Many of the pubs and restaurants will be opening their doors after 15 weeks of lockdown and we asked the local owners and managers what they would be doing to make their pub safe for you. In all cases they emphasised that the restrictions they were putting in place were to protect you, the customer and their hard working staff.
Haddenham
Kings Head
- There are booking slots available.
- Saturday 12 – 1:45 2 – 3:45 4 – 6:45 7 – 10.
- Sunday 12 – 2:45 3 – 5:45 6 – 9.
- This will happen for the 4th / 5th And 11th / 12th
- Then they will review opening hours and time slots. Hopefully increasing more days and being more flexible with the time slots.
- At the moment if you don’t have a reservation you won’t be able to come in.
- Send messages to this email address or send a message to 07538628423
- Only drinks to start with and no food.
- If children are to come then they need to remain seated at all times.
Rising Sun
- Sat 4th July – Sunday 5th July Booking System for both inside and outside
- 4 Booking slots 12:30 – 14:30 15:00 – 1700 17:30 – 19:45 20:15 -23:00
- First time slot initially for older customers so that they can feel at ease in going to the pub.
- Tables available for groups up to 6 – one person to book
- Area available for singles to sit together observing social distancing
- The half hour between time slots is for clean down
- Taking bookings on 01844 291744
- All payment by contactless – Pub will be shut Monday 6th for re-assessment
House of Spice
- Opening times: Mon- Thursday 4.30-10pm, Fri & sat 4.30pm-10.30pm, Sun 12.00-2.00(lunch) and 4.30-10pm.
- Strictly bookings only via phone 01844292934, email, messenger or WhatsApp +447415869454 .
- Each booking will have 1h30 mins before they must leave.
- Staff will clean tables, chairs etc fully after table leaves.
- Hand sanitisers have been placed in both entrances and around the restaurant.
- The staff will be wearing masks at all times.
- Disposable menus and napkins will be used and cutlery will arrive with food.
- Posters are all around the restaurant reminding all of social distancing, hand washing and sanitising.
- Toilets strictly to be used by one person at a time.
- Entrance through the car park and exit through the front.
- If customers are on one table then the table immediately adjacent will be left vacant to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Thame
Thame Football Partnership – Meadowview Park
- Thame Football Partnership have 20 numbered tables in the garden that are available for reservation in 3 hour slots starting from noon and finishing at 9pm, bookings for more than 1 time slot are welcomed. If the weather disappoints they have contingencies to
move under cover. - Booking – they would like as many as possible to book tables in 3 hour stints (12.00-3pm/3-6pm/6-9pm). This will be done via the admin email. This provides them with contact details should tracing be required.
- Anyone turning up on the day will be asked to sign in. This will also give them an idea of likely numbers.
- They will be operating a “one way” system whereby customers enter via the Travelodge bi-folding doors, order their drinks in the function room, collect in the main bar, & exit via bar red door.
Rules
- No one allowed behind the bar except for staff and two named directors.
- Kitchen – closed & locked
- Toilets – will only be using external toilets
- Inside – seating has been socially distanced. Standing is not permitted
- Cleaning – toilets will be checked hourly. All necessary cleaning equipment has been sourced including hand sanitiser.
- PPE – staff will be offered but not compulsory. Unless they so desire TFP will not be asking them to wear
- Signage – They are arranging clear signage.
Thame Snooker Club
- Revised Opening Times from 4th July 2020:
- Saturday 12 Noon – 11pm
- Sunday 12 – 9pm
- Monday 4.30pm – 10.30pm
- Tuesday 12 noon – 10.30 (seniors 12 – 5pm)
- Wednesday 4.30 – 10.30pm
- Thursday 4.30 – 10.30pm
- Friday 4.30pm – 11pm
- Kitchen closed until further notice
- Card payments only please
- Please be courteous to others and respect social distancing
- Tel: 01844 217166
The Birdcage
- Will open on 4th July from 12 noon
- Bookings via website from 12 midday
- Slots at 45 minute intervals with duration of stay to be requested on online booking form
The Black Horse
No information available currently but website will update in July – not opening until 3rd August according to the latest information
The Cross Keys
- Will open at 12 noon Sat 4th July
- Pre-booking of slots not available
- Customers asked to queue outside for timed slots for sessions of 1h30min duration between 12 noon and 9.30pm
- Timed slots can be found at their Facebook page
- Table service with 1 metre plus to be observed
The Falcon
No information available
James Figg
- Will open 11am Sat 4th July
- Bookings not being taken
- Seating only at tables spaced to observe guidelines
- Limited food menu available
Old Nag’s Head
No information available
The Rising Sun
- Will open from MONDAY 6th
- Opening hours 12noon till 3pm & 5pm till 10pm
- Please book in advance by phone
- Seating only
- Bar and food available
The Six Bells
No response
The Swan
No response
The Spread Eagle 
- Large function room at rear will open Sat 4th July
- Tapas food available plus bar
- Pre-booking essential
- Restuarant area at front will re-open Mon 6th July 10am to 4pm Mon- Fri
- Light buffets teas and coffees
- Pre-booking requested
The Thatch
- Will open from Sat 4th July
- Please book in advance for restaurant
- For those wishing to join us for a drink, just pop down and grab a table outside or in the bar. If it does rain, please be aware we may not be able to accommodate you inside.
