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The China Brasserie
2 Pine Street, Fairford Leys
01296 397802

High quality Peking, Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine. 10% off take-away orders all in the village centre.

Wokswagon
4 Hampden Square, Fairford Leys
01296 398812

Chinese takeaway.

The Bugle Horn
Oxford Road, Hartwell
Google Maps Link
01296 747652

Probably Fairford Leys' nearest pub, The Bugle Horn is a Vintage Inns pub. It offers a varied (and regularly changing) menu, including light bites and large platters, as well as a good selection of wines. Other Vintage Inns pubs that are popular with Fairford Leys residents are The Firecrest in Wendover and The Five Bells at Weston Turville. Good for business lunches and family groups.

Jeera Indian Restaurant
Oxford Road, Stone
Google Maps Link
01296 748634

Newish indian restaurant with some good reports.

The Seven Stars,
Stars Lane, Dinton. Bucks HP17 8UL
Google Maps Link
01296 749000
Website: www.sevenstarsdinton.com

The Seven Stars in the picturesque village of Dinton is under NEW MANAGEMENT. The Grade II, 1640 public house has been refurbished, maintaining much of the existing characteristics and offering freshly prepared, home cooked food. Feel free to come and see for yourself, by sampling the freshly prepared foods or relaxing in our lounge bar, snug or restaurant.

The Harrow
27 Bishopstone, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8SF
Google Maps Link
01296 748652
Landlords: Bill & Vicki Lacey
Website: www.theharrowbishopstone.co.uk

Probably the nearest country pub to Fairford Leys, with bar, restaurant and a large, quiet garden. Home-cooked food, real ales and good wines.
Landlord Bill Lacey also owns Lacey's the butcher in Haddenham, so you can expect best-quality meat here. The menu also includes fish and vegetarian meals, and an interesting selection of starters.
Try Cajun Mushrooms with Yoghurt Dressing, Scotch Lamb with Apricot Stuffing, Sword Fish with Peppers and Bananas, Aberdeen Angus sirloin and fillet steaks... There is also a broad bar menu.

The Crown
Aylesbury Road, Cuddington, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0BB
Google Maps Link
Tel: 01844 292222

Set in the quiet village of Cuddington, The Crown provides a nearby retreat for a drink or a tasty bar meal. The pub is well worth visiting for its interesting and delicious menu. It also gives excellent service and offers good value for money. Thursday night is Curry Night (standard menu also available). The patio is open for 'al fresco' dining during the summer.

The Five Arrows
Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH
Google Maps Link
Tel: 01296 651 727 ·
Les Routiers Wine Pub of the Year (London and the South East) 2004

The name of the hotel is derived from part of the Rothschild family coat of arms, the five arrows representing the five sons of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, the founder of the dynasty.
Lunch or dinner at the Five Arrows is a relaxed, informal experience, with imaginative menus which are changed frequently. The style can best be described as a combination of traditional English foods and Mediterranean cuisine, using fresh, local produce and herbs from the hotel garden. Vegetarian dishes are always included and there is a tempting choice of puddings and home made ice cream. At lunchtime, in addition to the main menu, a selection of light snacks is available.
The Rothschild family's association with wine is reflected in a list which features vintages from Rothschild vineyards in Portugal and Chile, as well as the famous châteaux Lafite and Mouton in Bordeaux.

The Dinton Hermit
Water Lane, Ford Village
Website: http://www.dinton-hermit.com/
01296 747473

Built around 1600, Johnny Chick's Dinton Hermit has pleasant gardens for summer drinking and a roaring log fire for the rest of the year! Good pub and restaurant food and restaurant —ideal for those who like peace and quiet. Well-behaved children by appointment!

The Royal Oak Inn
Wingrave Road, Aston Abbotts, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4LT
Google Maps Link
01296 681262

The bar menu offers a range of starters, main courses, sandwiches and specials, including fish, steaks and vegetarian.

The Red Lion
68 Aylesbury Road, Bierton, HP22 5BU
Google Maps Link
Tel: 01296 394857

Traditional oak-beamed pub only two miles from Aylesbury town centre, offering home-cooked food and a range of beers, wines and cask ales.

The Bell Inn
The Green, Chearsley, HP18 0DJ
Google Maps Link
01844 208077

A traditional country pub on Chearsley's village green. Good food, open fires and a garden for children.

The Crooked Billet
Ham Green, Kingswood, Nr. Aylesbury
Website: /www.crookedbillet.com/
01296 770239

On the main Aylesbury-Bicester Road, The Crooked Billet was refurbished last year. Large garden and wide range of food. Good place for the men to stop off if being dragged kicking and screaming to Bicester Village.

The Black Boy
Church Lane, Oving
Website: www.theblackboyoving.co.uk//
Tel: 01296 641258
Hosts: Bruce & Kate Harden

Tucked away in a corner of this hilltop village, this 400 year old pub offers extensive views over open countryside.

The Angel
47 Bicester Road, Long Crendon, HP18 9EE
Website: www.angelrestaurant.co.uk//

An excellent restaurant with a varied and interesting menu, and a particularly good choice of fish dishes. Ideal for special occasions.

The Cock and Rabbit Inn
The Lee, Gt Missenden
Website: http://www.graziemille.co.uk/
Tel: 01494 837540

Owned by two Italians, The Cock and Rabbit Inn offers an extensive range of mouthwatering bar meals. It is also the home of the Graziemille restaurant.

La Chouette
Westlington Green, Dinton, HP17 8UW
01296 747422
Google Maps Link

Quite a character restaurant here. Frederic Desmette is the chef, waiter, barman – Oh! Yes - and the owner. He combines all these roles with an élan that is both admirable and wise. Since wisdom is an attribute normally associated with owls it is hardly surprising that the place is called La Chouette.
The décor is friendly and relaxing and pink predominates. The kitchen calls for the best of fresh ingredients, including fish and game, with desserts being something of a lucky (but seldom disappointing) dip.
Lunch of three courses is an absolute snip at £11. In the absence of too much in the way of Belgian availability, France predominates on the wine list, including two house wines at £11.50 a bottle.
Courtesy www.restaurant-guide.com.

Le Manoir aux Quatr' Saisons
Church Road, Great Milton
Website: http://www.manoir.com/
Tel: 01844 278881

Set in the beautiful surroundings of a 15th century manor house hotel, this luxurious restaurant was the creation of Raymond Blanc, the head chef. The great service and wonderful food (fresh, organic vegetables grown in the restaurant's garden), make this a truly special experience that must be followed by a relaxing walk through the house's spectacular gardens.

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