The Shoulder Of Mutton - Aylesbury Vale

First time in a couple of decades that I’ve been able to stop off and try this place that has looked interesting but not quite tested my curiosity enough. Today there a parking space at the side of the road, the doors were open and there people scattered around part of the visible garden and evidence of an enthusiast filming a trad folk or dance group near the top of the beer garden. Mid afternoon the first rooms I entered to the small but well stocked bar were empty but quickly a trail of customer with group orders. I bought a bottle of Crabbes steeped alcoholic steeped ginger beer £5.50. Got sight of the varied enticing eat in or takeaway pizza menu which on a Sunday is served till 7. Was warned the opening days and times are a bit complex but the feel of the place and the helpful staff made me inclined to return another time.

Very nice people &good pizza Very friendly place and atmosphere. Clean air and Very quiet place too enjoy your day!!!!

We stopped here in July 2024 on a road trip looking for a pub lunch. Strangely the only food available was from a pizza van in the garden, which turned out to be quite delicious, although not quite what we were looking for. Nice pub, nice pub garden too.

Very relaxed, friendly and efficient. We went Saturday night for their wonderful outdoor stonebaked pizzas with the kids. There is a playground for them by the village hall next to the pub, and a really pretty church. Would definitely go again.

Would highly recommend. We were staying at Horwood House which we felt was lacking a little atmosphere so decided to risk venturing out to The Shoulder of Mutton and we're so glad we did. The landlord was ever so kind, polite and accommodating and the locals made us feel right at home.