Cock and Rabbit in Chiltern

This pub was taken over and reopened about a year ago, much to the delight of locals. The new owners have positioned it right at the heart of the local community, getting the business up and running in carefully planned stages. We walked over one sunny morning and enjoyed a delicious coffee and cake in their “Cafe au Lee” (see what they did there?!). My americano was very good and the locally made cake (a choice of about 8) was really yummy. We then popped into the bar to try that too, and had a couple of halves … one beer and one lager, both from the Rebellion brewery at Marlow and both very good. The food offering is limited until they get their kitchen fully up and running, but what they do seems to be very good. They are very supportive of local initiatives and events, and deserve every success. We will definitely be going back. It is fabulous to have such a good independent pub locally once again.

The landlord has revamped the whole pub! Amazing! It was busy and there was a nice buzz. All sorts of people there. The bar staff are friendly, and get on with the regulars They were doing bar snacks like a cheese baord and lasagna. I reckon you need to book if there are a lot of ypu.

We held an 18th birthday party for our son in the garden. Magical setting. Oliver, Angie and Alfredo couldn’t do enough for us - they were fantastic. All our friends said what a great local pub - welcoming and a great selection of ales, wines and soft drinks.

We went and met up with freinds to make a team for the quiz. We didn't win, but we had a hilarious time... Lots of good booze, and they made lazagna, which wa really tasty!

It’s so nice to see what has been done to improve this wonderful Pub in its Beautiful location great staff very good food and drinks if you just want a tea or coffee and cake from there Cafe. Well done Oliver and Alfredo please keep the great work up.

The pub has a new owner who's renovating and revamping everything. Fantastic atmosphere and very welcoming. Limited food menu but good bbq on some weekends.

What a transformation! The place has been refurbished and is heaving! They've added a cafe at the front now. Went Saturday lunchtime, and they had a barbecue in the back garden, and a birthday party in the cafe. Barbecue really tasty! Naerly finished the building works. Bar staff reallt friendly.

This pub used to be terrible, but the new owner is transforming it. The beer’s excellent and the atmosphere is great. The cafe (Cafe au Lee - gedditt?) has just opened and looks really good too, it’s just doing cakes and coffee at present but there are plans to extend the menu a bit. I’ve spent 20 years avoiding this pub, but now plan to be a regular!

Great lunch today at this now visitable pub, so pleased someone new has injected character here. Can’t wait for it to be fully refurbished

Wow. This pub has always been a favourite due to its character and being at the centre of many brilliant walks. Now refurbished it’s a destination visit. Unfortunately on this walk our dog hurt her paw and the new owner Oliver drove us the 3 miles back to Wendover. Friendly, local pub which welcome passers through.

The Cock and Rabbit is now under new ownership and the transformation is phenomenal. It is everything that it wasn’t before. Welcoming, cheerful, friendly staff, it’s spotlessly clean and fresh… The whole building was previously very run down so there is a considerable amount of work still to be done, so do be aware that building works are ongoing. This won’t affect your enjoyment though as the main bars are already refurbished. One large part of the pub is being converted into a coffee shop, and that should be opening within the next few weeks. We had a very brief visit but we will definitely be returning regularly. We both drank Rebellion Beer which was served in peak condition. I understand that there is food available and I spotted a delicious looking Ploughman’s Platter being consumed on a table nearby. We had an absolutely faultless visit and we look forward to seeing, and enjoying, the further development of the Cock and Rabbit. There are extensive gardens which no doubt will be refurbished too, so it will be a great location for drink in the summer. The Cock and Rabbit and the green in front of it has been use as a location for many films and tv programmes, notably Midsomer Murders and Worzel Gummidge.

The new manager has completely revamped the place! Great decor, and - more importantly - good beer and cider on tap! All three rooms were busy, the big room had families and dogs, and the front room was quieter, with old local regulars! Bar staff are young and freindly. They're going to make a cafe on the side soon. Meantime, you can get some snacks. They're closed Mondays and Tuedays at the moment.

