The Eight Bells in Aylesbury Vale

This beautiful pub set in a lovely village.... I moved here 6 weeks ago since then i have Roast beef evey sunday that beef just melts in your mouth, its all amazing pete is a great chef . I also try to eat there in the week and make my way through the menu and all are so delicious even the salads (and I dont usually do rabbit food) cous cous so yummy . Now not forget the lovely wine voniger from Rothchilds not many pubs sell this ,such a shame but i keep going back for more . Carly is a great landlady a beautiful smile makes you feel welcolme ,what more can you ask for ?

According to their website The Eight Bells is closed throughout the summer. "After three difficult years, we have been forced to make the very difficult decision to shut the pub in the short term to protect its long-term future. We are working very hard to find a practical solution for reopening as soon as possible in the autumn and will keep you updated via our website, social media platforms and through the Crendon Crier."

You feel at home here as soon as you enter. This is a well run, warm and friendly typical village pub. I enjoyed a relaxed lunch here with my two daughters and the landlady was good enough to allow me to order a ‘pensioner portion’ of their very excelled tempura battered haddock and fries - fresh, hot and beautifully crispy batter, washed down by a glass of her recommended Romanian Merlot. Superb. A lovely lunch, a caring hostess, delightful company - one I won’t forget and, I hope, one I will repeat in the none to distant future.

A very pleasant lunch here. Fairly quiet but the barman was very attentive and the food was excellent.

Slight mix-up over our booking, but, all sorted out with aplomb and grace. Sam, the landlady / manager coped extremely well with our complicated order (lots of swaps eg dauphinoise potatoes instead of mash, three starters instead of starter and mains etc). Service impeccable, food utterly delicious. Interesting wines, including a delicious Romanian Merlot. Very subtle piped music. Cannot fault anything!

We needed a last minute booking for Sunday lunch and stubbled upon this pub. They had lots of availability, the roast dinner and the starters were both very tasty. The service was great, all staff were polite and friendly. A hidden gem!

Great Sunday Roast, lovely cauliflower cheese, meat just melts. Always good, roast potatoes always very nice and a good selection of veg.

Visited the pub on Monday, 16th August 2021. Had previously visited the pub regularly before it was taken over by Moogies. Admittedly, the last time we visited was April 2019. Venue was cold, back door open which we continually got up to close then someone opened again. I realise this may be Covid precautions but perhaps move the tables around so they're not in direct breeze from the outside. Service good. Ham, egg & chips good, plenty of ham hock. Burger ok, nothing special. Applewood smoked cheddar Mac & Cheese really disappointing. Had to send it back as it had no taste of cheese whatsoever - usually smoked cheese is quite strong so would have expected some taste. The 'cheese' sauce was also very runny and watery. No argument when we sent it back saying no taste of cheese. Waitress came back saying there was cheddar in it - perhaps they'd forgotten the smoked cheddar?? No argument when I said I wasn't paying for it. Really disappointed as this is a venue we usually enjoy going to when visiting the cemetery just up the road. Do not feel inclined to visit again.

We had a lovely meal here, very friendly staff, and attentive (nice to see that although Covid restrictions have been removed, staff are still wearing masks (no requirement for visitors to), they also still had hand sanitizer available- you felt very safe. Our food was heaven! We had venison kofta and Mac n cheese as starters, very tasty and beautiful texture, I had the red lentil and coconut curry, with chicken, and I’d say one of the best curry’s I’ve ever had, absolutely beautiful! Hubby had loin of venison for main, and he loved it. I didn’t have room for dessert, so had an espresso martini instead which was amazing and hubby had orange and lemon tiramisu, again, lovely! Lovely relaxed atmosphere and professional and clearly with very high standards on their food! We will be going back!

