The Edgar Wallace, Temple

Great selection of ales, great food, great staff, great eccentric advertising-related decor. Great pub. Shame about the mainly legal clientele, though.

1 Jun 2013 13:19

The Bernard Arms, Aylesbury

Should add to the review below that anyone who'd planned on stopping off at the Bernard Arms on a walk or similar (it's listed in quite a few pub walk books) should head down Church Lane to the side of the pub and they'll find the Swan half a mile down the road is still very much open.

1 Jun 2013 13:16

The Swan, Great Kimble

Under new ownership for slightly less than a year, the Swan remains a friendly, welcoming, unpretentious two-bar village pub.

A new policy promoting LocAle means that there are usually two ales on tap from the likes of XT, Vale, Tring or Malt the Brewer. Beer quality is usually very good. The other pump is currently Youngs.

Pleasant gardens and the front and back and well situated for walkers looking for refreshment on hikes around the Chilterns. Food is available and is beginning to feature some interesting specials (e.g. duck confit).

Occasional live music and themed events. A nice touch is an informal art gallery in the lounge, featuring work by local artists.

1 Jun 2013 13:13