We met some friends we had not seen for a long time, we had two disabled people In our party and we’re shown where to park for easy access to the pub, very friendly staff and the food was excellent. They were very busy so booking is essential to avoid disappointment, lovely pub.

They told me the pub is closed for refurbishment, so I reckon it will look great.Beautiful old building, but It needed a bit of TLC! They reckon it should be open in time for Christmas.. at least the front bar will be.

what a pub, what amazing Italian food too. all set in an old school pub with original features, bringing my family back for pasta night every Wednesday, garlic bread, pasta and a drink for 10 bucks !

Incredible old pub, full of old features, inide and out! Get a look at the wonky windvane on the top of the roof.. and spooky at night! They've used it for shooting films and the Misomer Murder series.. We had the spag bog, an the...

Perfect place to break a walk in the Chilterns. Setting, ambience, food, service all great and open and serving excellent pasta and risotto to order at gone 2pm. Garden a lovely place to rest and relax. Remarkable combination of traditional English pub and Italian inspiration....

Really friendly and attentive staff. Dog friendly Pub. Snacks and meals available. We only had drinks on this occasion but intend to return soon for a meal.

First stopover on our campervan trip. Delicious authentic Italian food served with a great sense of humour. Excellent bottle of Gavi di Gavi at a good price.

I recently took my Wife & a Very good Friend/Widow for a Mid Week Lunch. The Restaurant although looking a Tad Tired has a Unique Atmosphere which the Owner Enhances with His Manner & Eccentricities. The Pasta Dishes were Excellent as well as the Home...

Planned to stop at the pub for a drink and a short break as part of a long circular walk. Being in a village expected a typical country pub to enjoy a nice beer. When we arrived, found the place very dark and unwelcoming -...

Just had a lovely meal here - really nice authentic Italian food, which was great value for money. Staff/owners really friendly and attentive. Decor added to its charm. Would happily go back again. One tip - book via the phone and not the web.

A total “don’t judge a book by its cover” place. Yes dated but that’s what gives this place its character. Food was great - really tasty. Frankie and Vicki and lovely Italian waiter and locals couldn’t make you feel more welcome. Will be heading back....

An unexpected Italian restaurant and pub in the heart of Buckinghamshire, where the staff couldn't have been more attentive. Food was classic Italian with deep flavours and cooked with great heart. Portions were excellent and it was so nice to spend time taking to the...

Just enjoyed a wonderful Sunday lunch with all the trimmings. 1/2 duck per person, roasted to perfection, yorkshire pud, roast potatoes, roasted and steamed veg - all presented beautifully in take away cardboard boxes - with orange sauce and gravy. Ate at home today but...

No cheerful greeting from the Landlady when we rang the bell for service and told that they were closed because she was doing her VAT return. So she wouldn't serve our group of four ladies a round of drinks and when we told her that...

A friend and I wanted a beer after our walk. The COVID system required us to ring a bell for service and after quite a wait when we wondered if we had been heard, one of the owners appeared. We were offered no greeting or...

Stayed overnight in our Motorhome. Lovely people, were very welcoming nothing was too much trouble. Had a great Italian meal in a very Covid save environment. Will visit again. Helen and Alan.

Popped here for a lovely midweek meal, lovely owners and the food was perfectly homemade by the Italian chefs. Beautiful garden in the countryside and stunning views, a true hidden gem!

Took my girlfriend for a romantic dinner for two. With the coronavirus, not many people there, which was good for us! Old Italian waiter was really good. I had fish and chips and my partner had the pork scalop with all the trimmings. Lovely! You...

The service was excellent - friendly, attentive staff. The food was out of this world - couldn't fault. The only downside is the decor - seats could do with a thorough clean. If you can see beyond that, the food is truly exquisite - not tasted anything quite like it, aside of being in Italy - will certainly be back.

Excellent food. Good prices (especially for the area it's in). Charming staff. Attractive, comfortable place. Good menu too, with an Italian slant.

