Record temperatures forecasted across the UK are the perfect excuse to grab friends and family for a meal and a pint in the sun.

As pubs and restaurants ready themselves for the hottest weekend of the Summer, the beer gardens and outdoor areas are expected to be in stunning shape, as they wait for excited sun lovers hoping for a relaxing afternoon beneath the afternoon heat.

We combed through Trip Advisor to find some of the most popular places in Buckinghamshire for outdoor dining.

What better way to spend a scorcher of an afternoon or evening than enjoying a meal al fresco.

Is your favourite outdoor spot on the list? If not, let us know where you visited this weekend.

The Five Elms, Aylsbery

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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.

This five star dates back 400-years and is classed as a five-star restaurant with 356 reviews.

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 Rose and Crown, Ivinghoe

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A 300-year-old village pub, The Rose and Crown in Ivinghoe was praised by one reviewer who visited 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 Royal Oaks, Farnham Common

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If you are looking for both exquisite food and a relaxed dining experience, the Royal Oaks, located in Farnham Common, is the perfect place to go.

Awarded the coveted Travellers Choice Award in 2023, 

The Old Bell Country Inn

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This beautiful countryside inn is located in Wooburn near Beaconsfield, and is classed as the number one restaurant in the area.

Alongside excellent cuisine, the outdoor area provides a perfect area for drinks and al fresco dining.

One reviewer said: “Went for lunch today - sat outside in their cute courtyard garden and the food was absolutely delicious - staff were also fab! Menu was varied food was also very fresh and cooked to order.. highly recommended the moules mariners and their prawns were huge.”

The Crooked Billet, Marlow

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Head to this pub and you will be overwhelmed with the number of beautiful flowers surrounding you as you enjoy an after or evening meal or drink.

One reviewer described the gardens as a ‘fantastic gem’ for summer dining.

They said: “Fantastic gem, lovely old country pub, with nice floral gardens out front in the summer and serving good pub food menu at reasonable prices. If you like a proper Ploughman's lunch, you will be in for a treat!

“Good place to walk the dog around the woods (public footpath next door) and come back for a cold pint out front in the summer.”