New beer garden and event space planned as Royal Saracens Head undergoes transformation

Zoe Gater

Popular Beaconsfield pub the Royal Saracens Head will close for five weeks while a significant refurbishment transforms its interiors, beer garden and function space, with new jobs also being created ahead of its July reopening.

The Royal Saracens Head in Beaconsfield is set to undergo a major refurbishment this summer, with the popular Buckinghamshire pub closing on Monday 8 June 2026 before reopening with a fresh new look on Friday 10 July 2026.

Part of the Premium Country Pub Collection, the venue sits in the heart of the market town and has long been a destination for relaxed dining and drinks. The renovation aims to blend the character of a traditional country pub with a more contemporary design.

Among the planned improvements is a revamped beer garden featuring new planting, decking and lighting, creating an enhanced outdoor space for the warmer months. The pub’s function room is also being refurbished and will accommodate up to 35 guests for private celebrations, weddings and business events.

The investment is expected to create four new front-of-house roles when the venue reopens.

Food will remain central to the experience, with a menu focused on seasonal ingredients and classic dishes prepared by the pub’s chefs. Guests can also take advantage of a fixed-price Weeknight Escape menu, available Monday to Thursday, offering two courses from £22.95 or three courses from £27.95.

A weekday set lunch menu will be served from 12pm to 5pm, with two courses from £21.95 and three courses from £25.95. Cocktail fans can also enjoy a 2-for-£16 offer throughout the day from Monday to Thursday.

Commenting on the refurbishment, general manager AJ Pilavullathil said: ‘The Royal Saracens Head has always been at the heart of the Beaconsfield community, and the refurbishment is a chance for us to elevate the country pub experience for our guests this summer.

‘We can’t wait for the people of Beaconsfield to experience our fresh, new look while enjoying the classic premium country pub experience with great food and a warm welcome from the whole team.’

For more information or to make a booking, visit theroyalsaracens.co.uk.

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