Good for Groups

Suitable for larger parties and group bookings

The Pubs

The Potters Arms

Lively village pub with refined dining & stand-up comedy, plus modest rooms & English breakfasts.

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The White Lion

Little Chalfont

Low-key, homely space for British pub grub & cask ales, with patio seating, quiz nights & sports.

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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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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.

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The Plough

Traditional village pub serving home-cooked Sunday roasts and British fare, with a welcoming atmosphere and regular clientele in rural surroundings.

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Harte and Magpies

Neighbourhood pub with a roaring fireplace, vegetarian options, and a menu of pies, burgers, sausages and pizza, run with warm hospitality by Steve.

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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 Metropolitan

Little Chalfont

Renovated town pub with multiple rooms, a front beer garden and a menu of burgers, sandwiches and comfort food, popular with walkers and commuters.

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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 Queens Head

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

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The Red Lion

Dog-friendly village pub in Chesham with a welcoming interior, live jazz nights, wood fires and a menu featuring pizza and traditional fare.

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The White Hart

Village pub in rural Hertfordshire with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, serving accomplished British food including Sunday roasts, and featuring a countryside garden where locals and visitors alike gather for celebrations.

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Featured Pubs

The Rose & Crown

Traditional neighbourhood pub in Wycombe’s town centre with carefully kept real ales, a welcoming beer garden and a reputation for genuine hospitality among locals and visitors.

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The Rose & Crown (A Taste Of Home Ltd Wingrave)

Village local in the heart of Wingrave with a welcoming open fire, games room, cosy interior, and a kitchen known for hearty roasts and home-cooked fare.

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The Rothschild Arms

Characterful countryside pub with seaside-themed garden featuring a sandpit, covered gathering space, and a menu of good food, plus Rattler Cornish Cider on tap.

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The Royal Standard

Luring local business workers, this traditional pub with pavement terrace offers a global food menu.

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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 Russell Arms

Renovated country pub with a stylish interior and menu of light lunches and British dinners.

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The Saracens Head

Henley-on-Thames

Friendly neighbourhood local in Henley with an open fireplace, sports screening, Sunday roasts with homemade desserts, and a welcoming atmosphere for regulars, families and poker nights.

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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 Seven Stars

Classic pub and dining room serving British dishes with a French twist, plus themed food evenings.

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The Spindle & Thread

Characterful High Wycombe pub with a carvery and full menu, welcoming families and groups with table arrangements to suit, alongside attentive staff and a cosy atmosphere.

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The Spire and Spoke

Countryside pub near the Chilterns with wood-fired pizzas, coffee and cakes, a thoughtfully planted garden featuring covered and open seating with fairy lights, and views across rolling hills.

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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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