Pubs & Bars in Aylesbury
This page lists pubs and bars across Aylesbury and the wider Vale, from traditional town-centre locals and market square inns to country pubs in surrounding villages. You will find places that focus on real ale, cask beer and rotating guest ales, gastropubs with full kitchens, cocktail bars, sports bars, and quieter spots for a sit-down drink. Several venues near the Market Square sit within an easy walk of Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, making them handy for a pre-show meal or post-show drink. Nearby villages such as Wendover, Haddenham, Aston Clinton, Winslow and Buckingham each have their own well-known pubs too.
What to expect
- Real ale, cask and guest ales
- Wines, spirits and cocktails
- Pub food menus
- Beer gardens
- Live sport screens
- Quiz, karaoke and music nights
- Sunday roasts
- Function rooms and private hire
- Dog-friendly bars
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4.5 (1,035)
The King’s Head, Aylesbury
π Kings Head Passage, The King's Head, Market Square, Town Centre Dine-inDog-friendlyFree Wi-Fi
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What customers say review highlights
- historic characterful building
- wide local ale selection
- friendly attentive staff
- good quality food
- pleasant outdoor courtyard
- handles function bookings well
- prices on the higher side
- charged extra for gravy
- limited vegan options
- no on-site parking
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4.5 (410)
The Rockwood
π 32 Kingsbury, Town Centre Dine-inDog-friendlyFree Wi-Fi
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What customers say review highlights
- freshly made tasty food
- good selection of drinks
- friendly attentive staff
- cosy relaxed atmosphere
- courtyard and outdoor seating
- thoughtful touches like games and blankets
- food unavailable some days
- isolated rude staff comments
- cleanliness concerns under new management
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4.1 (1,078)
The Plough
π Tring Rd, Town Centre DeliveryDine-inDog-friendly
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What customers say review highlights
- tasty well cooked food
- friendly welcoming staff
- good value pricing
- smart clean refurbishment
- accommodating to walk-ins and families
- regular quiz nights
- occasional long food waits
- some dishes overcooked
- booking and reservation mix-ups
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3.9 (946)
The Bell Pub & Hotel Aylesbury
π 40 Market Square, Town Centre CocktailsDine-inDog-friendly
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What customers say review highlights
- central convenient location
- comfortable clean modern rooms
- friendly helpful staff
- cooked-to-order breakfast included
- good value for money
- free town car parking
- inconsistent cleanliness and dated decor
- understaffed slow breakfast service
- noise from rooms and bar
- reports of food quality issues
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3.9 (399)
Dairy Maid Aylesbury
π Dunsham Ln, Town Centre Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- friendly and welcoming staff
- good function room for parties
- regular live music and events
- refurbished interior and dance floor
- pool tables and darts
- plenty of parking
- Sunday carvery quality inconsistent
- limited dessert and meat choice
- food not always available
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4.8 (1,449)
Opuz Aylesbury
π Unit 9, Town Centre CocktailsDeliveryDine-in
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What customers say review highlights
- delicious and fresh food
- attentive and friendly staff
- stylish welcoming atmosphere
- well-made cocktails
- good for special occasions
- generous portion sizes
- open kitchen visible to diners
- accommodating for events
- prices on the higher side
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4.5 (542)
Old Millwrights Arms
π 83 Walton Rd Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- friendly welcoming staff
- wide range of cask ales
- tasty good value food
- pleasant walled beer garden
- family and dog friendly
- regular quizzes and events
- some food seemed ready prepared
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3.9 (2,222)
The White Hart – JD Wetherspoon
π Unit 4 Exchange St, Town Centre CocktailsDine-inFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- cheap food and drink
- fast service especially via app
- friendly helpful staff
- ideal location near theatre
- clean and spacious
- pub quizzes and festive decor
- food quality can be inconsistent
- occasional cold or undercooked food
- interior feels tired in places
- weekend music can be loud
- limited real ale availability
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4.5 (697)
The Grand Junction
π 13 High St, Buckingham CocktailsDine-inDog-friendly
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What customers say review highlights
- friendly attentive serving staff
- delicious well-cooked food
- elegant decor and ambience
- good outdoor seating area
- accommodating for occasions and groups
- caters for dietary requirements
- wood-fired pizzas praised
- on the pricier side
- occasional overcooked dishes
- Sunday roast meat choices disappointed some
