Queens Head

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Located in Temple Square, this pub dates back to the 1500s, with the current structure going back to 1830, and it claims to be the oldest Queens Head in England. At one time the pub sign depicted the head of Anne Boleyn, who married Henry VIII in 1533 and was later beheaded after Henry turned his attention to Jane Seymour. It is a picturesque two story part timber framed and plastered, part brick building, with an old tile roof and it's original chimney. The interior contains 17th century architectural features. Seating surrounds the small rounded central bar (including a snug), and there is a seating area with picnic table out back. I settled into the snug with a Doom Bar Amber Ale (Sharp's Brewery, Cornwall). Along with the Kings Head, the two pubs to check out when you are in Aylesbury.