We booked for lunch for our walking group of 16 people. The pub has featured in several episodes of Midsomer Murders as it is such a quaint & quirky place. We were able to order lunch early, before our walk, and the hosts were very helpful and hospitable. The food has a strong Italian influence and there was an extensive menu on blackboards in the restaurant. We were made very welcome and the quality of the food was some of the best I have had for a pub lunch, and I think most of the other walkers would agree. We were pleasantly surprised. The only slight negative was that it could do with a bit of a dust, though it does have a 4/5 Food Hygiene rating.

We drove past this beautiful little pub a few months back and I had been looking forward to visiting so much. I was Oh so wrong. The pub is absolutely filthy and the food is so bad that I was half expecting Gordon Ramsey to pop out and swipe the food back in a live kitchen nightmare spectacle. Some nice staff but seriously guys, it’s not fair to take people’s money for your catering... to charge for a family’s food when it’s that bad is actually quite rude. Please please sell up. I left with a bad tummy and a flea bite.

I recently moved to the area. Having lived in London Boroughs my entire life, I was really excited to see my local. What a sad letdown. As a person in the trade (I have done pubs & restaurants for many years), I’m not here to slander their business on the internet in detail. It needs closing and reopening, simple really. I’m pretty certain even the people who run it are aware of this. I wish you luck in finding the right solution fast!

A very extensive range of pasta dishes made it very difficult to choose what I was going to have. I finally decided on one of the specials of the day...spaghetti with crab...so delicious. If it's on the menu you should choose it!

Food very good extensive menu pity place is a little dated and needs upgrade. Toilets not very accesible and not too nice.

Returning to England, after 5 years, we couldn’t have wished to come across a more welcoming , friendly, inclusive village pub. Good food, good conversation, warm and friendly banter......what more can you want . A huge thank you to our host and hostess and their family. We will certainly include a return on our next UK visit.

We were made to feel really welcomed by the owners and enjoyed the authentic Italian food on offer so much that we made a return visit later in the week during our holiday stay in the area. Good food and good value. Would recommend if you are in the area to drop in and have a lovely meal. The pub is set in a beautiful area very quiet and secluded.

My daughter arranged a surprise meal for my 70th birthday at the Cock & Rabbit. There were 15 adults and 1 toddler in total and they had all pre-booked their meals. I was made to feel so special and we were given a lovely room so we could chat and move around without disturbing other diners. The main thing everyone commented on was how amazing the service was. The food was wonderful and everyone got what they wanted and all the food came out together so no-one was sitting and waiting for theirs. The owners are very special and despite not being able to get there for the past year, due to my husband's illness, I was treated like a returning friend. I was so pleased they were still there as I know they were thinking of retiring last year. Brilliant!!

Friendly old fashioned pub run by welcoming Italian/English family. Great conversation with the locals, fabulous evening. Great place for picturesque walks. Thank you so very much.

I went with two friends on a midweek lunchtime. There were no bar staff on duty so we called out if there was anyone about. Eventually someone came but made no apology and served a pint of cider with bits in, which he didn't offer to change until I asked. We went in the garden, and saw several.old tables and chairs piled in a corner, and the rest of the furniture had seen better days. The food was good, but I felt sorry for the catering staff who are being so badly let down.

We came across the Cock & Rabbit whilst in the area on a recent Sunday afternoon being aware that The Lee regularly features in Midsomer Murders. We parked in the car park and then walked through the restaurant area to a bar. The lady behind the bar recommended the Night Owl Dark Beer from Somerset which I tried and it was good. Mrs FB2000 had a glass of white wine, and the round was significantly cheaper that what I am used to.

The food is good and the service is very friendly and polite but the interior was rather tired and not very clean. The tables wobble and the table cloths had crumbs on them. In the bathroom there was a single cloth (wet) towel as well as an old hand dryer. Prices are ok and the portions were good.

This picturesque pub in a somewhat overgrown garden has been run by Italians for more than 30 years. Chosen to feature as the pub in TV;s Midsomer Murders. Makes a change from the traditional Sunday lunch with its homecooked Italian menu and interesting wines. Located in a beautiful village

Lovely food, lovely wine and lovely people. Absolutely spoilt rotten, we’ll be returning very soon x

This pub was used in Midsomer Murders, so that’s pretty cool. The food and service are ok, but the real attraction is the fact that Tom Barnaby was there.