We have visited this pub before and always enjoyed our visits. We both decided to have king prawn linguine, having had it before and enjoyed it. However, on this occasion the prawns were totally ‘shell on’ which completely changed the whole experience. ‘Tail on’ is just about OK but for £14 I don’t expect to have to peel the (4) prawns myself! Having mentioned it to the waiter I was expecting him to take it back to the kitchen to take the shells off. My wife was offered either a medium or large glass of wine and at £7.50 for a glass of Sauvignon it seemed a bit steep. I thought by law, 125 ml glasses should be offered as well? Will go back as we’ve enjoyed eating there before but disappointed this time around

What a wonderful place . Staff delightful and so helpful, food amazing, nothing too much trouble. We chose the Eight Bells as the venue for our daughter’s wedding to her wonderful fiancé. Maria and her staff could not have done more for us. This was a rearranged wedging due to Covid but we were made to feel so special, I can never thank them enough.

2nd visit here. Lovely beer garden although rather uncomfortable for a meal - bring a cushion! Food was pretty good although not stunning. Burgers and chicken pie very good, fries nice, service was personal and polite. Posh dog (hot dog with chilli over the top) over priced for small sausage in a roll. Would come again.

Fantastic Fathers Day Sunday lunch. The roasts were lovely, with great puddings. Kids meals very much enjoyed. Portions all sensible sizes and the ales well kept.

A beer garden to die for in an outstanding location. Menu has limited choices but they are all extremely good. Service brilliant, ambience exceptional.

Small portion for us 3 adults for Sunday lunch at £15.50 each, one piece of rolled pork, 2 small pieces of beef! Overpriced food wont be going again didnt look anything like the picture supplied by management in Oct 2017 alot has changed in 3 years. Gravy tasteless, same veg portions as a couple on another table, waste of time and money.

Reliably good food with good screens and spacing between tables. Staff also take COVID precautions, so it felt very safe.

After a 3 day staycation, dealing with all the dull, unfriendly, officious, inhospitable, zero customer service COVID rules and regulations clumsily being executed, what a delight to arrive at a friendly pub, following the rules but successfully making you feel safe and welcome and we had never set foot in the place before. It can be done! Thank you.

The Eight Bells (nothing to do with the nautical term) is in the old part of Long Crendon village, worth a visit to anyone who likes to see traditional residential buildings. It's also well positioned for the footpath to Chearsley and back (about 4 miles round trip on the Thame Valley Walk). Our lunch was part-subsidised by the Chancellor's "Help out to eat out" scheme: the last day of that scheme was also a bank holiday , so it was unsurprising that the dining area was full. What with that and the assiduous efforts made by the staff to cleanse tables between each patron and to maintain distancing protocols, we can forgive the delays in getting served and in preparing courses. Based on our experience we will definitely go again although at a less hectic time, probably with visitors because Long Crendon is one of the most picturesque villages in the Thame / Aylesbury area. The pub is dog-friendly. The food itself was well-prepared, although the individual dishes were on the small side - neither of us is a big eater but we cleaned our plates and had room for more. (I could do without the food being piled up in a sort of hamburger shape, leaving acres of bare plate round the outside - isn't that rather passe these days?)On the whole a very positive experience and even without the exchequer's discount, not bad value.

We popped into here for lunch when sheltering from the rain. Great service and nice food. Managed social distancing from other customers well

First time visit didn’t disappoint. Friendly reception and taken straight to our table. We were explained their Covid-19 safety measures and given disposable menus. Food was excellent, meaty, home made beef burgers, Stilton and caramelised onion in a toasted brioche bun. Portions of fries and onion rings. G&T’s served very chilled with cucumber. Service was friendly and informative. Location is quaint and unspoilt.Perfect lunch. Highly recommend.

What a fantastic find, wanted to celebrate our sons birthday and unable to book into our local pub in Dinton. Found this absolutely amazing little country pub on the internet and thought we would give it a try. So pleased we did as the food was fabulous and the staff were friendly and made us feel like we were their only customers (they were very busy)! Would highly recommend and glad our local was fully booked for once. We will be back

My local, I have been here a few times this week and service and food have been amazing! Thank you as always and will be returning very soon!

