What could be more quintessentially British than that fine institution, the pub. Visitors from all over the world crave to experience the wooden beams, history and cosy comforts of our most traditional places to pause for thought, rest our bones and enjoy a drink. We have been doing it for centuries. Henley is steeped in history and the pubs are at the heart of it. The Old Bell in Bell Street dates back to even before the Black Death struck, believed to be oldest building in town built in 1325.
The Angel on the Bridge
Dating back to 1728, this iconic grade II listed pub is one of the most photographed and painted pubs in England, because of its architecture and the amazing riverside location on the River Thames. It is the only pub in town to stand on the river.
Inside it’s a quintessentially English pub with original beams and fireplace serving freshly cooked food. Outside on the terrace, it’s the perfect place to have a drink, a bite to eat and watch life go by on the river.
The Three Tuns
The Three Tuns is a very cosy traditional pub in the Market Place. Home to roaring open fires, wood panelled walls and exposed beams, this fantastic building is full of character and history.
In summer the courtyard is the perfect sun trap to spend an afternoon grazing on the lovely Charcuterie and Cheese menu along with the private Barn at the back of the building, featuring its own bar, kitchen and log burner.
The Row Barge Inn
Tucked away in West Street The Rowbarge Inn is one of Henley’s best kept secrets and one of Henley’s oldest coaching inns. It also has a fabulous oasis of a garden along with 4 en-suite rooms. So if you’ve got friends and family over to stay, The Rowbarge Inn is definitely one to check out.
The Rowbarge Inn is also renowned for it’s perfectly British tradition of Sunday Roast. You need to book yourselves a table to ensure you get in on a Sunday. Well worth an amble up the hill.
The Argyll Pub & Kitchen
Two hundred and fifty year old pub in the centre of Henley in the Market Place.
The Argyll has a focus on craft beer, fresh seasonal food and great service. Our fabulous 120 seater garden, with heated booths and outside bar is the perfect spot to stop by for a drink and a bite to eat.
Our 20 keg taps and 10 real ale casks feature a forever changing beer line up, using the best independent breweries from across the country.
Jacobini Wine Gallery
Good wine, original art, fab food & cool tunes.
We are a store that pours, open 11am til 11pm every day.
We sell by the glass, bottle or box with free local delivery.
The Anchor
The Anchor pub is a four hundred year old Inn that boasts numerous low oak ship beams, wood burning stove and wooden and slate floors giving a warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Located just 200 yards south of Henley Bridge in Friday Street, literally 30 yards from the River Thames.
A homely pub popular with locals offering good food complemented by a great range of beers & wines.
Hofs Bar & Dining
Hof’s Bar & Dining, is popular on Henley’s thriving food and drink scene. It offers customers a unique selection of Boutique wines from around the world, coupled with a full range of draught beers, ciders as well as a range of classic cocktails.
The food focus is on meat and fish dishes from South Africa & Germany.
Magoos Bar
Magoos is a lively, popular, independent bar & shisha garden open until 2am set in an historic 16th century building in the centre of town.
Food is available in until midnight at weekends. Live music Thursdays and Sundays in the Vault Bar and a DJ on Friday nights.
The Old Bell
The Old Bell offers customers a great pint of Brakspear and a bit of nostalgic escape time from the bustle of the street outside.
At the heart of every village is a great local pub. Relax, unwind, chat with the locals and of course, have a drink. When you enter The Old Bell you step back in time. The building itself is recorded as being the oldest in Henley, dating from 1325 and although the landlady Claire isn’t quite as old, she’s kept the class and charm of a proper public house. Low wood beam ceilings, plush furnishings, bluesy jazz music, quality drinks and nibbles and a smile from behind the bar are just some of what you can expect.
The Bird in Hand
A friendly local pub off the beaten track specialising in real ale, the award winning Bird in Hand has won the South Oxfordshire CAMRA “best real ale pub of the year” five times.