
Quick info
About Horse And Jockey
Horse And Jockey is an Ember Inn pub on Buckingham Rd in Aylesbury, recently refurbished. A back function room hosts wakes and memorial celebrations with a buffet, so the pub can serve as a venue for those gatherings as well as for everyday meals. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with Sunday roasts on the menu. Plates include garlic chicken schnitzel with dirty fries, a Cajun chicken skewer and a fish finger sandwich. Tables can be booked, including for large groups. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · On-site parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s)
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention function room buffet, cajun chicken skewer, steak cooked medium and garlic chicken schnitzel.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention function room buffet, cajun chicken skewer, steak cooked medium and garlic chicken schnitzel.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the food, with the steak, the garlic chicken schnitzel with dirty fries, the Moroccan spiced chicken skewer and the fish finger sandwich singled out by name. A Cajun chicken skewer and an avocado and grain salad also draw praise, and one visitor liked the Wingman beer. Close behind is the staff, described as welcoming, friendly and helpful, with bar staff offering advice on local places to visit. The back room and function room are used for a wake and a memorial celebration, where the buffet was called delicious and the staff kind and compassionate. Several mention fair pricing and a relaxed atmosphere, and one notes a recent refurbishment. The main caveat comes from one reviewer who found the gammon and the ultimate burger overcooked, the spicy chicken barely noticeable and the beef dripping gravy delicious but thin. The same reviewer found gluten free options very limited, with ice cream the only dessert and not guaranteed. A Christmas Day lunch for a table of eight, with food that arrived hot and in good time, closes out the praise.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the food, with the steak, the garlic chicken schnitzel with dirty fries, the Moroccan spiced chicken skewer and the fish finger sandwich singled out by name. A Cajun chicken skewer and an avocado and grain salad also draw praise, and one visitor liked the Wingman beer. Close behind is the staff, described as welcoming, friendly and helpful, with bar staff offering advice on local places to visit. The back room and function room are used for a wake and a memorial celebration, where the buffet was called delicious and the staff kind and compassionate. Several mention fair pricing and a relaxed atmosphere, and one notes a recent refurbishment. The main caveat comes from one reviewer who found the gammon and the ultimate burger overcooked, the spicy chicken barely noticeable and the beef dripping gravy delicious but thin. The same reviewer found gluten free options very limited, with ice cream the only dessert and not guaranteed. A Christmas Day lunch for a table of eight, with food that arrived hot and in good time, closes out the praise.
Featured reviews
- Bex
“We held our mums memorial celebration of life here, we decorated, the function room is a lovely space, buffet was delicious, staff were kind, compassionate and service was super great”
- Stephen Rodriguez
“We called in the horse and jockey because the hotel bar was closed and quite frankly we were very happy. We were greeted by Sue who was lovely and the beer was on top form , I had the Wingman, the food was also top notch and fairly priced. I would definitely recommend a visit, thanks for looking after us Sue”
- evell1
“Food was absolutely spot on, John the chef did a fantastic job the steak was perfectly cooked as medium can be awkward but he got it spot on. The bar staff were friendly and offered advice when asked about local places to visit. A great pub and will look forward to my next visit, the staff I spoke to were extremely friendly going above what was expected so thank you Ellie, Emily, John and Lorraine”
- Lainey Webb
“We were greeted by lovely staff, who were very helpful. Downloaded their app, but couldn’t make up my mind, too much choice, all looked stunning. I ordered the garlic chicken schnitzel with dirty fries and side salad, it was so nice, fresh, deliciously tasty. My other half had the Moroccan spiced chicken skewer, and thoroughly enjoyed it We finished with Tirimissu, ice cream and a flat white Definitely worth coming here, and we’ll be back soon”
- Claire Greenaway
“SUPER FRIENDLY AND VERY BEAUTIFUL PUB I had lunch and breakfast here , all food was very tasty and amazing quality. Highly recommend the fish finger sandwich. All staff are welcoming and very smiley ☺️ Thank you to everyone for a lovely service 😘”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“The Horse & Jockey is a cosy, affordable Ember Inn pub in Aylesbury, offering affordable, high-quality pub food, classic Sunday roasts and options for all tastes and budgets. Family-friendly with a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect local pub to relax, dine and enjoy time together.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
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- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- Has changing table(s)
- Highlights· 5
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Parking· 4
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
Location
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- The Five Elms4.93221.9 mi£20–60ReservationsOutdoor seating
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse And JockeyReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.11,270 | — | £10–20 | function room buffet, cajun chicken skewer, steak cooked medium |
| The White Hart | 3.92,255 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | cheap pre-theatre meals, breakfast with unlimited coffee, monday pub quiz |
| The Five ElmsReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.9322 | 1.9 mi | £20–60 | set lunch menu, beef main, sunday lunch |
| Buckinghamshire Yeoman | 4.2515 | 2 mi | — | sport on screens, quiz night on Thursday, bingo every Sunday |
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