- Card payment only, no cash taken
- More information can be found by going to their website
Cuddington
The Crown
- Open on the 4th July 12 noon to 10pm .
- Encouraging people to book as very limited spaces due to social distancing.
- Offering food with basket food on Saturday 12noon to 3pm and evening 6pm to 9pm
- Limited restaurant menu available.
- Sunday will open 12 noon to 9.30pm and serve Sunday roast between 12noon and 3.30.
Chearsley
The Bell
The front door will be open at 12 on Saturday 4th July..
Will be open all day, serving food until 3pm then again at 6pm-9pm
Sunday 5th July 12-9:30pm (food served 12-3pm)
Opening hours maybe subject to change
INSIDE PUB
- You will be welcomed in and asked to use our social distance compliant layout to navigate your way to the order area at the bar, where cashless payment will be preferred please!
- We have installed safety screens at the front of the bar to protect both our customers and staff.
- You will then proceed to a collection point for your drinks.
- You depart using the same door but using common sense in passing anyone else waiting.
- We will still operate a booking system for food tables inside as we have limited space (but bookings taken as per normal)
- The lead member of your party will be asked to leave their contact details for Track and Trace legal requirements.
- Tel 01844 208077 for bookings
OUTSIDE NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
- To place order go to the Outside Order area in the car park, stating your table number (or go inside to order as normal)
- The lead member of the party will be asked to leave their contact details for Track and Trace legal requirements.
- Contactless Payments preferred
- Drinks will be served there and then. The food will follow and will be delivered to the end of the table.
- Cutlery and condiments will be brought to the table at this time.
- Once finished , please push plates to the end of the table so we are able to clear.
- Once you depart their team will clean, sanitise and prepare the table for next visitor.
Ashenden
The Hundreds of Ashenden
- Saturday 4th July
- Only drinks – 12 – 10pm
- Tables only – no congregating at the bar – one way system to buy drinks using contactless payment
- Food from Tuesday 7th – Bookings only 01296 651296
Easington
Mole & Chicken – Easington
Still doing refurbishing works and so won’t be opening until August
Long Crendon
The Churchill Arms
- Open 1-10pm approx Saturday and Sunday
- All tables inside and out to be booked only, no walk ins
- Table service only
- Monday to Friday will be 4-10pm
The Angel
- This weekend just takeaways
- Next weekend opening, bookings only 01844 208268
- Contactless payment
- Full cleaning in place
- Limited spaces
The Eight Bells
- We re-open July 4th.
- Initially we are operating reduced hours.
- Monday CLOSED
- Tues – Thur Bar open 12pm – 9pm, Kitchen open 12pm – 8pm
Friday-Saturday Bar open 12pm – 11pm, Kitchen open 12pm – 9pm
Sunday Bar open 12pm- 6pm, Kitchen open 12pm – 4pm - A takeaway menu is available.
- We’re not insisting that people pre-book but given we’re only operating a table service whether customers are eating or just having a drink, booking is highly recommended.
Oakley
Chandos Arms
- Open 10am – 11pm
- Inside tables must be booked. 01844 238680
- Out side will be an open-sided marquee and social distancing will be enforced.
- Payment preferably contactless but will accept cash
- Hand sanitisers at all doors and in the toilets.
- When a table is vacated it will be deep cleaned before the next guests are allowed to sit down
Shabbington
The Old Fisherman
- Opening MONDAY 6TH JULY
- We’re really looking forward to welcoming you back and we’ve been working hard behind the scenes on the new Pub Safe promise to make sure you and our teams are as safe as possible in the pub environment you know and love.
- As part of our social distancing promise we’ve reduced the number of tables available, this means we need you to book ahead of visiting to guarantee availability.
Oving
The Black Boy
- We re-open July 4th.
- Initially we are operating reduced hours.
- Monday CLOSED
- Tues – Thur Bar open 12pm – 9pm, Kitchen open 12pm – 8pm
Friday-Saturday Bar open 12pm – 11pm, Kitchen open 12pm – 9pm
Sunday Bar open 12pm- 6pm, Kitchen open 12pm – 4pm - A takeaway menu is available.
- We’re not insisting that people pre-book but given we’re only operating a table service whether customers are eating or just having a drink, booking is highly recommended.
Butlers Cross
Russell Arms
- We re-open July 4th.
- Initially we are operating reduced hours.
- Monday CLOSED
- Tues – Thur Bar open 12pm – 9pm, Kitchen open 12pm – 8pm
Friday-Saturday Bar open 12pm – 11pm, Kitchen open 12pm – 9pm
Sunday Bar open 12pm- 6pm, Kitchen open 12pm – 4pm - A takeaway menu is available.
- We’re not insisting that people pre-book but given we’re only operating a table service whether customers are eating or just having a drink, booking is highly recommended.
Dinton
Dinton Hermit
- We re-open July 4th.
- Initially we are operating reduced hours.
- Monday CLOSED
- Tues – Thur Bar open 12pm – 9pm, Kitchen open 12pm – 8pm
Friday-Saturday Bar open 12pm – 11pm, Kitchen open 12pm – 9pm
Sunday Bar open 12pm- 6pm, Kitchen open 12pm – 4pm - A takeaway menu is available.
- We’re not insisting that people pre-book but given we’re only operating a table service whether customers are eating or just having a drink, booking is highly recommended.
Seven Stars
- Will open Sat 4th July from 12midday to 9pm (food) and 11pm (drinks)
- No time limits on duration of stay
- One way system in place with tables spaced
- Menu slightly simplified
- Advice is to book if possible if eating or drinking
- Takeaway service incl drinks will continue
- Facebook page will be updated this week
Gibraltar
The Bottle & Glass
- Opening Sat 4th July 12-3pm & 6-10pm approx
- Food Pizzas
- Sunday Food 12-3pm drinking through till close
- From Monday new menus will be launched and normal hours.
- Booking recommended 01296 748444.
Emmington
Inn at Emmington
- Will open Sat 4th July at 12 noon
- Drinks only, date for resumption of food to be announced
- No pre-booking required
- No time limits on duration of stay
Great Kimble
The Swan
No information available
Henton
The Peacock Country Inn
- Will open Mon 6th July
- Pre-book please for food or drinks 01844 353519
- Opening hours 12-2 then 6-9
- Duration of stay requested 1h30m to 2hrs
Longwick
Red Lion
- Open Saturday 5-9 Sunday lunch 12-2 outside only at the moment,
- 7 picnic tables in the car park, order your drinks which will be brought to your table,
- food can still be ordered and can be consumed on the premises outside, or taken away.
- TEL: 01844 344980
Princes Risborough
The Bird in Hand
- First two weeks will be bookings only and then reviewed and monitored daily.
- Two hour slots with half an hour in between for cleaning.
- Inside and outside seating with more having been placed outside which is now a non smoking area.
- Table service only.
- Saturday and Sunday 12-11pm
- No Food.
- TEL: 01844 345602
Dukes Wine Bar
- Bookings only,
- safe distance seating inside and out.
- Saturday 5-10, Sunday 4-8
- Closed Monday
- Tuesday to Friday 12-2.30, 6-10.
- Food preparation currently being looked into.
The Bell
No information available
The Whiteleaf Cross
- They are working on a first come first served basis and one out one in (a little like the Tesco experience) with close monitoring of distancing
and cleaning. - 28 seats now available in the back garden with new flowers and shrubs planted yesterday.
- They also have a licence for drinks to be consumed at the front of the building on the pavement so you could have a drink while you wait?
- Saturday 12-1am, Sunday 12-11pm Monday, Tuesday Wednesday 12-11, Thursday 12-12 Friday 12-1.
- No food at the moment.
- TEL: 01844 274706
Lacy Green
The Whip
No information available