It is very much like marmite! You can only speak as you find and since moving here we have been made to feel welcome and nothing has ever been to much trouble for the team at the pub.

We arrived for lunch on a fine summer day to find we were the only people there. We were given a warm welcome and found the menu which is slanted towards Italian cusine very much to our liking.

Came across this pub by chance. Popped in for a couple of pints of ale. I know my real ale, and the Cotleigh on tap was brilliant - fresh, right temperature. Very friendly owners. I can't vouch for the food, but the the wife says the ladies' toilets needed a serious overhaul.

Best hen do I have every been to. We were welcomed with a refreshing glass of Pimm's on arrival. The room at the bank had been laid out for a vintage style afternoon tea and was so pretty. It led via french doors to a beautiful back garden with plenty of large trees providing much needed shade for the hot day and there is a veranda between the French doors and garden for music and dancing. They had made a special effort with my vegan afternoon tea which was totally delicious and my evening arrabiata pasta dish was cooked to perfection. The owners and staff were super friendly and we all had a fabulous afternoon/evening. The price was also very reasonable. Thank you to the lovely Italian family for making this such a memorable and happy occasion.

Went for a drink thinking it looked nice from the outside. The place was completely filthy with a foisty smell, not in a quirky way, just unpleasant. The ale tasted foul and pint glasses were filthy. We left our drinks full and escaped as quickly as possible. Nobody around to let them know about the drinks. Didn’t dare use the toilets. wouldn’t dream of eating there. Needs a good see clean throughout.

Sorry folks what a disappointing experience. We only stopped for a drink got a glass of stale wine and a pint of equally awful beer, I could have overlooked the acrid smell and dated decor as we were in the garden, sad to say it’s staff and establishment have seen better days pity, time for some fresh blood to bring it back to life.

We stayed at the Cock & Rabbit in our motorhome as we are members of Britstops & had dinner here. The owners are charming, friendly people. The pub is old, and the bathrooms were a bit worn out & in need of a plumber, but the atmosphere in the dining area by the fire looking out the windows to the gardens was lovely. The food was extremely good & they catered especially for my gluten & dairy free needs. I'd go back there for dinner again in a heartbeat. Yum!

This is an amazing place! There's a real pub at the front but there is a huge restaurant at the back. We ate in the restaurant, which has lovely retro panelling on the walls, like something from the 30's. The two men serving did a great job, as there were quite a lot of people there, but the barmaid looked like she only talked to the locals. There is a huge menu. I recommend the pasta and a steak. Lots of sides to go with it. Grab the chance to go, before they turn it into a Wetherspoons!

I suppose it is a matter of taste...but this place was not for us. The musky old smell as soon as you walk in and the horrible dirty toilets should have been a warning. But we had booked and so we tried. The bottled coke tasted flat...god knows how that happened unless they fill bottles with cheap coke and replace the cap. At first I couldn't eat any dinner because it was horrid but I was so hungry I managed some spaghetti. But not nice. Would never darken the door again.

This place is just embarrassing. This is like the worst approximation to Italian anything that was attempted in the UK in the 1960s. It's ridiculous. A place like this could be the centre of a vibrant community. But instead, it's a joke, trading on the Midsommer Murders tourist clientele. Unless you have a blue rinse and no taste buds, avoid.

Visited for Sunday Lunch, after reading the good reviews,, please believe the bad ones! Food is poor, the whole place is covered in cobwebs, and dilapidated. Staff very friendly, they have been there for more than 30 years and the complacency shows.

The Lee is widely recognised by viewers of Midsomer murders mysteries and the Cock and Rabbit stands out in the area. An old fashioned pub with a elaborate restaurant at the back. Lovely tablecloths and Italian decor. The food is excellent but be HUNGRY. The serves are huge - especially the speciality pasta dishes. Service is friendly and the old patron treats you as if you are Italian family and must be fed well. Very pleasant place for lunch and the green and its surroundings wil feel very familiar to Midsomer viewers. The Lee is set among narrow lanes and could be a problem at night.