My wife and I chose the bacon and cheese burgers for lunch, they were excellent. As always we were warmly greeted by Ashley the manager who explained the safety measures they were taking, with partitions in place and plenty of sanitisers at hand you were made to feel safe with the normal friendly ambience maintained.

Open again. Thank goodness. Wonderful food and drinks. Lots of thoughtfulness taken over COVID. Ash and his team do an exemplary job as always. Second weekend and second day on the trot for us. Glorious pub. Nothing not to like here!

Lovely meal, drinks & service on our first visit out post lockdown. We ate inside with our teenage kids & it was great. 10/10 for keeping customers and staff safe. Tables separated by classy oak & glass screens. Great service (all at the table) in what can’t be an easy time for our local pub/restaurants.

We chose The Eight Bells after looking for somewhere new within Oxfordshire to have a pub lunch and we were not disappointed. This was a great find, with ample parking, friendly service, a real wood fire, extensive menu, generous portions and great value. I would recommend booking ahead on weekends though, due to the limited size of the pub and it's popularity. All in all, a great find and I will definitely be returning here again.

Really enjoyed Sunday lunch at the Bells. Given we had 74 years between the eldest and youngest this was a particular victory.Traditional pub. Open fire. Warm welcome. Really good food including a delicious choice of Sunday roasts. Ash - the manager is always charming. My mother raved about it all the way home. “The best pub meal I’ve had in my 87 years”. Thanks Ash!

Visited as a group of friends as a central location. Expecting great food but was basic tasted out of a packet. Dessert ice cream and sorbet tasted like plastic like it had been in the fridge for 3 years. Real shame, wouldn’t recommend.

We booked a table for Sunday lunch on Fathers Day and had a really lovely meal. We all had the roast beef which was great, the vegetable sides were particularly good. The apple crumble and chocolate torte desserts were also excellent. It was definitely a cut above standard pub fayre. As it was Fathers Day, all the Dads received a bottle of locally brewed beer as a gift after the meal, which I thought was a really nice touch.

Sometimes mistakes happen and it is how you choose to deal with them that makes all the difference. Popped in today for a pub lunch. Sat in the beautiful garden & ordered lunch at the bar from the very smiley staff. Unfortunately there was a slight slip up in my order meaning I had to eat a bit later than my partner. It really didn't matter. It was handled professionally and with great aplomb. Our lunches were both lovely and hey; we got to spend an extra 30 mins in their gorgeous garden. so that was a win :) We both loved it and will definitely be back - thank you x

Forget the over priced, over pretentious Angel - the Eight Bells is far and away the best pub in Long Crendon. It gets the balance between being a classy food venue and a traditional village pub just about right. Internally there are two rooms: a main bar that oozes character with its ancient oak beams and original tiled floor and a smaller snug cum public bar where the local tend to congregate for drinks. There is a nook within the main bar with a single table, dedicated to Crendon Morris Men who use the venue as their base, featuring several photographs of the side at various times during their history. There is also a lovely beer garden. Four handpumps offer the locally brewed XT Four plus other varying ales mostly from smaller breweries. The menu features a wide range of mid-priced dishes that should include something for everyone, with all the usual pub classics, steaks, burgers, pizzas (also available for take-away), lunchtime ciabattas and, best of all, a seasonal selection which changes dialy - the pan fried ling with fresh samphire (£14.95) went down very nicely. Service isn't the quickest here but the staff are very welcoming and friendly.

Very disappointing. Had Rib eye steak (medium) it was still mooing when it arrived. Ordered puddings and after waiting half an hour still no puddings was told it would be another 5 minutes so just asked for the bill and left. A very poorly run place.

We were staying locally overnight on a Monday and needed somewhere convenient to eat. Many pubs and restaurants close on a Monday, or offer only a very limited menu. The Eight Bells is different. We were made to feel very welcome and were looked after beautifully. Three courses and some coffee later, following a sampling of the gin menu and some local ale and great wine, we left replete and refreshed. Fantastic! Thank you.

