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The Pubs

Yates

Lively chain venue with typical English decor, a menu of pub classics and regular promotions.

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Dolphin Eye

Seafront pub with Indian and Nepalese cuisine, a spacious beer garden featuring grass and paved areas with fairy lights, woodland backing, and panoramic coastal views.

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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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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 Three Horseshoes

Flackwell Heath

Family-run village pub set back from the high street, serving fresh fish and chips, burgers and traditional British fare, with a friendly atmosphere, resident dog and comfortable retreat feel.

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The Horse And Jockey

Village local in Tyler’s Green with a refreshed garden, real fire, standard pub fare including Sunday roasts, well-kept beer, and a dog-friendly atmosphere favoured by locals.

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Feathers

Chalfont St Giles

Convivial country pub with a loyal local following, welcoming service, a modest garden and a kitchen offering seasonal British fare.

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

Featured Pubs

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.

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The Anchor

Country pub in Bedfordshire with a Greek kitchen, heated garden pods, ample parking and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere suited to both casual visits and special occasions.

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The Anchor Inn

Henley-on-Thames

Wood-beamed pub-restaurant with smart interior and garden, serving classic fare and European mains.

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The Antelope

Unpretentious neighbourhood pub with a warm welcome, affordable drinks, live music and a vegan food van in the garden.

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The Argyll

Henley-on-Thames

Unfussy watering hole serving pub grub, and used as a location for 2 episodes of Midsomer Murders.

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The Ash Tree

Village pub in a picturesque hilltop setting, recently restored with a welcoming atmosphere, quality food menu and real ales, plus overnight rooms and a dog-friendly garden.

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The Axe & Compass

Leighton Buzzard

Down-to-earth rooms and free continental breakfast at a pub/restaurant with a beer garden.

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The Bell

Village pub with stone-walled beer garden, mature hedging, countryside views and a menu of traditional pub fare.

The Bell

Gastropub menu and local real ales served in a rustic-chic, countryside inn with patio tables.

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The Bell

Classic local with a huge inglenook fireplace, beamed ceilings and a contemporary pub menu.

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The Bell

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

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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.

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