With all due respect to quite a few great Gastro pubs in and around the area, this pub is hands down the best for me and my family. Excellent hosting from Giovanni and Franco. No other pub makes such delicious off the menu items just for you. My 3 year old loves this place because everytime she’s greeted with something special and I return we get enjoy the excellent food from Franco and great chat from Giovanni and his family. Great people and a fantastic pub!!!!!

Fuimos a una fiesta de cumpleaños. Había alrededor de 50 o 60 personas en total, en las tres salas de estar. Hay un pub tradicional, un restaurante y un restaurante con terraza, que está genial en verano, sobre todo porque estaba lloviendo. Sirven una gran variedad, todo lo que usted pueda desear. Tenían una barbacoa pero con un nivel muy alto de cocina: pollo, ternera asada y un bergers. Había una enorme pila de langostinos, incluyendo comida ensalada fresca y arroz para servirte. Como estaba lloviendo, el personal del bar eran tacaños prestó paraguas para ir a la tienda de alimentos. Hay un gran jardín, que es un auténtico jardín con árboles y flores.

Decidimos comer aquí en un viernes por la noche. Cuando llegamos alrededor de las 19:30 éramos los únicos clientes. Más tarde llegó otra pareja.

Parado aquí para una bebida después de un paseo de primavera preciosas durante todo el el pueblo. Encantador pub antiguo, los amables dueños, así que volví con mi madre para una madre. Almuerzo Tuvimos una comida maravillosa: hay un menú completo además de un montón de otras opciones a bordo. Fuimos con la sopa de pescado casera y pan de ajo - glorioso mientras mama una sopa de verduras. Entonces tenía pasta para principal seguido de tiramisú y café. Total £75 incluyendo 2 bebidas cada uno. El restaurante graziemille da a un precioso jardín y no me canso de recomendarlo!

Un auténtico diamante de un lugar, lo recomiendo encarecidamente. Desde la decoración retro de los propietarios de este lugar ofrece en todos los niveles.

We visited this pub for lunch and it was the most disappointing experience we have had in a long time. We waited 20 minutes for our sandwiches. Mine came with fatty gammon most of which I could not eat and no butter all at a cost of £5.90 . I was left having some fruit pastille a from my pocket. In my view the environment seemed to be in need of a good clean - a fairly grubby hand towel in the lavatory.

I live quite near, but have just found this place! Mamma mia! The building is incredible.. really spooky at night! I can see why they use it to shoot films. But when we went in, we had to wait a while to be served. The barmaid seemed to want to get back to chatting to her friends. Where was the landlord? The food was good. So much choice. We all had something different. A mate of mine went there for a wedding, and said the food was fantastic. Loads of meat, fish and salads, British and Italian stuff. The beer is really great. I'm thinking of having my 30th there.

A warm, welcoming place. Something that is rare anywhere, and especially rare around the Chilterns. Most certainly not a gastro pub, and all the better for it. Good for a pint and pasta by a warm fire.

Just not clean, dusty and cobwebs. My sausages were supposed to be Cumberland but were just cheap something or other.

Just back from somewhere I remember from 30 years ago. The most basic forms of life could have made a better attempt at Italian cuisine than this lot and the decor and furnishings haven't changed since the 70's. The best thing they did was to relieve me of the money with a broad grin !The phoney accents and the cliquey loyal other half dozen customers enjoying their chicken and chips were safe.The sooner t closes or goes up in smoke the better.

Set in the middle of Midsomer territory, The Lee Green. Gian Franco, Vicky and Giani run a wonderful character filled English-Italian pub with tons of space in and out. It's like walking into the 80's - it's supreme - you have to see it. It on e was my local, now I've moved to Haddenham I'm sad it's so far. Wonderful food and wine! Must like cats and dogs! And golden cockerels!

If you're looking for a modern, buzzy, polished gastropub, the Cock and Rabbit isn't for you. However, if you're hunting for a pub with heaps of character, in a picture postcard setting, serving wonderful Italian food, then look no further. We enjoyed a scenic walk through various local villages before stopping off here for lunch and enjoyed it so much that we've booked a table again there next weekend.

