Pubs and bars
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The Tailors Chalk, Wetherspoons pub, Sidcup
A Wetherspoons pub, open from 8am for breakfast, which is a conversion from two Victorian shops in Sidcup High Street, one of which was a tailors, hence the name. Serves standard pub food. Upmarket, cosy décor. -
The Swan Bar and Restaurant, Ley Hill
Traditional wooden-beamed English pub, with elegant modern décor, serving modern pub food, and traditional pub classics. Serves real ale from Rebellion Brewery in Marlow. Unlimited parking. Inglenook fireplace. Large well-cultivated gardens, front and rear. -
The Royal Oak, restaurant, Bishopstone
Situated on Helen Browning's organic farm, and taking 50% of its ingredients from the farm and surrounding village, chef Barny Haughton cooks British food to a high standard, favourably reviewed by Michelin and the Good Food Guide. -
The Plough Inn, Far Forest
Free house with a large beer garden, serving modern British very-well-presented, fine-dining, gastro-pub food and real ales. Locally sourced, fresh ingredients, and a daily-changing menu. Traditional interior with open log fires. Outside bar in the summer. -
Leaf on Bold Street, teashop and bar, Liverpool
Teashop and bar located in the heart of Liverpool city centre, serving up wholesome food and countless varieties of loose-leaf tea. Open from 9am for breakfast. -
The Royal Standard of England, pub, Beaconsfield
With gnarled oak beams, flagstones and worn floors, this is the oldest freehouse in England. Classic pub food, and Sunday roasts. Daily specials. Serves real ales. Log fire. External patio area. This is worth a visit just to see the interior of the pub. -
Fox and Grapes, gastro pub, London SW19
Smart gastro-pub restaurant, in a beautiful setting. British food served to a high standard. Book in advance. Chef: Claude Bosi. -
The Three Crowns and Sugar Loaf, Pub,Franche
A family-friendly pub serving good value pub food and a healthy children's menu. Runs bingo nights and poker nights. Beer garden, patio and large children's play area. -
Hugo’s, Bar and Restaurant, Egham
Inspired by the 1950s West End Italian restaurant of the same name, Hugo's is a 70-seat bar and restaurant offering an all-day menu of Mediterranean flavours. Ingredients are from local produce. The wine list is good and not too large and for a restaurant of its calibre the prices are reasonable too. -
The Olive Branch, Michelin starred restaurant, Clipsam
Michelin-starred pub restaurant, serving modern British and Spanish food made from fresh local ingredients. -
The Half Moon Pub, London SE24
Versatile traditional pub with outdoor seating, a snug, and a well-equipped gig venue. Open mic nights every Tuesday. Serves the best pizzas we've had outside of Italy. -
The Hardwick, restaurant, Abergavenny, Wales
Restaurant run by owner and chef, Stephen Terry, set in a beautiful location. Fine, unfussy, quality food, using local produce. -
The Bird in Hand, pub, hotel, Knowl Hill
The Bird In Hand is a 14th Century Country Inn with a history that spans 600 years. Located in Berkshire, between Maidenhead and Reading near Twyford. Pub, hotel, restaurant, serving traditional English food and international dishes, and a selection of real ales. Large grass garden area. Patio. -
The Bell and Cross Inn, Pub, Clent
Award-winning country pub and restaurant at Holy Cross, Clent, serving a mixture of traditional and modern British pub food, with the occasional borrowing from Oriental and European cuisine. A decent choice of options. Reasonable prices. -
The Brown Horse Inn, pub, Winster
The cosy ambience of a rustic country inn, featuring exposed wooden beams and real fires. Gastro pub food served to a very high standard. -
The Red Lion, pub, Stathern
Modern British food made from fresh local ingredients. sausages from the village butcher, meat and fruits from local farms, cheeses and bread from nearby dairies and bakers as well as vegetables from their own recently extended vegetable garden. -
The White Hart, pub, Beaconsfield
The White Hart in Beaconsfield Old Town is a country pub and restaurant with rural charm and rustic character. Hearty, seasonal pub-food and cask ales. Outside patio and beer garden. -
The Gunton Arms, pub, Norwich
Hearty country food, in hearty country surroundings. Popular inn with a stunning interior, set in a deer park; serves game including venison and deer, as well as fresh fish and seafood. -
The Dashwood Arms, pub, Piddington – Discounts Member
A country pub in Piddington, near High Wycombe, with a large garden area with a stage for live outdoor gigs. Wooden beamed pub, serving traditional pub food. Has comedy nights, and indoor live music nights. -
Clifden Arms Pub, Worminghall
Fine dining, local, seasonal food, and friendly service from a Michelin-star-trained chef and his wife, in a 16th century, thatched and beamed building, with a beer garden which has a children's play area. Also has accommodation. -
The Anglers, pub, Teddington
Fuller's pub serving fresh fish, mussels and oysters, and Sunday roasts. Barbecues and hog roasts in the summer. Views overlooking the Thames. Serves real ales, and serves a large selections or rums and bourbons. Daily specials and traditional pub food. Child-friendly. Quiz nights. Comedy nights. -
The Parrot Inn, Forest Green
A pleasant pub with low beams and open fireplaces, full of rustic charm. Serves locally sourced food and wine, and grows its own vegetables. Owned by Charles Gotto. Outdoor dining in summer, and a log fire to keep you warm in winter. -
The Hop Pole Inn, Bromsgrove
Not really a food pub, but serves freshly baked pies on Saturdays and Mondays. Known for its live music, and gets very crowded. No children under 14 or dogs in the pub, but they are allowed in the beer garden. Quiz on Monday nights. Shows the football on Saturdays. -
The Kings Arms Hotel, restaurant, pub, Amersham – Offers Member
A wooden beamed pub and hotel with 34 bedrooms, dating from the 1400s, which has been refurbished to offer all modern amenities whilst maintaining the historical aspects of the building. -
The Live and Let Live, Pub, Bringsty
This 16th Century former cider house is a lovely thatched pub, serving traditional quality pub food, with menus which change weekly to reflect the seasonal produce available locally. Serves real ales.
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