Set on the edge of Hawridge Common with views across to the landmark Hawridge windmill, the Full Moon has been drawing walkers, weekenders and locals to this beautiful stretch of Buckinghamshire countryside for generations. The pub sits at the heart of village life in Cholesbury Lane, and its warm interior — all open fire and genuine character — gives it exactly the atmosphere the setting deserves. Muddy boots, dogs and cyclists are welcomed as readily as those arriving by car, and the beer garden with its decked terrace is one of the finest places to sit in this corner of the Chilterns when the weather plays along.
The kitchen takes its work seriously: everything is cooked from scratch using locally sourced ingredients, and the results have built a loyal following that extends well beyond the immediate area. Wednesday Pie Day alone draws devoted regulars, and those who’ve eaten the venison pie or the turkey and ham pie describe them as among the best proper pies they’ve tasted. The Sunday roast is equally admired — pork loin stuffed with sausage, sage, cranberry and apple; spiced poached pear with brandy snap for dessert — and the warm, upbeat service team ensures that each visit feels genuinely well looked after.
