Beer Garden

Dedicated outdoor garden area

The Pubs

The Five Elms P.H.

Characterful village pub with a modest, quaint interior and spacious garden, serving seasonal British fare made from local ingredients with attentive service.

Outdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The George & Dragon

Stylish chain pub serving classic international favourites, grill dishes and burgers.

Dogs WelcomeChild FriendlyRestrooms

The King And Queen

Cosy pub with a fireplace & patio serving up cocktails & pints, plus live music & special events.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Packhorse

Countryside pub with generous home-cooked food made from fresh ingredients, welcoming atmosphere and attentive service.

The Lion

Straightforward B&B in a Victorian coaching inn, offering free Wi-Fi, plus pub food.

Outdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

Bel & Dragon at the Red Lion

Former coaching inn offering classic rooms, a traditional bar & free full English breakfast.

Dogs WelcomeChild Friendly

Craftyard

Welcoming countryside pub with attentive service, a diverse menu featuring highly-rated Sunday roasts, and a relaxed atmosphere where locals and visitors linger over proper food and drink.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Bell

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

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Black Boy

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 Swan

Grendon Underwood

Welcoming village pub at the heart of Grendon with a thatched roof, multiple seating areas, well-maintained gardens and a menu featuring roast dinners and traditional fare.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Bull & Butcher

Stone-built village pub in a secluded spot near Ludgershall’s green, serving proper food and quality fare with attentive service and a spacious garden.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Clifden Arms

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

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

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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

Step Back in Time: Three Chiltern Hills Pubs Steeped in History

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Where to Drink This Weekend: Chiltern Hills Pubs with Great Playgrounds for Kids

Featured Pubs

Akeman Inn

Welcoming countryside pub in Kingswood with friendly service, reasonably priced food and drink, and a modest garden, popular for celebrations and quiet suppers alike.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

Bel & Dragon at the Red Lion

Former coaching inn offering classic rooms, a traditional bar & free full English breakfast.

Dogs WelcomeChild Friendly

Belle Vue PH

Country pub with expansive gardens offering panoramic views, mature trees and stone walls, outdoor seating and a traditional hospitality offering.

Bird in Hand

Henley-on-Thames

No-nonsense neighbourhood pub in Henley with a carefully curated beer and cider selection, bar snacks, a lovely garden with plenty of seating, and a reputation for cleanliness and friendly service.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

Bird In Hand

Historic village pub on the edge of Princes Risborough filled with quirky artefacts and period character, serving well-kept ales and traditional fare in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

Birdcage Inn

Pub with a history dating back to 1300 serves steaks cooked at your table on rocks plus a patio.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

Boot and Slipper

Country pub in Buckinghamshire with low beams, a cosy interior and welcoming garden, serving traditional British fare including steak and ale pie, with friendly service and dog-friendly facilities.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

Bottle and Glass

Henley-on-Thames

Countryside pub with woodland walks nearby, a garden capturing rural tranquility, a £25 three-course set menu, and Sunday roasts alongside burgers and traditional fare.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

Browns Beaconsfield

Welcoming country pub in Beaconsfield with free parking, gardens, a piano, all-day breakfast and upmarket dining, plus attentive service suited to celebrations and lingering meals.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

Chequers Tree PH

Village pub in the heart of Prestwood with multiple characterful seating areas, pleasant atmosphere, polite staff and a well-regarded kitchen serving generous portions of quality food and drink.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

Cock Inn

Village pub near Leighton Buzzard with a well-kept garden, marquee hosting live music, friendly staff and a menu featuring signature dishes like roast chicken alongside generous portions at reasonable prices.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

Craftyard

Welcoming countryside pub with attentive service, a diverse menu featuring highly-rated Sunday roasts, and a relaxed atmosphere where locals and visitors linger over proper food and drink.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms