Live Music

Regular live music performances

The Pubs

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 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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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 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 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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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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

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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Full Moon

Country pub with real fires and period charm, serving honest British cooking including renowned pies on Wednesdays, with a focus on quality ingredients and traditional inn hospitality.

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Jolly Sportsman

Welcoming town-centre pub in Chesham with a refreshed beer garden, real ales, and a lively atmosphere featuring pool, darts, quiz nights and a strong community spirit.

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The Crown Public House

Village pub in the Chilterns with spacious indoor and outdoor seating, a good selection of beers, and a menu featuring traditional British fare including steak and ale pie.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood 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

Featured Pubs

The Clifden Arms

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

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The Cock & Rabbit Inn

Welcoming country pub in the Chilterns serving carefully sourced seasonal dishes including fresh scallops, with a strong wine list, attentive staff and a relaxed atmosphere ideal for Sunday lunches.

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The Crooked Billet

Henley-on-Thames

Rustic, renowned inn offering modern and classic British cuisine using local produce, plus music.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Cross Keys

Historic countryside pub with low ceilings, exposed beams, a decked garden with countryside views ideal for walking, cask ales and traditional food at reasonable prices, and a welcoming landlord.

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The Crown

Luxe modern and classic rooms in 3 timber-framed buildings around a courtyard, plus upscale dining.

The Crown Inn

Village pub with a welcoming, bustling interior, good local atmosphere and a kitchen specialising in hearty traditional fare including Sunday roasts and pies.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Crown Public House

Village pub in the Chilterns with spacious indoor and outdoor seating, a good selection of beers, and a menu featuring traditional British fare including steak and ale pie.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Crown Public House

Little Missenden

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

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Crown Radnage

Village pub in the heart of Radnage with a modest garden overlooking the Chilterns, serving local ales and traditional fare in a relaxed, unpretentious setting.

The Dashwood Roadhouse

Roadside pub with a sprawling car park and large sheltered beer garden, serving pizzas and restaurant fare, welcoming motorhome overnight stays and live music events.

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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 Dog House Pub and K9 Cafe

Dog-friendly countryside pub near Aylesbury with a K9 cafe, serving Sunday roasts and traditional fare in a rural setting welcoming to dogs and their owners.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms