Great Country Pubs

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 are sure to warm the cockles and provide the perfect rest stop from our South East adventures.

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.

Best pubs in South East England

• The Feathered Nest Country Inn, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
  A frequent winner in the South East tourism awards with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
• The Milk House, Sissinghurst, Kent
  A village pub featuring a tudor fireplace and classic seasonal menu that's also famed for its wood-fired pizza oven.
• The Cat Inn, East Grinstead, West Sussex
  A 16th Century free house with locally sourced real ale from micro breweries, inglenook fireplaces for the winter and outside terrace for the summer.
• The Five Arrows, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
  This dog friendly hotel and bar offers an escape from your adventures around Buckinghamshire.  Try a pint of our exclusive Shepard’s Gold Ale or taste one of our many Rothschild wines.
• The Black Horse Inn, Canterbury, Kent
  Just five minutes from Canterbury West train station, this traditional bar with open plan reception has accommodation on site too
• The Three Lions Restaurant with Rooms, New Forest, Hampshire
  Located in the heart of the New Forest National Park, offering good food and wine and a very warm welcome.
• The Mucky Duck Inn, Horsham, Sussex
  This Free House has a wide range of superb real ales on offer, and has a family garden with children's play area.
• Command House, Chatham, Kent 
  Built in the 1800s, the Grade II listed new-look hostelry steeped in military history, has period features and a panoramic view over the river towards the former Chatham Dockyard and the ongoing regeneration town centre project.

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