Outdoor Seating

Tables and seating outside

The Pubs

The Grand Junction Arms

Waterfront pub with large garden, serving well-presented British cuisine, bar snacks and real ales.

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The Greyhound

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

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The White Swan

Village pub in Whitchurch countryside with a welcoming bar, generous Sunday roasts and traditional British fare, popular with ramblers and praised for friendly service.

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The Chandos Arms

Weston Turville

Village pub in Oakley with attentive service, carefully sourced ingredients, and a menu accommodating all dietary requirements, alongside local ales and a strong community atmosphere.

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The George And Dragon

Village pub in the heart of Quainton offering generously portioned Sunday roasts, fine dining evenings and carefully crafted menus in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

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The Partridge Arms

Traditional locals’ pub with a spacious side garden, snooker room, good selection of drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere for families and dogs.

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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 Chequers Inn

Weston Turville

Comfortable 17th-century inn with a beer garden and stylish decor serving creative gastropub food.

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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.

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The Firecrest

Village pub in the heart of Wendover with a proper local atmosphere, offering a varied menu including lite bites and steak sandwiches, and efficient, friendly service.

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The Five Bells Hotel

Weston Turville

Traditional 19th-century lodging with modern rooms, pub grub and real ales, plus free Wi-Fi.

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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

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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Bel & Dragon at the Red Lion

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

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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.

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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.

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Birdcage Inn

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

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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