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A thatched, two-room country pub on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, with log fires, a dog-friendly bar pouring local ales, and a garden with a play park across the road. The kitchen, run by a Masterchef: the Professionals semi-finalist with time in serious European restaurants, sends out cooking that is considerably more ambitious than the setting suggests. Walkers in muddy boots and families share the room without either group seeming to mind.
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- Top 50 Gastropubs 2026 · #79 · Top 50 Gastropubs
One number, weighted & current 79
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Corn ribs
“Bar snacks include corn ribs glazed in chipotle and honey, and starters hand-dived scallops, jerk chicken thigh, kohlrabi and lime or maybe a goat’s cheese pannacotta.”
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Hand-dived scallops
“Bar snacks include corn ribs glazed in chipotle and honey, and starters hand-dived scallops, jerk chicken thigh, kohlrabi and lime or maybe a goat’s cheese pannacotta.”
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Spiced mutton loin and kofta
“For mains you might find spiced mutton loin and kofta, grilled lamb belly and roasted cauliflower or a wild mushroom linguini.”
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White chocolate mousse
“And for dessert, a white chocolate mousse or selection of British cheeses.”
Top 50 Gastropubs, 2026
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