My husband and I love this pub for the Italian food and the nostalgic atmosphere. We bring any visiting guests with us to enjoy the food here. My husband being half Italian thinks that this is the best he's had since Mama's cooking. This far surpasses any other Anglicized Italian food places and is the best we've found outside Italy. You get great portions for the price, and the hosts are very welcoming and friendly.

The picturesque setting and location of this pub doesn't save it. The decor is grubby to say the least and the staff/owner seem to scowl at you for inconveniencing them by ordering a drink. Been to this pub on many occasions as it is very close to my wife's family but for that I would avoid. This place needs a full refurb and better opening hours. The amount of walkers that pass this place but would find it shut from 2.30pm-6pm must loose the owners thousands, I get the impression they don't care.

From the outside you expect a traditional English pub, once inside you are transported back to an Italian restaurant from 40 years ago. Floral table cloths, dark walls, handwritten blackboards and the obligatory village character!Food was good, rustic Italian food with large portions. Vegetarians well catered for. Only downsides on this visit was not being told their card machine was broken before we ordered and not as much choice of real ale as I hoped Thoroughly recommended especially for people watching!

Seven walkers had lunch here yesterday. It was excellent! I had the truffle spaghetti with wild garlic. With a glass of red wine my bill came to only £13. On Wednesday evenings, they offer pasta + garlic bread and a glass of wine for £10. If I were nearer, I would definitely come back for that. Very good value. Yes, the decor and oilcloth table cloths may not be to everyone's taste but I liked it and they made us feel very welcome.There is no mobile phone signal but that could be regarded as a plus!

I went to the Cock and Rabbit a very long time ago and did not know that it has been an Italian Restaurant for the last thirty years. My husband an I went for lunch today and were greeted warmly with a delicious glass of beautifully chilled wine and a well kept beer. There was a bowl of olives on the bar which we helped ourselves to. Real olives, not bitter bullets out of a jar of brine Oh joy! The menu was really exciting. We love Italian food so it fitted the bill. Everything was perfectly cooked, the green salad was dressed to perfection and the garlic bread was tasty. The place itself is amazing full of atmosphere, there is a real authentic feel to it. We totally relaxed and felt we had moved into another world. Pasta is very filling and I could not eat all of mine but having assured my host it was nothing to do with the food, I was offered a little package to take home. I also bought some olives. Thank you so much to everyone who served us and made our visit so memorable. We will be back.Averil Wilkinson M.B.E.

I ordered a burger and took one bite. God it was the greasiest most awful thing I have ever had the misfortune to pay money for.I wasn't expecting much, but who can screw up a burger right?The drinks were fine, the food here is just awful.Stop by and enjoy a drink, the area is lovely. The food isn't!

Just went in for a meal. I've never seen such a cool place! Out of the 1930's! Worth going out to look at the building from the car park or the garden! Food mostly Italian, but they have piles of stuff to choose from, and lots of beers! .

This extremely friendly, family, restaurant provides a large menu. It may be best to ask for recommendations on the freshest items, but the food is first class and beautifully cooked. The decor is a little quaint, but provides a relaxed setting. The service is personal and totally relaxed.

Wonderful Italian food in typically olde English surroundings! The friend we took along is aged and physically somewhat disabled - the staff couldn't have been more helpful, tending to her every need. None of us had visited for some months but we were greeted as if we had been there just the previous day. As Guy W mentions in his review, this gem is well known in Midsomer Murders circles and I am sure you will love it - if you can find it!

This pub is definitely an acquired taste. As the reviews show. I was hesitant about taking a group of walkers for Sunday lunch. However, I'm delighted that the whole experience was very positive - from the pre-order before our walk to our departure. Different dishes; different preparations; different tastes. The olives and grissini on our table to welcome us were a thoughtful touch. The quick service (after our walk) was appreciated. And the friendliness of the team (with a tocco italiano) added to the ambience. This is not an English pub serving Sunday roasts. But for those looking for something a little different, the Cock and Rabbit could be a good choice.

