Outdoor Seating

Tables and seating outside

The Pubs

The Five Elms P.H.

Characterful village pub with a modest, quaint interior and spacious garden, serving seasonal British fare made from local ingredients with attentive service.

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The King And Queen

Cosy pub with a fireplace & patio serving up cocktails & pints, plus live music & special events.

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The Chandos Arms

Village pub in quiet Oakley with locally sourced seasonal food, attentive service and a kitchen that takes pride in its work.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Lion

Straightforward B&B in a Victorian coaching inn, offering free Wi-Fi, plus pub food.

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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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

Shoulder Of Mutton

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

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Bell

Country pub conviviality and modern British cooking amongst wood panelling and rustic furniture.

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The Black Boy

Traditional village pub in Oving with countryside views across Buckinghamshire, a spacious garden, cosy interior and a menu of classic British fare.

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The Bull & Butcher

Stone-built village pub in a secluded spot near Ludgershall’s green, serving proper food and quality fare with attentive service and a spacious garden.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Clifden Arms

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

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Eight Bells

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

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

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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Featured Pubs

The Full Moon Public House

Little Kingshill

Traditional village pub with a beer garden, candlelit interior and a menu of quality British food at reasonable prices, ideal for finishing a countryside walk.

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The Gate

Countryside pub with a sprawling garden overlooking fields, serving real ales and traditional fare in an unpretentious setting favoured by locals.

The George & Dragon

Stylish chain pub serving classic international favourites, grill dishes and burgers.

Dogs WelcomeChild FriendlyRestrooms

The George Ale House

Great Missenden

Neighbourhood ale house with a crackling fire, knowledgeable landlord, carefully curated rotating ales and a welcoming crowd of regulars who value good conversation and a proper pint.

Dogs WelcomeGood for GroupsRestrooms

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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The George and Dragon

Stylish rooms in a former coaching inn offering a restaurant and complimentary hot breakfast.

The George And Dragon Hotel

Stylish rooms in a former coaching inn offering a restaurant and complimentary hot breakfast.

The Globe

Characterful country pub with stone-walled garden offering views across rural fields, mature hedging for shelter, and traditional seating arranged to maximise the surroundings.

The Golden Ball

Upscale venue for an eclectic menu of locally sourced produce prepared with European influences.

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The Golden Cross

Welcoming country pub near Saunderton station with home-made food, well-kept beers, an enclosed garden with children’s play equipment, and ample car parking popular with walkers and travellers.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Grand Junction Arms

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

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Green Man Prestwood

Village pub in the heart of Prestwood with a rear courtyard garden, well-kept ales and craft beers, and a menu of British fare including ploughman’s and gastropub classics.

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