Wendover’s Historic Haven
Every stay, sip, and meal at Bel & The Dragon at The Red Lion is crafted to feel unique and memorable. Set in the heart of Wendover at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, our Grade-II listed inn retains its timeless character, with origins tracing back to 1669. With 23 boutique bedrooms, a welcoming bar and restaurant, a private dining room, and a beautiful garden terrace, it’s the perfect choice for date nights, special gatherings, or a relaxing countryside retreat.

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Explore all our roomsSuperior Double/Twin
Experience ultimate comfort in our Superior Double rooms, each featuring a luxurious Super King-size bed that can also be arranged as twin beds - just let us know your preference when booking. Each room comes with a modern en-suite bathroom equipped with either a bath or shower, and a cooked breakfast of your choice is included in every rate.
Check availabilityFamily Room
Our family rooms accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children, making them the perfect choice for a memorable getaway. Your stay includes a fantastic full English and continental breakfast for the whole family, plus a nightcap for the grown-ups. Choose from rooms featuring either sofa beds or bunk beds, ensuring a comfortable night's sleep for everyone.
Check availabilityClassic Double
Our Classic Double rooms are beautifully furnished, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. Each room features a stylish en-suite bathroom with either a shower over bath or a standalone shower, along with a range of homely conveniences. Enjoy amenities such as a desk, HD TV, hairdryer, iron, radio, tea and coffee making facilities, mini-fridge, and safe. It’s the perfect home away from home during your stay in Wendover.
Check availabilityA taste of Wendover
At Bel & The Dragon, Wendover, we bring the best of British flavours to life with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients in a cosy, historic setting. Savour classic dishes with a modern twist in our inviting dining room, or unwind with a drink in our charming garden. Perfect for an intimate meal or a special celebration.


Raise a glass in Wendover
Our bar at Bel & The Dragon, Wendover offers a carefully curated selection of local ales, classic cocktails, and fine wines, including our own label varieties. Sip on something special in our cosy bar, or enjoy a drink under the stars in our garden. Whether it’s a celebratory toast or a relaxed evening, every glass is poured with care.
Opening Times
Opening Times
- Monday
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- 07:00 - 23:00
- Tuesday
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- 07:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday
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- 07:00 - 23:00
- Thursday
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- 07:00 - 23:00
- Friday
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- 07:00 - 23:00
- Saturday
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- 08:00 - 23:00
- Sunday
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- 08:00 - 22:00
Food Times
- Monday
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- 07:00 - 10:00
- 12:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday
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- 07:00 - 10:00
- 12:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday
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- 07:00 - 10:00
- 12:00 - 21:00
- Thursday
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- 07:00 - 10:00
- 12:00 - 21:00
- Friday
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- 07:00 - 10:00
- 12:00 - 21:00
- Saturday
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- 08:00 - 10:30
- 12:00 - 21:00
- Sunday
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- 08:00 - 10:30
- 12:00 - 20:00
What's on

Quiz Night
Date: Friday, 25 April from 19:30
Teams: Up to 6 people
Get Family & Friends together for a fun-packed evening!
Join us for our Quiz night! Test your knowledge, share some laughs, and make memories with family and friends.
Bring your A-game & let’s see who will be crowned the ultimate quiz champions!
Tickets are £2 per person,
Prizes Include:
- On the Spot Drinks Prizes
- Special Individual Rounds & Games
- Cash prize for the winning team
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Bottomless Drag Brunch
Join us for a Morning of excitement at our Drag Bottomless Brunch on Saturday 17th May 10-12.
Delight in a selection of delicious brunch dishes, paired with unlimited drinks, as you are entertained by the mesmerizing talents of our headline drag queen Polaris.
Gather your friends for an afternoon filled with laughter, bubbles, and a touch of fabulousness.
To ensure that you' re sat with your friends, we recommend that you buy all the tickets together at the same time.
Tickets are £45 per person.
This is a £10 deposit and you will pay the remanding £35 on the day.
Your ticket includes 2 hours of unlimited drinks, one main meal from our brunch menu and of course drag entertainment!
Please arrive at 10am.

