Harden's survey result
Summary
A “classic English pub” that advertises itself as Britain’s oldest no less, and whose 900-year-old walls have welcomed more than their fair share of TV and film crews (‘The Theory of Everything’, ‘Hot Fuzz’ and ‘Midsomer Murders’ were all shot there, the latter lending its name to their chicken pie). The menu takes in hearty soups, steaks and other pubby fare – and “what a fab atmosphere – it makes the food taste better”. Top Tip – if you want to compensate for the calories, the location offers “good post-meal walking options across fields and woods”.
Summary
This “fantastic” brick-and-timber boozer is a properly historic venue which, at 900 years old, may even be England’s oldest free house; its warren-like rooms have featured on many a TV show (not least ‘Midsomer Murders’, which is namechecked by their chicken pie), and its menu of pleasing classics (burgers, fish pies) plays an admirable supporting role.
Summary
This “atmospheric 900-year-old pub” – quite possibly the oldest free house in England – is “full of nooks and crannies” and has “bags of charm and character” (it’s a popular film and TV set, and sometimes is closed for filming). There’s a menu of “very good pub classics”, with “homemade sausages and mash” a popular option.
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Forty Green, Beaconsfield, HP9 1XT
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £27.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £4.50 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Forty Green, Beaconsfield, HP9 1XT
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
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