Heatwave temperatures this weekend are the perfect excuse for a meal and a drink in the sunshine.
As the UK readies itself for the hottest weekend of the year so far, there's no better way to celebrate the warm weather than treating yourself to an al fresco meal.
We combed through TripAdvisor to find some of the most popular places in Buckinghamshire for outdoor dining, so you don't have to.
Comment below if you visit any of the spots listed and let us know about your experience!
The Five Elms, Aylesbury
Like every other restaurant on this list, The Five Elms in Aylesbury was a recipient of TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Award 2022, the highest honour the site can bestow upon an eatery.
Serving up high-quality pub grub, one reviewer described The Five Elms as "an undiscovered gem" with a welcoming outside seating area and quiet, picturesque village views.
The Dashwood Arms, High Wycombe
Voted last year as one of the best fish and chip restaurants in the county, The Dashwood Arms in High Wycombe has a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor from over 400 visitors.
With a menu priced between £4 and £15 boasting a wide of range of dietary options, the pub also hosts live music in its "massive" beer garden.
The Rose and Crown, Ivinghoe
A 300-year-old village pub, The Rose and Crown in Ivinghoe was praised by one reviewer who visited last year and described their experience sitting in the beer garden as "a superb summer evening supper".
With menu highlights including a Toblerone cheescake and plenty of non-meat and gluten-free options, this is definitely one to check out while the sunny weather holds.
The Greyhound, Beaconsfield
For those feeling more ostentatious, Michelin-starred restaurant The Greyhound in Beaconsfield boasts an impressive 5-star rating on TripAdvisor from over 300 reviews.
Visitors to the pub have praised its "amazing" tasting menu, enthusiastic staff and "lovely" outdoor seating area.
The Jolly Cricketers, Seer Green
A pub dating back to the 1800s with a modern seasonal menu, The Jolly Cricketers in Seers Green near Beaconsfield has a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor from over 500 reviews.
It was described by a visitor in February as "excellent" with "fantastic service", while another said it was "what good British foodie pubs are all about".
The Chequers Inn, Aylesbury
The Chequers Inn in Weston Turville, Aylesbury has a rating of 4.5-stars from over 1,000 reviews with one person writing that it "needs a Michelin star for the food and another one for the service".
Another said that the only problem with the family-run business was that it was difficult to ever leave, adding: "I'd have happily sat in the garden all afternoon and gone back into the restaurant for dinner."
The Plough, Milton Keynes
Another gastropub offering a range of classic pub fare with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan offerings, The Plough in Milton Keynes has received heaps of praise from visitors on TripAdvisor.
One person wrote: "I have eaten on posh restaurants with Michelin-starred chefs, and I have to say this is up there as being one of the best meals I've had."
The Red Lion, Amersham
The Red Lion in Coleshill, Amersham has 4.5-stars from over 200 ratings on TripAdvisor, with praise for its "absolutely amazing food" and added quirk of an adjoining chicken pen.
It's an ideal spot for a drink in the sunshine, with one reviewer describing the pub's beer garden as "beautiful".
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