Beer Garden

Dedicated outdoor garden area

The Pubs

The Eight Bells

Village pub in the heart of Long Crendon with a pleasant beer garden, welcoming atmosphere, good food and attentive service.

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The Old Fisherman

Riverside pub beside the River Thame with a spacious garden, children’s play area, dog-friendly facilities and a menu of reasonably-priced food in a rural setting.

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The Pheasant

Warm rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi and cooked breakfast in a classic village pub/restaurant.

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The Swan Public House

Traditional 19th-century pub with casual rooms, free full English breakfast & a warm dining room.

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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.

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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 Bell

Classic local with a huge inglenook fireplace, beamed ceilings and a contemporary pub menu.

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The Bow

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.

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Hampden Arms

Characterful Chiltern pub beside a cricket pitch with a spacious garden, real ales, an ambitious kitchen, and a welcoming atmosphere that draws walkers and families.

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The Bugle Horn

Venue in an old farmhouse, named for the fossils set in its walls and serving seasonal pub food.

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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 Harrow Bishopstone

Village pub in Bishopstone with a beer garden opening onto Sussex downland, serving traditional fare and real ales to a local crowd.

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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 Greyhound

Cosy rooms in a traditional pub offering a restaurant & complimentary breakfast.

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The Greyhound

Charming former coaching inn with real ales, eclectic gastropub dining and guestrooms.

The Greyhound

Traditional village pub with a sheltered beer garden, stone walls, real ales and classic pub food.

The Grouse And Ale

Rustic pub/restaurant with country-style decor and a menu including pub classics and kids’ options.

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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 Harrow Bishopstone

Village pub in Bishopstone with a beer garden opening onto Sussex downland, serving traditional fare and real ales to a local crowd.

The Harrow Public House

Hughenden Valley

Brick-built pub-restaurant with a beer garden and a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients.

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The Hen and Chickens

Village local in the heart of the countryside with an enclosed garden, well-kept ales, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere popular with regulars.

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The Horse & Jockey

Village local in Ravensden with original artwork on the walls, a warm neighbourhood atmosphere, and a menu of British and contemporary dishes.

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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 Inn At Emmington

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

The Ivy House

Chalfont St. Giles

Warmly styled pub in an 18th-century coaching inn with quaint rooms, free breakfast & a beer garden.

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