Comedy Night
Quip Shed Comedy is excited to be back for a night of award winning comedy at Bel & The Dragon, Wendover!
On Thursday 26th June we have comedy circuit legends Aideen McQueen, Sam Picone, and headliner is TV's Bobby Mair! The evening will be hosted by master MC Ross Smith!
Ross Smith is a regular face (and voice) at some of the country's top comedy clubs. With the ability to read the room like a 30 year veteran, Ross has built a reputation for being a very reliable MC. Or at least he has for us!
Ross has appeared in Karl Pilkington sitcom 'sick of it' plus Apple TV + Series ‘Slow Horses’.
Joel Dommett described him as 'one of my favourite new acts'. And Nish Kumar called his comedy 'hilarious and original'.
In 2018 he made headlines around the world when he agreed to go on holiday with complete strangers, taking the place of another man called Ross Smith. His viral adventure and the aftermath is the subject of his debut Edinburgh show, I Am Ross Smith.
Aideen McQueen is one of the brightest sparks in the new generation of Irish comics. She’s sassy, sexy, saucy and side-splittingly funny. Aideen appears regularly on RTE, TG4, BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Radio 4. She is one of the resident comperes at the world famous International Comedy Club in Dublin and has appeared alongside Sean Hughes, Reginald D Hunter, Ardal O’ Hanon, Dylan Moran, Johnny Vegas, Phil Kay and Frankie Boyle.
Described by UK comedy heavyweight Mo Gilligan as “a natural on stage”, Sam Picone is a London based comedian, writer & content creator. Expect sharp observations, delivered with a knowingly dry wit. He’s written on comedy shows for Channel 4, the BBC and has racked up tens of millions of views on social media with his viral sketches.
Bobby Mair is a Canadian stand-up comedian based in London. He starred in his own sitcom with his wife on Vice and Comedy Central called Bobby and Harriet: Get Married, he has appeared multiple times on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle including appearing in a battle with his wife that got millions of hits online. His other credits include 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4), and Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC2). He’s opened for Doug Stanhope, Bill Burr and Bill Maher, appeared three times at Just For Laughs in Montreal and once appeared on Katie Hopkins TV show just to give the fee from the show to everyone she hates.
'Bobby Mair is clearly a brilliant stand up. He's either going to be a huge international comedy star or the funniest homeless man ever.' - Jimmy Carr
'A gleefully profane, joyously explicit comedy where the sickest images can be conjured up and the most cherished taboos broken, all for the sake of laughter.’ James Kettle - Guardian
'Will stamp pictures in your brain that may never go away.’ - The Scotsman
'This Canadian comic possesses a vital spark, a certain way about him that makes him exciting to watch.’ - Will Pope, Broadway Baby
'It was all bad sex, bad drugs and dysfunctional childhood. And very funny. Mair is a little scattershot and disconcertingly candid, but also very engaging.’ - Bruce Dessau, Beyond the Joke.
'Functionally mentally ill' comic who's capable of greatness, as long as you don't mind it steeped in grubby depravity’ - Niki Boyle, Time Out.
We cannot wait to see you there!

A Midsummer Night's Dream - 29 July - Wendover
Open Bar Theatre Company perform another Shakespeare classic in our garden this summer.
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare is a comedy that weaves together multiple storylines, set in a magical forest. The play centres around four Athenian lovers and a group of amateur actors, all of whom get caught up in the antics of mischievous fairies.
The main plot follows Hermia, who is in love with Lysander, but is being forced by her father to marry Demetrius, who is in love with her. The couple runs away into the forest, where they encounter the fairies Oberon and Titania, whose own relationship is filled with conflict. Meanwhile, Oberon’s servant, Puck, uses magic to try and fix the love triangle, leading to comic misunderstandings.
In addition, a group of actors, led by the comical Bottom, is preparing a play for the Duke's wedding, but their efforts also become entangled with the magical chaos in the forest.
Ultimately, all the lovers are reunited, and the play concludes with a joyful celebration of love and transformation.
Tickets are on sale now! Don't forget to book a table for food and drink on the day, or why not check out our hotel rooms and stay the night?
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