Village Pub

Traditional village local serving a rural community

The Pubs

The King's Head

Simple home-cooked food and local/guest ales in a family-friendly country inn with a beer garden.

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The Rising Sun

Village pub at the heart of Haddenham with a rotating selection of ales from Vale Brewery and regional brewers, friendly staff, and a welcoming atmosphere favoured by locals and visitors.

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The Russell Arms

Renovated country pub with a stylish interior and menu of light lunches and British dinners.

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The Seven Stars

Classic pub and dining room serving British dishes with a French twist, plus themed food evenings.

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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.

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The Black Horse

Great Missenden

Country pub with spacious gardens and ample parking, serving real ales including Doom Bar, grilled food and barbecue, plus a large camping field.

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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 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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The Polecat Inn

Historic pub with garden, play area and countryside vista, for traditional food and real ales.

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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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The Cock & Rabbit Inn

Welcoming country pub in the Chilterns serving carefully sourced seasonal dishes including fresh scallops, with a strong wine list, attentive staff and a relaxed atmosphere ideal for Sunday lunches.

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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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms

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.

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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.

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The Grand Junction Arms

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

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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.

Dogs WelcomeOutdoor SeatingChild FriendlyGood for GroupsRestrooms