We visited the day after Valentines Day so we were almost alone in the pub. The manager was so friendly and made an open fire for us. The food was very tasty and well presented. We had food from the Valentines Day menu. Starters were herbcrust lamb with peapuree & feta cheese and stilton & butternut ravioli. We both took fillet steak with shitake mushrooms & stilton sauce as main. The place has remained authentic, we’ll be back.

Definitely worth a trip, I eat here regularly with friends and use it to meet with family. The menu covers a good range and the pizzas are amazing.

Had Sunday lunch here early January. Food and service were both good. It's a small pub / restaurant and we were sat a short distance away from the bar but it was quiet so not a problem Would happily return in the future.

Came here before picking our Indian takeaway up from Crendon Indian Cuisine. Really lovely place, full of chatty and friendly locals, great beers and wine selection - very knowledgable barman! Really great place for an evening drink.

Great service, perfect tasty and fresh beer, delicious food and a warm atmosphere. One of favourite pubs of all time.

Fantastic lunch on a Saturday afternoon with the family. The atmosphere was great and we really enjoyed the open fire. The staff were very friendly and attentive and we couldn’t fault the service. There was plenty of choice on the menu and we all had fresh home cooked food.

Went to this lovely old village pub for Sunday lunch.

This is s fabulous pub. Really good staff run by Ash who is a great host.

Well I can't say enough how good our experience was

We visited as 4 adults and a toddler and had a lovely time. We sat in their garden which was lovely. Food was fantastic, they offered a 2 or 3 course set menu and it was all wonderful! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Will certainly be returning!

Stopped here on the off chance last Wednesday. Fantastic characterful pub. We were greeted with a very warm and friendly welcome. Great local beers (XT Brewing) and great food. On the foods front my wife’s ordered chicken, tarragon & mushroom pie which was really tasty. It’s a came accompanied with mash and vegetable. A complete meal without the need to order any additional side dishes. I had whole lemon sole and it was tasted fresh with potatoes and greens.

I have just had lunch here and it was excellent There were 3 of us and the fish was wonderful lovely and fresh The service was excellent such a nice lady and the restaurant was beautiful It was a hot day but it was nice and cool in there The building is very old and looks lovely I will be using again thank you

A very friendly village pub. food is good, well priced. children welcome. nice outside area. you cant beat a good old UK pub, this is one of them

Beautiful village pub. Gorgeous garden, good service and food. Beers also not bad with some nice local and craft selections. Of course it has a gin bar silly !

Recently ate here, when staying locally, and enjoyed our visit. Good choice of food to cater for all palates and the local real ales are fantastic. There is also a very nice garden area to the rear.

Looking for a Saturday late lunch we stumbled upon the 8 bells by chance. Pleasant staff. Lovely food we presented. Not what we expected from village pub. Scampi was tasty. Puddings delicious. Came away happy and stuffed. Definitely go there again

Not enough staff and the table staff were too inexperienced and didn’t know what the dishes were. Half of our table served and kept waiting for the other meals to arrive. Steaks not cooked to our specifications. Very average food.

Excellent Sunday lunch with family and friends. I had a fantastic sea bass with saute potatoes, salsa and broccoli which was cooked to perfection. There was also roasts and a vegetarian option. There was a good choice for the children's menu, but my only complaint, if you can call it that, was that the children's fish and chips was lacking in enough chips or other veg. The pizza was a much larger option!

Service was OK but the fried food all tasted of dirty oil. Pizza garlic bread was dripping with fat.

Three members of staff passed us before anyone deigned to speak to us.

Visited for a business lunch with some colleagues. Ordered the steak and ale pie and Whitby scampi

Went to the eight bells for the first time ever and have to say we were not impressed, nothing was really that great everything was just fine, have no rush to go back there anytime soon but not saying we would never visit again

Food was excellent and well presented. Place is worth to come back to. Don't forget check-in your car! :-)

Called in for a main meal on a midweek lunchtime. We were delighted with our food, one had scampi, another one smoked haddock. The presentation was very good, as was the service. We also indulged in some delicious desserts although we did try to order plum brûlée which is due on the new menu later in the week. We expected the pub to be quiet but it became lively with chatter as all the tables were taken. Certainly a place on our list for a return visit.

