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The Pilgrim is the sort of village pub you hope to stumble across: low ceilings, old beams, a roaring fire and views stretching out across the Buckinghamshire countryside. But don’t let the cosy setting fool you into expecting a plate of chips and a predictable Sunday roast. The kitchen has earned serious recognition from the Michelin Guide, with a menu that changes with the seasons and makes clever use of local produce — including ingredients grown in its own kitchen garden.
There’s a lovely lack of fuss to the place. Dishes are made for sharing, so rather than committing to one plate and watching everyone else’s arrive with increasing envy, you can order a few and pass them around the table. It’s thoughtful, confident cooking that feels perfectly at home in a country pub rather than trying to turn it into something it isn’t. For a long lunch, lazy Sunday or dinner with friends, The Pilgrim is exactly the sort of Bucks find we like to keep to ourselves — although that would rather defeat the point of writing about it.
