The Crooked Billet is situated halfway along Sheepridge Lane (a turning off the A4155 at Little Marlow). It was originally built in the 16th century as two cottages, then changed in 1850 to a simple Cider house. Amongst the many folk who used this old house was one Edgar Wallace, the mystery writer who is buried in the local cemetery.
Other folk who dealt in crime were not so lucky. A highwayman who terrorised the area was hanged from a nearby oak tree - and event which he was not happy about. His ghost is reputed to walk about from time to time. Thoughts of ghosts soon vanish in the pleasant bar with its old ships beams and pretty brick fireplaces, where local farmers, residents of the small Hamlet, businessmen and surrounding villagers make up the customers.
Other folk who dealt in crime were not so lucky. A highwayman who terrorised the area was hanged from a nearby oak tree - and event which he was not happy about. His ghost is reputed to walk about from time to time. Thoughts of ghosts soon vanish in the pleasant bar with its old ships beams and pretty brick fireplaces, where local farmers, residents of the small Hamlet, businessmen and surrounding villagers make up the customers.
Services
The Bar is well worn and atmospheric, while the eating area is simply furnished with dark wooden furniture and creamy walls. Crooked Billet has a wide selection of food on offer - from bar bites to main meals, hot and cold, all freshly made to order from Billet style sandwiches, homemade soups, ploughman's and our legendary Chilli Con Carne.
Reviews (8)
Jane Powell
Jan 15, 2022
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Wendy Burrell
Dec 21, 2021
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Stuart Laycock
Nov 28, 2021
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M. Williams
Nov 23, 2021
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What else can I say about this little gem! Me and my husband met up with a friend who we hadn't seen since covid took over every aspect of our lives. Our friend lives in Windsor and we live in South Staffordshire, so we decided to venture outside our local area and beyond where any of our families live, for the very first time in almost 2 years!
I am so glad we did and even more so having been given the recommendation to have a pub lunch in your amazing watering hole. The Pate was perfect, the Burger with brie is just genius and the fish & chips were outstanding!
Thank you, your bar staff, who
I am so glad we did and even more so having been given the recommendation to have a pub lunch in your amazing watering hole. The Pate was perfect, the Burger with brie is just genius and the fish & chips were outstanding!
Thank you, your bar staff, who
Jon Osbiston
Nov 10, 2021
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Celia Britnell
Oct 19, 2021
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Marian Bartley
Sep 28, 2021
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Jackie
May 10, 2021
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