Excellent food and no worries about having to go without if you have food intolerances. The food was beautifully cookd...

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When my wife asks where would I like to go for a meal on my birthday this is now my first choice. We have eaten here a few times now and the food is always of a high standard. I had the terrine for starter and the Haddock fish cakes for main, fish cakes absolutely amazing a lovely strong smoked flavour the best I think I have ever had. The young member of staff that served us was waiting tables and serving at the bar but she was polite, friendly and very efficient a credit to her boss. It wont be long before we are back again to try some of the other items on the menu.

Tuvimos una comida decente aquí una noche de viernes (durante un fin de semana de la boda) Servicio amable y oportuno. Era muy práctico para ir andando a nuestro hotel. Una buena village inn.

Siempre tienen buenas comidas mejor reservar los viernes y sábados como puedes conseguir bastante lleno entrantes platos principales postres todos a buen precio y para todos los gustos

Went clay pigeon shooting nearby as a birthday present and popped in here as it looked nice. Despite the friendly staff the food was disappointing. The menu looked amazing and I was tempted by a lot of things... the delivery was cold undercooked food that need more microwave time... I would love to see the kitchen, pretty sure it's tiny and most things come pre-packed ready to be heated up... won't come back! Actually going elsewhere for dessert! Paninis seem popular which makes sense

Traditional pub, walking distance from Long Crendon Manor (for those staying there - recommended). Good food choices including a delicious lentil shepherds pie. They just do pizzas on Sundays. We were lucky enough to be there when the Morris dancers came in for a pint, and started singing ballads - great evening.

Idyllic cozy old pub with charming atmosphere set in a picturesque village.Well worth a visit and stroll down the street to the National Trust Courthouse....limited opening days!

We arrived at 12.25 pm and left about 2.45 pm.Waited over 3/4 hr for main meal even though there were just a couple of other people inside and about 4 outside. Having order ice cream we then had another 1/2 hr wait for that. Food sounded great on menu but the reality was very average and greatly overpriced. Although the young lady serving was pleasant the overall service was non-existent. Would not go again or recommend the pub to anyone. Looks great outside in a beautiful village - shame the inside lets it down.

Plenty of interesting snacks and food to choose from. Local XT brewer makes some really good ales. Enjoyed them in the sunshine of the garden

Very overpriced lunch. Portions small. Food made to sound much better on the menu than in reality.Service extremely slow.Definitely would not recommend.

Great food and service! Really happy with the generous portion sizes :) Would definitely recommend the ribs!

Visited on a busy bank holiday Monday to a pre booked table for six, luckily we had as the pub was fully booked (always a good sign) menu was varied and service attentive, food was delivered slower than expected but with it being busy this was to be expected. All meals were great along with the starters, drinks were served at the table. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will pass by again.

Went for an evening meal with friends to catch up on news etc. We ended up nearly shouting at each other! The place was very busy and noisy. The small restaurant area was packed, and not everybody appeared to be eating. The waitress was very pleasant but seemed over stretched dealing with everybody.Maybe we picked a bad evening, but it as not an enjoyable experience.The food was average, nothing special, and not even very hot. And please - get rid of the boards!!!! Bring back proper plates!

Nice for a drink but food is over priced and underwhelming. You can get better for your money elsewhere. Pizza is nice.

Great spot for family lunch. Good menu, I had a Souffle to start and Roast beef for the main.Food was good and wine was excellent value.Easy parking on site and nice secluded garden at the rear.

Set on one of the best looking street in the country the Eight Bells looks like the place that would be a joy to visit.We were surprised to find a rather bland interior in need of a little TLC. It is an old pub and takes pleasure in informing you of its heritage. Staring as the Five Bells in year dot and only becoming the 8 Bells in 1771 when the local church upgraded their bells to the delight of local campanologists.Service good and efficient. No food sampled. Coffee fine.

