Sports Screening

Live sport shown on screens

The Pubs

The Queens Head

Village-centre pub at a crossroads with a well-maintained front garden, quality ales and keg beers, good food, and attentive staff.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Bell Public House

Princes Risborough

Village pub in Risborough’s countryside setting with well-kept ales including Timothy Taylor, a menu of burgers and pasta, multiple seating areas and a relaxed atmosphere favoured by locals and visitors alike.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Anchor

Unpretentious town-centre local in Tring with an open-plan bar, well-tended garden, strong focus on ale and sports, and a menu of hearty food.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Black Horse

Neighbourhood local with a welcoming atmosphere, real ale selection, Sunday roasts and British fare, plus space for live music and private events.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsPlay AreaRestrooms

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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

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 Pointer

Beamed 18th-century pub serving locally brewed ales and hearty food, plus a butchers for local meat.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Three Horseshoes Public House

Village pub with a welcoming atmosphere, dog-friendly interior, newly renovated garden bar with generous seating and misters, and a good selection of drinks, with nearby food options available.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

The Wheel Public House

Welcoming village pub in the Chilterns with ample parking, a spacious garden, home-cooked food, and a dog-friendly atmosphere popular with locals and travellers alike.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

Map Location

Where to Drink This Weekend: Chiltern Hills Pubs with Great Playgrounds for Kids

March 24, 2026

Where to Drink This Weekend: Chiltern Hills Pubs with Great Playgrounds for Kids

Step Back in Time: Three Chiltern Hills Pubs Steeped in History

March 24, 2026

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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

Bel & Dragon at the Red Lion

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

Dogs WelcomeChild Friendly

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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

Birdcage Inn

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

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingGood for GroupsRestrooms

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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

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