My ladyfriend and I popped in one Sunday on a whim, and I must say that I was very impressed by the home-cooked food, the welcome, and the range of real ales.I had Insalata MilleGrazie which was my 5 a day for a whole week, and was garnished with fresh garden herbs -- lovely. She had calves liver and Bruschetta potatoes and pronounced it very tasty, tender and good.It wasn't expensive, the ambience was calming and un-stuffy. A return visit is on the cards!

This is a lovely old Pub, steeped in history and well known in Misomer Murders circles. We called in for a Pasta and a pint, all our friends know we only visit places that take dogs. The main restaurant doesn't allow K9's but we were accommodated in the front bar where - Fudge our springer - held court and was welcomed by a warm fire and gentle customers. The pasta selection covered all our needs and was of generous proportion.A must for all people who like a quiet, convivial evening. We shall return on a Wednesday again.

Dropped in here for Valentines Lunch and was not disappointed. This venue used to be a regular pit stop for us for a drink and a meal but we had not been in the Inn for close on 20 years so we did not know what to expect. We need not have worried the service was as good as previous times and the food delicious washed down by a local ale (Cock and Rabbit) and wine. My wife had calf's liver, I had a pasta dish both were more than ample dishes when plated and although I had soup of the day prior to my main dish I can honestly say one course would suffice. The restaurant was busy but staff coped admirably.

If you're in need of: Great food, generous portions. A fine pint served with warm hospitality. Quintessential surroundings in a cosy atmosphere. A friendly and welcoming family run business; then Highly recommended. If you're a socially awkward or impossibly hard to please, try therapy instead.

Stopped at the Cock and Rabbit last night as part of a pub hike from wycombe to chesham. Felt very welcome. Great stop off for walk made even better by the cats named twiglet, whatsit, quaver and olive and dog called luna-tic. Cant wait to go back for food.

The Cock and Rabbit was our local pub for seventeen years, we moved away over a year ago but visit s often s we can. Last week we called in for lunch; Tornedos Rossini, perfectly cooked by Franco accompanied by a bottle of Primitivo di Manduria. Couldn’t recommend more highly.

How this pub gets any positive reviews is beyond me. We finished a beautiful walk in a muddy but stunning part of the Chilterns. The pub is situated on the corner of a green in a village so quintessentially English it could be a film set. It was 1.30pm on a Sunday. So why was this place empty when we arrived? Filthy dirty...plastic nursery school tablecloths on every table...false wood paneling on the walls and ceiling...no money spent on the place seemingly since the 1950s...moss and lichen covering every inch of the garden, garden furniture, and out buildings...poorly kept beer... The reasons for the lack of custom became very apparent, very quickly. Impossible to understand how this establishment can be given 4 and 5 star reviews. Incomprehensible disconnect

This place is a famous summer pub garden restaurant with its stunning setting . We had a big family party in the main dining room as opposed to the main bar area and had a ball. The combination of a truly expansive menu together with a miriad of specials on the boards made for a great evening , great sea bass, some fabulous pasta dishes , liver and bacon all well cooked and presented. The real joy of this place are the staff , the hilarious interactions with the charming owner Franco and his wife and the restaurant manager had our whole party in stitches all evening . They know their food and they know their Italian wine . Its not a trendy upscale bistro it is all that is good about going back a few years , real staff that care , great food , stunning setting ....a lot of fun as well, I get bored with the constant refitting and restyling of trendy eateries , this one just makes you feel comfortable and want to have fun ...keep it up !!!

We walked around the Lee and then saw the Cock and Rabbit and decided to stop and have a drink on a Sunday lunch time. What a wonderful surprise to find a genuine Italian restaurant and pub rolled into one. We were given a friendly welcome and as they do pasta and garlic bread and a drink on Wednesdays for £10, we visited the following Wednesday and ate the most delicious pasta meal, garlic bread, with a glass of wine. We hope to return with our walking group on a Monday quite shortly.If you enjoy well cooked Italian food this place is number one!

