Written by Lisa Proffitt | 10th June 2022

Lifestyle

Best Countryside Pubs with Gorgeous Beer Gardens

The winter months have been cold and long but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

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If you’ve been dreaming of a sunny Sunday stroll that ends at a table in a beer garden, the following country pubs are some of our favourites in Michael Graham’s region. 

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

The Crown at Granborough: The village of Granborough lies between Aylesbury and Buckingham and The Crown has a perfect alfresco arrangement. The large outside area includes a garden with a playground, a kitchen with a pizza oven and barbecue and a restaurant with an outside bar.

The Navigation Inn, Thrupp Wharf, Cosgrove: Overlooking the Grand Union Canal, this Victorian inn has a large outdoor terrace, partly covered and heated. Tables are allocated on a first come first served basis, or you can book an Oak Pod for up to six in the garden. Each Pod offers an integrated music system, a ‘call for service’ button and a heating control.

The Nags Head, Great Missenden: This traditional pub dates back to the 15th century and the large garden is the perfect vantage point for stunning countryside views of the Chiltern Hills. A tipi is for customers ordering a sit-down meal and booking is essential.

The Bell Inn, Chearsley: This lovely old thatched pub overlooks the village green and has a lovely family-friendly garden. Situated between Thame and Aylesbury the pub offers a great home-cooked pub menu to go with Fuller's ales and a well-chosen wine list.

 

BEDFORDSHIRE

The Plough Inn, Wingfield: With its stunning thatched roof, low ceilings and traditional oak beams, The Plough Inn is the definition of a perfect country pub - and rumours of being haunted only add to its popularity. Tables outside at the front and in the spacious rear garden are perfect spots for sampling cask ales and drinking in the beautiful views.

The Red Lion, Milton Bryan: Named one of the Top Pubs with Gardens by the Sunday Times, this former coaching inn is a great family-friendly destination with enclosed gardens and dogs on leads are welcome too. An enclosed oak post and glass patio complete with festoon lighting and sails provides some shelter and there are plenty of tables on the lawn.

The George Inn, Maulden: This traditional pub in the heart of the Bedfordshire countryside serves alfresco food and drinks in their covered, outdoor dining space. The restored 16th century pub has an outdoor kitchen and bar which offers an impressive 45 varieties of gin.

The Grove Lock, Leighton Buzzard: This Fuller’s pub sits right on the edge of Lock 28 of the Grand Union Canal.  Watch the canal boats navigate the levers and lock gates as you unwind at a waterside table. 

 

HERTFORDSHIRE

The Alford Arms, Frithsden: This proper village pub near Hemel Hempstead has seriously good food and a beer garden perfect for whiling away the hours and soaking up the sunshine. Heaters, umbrellas, rugs and windbreaks make the terrace as cosy as a ski lodge when the sun goes down.

The Cricketers, Redbourn: The Cricketers is a quintessential village pub with everything you could ask for: welcoming locals; award-winning food and drink and a lovely view of a vast common. Dining pods are available to book if you’re after a more intimate evening.

The Fox & Duck, Therfield: This friendly local pub describes itself as a ‘well-disguised gastro pub’ and is located opposite the village green in the beautiful village of Therfield with picnic benches scattered all over the green.

The Bricklayers Arms Flaunden: Tucked away in the small village of Flaunden, it can be quite an adventure locating this pub for the first time, but you’ll be pleased you made the effort when you make it. The Bricklayers Arms has won multiple accolades including Hertfordshire Dining Pub of the year in the Good Pub Guide 2020 awards.

 

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE:

Brampton Halt, Chapel Brampton: This smart country pub offers a wide menu and a sprawling, manicured garden scattered with tables and picnic benches. The pub is located on a historic railway line and provides breath-taking views over the lake and surrounding countryside.

The Sun Inn, Hardingstone: This very friendly local pub ticks all the important boxes: the food is great, there is a choice of excellent local ales, the outside area is dog friendly and the playground perfect for small children. 

The Red Lion, Brafield-on-the-Green: Tucked away in countryside at the heart of the village, this pub has an idyllic surrounding including a large private garden.

The Greyhound, Milton Malsor: The Greyhound is a picturesque 16th century country inn with a beautiful front garden and large garden at the rear where a duck pond completes the picture-perfect scene.

 

At Michael Graham we specialise in homes for sale in town and country locations just like the ones mentioned above. If you’re thinking of making a move this year we would love to hear from you. Call your local Michael Graham office to speak to one of our local experts, or book a free market appraisal now.

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