The traditional English pub is a deeply-rooted identity of British culture where locals and visitors can sample great beers and ales as well as local produce and the old favourite of a Sunday roast lunch.
Many of our featured establishments have a unique character you can only find in an English pub while our Great Country Pubs champion a plethora of quintessential English inns with a homely rural feel you just can't get in London. A selection of coastal inns and taverns is sure to warm the cockles with south coast pubs in Sussex, Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight among our favourites.
The country inn has been an important part of British culture since Roman times. Once described by Samuel Pepys as “the heart of England”, they offer a truly traditional experience in an ever-modernising world.
Steeped in history and brimming with their own unique charm and character, the South East has options to suit every visitor, whether travelling with children, loved ones, or even if you're looking for dog friendly pubs.
So sit back and relax a pint of locally brewed real ale in a Great Country Pub, where you will be greeted with a warm welcome, roaring log fire and great home-cooked food for lunch or dinner using only the best local produce, all set against a picturesque backdrop and in many establishments, the added bonus of high-quality accommodation to rest your weary head.
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Pub/Inn
Liss
Standing at the end of a sleepy lane just around the corner from the church and village green, this genuine Victorian free house dates back 150 years and is certainly worth the detour once you find it.
Pub/Inn
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
The Old Queens Head sits on the border between the villages of Penn and Tylers Green and is proud to find itself at the heart these two lovely communities.
Pubs
Forest Row
The Chequers is a 15th Century Old English Pub complete with inglenook fireplace, lounge, dining room & includes conference & banqueting facilities.
Hotel
CHIPPING NORTON
The Wychwood Inn is an elegant country inn with traditional values, this family run inn offers a relaxed friendly atmosphere for you to enjoy a relaxing time with friends and family. Our staff are friendly and approachable to help ensure your visit…
Pubs
Edenbridge
A courting venue of Henry VIII and Ann Boleyn. The Inn was also a luncheon stop for the Guards transporting prisoners from London to Lewes on horse drawn carriages.
Pub/Inn
Oxford
Exceptional Food, Exceptional Service, Exceptional Place...at the Right Price!
Bed & Breakfast
Uffington
You’ll feel right at home at this quaint B&B in historical Uffington!
Pub/Inn
London
Last remaining galleried inn in London
Dating from the 17th century this public house, leased to a private company, is London's last remaining galleried inn.
Did you know?
■The galleries which front the building were once common on…
Pub/Inn
Winchester
The Green Man is so much more than a pub!
It is a little enclave of hospitality. A stylish hang-out and a great meeting place for friends, family or an intimate tête-à-tête.
Specialising in locally sourced products, resulting in an array of i
Pub/Inn
Horsham
Tucked away off the A24 in Dial Post, a friendly atmosphere greets you the moment you walk through the door of this village pub.
Restaurant
Bognor Regis
The Inglenook restaurant is open every day for luncheon and dinner. Here you can enjoy our varied menus in an intimate atmosphere. Being close to the sea we specialise in fresh fish, lobster and crab dishes.
Hotel
Gravesend
Set in 12 acres of woodland, the Inn on the Lake Hotel offers a friendly and comfortable stay in a modern, family run establishment.
Pub/Inn
Chiddingfold, Surrey
As this ancient jewel comes into view, you can’t help but be captivated by its warped weathered timbers clothed in green creeper, bowed cream-painted walls, crown post roof and lattice windows.
Pub/Inn
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Situated on the fringes of Ashdown Forest, the Red Lion is popular with ramblers and families on a country day out, and boasts a Michelin star chef at the helm.
Pub/Inn
Winchester
The Old Vine serves quality British and continental cuisine in relaxed and informal surroundings.
Pub/Inn
SANDOWN
Family dining pub, food served all day, extensive menu (including vegetarian, salads, sandwiches, ploughmans, jacket potatoes, pizza, steaks, house specials, burgers and desserts plus children's menu.
Pub/Inn
Marlow
Drive a short way up the hill out of Marlow and you’ll discover this whitewashed, cottage-style pub in the village of Bovingdon Green.
Pub/Inn
Henley On Thames, Oxon
This handsome red-brick pub was built in 1936 and upholds the perfect blend of a traditional family-run pub, outstanding food and superb B&B accommodation.
Inn
Great Missenden
Beautifully restored, this AA 4 star, 15th century coaching inn and rosette awarded restaurant with low oaked beams and large inglenook fireplace. Stylish refurbished rooms all with en-suites. Free parking and near major motorways.
Pub/Inn
Fulmer, Buckinghamshire
Lying at the heart of a captivating conservation village deep in the valleys, the Black Horse was born from various 17th-century cottages, which have now come together in perfect harmony to form this appealing rural pub.
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