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The Nags Head

London Road, Great Missenden HP16 0DG, England
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London
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67 reviews 67 reviews
39 hotel reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We recently had Saturday lunch at The Nags Head and we were hugely impressed at the quality of the food, the imagination that had gone into the dishes and the friendliness of the service which was just right, not too rushed or too slow. It is fine dining rather than pub food, and excellent fine dining at that.

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Rome, Italy
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Extensively promoted as Roald Dahl's local and with some lovely original illustrations from his books on the walls, The Nags promised much although my secret wish to possibly meet his daughter Tessa was unfulfilled... We were there in a family group for two nights, me, the missus and parents in law who are in their late '70s. Reception and staff... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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11 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

We booked for a Saturday night for 8pm. Arrived just before 8pm and choose to have a drink in the bar which was really nice and relaxed. It was great to see a place so busy and this created a great atmosphere. When we were ready we were shown to our table and perused the menu. Great choices and the... More

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Watford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We spent a weekend at The Nags Head for our anniversary. The room was comfortable if a little compact and as we were over the rear entrance and kitchen it was a bit noisy. Breakfast on both mornings was lovely and the three course dinner on the Friday night was truely fabulous. Saturday night was markedly busier and the food... More

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St Helier, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We stayed as a family for 4 nights over the Easter weekend. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. The rooms were comfortable and clean, although one of the rooms was over the bar so a little noisy. Views from the rooms were of the rolling Chiltern Hills, and its only a 2 minute drive into Great Missenden, where... More

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Bucks, UK
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54 reviews 54 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

I've been here several times and the food is consistently of high quality, although the menu is very geared to a dinner experience rather than lunch - they don't really offer any lighter dishes. Having said that, there is a good choice of food and it is certainly a cut above average pub food. On our 2 most recent visits,... More

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Buckingham, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Our second visit and equally enjoyable. A warm welcome from friendly staff (can I comment that I don't think shorts, even black ones, constitute restaurant uniform). A varied delicious menu, not limited to the usual roasts most pubs serve on Sundays. My sticky toffee pudding was a larger than normal portion, very generous! We weren't rushed to finish, just a... More

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

My husband and I went to the Nags Head for dinner last week to celebrate a special birthday. The staff could not have been more welcoming - the Polish waitress in particular was absolutely charming, and the food was excellent. We will certainly return.

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Chipperfield, United Kingdom
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11 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

Four of us enjoyed a particularly luscious Saturday lunch at the NH. Staff were welcoming and the service was just right, they didn't rush us, but we didn't feel as if we waited too long. It's a really pleasant restaurant set in the (thankfully almost undiscovered) Chilterns. We have been there before and always found the food to be excellent.... More

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Gilroy, California
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

We had been told very positive things about the Nags Head so despite it being the most expensive B&B we had booked on our 3 week vacation (we were staying at 14 different B&Bs during the trip), we were very much looking forward to our night here. Our greeting upon arrival was friendly and our room was clean, comfortable and... More

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Also Known As:
The Nags Head Hotel
The Nags Head Hotel Great Missenden
Address: London Road, Great Missenden HP16 0DG, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Buckinghamshire > Great Missenden
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 3 B&Bs / Inns in Great Missenden
Price range (per night): 126 AUD - 197 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
AA 4 Star Inn with an AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence with recommendations from the Michelin and Hardens Guide.A 15th Century Ivy clad Coaching Inn, beautifully refurbished with Bar, inglenook fireplace, restaurant and bedrooms all with ensuites. Located in the glorious chilterns on the edge of the river Missbourne and close to the historical village of Great Missenden housing the Roald Dahl Museum and the 12th century, Missenden Abbey. ... more   less 
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