Four of us went to this great place the other day, the service was fantastic, it was almost like going back to the 50's real people in a real pub and the food........well........I cook Italian food alot and I am normally very dissapointed when dining out, not this time, they got all our meals spot on, a very happy pub/restaurant and it shows in everything they do.

Used this pub as a walk checkpoint, selected from a map and was blown away by the food - I had the truffle pasta for lunch - I think it's the best pub lunch I've ever had- and I've had a lot! Soon to be seen on "Midsummer murders" (I don't watch it), this is far away from a yuppie bar, but that's irrelevant when the food is sensational and the welcome friendly as was the case here! The sausage bap was also very good - a meal, not a snack with a huge salad.

Being Monday lunchtime, we weren't sure of what lunch menu would be available for us but there was no problem, a full range of dishes were available, especially pasta dishes. The pub staff were extremely friendly and made us very welcome. Offered advise on the food and their own recommendations. The food was very good quality and value for money.As you would have read from other reviews, this is not your usual country pub, the decor is somewhat dated, it is quirky and has been used for TV shows but the lack of any mobile phone signal is also an attraction for those who want a quite meal.Would happily recommend to others to give a try.

This is a recommended lunch stop on the country walk from Chesham to Great Missenden. And what could be nicer than a generous helping of spaghetti in the sunshine surrounded by farm-yard animals and rolling fields. Service was a little slow as they were preparing for a wedding reception, but we weren't in a hurry and this is certainly a place I would revisit.

The pasta was excellent , huge portions that all three of us loved . Bit of a surreal experience as the pub was being prepared for a Midsomer Murders shoot so had temporarily changed it's name , but that added to the fun as landlady chatted to us about this . If you want conventional squeaky clean dull pubs , don't bother . But if you like a bit of character and authentic Italian food give it a try ..

Called in at the Cock & Rabbit hoping to have some lunch,looking at the menu blackboard we noted that the food was mostly Italian.And as this is not to our taste we decided to give the food a miss.So having decided that this was not for us,so we ordered a pot of tea for two & sat down in the front bar.There were two other people in there,and you got the impression that you were with people who were waiting to see some sort of doctor.And then a wasp started to annoy us,so we went & sat outside at the tables that were on the front of the pub.This was fairly pleasant,as the sun was shining & we could sit and admire the horse that was grazing on the green,while the owner of it had several drinks.Then a very pleasant couple arrived driving an Aston Martin DB5(I think I have the correct model),it was very James Bond anyway.It was not until we looked at the previous reviews on Tripadvisor that we saw such very mixed opinions on the Cock & Rabbit.Summing up,seems to be on some sort of route for people with compasses,maps,rucksacks & hefty walking boots.They seem to go in to write things in their notebooks etc,and have a half of shandy & a packet of crisps.It gives me no pleasure in knocking the place,because the lady was very pleasant & polite.Despite reading other comments about dust etc,there seems to be no improvement on our visit,perhaps the Dyson has broken down.?But if you are looking for a place to film a period drama set during the 1950's,this could be just the job.

Picked this place at random to meet friends as it served meals on Mondays. THEN read some of the reviews here. Where were they? We all loved the atmosphere - yes it's cluttered, but that's part of its charm. We loved it, were made very welcome and the food was wonderful. We had such an enjoyable time, we'll certainly be back.

Just popped in here for a quick drink. Utterly charming spot on a picturesque archetypal English green. Hope that we shall be able to go back and have something to eat there in the not too distant future.

Been coming here for yeas with the family.My favourites are Carpaccio as a starter and Penne Al Salame as a main. Their home made marinated olives are delicious too! Tasty and big portions, such a delight to come back every time.

What an amazing place! Go outside, if you can, and look at the building and the colourful birds in the aviary! The pub looks like it was built in the 30's and has so many original features - even the carpet was made for them specially. We liked it so much we had a WW2 night for my 50th! They've got some picturesque function rooms for that, or a veranda room.. It's run by a family, so you get personal, friendly, informal service.. and they are Italian, so you can have real simple Italian food if you like. Go soon, because some day, some big company will buy it up and make it into a them gastro-pub.. Yuk!