The Lee only has one remaining pub, the Cock and Rabbit, in a beautiful setting and As well as having a loyal group of ‘locals’, the pub is also a popular stop off point for walkers, cyclists and other visitors exploring the Chilterns (please take off muddy boots!)
The Old Swan and The Gate Inn are both shown below, although neither is still a pub.
It is also worth visitors to The Lee checking out Forthcoming Events to see what else might be open for refreshments during their visit.
The Cock and Rabbit
In The Lee Green Conservation Area we find The Cock and Rabbit Inn.
The Cock & Rabbit was rebuilt and re-sited in 1907 by Arthur Liberty during his re-construction of the village green. It replaced a much older pub that allegedly ‘obscured the view from his manor house’. Now, surrounded by a garden and sun terrace, this pub has “the appearance of a quintessential English country house”.
It is also famous for its many appearances in Midsomer Murders (including the very first episode) – see Midsomer Lee – The Lee
The Cock & Rabbit is open for drinks Tuesday-Sunday whilst Café au Lee is open for coffee and cakes. The restaurant is open for lunch Tuesday-Sunday, and for dinner Wednesday-Saturday.
Further information (
01494 837540, 
@thecockandrabbitinn, 
@thelee.cockandrabbit)
The Old Swan
The oldest of the pubs was The Old Swan at Swan Bottom, which closed in 2024. It dates back to the 16th century.
The Gate Inn
The Gate Inn at Lee Gate closed in the early part of the 21st century.
The Gate Inn at Lee Gate was created from two timber framed cottages, also dating from the 16th century, and re-cased in brick in the 18th century to form the present building.
Now a Grade II listed building, this former pub will be recognised by Midsomer Murder aficionados.