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The Belle Vue, High Wycombe
High Wycombe
HP13 6EQ
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Punch TavernsReviews (Current Rating Average: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
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Komakino . left this review about The Belle Vue
A fine schlep from the railway station, this pub has been highly regarded over the years, but my slog from the town centre saw a missing pub sign and a very tired and unkempt interior. Four ales out of five pumps with a disappointing line-up of Sharp's Doom Bar (£3.60), Adnam's Ghost Ship, Marston's 61 Deep and St Austell Proper Job. Appearances can be deceiving, and my pint of Proper Job was superb. I sat in the garden, which was also rather tired, but did see the missing pub sign; hopefully they'll re-hang it soon.
On 31st July 2022
- rating: 6
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Belle Vue
A street corner pub located just a short walk up hill from the town centre on past the railway station, it has a rather austere, plain grey appearance, and first impressions were how do you get in? The most prominent door on the corner was unused, and instead you had to walk up the side to a much less obvious entry point.
Internally, it’s largely all one open plan, L-shaped room, although there did look to be a more contemporary room at the front with a rolled-up projector screen. I did not investigate this as it appeared that they were in the process of setting it up for a function. The rest of the pub was quite traditional with wooden boards on the floor and a mixture of deep red and mustard paintwork on the walls. A free-standing dual aspect chimney breast separated the main part of the pub with the function room, although it appeared that this was perhaps unused. There were a couple of small sections of exposed brickwork, and the beamed ceiling had been painted entirely white, and rather oddly sported a glitter ball which seemed a little out of place. A large number of beermats were displayed above the bat, hinting at a frequently changing selection. There were a couple of Chesterfield sofa’s, with more conventional tables and chairs elsewhere.
Beers on tap were Adnams Broadside and Ghost Ship, Rebellion IPA, Bath Ales Gem and Banks Lock 16. A barrel end chalkboard on the wall hinted at a decent selection of ciders, but unfortunately all were crossed out leaving just Stowford Press on the bar. Whether this is a temporary issue or they no longer have much in the way of cider I’m not sure, but I did notice that the Thatcher’s pump on the bar appeared to be taped up and permanently out of use. All in all, not a bad little boozer, but equally not somewhere that I’d particularly make a point of going out of my way for.
On 1st June 2019
- rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about The Belle Vue
After leaving the Bootlegger with a most of my drink on the grass, I dragged my companions up past the station and towards this place (with a little bemusement on their part, at first) in hope of ale deliverance. Not much has changed inside, it’s still a basic local’s boozer with little in the way of frills or creature comforts. However it delivered at the bar - 2x Adnams and Rebellion IPA, with a good pint of Ghost Ship served up by a friendly barmaid. There was also cider available. To the rear is simple beer garden. Still my favourite pub in Wycombe and far superior to the fur-coat-and-no-knickers Bootlegger. It really is worth the walk up to this one.
March 2012
A basic back street corner alehouse that didn’t look particularly open when we walked past but I'm glad we made the effort to give the door a shove. Six pumps with four ales on (Adnams Broadside, Brains Bread of Heaven, Orkney Dark Island, Doom Bar) as well as three Westons ciders. All the ales sampled were in excellent shape and I could’ve drunk the Dark Island all day (which in retrospect, I wish I had). The large selection of old clips running round above the bar indicates that they must get through a fair few ales and hence the GBG listing. An L-shaped interior with a wooden floor, a small room on the left housed a projector showing the Six Nations. A dart board was available, though tables were in the way of us being able to use it. It seemed like a friendly place with a bikery/rock/alternative vibe. Located not far away from the train station. A good no-frills drinkers pub I would seek out again. Rated 8
On 2nd October 2017
- rating: 8
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James Past left this review about The Belle Vue
This was the last pub I visited on my day in High Wycombe so I could only have/manage a half ! The Windsor and Etons beer,Windsor Knot was in great condition and enjoyed fully. Not really a lot to add to previous reviews apart from next time I visit it will the first port of call not the last.
On 29th April 2013
- rating: 8
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Belle Vue
This is a nice and cosy little street corner pub, tucked away down the backstreets close to High Wycombe station. A two room layout sees a traditional main bar with wooden floor and several painted dark beams criss-crossing the walls and ceiling. The room and bar counter are L-shaped, with banquette seating opposite the side of the bar that houses the handpulls and few standard tables and chairs round the corner where the keg fonts are hidden. At the front of the pub there is a small alcove where a dartboard has been hung, but there was a table and chairs in front of it, so I'm not sure it gets much use. Further back is an upright piano and there is also access to a rather unkempt beer garden at the rear of the room. A large open fireplace served the main bar and the adjoining lounge - effectively a small room fitted out with some smart furniture including some leather sofas. I spotted some board games and a book swap in this room as well, but didn't get a good look round as it was pretty much full on my Saturday lunchtime visit.
A good range of predominantly micro-brewery beers were available on handpull, with a choice of Adnams Southwold Bitter and Broadside, Castle Rock Elsie Mo, Tring Blonde (£3.30), Bear Great Bear and Whittlebury Nomad Dusk. There were also three Weston's ciders available in the shape of Old Rosie, Traditional Scrumpy and Country Perry. A healthy collection of pump clips were on display around the servery suggesting that the ales are rotated on a regular basis. The Tring Blonde was in good shape but it was spoiled a little by being served too cold.
This is a classic backstreet ale house and one that I'm glad I made an effort to search for. With the equally appealing Bootlegger opposite the train station, it's difficult to know which direction to take when getting off the train in High Wycombe. This place will certainly be put down for a revisit.
On 25th November 2011
- rating: 8
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I L left this review about The Belle Vue
Its a while since I have visited High Wycombe for a pint but after reading about the Belle Vue in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide I was not disappointed. The traditional street corner pub is just yards from the exit from the railways stations London bound platform. If this exit is shut then it is a long walk round. Service was quick and with a smile in this opened up one room pub. There is a good range of ales available and the pint of red Squirrel Stout was very well kept. Will definitely be back again.
On 4th August 2011
- rating: 8
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James Starkey left this review about The Belle Vue
I second the motion presented by April Tony!
On 17th September 2010
- rating: 10
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April Tony left this review about The Belle Vue
Without a doubt the best 'proper pub' in Buckinghamshire and I've drunk in all of them! Fantastic selection of well kept real ales, great atmosphere. Fantastic bands, really, Wycombe's best kept secret. Unpretentious, a great place to unwind after a day's work or just a great place to unwind after unwinding!!
On 5th September 2010
- rating: 10
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