Bucks &amp; Oxon

<p>Also the Five Horseshoes at Maidensgrove, again a terrific view.  Look this and the King William up online.</p>


<p>And don’t forget the King William IV at Hailey. It has an amazing view and is great as the sun goes down</p>


<p>Great article &#8211; thanks I will be trying out some of the suggestions 🙂</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">OXFORDSHIRE</span></h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.thetroutoxford.co.uk/#">The Trout Inn</a>, Wolvercote</h2>



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<p>Potentially one of the most photographed pubs in England, The Trout Inn &#8211; just north of Oxford &#8211; sits on the banks of the Lower Thames and boasts a riverside terrace to boot, making it a hotspot for lazy, summertime drinking. Amble over in late afternoon and enjoy the river idling past as the sun comes down.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://thefeatherednestinn.co.uk">The Feathered Nest</a>, Nether Westcote </h2>



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<p>Set smack in the middle of the Cotswolds, you couldn&#8217;t ask for more idyllic countryside. Nether Westcote is a tiny village but that does little to prevent visitors from descending on this highly rated pub with rooms. Walkers (the Oxfordshire and Diamond Way footpaths are nearby) and families are welcome, as are guests who just want a drink or perhaps a meal on the heated terrace overlooking the rolling hills. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="http://www.sircharlesnapier.co.uk/index.html">The Sir Charles Napier</a>, Chinnor</h2>



<p>If we&#8217;re being entirely honest, this is more of a restaurant than a pub, but if you&#8217;re happy to stay for a meal on the terrace, there are worse way to enjoy the sunset than lounging in this glorious mature garden or walking among the beeches with a glass of fizz. British and French cuisine is served at lunch and dinner, but we say book for the evening to make the most of the twilight.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://butcombe.com/the-victoria-arms-oxfordshire/">The Victoria Arms</a>, Marston</h2>



<p>Expansive beer gardens and heated pergola terrace overlooking the River Cherwell, you say? Don’t mind if we do. When the sun is beating a retreat after a hot summer’s day, you could do far worse than rock up here, get the Aperols in, and watch as the hazy peach and purples fade into night, all helped along with wood fired pizza and street food from the kitchen.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.thekillingworthcastle.com/">The Killingworth Castle</a>, Woodstock</h2>



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<p>If Two AA Rosettes and a ‘Pub of the Year’ label doesn’t pull you in, the delightful beer gardens of this much-loved pub will. The food isn&#8217;t too shabby either &#8211; hello, Michelin recommendation! &#8211; so it&#8217;s a win-win all round. Meet you after work?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">BUCKINGHAMSHIRE</span></h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.thepointerbrill.co.uk/about">The Pointer</a>, Brill</h2>



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<p>So, while the outdoor area of this delightful gastropub isn&#8217;t massive, it is in the ever-so-picturesque village of Brill, and if you feel like lying down and gazing at the stars (three G&amp;Ts might have that effect), you can always take the five-minute hike to the Grade II-listed Brill windmill to do so. Fancy more drinks and a meal to steady you out? The Pointer&#8217;s cooking is <a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/pointer-brill-review/">exemplary</a> and you can stay over, too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.themoleandchicken.co.uk">The Mole &amp; Chicken</a>, Long Crendon</h2>



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<p>This al fresco hotspot is home to terraces overlooking glorious Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire countryside, and will no doubt be featuring in many people&#8217;s summer bucket list. British food with an Asian twist is what&#8217;s on offer should you want a meal, and there are six rooms too if you want to stay until closing and beyond. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="http://theblackboyoving.co.uk">The Black Boy</a>, Oving</h2>



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<p>Under five-minute&#8217;s drive to Waddesdon sits Oving and its pub, The Black Boy, that as you can see, has panoramas that would make Betjeman weep. Come for the views, enjoy the food (seasonal mains, a grill, burgers, pub classics) then stay for the sunset with an artisan gin in hand. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://themashinn.com/">The Mash Inn</a>, Radnage</h2>



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<p>The Mash Inn is ensconced in the Chiltern Hills, equidistant between Wycombe, Watlington and Princes Risborough, and a more scenic spot you’d struggle to find. It&#8217;s all about quality rather than quantity here so the simple, honest menu reflects the seasons and surroundings, as do the six guest rooms. Enjoy drinks in the gardens before dinner and watch the sun sink behind the undulating chalk hills.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.thepilgrimpub.co.uk/">The Pilgrim Pub</a>, North Marston</h2>



<p>Situated in the verdant Bucks countryside north of Aylesbury, the Michelin-rated Pilgrim Pub is well worth the trip through the winding country lanes. Its Garden Menu means you can order excellent food while sipping fine wine in the beautifully tended beer garden, that is not only very large but overlooks the pretty village. After sunset, there is a tented area with fairy lights should you want to stay out.</p>


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