Village Pub

Traditional village local serving a rural community

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 White Hart

Chalfont St. Giles

Simple rooms in a low-key hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a restaurant & a bar.

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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 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 Red Lion

Traditional countryside pub with a welcoming interior, expansive beer garden and an accomplished kitchen offering a varied menu of well-executed dishes with attentive service.

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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 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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Harte and Magpies

Neighbourhood pub with a roaring fireplace, vegetarian options, and a menu of pies, burgers, sausages and pizza, run with warm hospitality by Steve.

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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 White Hart

Village pub in rural Hertfordshire with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, serving accomplished British food including Sunday roasts, and featuring a countryside garden where locals and visitors alike gather for celebrations.

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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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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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