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4.5 (455)
The Weavers
π 1 Park St, Town Centre Dine-inFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
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What customers say review highlights
- excellent freshly prepared food
- well regarded Sunday roasts
- friendly welcoming staff
- great atmosphere and events
- good drink selection
- pool table and outside area
- prices have risen
- limited Sunday menu choice
- an assistance dog access complaint
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4.1 (1,077)
Cotton Wheel
π Jackson Rd, Aylesbury Dine-inFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
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What customers say review highlights
- tasty good value pub food
- friendly welcoming staff
- warm characterful atmosphere
- dog and family friendly
- sport shown on screens
- inconsistent service at times
- occasional rude staff
- delays between courses
- items sometimes unavailable
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4.2 (1,774)
Shoulder of Mutton
π 20 Pound St, Wendover Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- delicious food and roasts
- warm welcoming atmosphere
- attentive friendly service
- good allergen and dietary handling
- good value for money
- large free car park
- occasional cold or undercooked food
- service sometimes slow
- inconsistent steak cooking
- dogs not allowed in restaurant area
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4.3 (567)
The Woolpack Pub
π Well St, Buckingham Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- delicious well cooked food
- generous portion sizes
- friendly welcoming staff
- beautiful well kept garden
- dog and family friendly
- good carvery and roasts
- on street parking limited
- slightly pricey
- menu sometimes limited
- beers occasionally unavailable
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4 (923)
White Hart
π Market Square, Buckingham Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- friendly attentive staff
- clean refurbished comfortable rooms
- good food and large portions
- fast service and good value
- free accessible parking
- good drinks selection
- long waits during busy periods
- breakfast access timing issues
- some food described as basic
- small car park and steep stairs
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4.1 (470)
The Harrow Aylesbury
π 4 Cambridge St, Town Centre Dine-inOutdoor seatingStep-free access
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What customers say review highlights
- good burgers and food
- large outdoor seating area
- dog friendly
- modern decor and atmosphere
- some friendly attentive staff
- dirty toilets and floors
- inconsistent drink pricing
- advertised sport and music unavailable
- prices felt high
- unwelcoming service for some
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4.2 (501)
Buckinghamshire Yeoman
π Camborne Ave, Aylesbury DeliveryDine-inDog-friendly
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What customers say review highlights
- friendly welcoming staff
- good value tasty food
- live sport on screens
- pool tables and darts
- free car park
- regular events and games
- noisy on busy match days
- slow table-ordering service at times
- one channel limit on screens
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4.1 (640)
The Feathers Aylesbury
π 17 Kingsbury, Town Centre Dine-inDog-friendlyLive music
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What customers say review highlights
- friendly welcoming staff
- lively fun atmosphere
- cheap drinks and deals
- pool darts and games
- kids area daytime
- live sport on screens
- no longer serves food consistently
- crowded rowdy evening crowd
- sticky floors at times
- serious complaint of staff conduct
- occasional rude bar staff
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4.7 (424)
The Mitre
π 2 Mitre St, Buckingham Dog-friendlyFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
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What customers say review highlights
- wide selection of real ales
- friendly and attentive staff
- warm cosy atmosphere
- large covered outdoor garden
- regular live music events
- sports shown on screens
- no food served beyond snacks
- small bar gets busy
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4.5 (616)
The George & Dragon
π 4-6 Aylesbury Rd, Wendover DeliveryDine-inFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- authentic tasty Thai food
- great value set menus
- friendly attentive staff
- charming traditional pub setting
- good vegetarian options
- takeaways available
- limited parking nearby
- small dining room needs booking
- atmosphere can feel flat
- plates cleared while others eating
- isolated complaint of rude staff
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4.5 (227)
The Hop Pole Inn
π 83 Bicester Rd, Aylesbury Dine-inDog-friendlyFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- excellent range of real ales
- good Sunday roasts
- friendly atmosphere
- dog friendly
- pop-up kitchen events
- knowledgeable about beers
- told to quieten down at quiz
- occasional slow or indifferent service
- a beer reported tasting off
- roast cooking not to all tastes
