locals.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Boot

Bledlow Ridge
Rustic-chic village pub and large garden serving local food with real ales in rural surroundings.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Boot Inn

Soulbury
The Boot Inn is a characterful village local offering generous traditional British fare, including acclaimed Sunday roasts, warmed by log fires and unhurried service in intimate countryside surroundings.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Bow

Waddesdon
Village pub in Waddesdon with stone walls, proper ales on tap, and a menu centred on roasts with home-made Yorkshire puddings and seasonal dishes, plus a private room for gatherings.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Buckingham Arms

Linslade
The Buckingham Arms is a characterful village pub featuring a sunny front garden, cosy interior spaces, and a welcoming atmosphere appreciated by locals and visitors alike.
Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms