The food was excellent. We had the fish & chips and the grilled pork chop. Service was quick and…read morefriendly. Parking could be a bit of a challenge at busy times.

Definitely a cut above other pubs in this area. Lovely service and very good food. We ate there…read moreon a Saturday lunchtime and chose from the main menu. The baked camembert was served with a generous amount of toast which in turn was generously buttered with garlic. The fillet steak was perfectly cooked and a great cut, it was served with plenty of good chips. There is plenty of parking at the side of the pub. I look forward to another visit.

Has recently been renovated and a lot of money way spent getting the place up to scratch! It's a…read moregreat food pub with a menu full of pub classics done really well. The staff give excellent service. The interior of the pub is modern and well laid out. Well worth a look.

From the owner: Traditional pub offering local beers, great wine selections, and home-cooked food. A warm and…read morefriendly welcome awaits you. Two bars, Restaurant, Beer Garden & Terrace. Dogs welcome. Free Wifi.

Just tried calling to book a table for tomorrow (called at 14.15 as website said they close at…read more14.30), phone was answered by a very rude individual who told me they were too busy with lunchtime and to call back later. I asked if they'd be open to answer the phone later and he shouted 'the pub is open all day I'm very busy' and hung up on me! So won't be dining there then. Sorry, but first impressions really matter - if you're too busy to answer the phone (the only way to book) then DON'T or implement a different method of booking tables. Don't recommend it, they were horrible and obviously too busy to be bothered.

What an amazing little pub and restaurant. I found this place purely by chance and what a little…read moregem. Be warned if you want to eat here book in advance we couldn't get any food! The pub was amazing and quirky. It was all of different levels with the restaurant being an extension out the back. The pub had the log fire going with antiques all around - even some quirky games too! The allowed dogs inside the pub and in the beer garden. The garden was lovely not massive but a good sun trap. Warning there isn't much parking either and had to park on the side of the road. Reasonable prices and great atmosphere I will surely be back

Although this restaurant was fully booked up upon arrival and the only space free to sit was in…read moretheir pub garden, this was not a problem at all. Outside the restaurant offers a lovely scenic view of a wooded area. This also means that the pub is super for having a quick bite to eat off their reasonably priced menu, before heading onto a countryside walk into the woods for an afternoon. Aside from the nature outside, inside the building offers a warm, mature and characteristic atmosphere which would be well suited for all couples, business meals, families, or the occasional visit with your grandparents for a Sunday lunch. I would certainly recommend for others to visit this pub restaurant.

I normally don't say much, but the review which says the food is expensive is wrong. Expensive is…read morewhen you pay lots and get small low quality cheap cuts of meat and little veg. Main coarses are about £11.50, which I consider fantastic value. If you compare this to other pubs where we have paid £8.95 and had a couple of slices of fatty meat and hard nearly uncooked veg, I would rather pay the little extra and have a superior meal in excellent surrounds, try it for yourself, but remeber to book as it is very popular, must be the good food

An incredible atmosphere with incredible food. Fathers Day was booked, but the owner made…read moreaccommodations for us. You will not regret finding your way off the beaten path to eat and drink at "The Squirrel!"

Visited this pub with some friends last Friday night for a drink and a chat and really enjoyed…read moreit.Perfect place if you are looking for somewhere quiet to go. Only about a couple of dozen other people there when we arrived at 9pm so plenty of room and no problem finding a seat. Half the people there around a table in the conservatory area playing cards and that looked like fun. Would best describe this as an old traditional pub with low beamed ceilings and picturesque little windows. Well worn, lived in look to the place made it feel homely. No piped music either which was nice change. Good draught selection and wine for the ladies came in 30ml mini bottles which was nice and not to expensive either. The fact that it was so quiet on a Friday is a bit ominous and probably a reflection of the times so don't expect it to be around for long which would be a shame.

This place is f'ng awesome. It's the type of pub you could spend your Spring and Summer coming to…read moreeveryday. Or hope for a snowy Winter day to go inside and drink by the fireplace. Either way it's awesome.

I have been to the bell several times now with friends the…read morefood has been excellent every time service has always been friendly and helpful very relaxing atmosphere.

