The Five Bells Hotel, Aylesbury

Substantial Vintage Inn, set at 90° to the road so larger than it initially appears. Obviously heavily remodelled at some stage, but as is usual for the brand, the look is 'smart traditional' throughout the central bar and larger main dining areas on each side. Also has some outdoor tables at the front on each side of the car park entrance. Doom Bar and London Pride (£4.85) available from the five handpumps.

A Vintage Inns roadside inn which offers B&B. There is a small paved garden by the entrance from the road. The pub is entered from the fag butt and litter-strewn car park through a side door which has been contrived to look like a chain restaurant reception area. There is a small, slightly cramped bar sitting between 2 restaurant areas, where bar snacks and pizzas can be bought by those not wishing to use the full restaurant facilities. There was a rather naff wine list and a better gin list, plus four ales on draft: Doombar, Brakspears Gold and Bitter Speckled Hen, none that well kept. The staff weren't that welcoming, and we found the majority of the clientele boorish and annoying. I might use the B&B if passing, but I don't see this as a destination of choice.

Official pages of the Five Bells, contains menus and cask ale details - www.vintageinn.co.uk

Official pages of the Five Bells, contains menus and cask ale details - www.vintageinn.co.uk

The Five Bells is well known in Aylesbury and across Buckinghamshire as a fine country pub. We are situated in the beautiful village of Weston Turville. There is always a warm welcome with roaring log fires, freshly prepared food, a good selection of real ales and a wine menu for you to choose from.