Stopped here for a pint on a Sunday lunchtime, the place was full of people eating and some were turned away who hadn't boofed. Couple of nice draught beers to choose from and very friendly, food must be good with the numbers eating.

As the title suggests, the meal was very pleasant, if not outstanding. Steps at the front of the pub could be very difficult for the less able.

We went twice in two days...once for a full meal and other occasion for a snack...both were very good indeed. This pub/restaurant has a winning formula. They control their menus, portion control and pricing is tight....win/win I guess. The menu is varied and quite extensive for a local pub. There are a range of craft beers, all good in their different ways and the pub is popular with locals. Staff are very polite and efficient.However, book ahead as The Eight Bells is quite small, it fills up and reservations are probably needed....why...because it is obviously dong well...and rightly so. Try it!

Roaring fire, comfy chairs, welcoming staff, fantastic sharing platters, decent wine - whats not to like !

On a cold Monday evening in November The Eight Bells offered an extensive menu, prompt friendly service and acceptable food.....but no atmosphere, and a rather high-priced wine list. An average Malbec at £19 was not good value. Otherwise, a qualified "thumbs up"!

Called in for a drink whilst staying at the Manor House down the road. Friendly and warm , nice locals

Decided on the Eight Bells for our sons 20th birthday dinner,This is a small pub/ restaurant wit a nice welcome , the food was fresh and very good quality, the staff were busy but we were not left waiting,We may return some day but there are lots of other restaurants out there to try,If you are in the area give it a go you will not be disappointed

Met up recently with some friends who were travelling south on M40. The 8 Bells was convenient just off motorway, great environment but we were delighted by the food. All four of us were delighted by our meals. And the service was great too. This place is a gem - we'll be back for sure.

This is a love.y pub - have eaten here several times as we stay in the village regularly. The staff are welcoming, friendly & helpful & the food is good. It's not trying to be something it isn't - the food is good but not haute cuisine, but doesn't pretend it is! The bar is well kept too with an assortment of all the usual suspects. The beer - I am reliably informed - is well kept too. A great place to come for a good meal without pretension!

Very friendly service, good food and great atmosphere. I hope to return regularly if we move to the area. .

We popped in here for dinner while staying in the village and had a lovely meal with many very friendly locals around. Nothing was too much trouble.

I adore the fresh pizzas here and the skinny chips are hot and lovely. The staff are always on the ball and friendly. The beer garden is a treat and, as well as the pub, is dog friendly - even has a poop bin with free bags.

Overall very good food, service, wine and beer. We asked for poached rather than fried eggs and no problem in doing this. Lovely service. One small issue was standard of chips not at all good. Address this and it would be excellent.

My wife took me here for my birthday and it didn't disappoint. Lovely pub not very large but separate drinking and eating areas. The service was very good and the food was absolutely lovely. I was surprised at the high quality of the food much better than I was expecting and much more than pub food and very good value as well. I had the pancetta and mushroom hash for starter with a perfectly fried egg on top a perfect start to dinner and quite unusual. The rest of our meals were equally as good and we shall certainly return. Also it is not always easy to find somewhere that serves food on a Monday evening.

This was a great recommendation from Trip Advisor! Tucked down the end of the High Street (Not the main street in long crendon as you would imagine from the title of the street) is this 17th century pub. They do have 2 high Steps to enter the property so people with wheel chairs might find it tricky (there is a path to the right of the pub but once inside you are greeted with a pleasant relaxed atmosphere. We where here for lunch so wanted something light. I ordered the shrimp baguette and added the optional fries on for 1.50. My baguette was generously filled with small shrimp and came with a small salad on the side. The chips where not over generous but where well cooked. My friend chose 3 items (you can also choose 5 and 7 items) from the sharing board, she chose the Marinated fresh anchovies, insalata di mare, smoked salmon. She did say one of the fish in the insalata di mare was a little on the rubbery side but over all did enjoy it and said would order it again. Service was friendly and efficient. I liked the idea of the themed evenings they have too but unfortunately will not be around for the next one. All in all a very pleasant lunch at a sensible price, I will be returning here soon!