Wow what a difference! New landlord and new menu - really…read moregood food and very good value, great beers and larger big car park. Had an amazing steak and looking forward to going back! The food is as good as the Woolpack just down the road but better value!

A very welcome retreat for wet and cold walkers!…read more Yesterday some friends and I went for a walk in the country from Saunderton to High Wycombe. Unfortunately, early afternoon the bright, warm sunny day turned on us and we got caught in torrential rain. Having visited Hughenden manor and found there was no room at the Inn we continued on (like brave soliders!) to Downey Common where we were greeted with a friendly (and sympathetic!) Landlord who, although fully booked, made room especially for us so we could have a pint (and cup of hot tea!) lovely hot roast dinner, a sit down and a warm! It was a heaven-scent welcome and we're so grateful to Mr Fuller (the Landlord and his lovely staff) for his patience and creativity in finding space for our mud laden walking boots and dripping waterproofs! Superb, traditional local pub where I have no doubt you will always find a warm welcome, lots of laughter and new friends - definitely give this pub a visit if you're in the area. Ps. Also, a big Congratulations to the Fullers of The Spencers Arms who also proudly showed off their day-old baby son - he (and his big sister!) were gorgeous!

The Le De Spencers Arms. What a name! Since I have been staying at my aunt's house in Downley,…read moreHigh Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, I have been exploring what this lovely town has to offer. She suggested that I try the pub across the commons and over the hill. I go on daily walks around the commons so one Sunday lunchtime I gave myself a destination to stop at Le De Spencers Arms for roast. The walk was lovely, i took the path rather than meandering like usually do so that I don't get into a muddy mess by the time I arrive at the pub. I got a bit lost but a teen riding around on his bicycle gave me directions, down the path and to the left. Sure enough, the pub sign appeared and cars everywhere. I was shocked to get a table as they were packed and only taking bookings. I sat on a very small table for one by the kitchen door. I was quickly notified of the offerings for lunch: chicken, beef or lamb. I haven't had lamb in sometime so I ordered it. My drink order was taken, water was brought, the lamb came out, my wine was served, and the vegetables came, all in sort of rapid succession. I was a bit amazed, stunned really. Very efficient, but really, it was a roast. The lamb was well-cooked, a bit of pink, a bit of sizzling fat, tender and juicy. The yorkshire pudding was nice but a tad small. The veg were on the overcooked side but with roast I didn't mind it a bit softer. The gravy was lovely, a bit heavy on the salt but it was excellent on the lamb and roasted potatoes. I was quite full from the main but ordered dessert anyway apple crumble with vanilla ice cream. It was a lovely pud but was extremely hot! and the ice cream was rock hard frozen. I had to wait a few moments for the temps to balance itself. The crumble was not as crumbly as I would like, more cakey, a very crumbly cake. The fruit was good although I did not get a sense that it was a particular variety of apple that was used. It could have benefited from an apple with tang like a Braeburn or even Granny Smith. Overall, I like the Le De Spencers Arms. My recommendation is to book a nice table for six and bring your mates and family out for a very traditional English Sunday roast. The walk back a lovely after lunch treat!

Hen and Chickens is a lovely pub full of character between Chesham and Ley Hill. It is especially…read morefriendly on a cold day as they have two fireplaces either end of the main bar. The locals are helpful and quick to smile and chat. I haven't eaten there, but the menu appears to change regularly and the food looks reasonably priced.

Absolutely lovely little pub, I cannot think of a single criticism. Me and my friends frequently…read morepop in and the staff are always wonderfully friendly and chatty. The food is superb, and the drinks to match. My favorite aspect has to be the quiet garden that is always spotlessly clean and peaceful. I would recommend the Hen & Chickens to anyone, easily my number 1 favorite pub.

Nice pub atmosphere and great service. Had the orange and passion fruit J2O. Fantastic!read more

I've been here a number of time and for a traditional English carvery, this is the place to go. For…read morea very reasonable price, you get a choice of three very well cooked meats and as many vegetables as you can get on your plate, doused in lovely gravy! Slightly out of the way, and easy to miss on a cold dark winter's night, but definitely worth seeking out.