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4.3 (208)
Queens Head Aylesbury
π Queens Head, 1 Temple St, Town Centre DeliveryDine-inFree Wi-Fi
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What customers say review highlights
- great lively atmosphere
- well-kept drinks and ales
- friendly welcoming staff
- music events and entertainment
- pool and darts available
- relaxed unhurried feel
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4.3 (174)
Peg & Grill, Aylesbury
π 2 Rimmington Way, Aylesbury DeliveryDine-inFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- authentic flavoursome Indian food
- spacious comfortable setting
- free parking available
- good for families and celebrations
- lively sport viewing atmosphere
- tired or dated decor
- slow service ordering at bar
- uncleared tables when busy
- portions small for the price
- inconsistent food quality
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4.6 (175)
The Aristocrat
π The Aristocrat, 1 Wendover Rd, Aylesbury Dine-inDog-friendlyFree Wi-Fi
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What customers say review highlights
- warm welcoming atmosphere
- great live music nights
- friendly helpful staff
- good beer selection
- strong community feel
- great for events and parties
- food not always available
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4.5 (122)
The New Zealand
π New Zealand P H, 175 Buckingham Rd, Aylesbury Dine-inDog-friendlyLive music
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What customers say review highlights
- friendly welcoming staff
- good range of drinks
- pool darts and sport screens
- refurbished outdoor garden
- off-road parking available
- good food at times
- one report of aggressive owner behaviour
- occasional slow service
- toilets need modernising
- limited weekday food
Styles of pub and bar in Aylesbury
The Vale offers a broad mix. Town-centre venues around the Market Square and Kingsbury tend to serve a wide range of draught beers, wines and spirits, often with food at lunch and in the evening. Country pubs in villages like Haddenham, Wendover and Aston Clinton typically lean towards real ale, garden seating and a fuller food menu. You will also find sports bars with multiple screens, micropubs focused on local and guest ales, and bars geared more towards cocktails and later opening. Many pubs are dog-friendly and run regular quiz nights, karaoke, live music and seasonal cocktail evenings.
Food, drink and booking
Plenty of pubs here serve food, from bar snacks and pub classics to full restaurant-style menus and Sunday roasts. If you are looking for a sit-down meal rather than a drink-led venue, you may also want to browse restaurants in Aylesbury. For lighter daytime options, the cafes listings cover coffee and brunch spots. Booking is sensible for larger groups, Sunday lunch and event nights, and many pubs take reservations by phone or online. Check each listing for menus, opening times and whether a kitchen is open when you plan to visit.
Function rooms and private hire
Several Aylesbury pubs have a function room or a separate area you can book for birthdays, work gatherings, wakes and other occasions. Provision ranges from a reserved corner of the bar to a dedicated upstairs room with its own bar and space for live music or karaoke. If you are planning a celebration, ask each venue about capacity, catering, deposits and whether they host cocktail evenings or other themed nights. For larger overnight events you may also want to compare options in the stay and venues listings.
Areas covered
Listings span central Aylesbury and the surrounding villages and market towns, including Wendover, Haddenham, Aston Clinton, Winslow and Buckingham. Town-centre pubs are typically walkable from the station, the main car parks and Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, while village pubs usually offer parking and, in many cases, beer gardens. Opening hours vary, so it is worth confirming directly, especially for Sunday and bank holiday trading.
Frequently asked questions
Which pubs in Aylesbury serve food?
Many do, ranging from bar snacks to full menus and Sunday roasts. Open the individual listings to see which kitchens are open and at what times, as hours often differ from the bar.
Are there pubs with function rooms for private hire?
Yes. Several town-centre and village pubs have a function room or a bookable area for birthdays, wakes and work events, some with their own bar and space for live music or karaoke. Contact the venue directly to check capacity, catering and deposits.
Where can I drink near Aylesbury Waterside Theatre?
A number of Market Square and Kingsbury pubs and cocktail bars are within a short walk of the theatre, which makes them convenient for a meal before a show or a drink afterwards. Check opening times on each listing, as kitchens sometimes close earlier than the bar.
Are there dog-friendly pubs with beer gardens near Aylesbury?
Yes. Several town-centre and village pubs, including those in Wendover, Haddenham and Aston Clinton, are dog-friendly and have outdoor seating. Check each listing for details and seasonal availability.
Where can I find food beyond pub menus?
For sit-down meals see the restaurants section, and for collection or delivery options browse takeaways in Aylesbury.