This pub seemed true to it's heritage, and not like the Americanized pubs in other villages that people kept referring us to because we sounded American. (Not in the vicinity, other parts of England.) A lovely walk around the village just to get there, fill up, and walk home. Food was excellent!

Seeking more traditional pub fare, we skipped the Indian and Thai offerings also available in Long Crendon, and elected to hike down High Street to our B&B host's-recommended Eight Bells. Of note, they also offer car parking via their lane off Chearsley Road, which also shows a #110/111 bus stop at Needlemaker's St.The walk down High Street was an absolute delight of a variety of traditional English homes, from brick to thatched cottages, and the old Court House and a village church, St. Mary's, are only two blocks past them.The staff are most cheerful, welcoming and helpful, including delivering our food and drinks to the garden area, picnic tables set amongst the trees and flowers. The menu offers a wide variety, and we couldn't eat everything we wanted the first night, so returned for another go at it. In addition to a tasty pizza, we found one extraordinary special offering of a wild mushroom and pancetta "hash", complete with a perfect fried egg atop - breakfast for dinner! The steak was superb, cooked exactly to order at "medium", with delicious crusty chips, onion rings, tomatoes, a fat mushroom and peppercorn gravy.The interior is traditional and offers both a small parlour at the bar and a roomy dining room with numerous tables and even a very family-friendly alcove. In back, they have quite a few tables under a tent which would permit outdoor overflow even on a rainy day, or refuge from the garden dining area should water fall unexpectedly from the sky.Even on a very busy Friday evening, with a crammed full house within and a significant head count out in the garden, the staff were unfailingly cheerful and attentive, and the food nevertheless prepared and delivered in fairly quick time. (Booking recommended on weekends and hols)The village and particularly this restaurant are well worthy of a visit, should one find oneself anywhere in the Long Crendon area, conveniently off the A418 between Aylesbury and Oxford.

I visited this pub this week while in the area on business. The staff were very friendly and the customers were welcoming. The food was very good, the usual pub grub with the option of pizza as well, which looked lovely. They had a quiz on the night that I went but didn't have the time to join in :-(.Thoroughly recommend this place

Pub used by many of the locals. Varied menu which changes seasonally, pizzas were very good and they offer a takeaway service too. Well kept beer. Able to sit outside in a pleasant garden.

Our office stopped by here on a visit to nearby Turn End for lunch. The staff were very welcoming, there is a good selection of beers, lagers and ciders on tap at the bar and an extensive pub lunch menu. Very pleasant sun trap of a walled garden and the food was very good across our group of 10. I would not hesitate to eat here again the next time I am in the area.

The pub is just beautifully charming - low beamed ceilings, flagstone floors. The staff couldn't be more helpful. 4 types of real beer (ale) on tap, all well cared for and served at the right temperature (yes I tried them all!). And great food: either traditional quality pub grub, or pizza's, freshly prepared on the premises in a proper pizza oven!Superb garden and patio - really very good indeed! Family friendly.Highly recommended to unwind and enjoy life!

We arrived late notice at this lovely pub. The ale was exceptional, the welcome was warm and the food was good. Would definitely visit again.

Lovely old village pub with small rooms and a bit of a squeeze for a seat to enjoy a beer or two. Small courtyard style outdoor seating area, which lead on to a car park.

"A buzzing joint. Interesting menu, competitively priced - same applies to the wine list. A jewel in the locality."

We were made very welcome when we arrived and the locally brewed beer was excellent. I ordered a sardine starter and was served three large sardines on a half brioche with tomato. It was great but too big a portion as a starter. Be careful if you want to try their great desserts! Our four main courses all differed and there were no complaints from any of us. The best was the liver which was beautifully cooked. The pub is off the beaten track but make a detour.