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The Pubs

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 Lion Of Beaconsfield

Traditional coaching inn in the heart of Beaconsfield with beamed ceilings, intimate dining rooms, generous Sunday roasts and a welcoming atmosphere.

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The Three Horseshoes

Welcoming village pub in Beaconsfield countryside with contemporary cuisine, live music most weekends, and attentive service under new management.

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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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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.

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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.

The Red Lion Public House

Little Missenden

Village pub with characterful interiors, a sprawling garden featuring a pond with arched bridge and koi carp, vintage farm machinery and classic motorbikes, plus a menu of traditional British fare.

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The White Hart

Chalfont St. Giles

Simple rooms in a low-key hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a restaurant & a bar.

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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 Swan

Spacious brick pub with seating for both casual and more formal dining, plus log fires and a garden.

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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

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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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