AONB

Within any Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Pubs

The Stag

Flackwell Heath

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

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The Chequers Inn

Quaint inn offering elegant rooms, a pub & a restaurant in a 17th-century coaching inn.

The Horse And Jockey

Village local in Tyler’s Green with a refreshed garden, real fire, standard pub fare including Sunday roasts, well-kept beer, and a dog-friendly atmosphere favoured by locals.

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The Royal Standard Of England

Truly historic pub with nooks and crannies, gnarled timbers, worn flagstones and carved oak panels.

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The White Horse

Traditional village pub with a pretty beer garden, wide selection of ales, and a welcoming atmosphere popular with walkers, cyclists and dogs.

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The Saracens Head Inn

Relaxed pub built in 1530 offering snug rooms & a bar, plus dining, a beer garden & free breakfast.

Feathers

Chalfont St Giles

Convivial country pub with a loyal local following, welcoming service, a modest garden and a kitchen offering seasonal British fare.

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Royal Saracens Head Hotel

Historic coaching inn with a traditional bar, open fireplaces, a village garden and a menu of classic pub fare.

The Red Lion

Traditional countryside pub with a welcoming interior, expansive beer garden and an accomplished kitchen offering a varied menu of well-executed dishes with attentive service.

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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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The Crown Public House

Little Missenden

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

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The Queens Head

Red-brick country pub with a beer garden, fireplace and Thai kitchen, plus a range of whiskies.

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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

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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