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King's Head, Aylesbury (Farmer's Bar at The King's Head)

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Operator: Chiltern Brewery
Market Square, Aylesbury, HP20 2RW (View on Google Map)
(01296) 718812
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This historic traditional courtyard inn, the oldest in England, owned by the National Trust, is run by the local Chiltern Brewery.

The main bar usually features three or more Chiltern ales, along with one or two guest beers, usually a Stout or Porter in the winter. There is usually a real cider on sale as well as a helpful display of current and planned beers.

A second snug bar was recently added, providing a quieter space for those who wish

The ales are often used in the cooking and in their cheeses and chutneys. It is one the few pubs that has no television or piped music.

Historic Interest

Oldest courtyard inn in England. First bar in country to be non-smoking.

Information for this venue is provided by the Aylesbury Vale & Wycombe Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Kings Head
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Last updated
12/04/2025
Last surveyed
17/04/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
National Trust
Pub ID
AYL/00323
Asset of Community Value

National Trust preserved 15th century courtyard coaching inn. Stained glass murals, Georgian panelling etc. However, the present bar has all new fittings and therefore this cannot be considered for RI. May be worth mentioning its significance in the introduction pages to the inventory.

National Trust preserved 15th century courtyard coaching inn. Stained glass murals, Georgian panelling etc. However, the present bar has all new fittings and therefore this cannot be considered for RI. May be worth mentioning its significance in the introduction pages to the inventory.

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Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Chiltern - Beechwood Bitter
Chiltern - Beechwood Bitter Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 17 times
Chiltern - Beechwood Bitter
Chiltern - Beechwood Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 17 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago
Chiltern - Chiltern Pale Ale
Chiltern - Chiltern Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 3.7% Spotted 13 times
Chiltern - Chiltern Pale Ale
Chiltern - Chiltern Pale Ale

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 13 times
Chiltern - Chiltern Black
Chiltern - Chiltern Black Session Porter • 3.9%
Chiltern - Chiltern Black
Chiltern - Chiltern Black

Session Porter

Dispense: Bottle
ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Apart from immediate bar area
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Hallets
LocAle LocAle
Chiltern Brewery
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Near bus station
Nearby Station (300m)
Aylesbury

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