The Chequers Inn - Réserver une table

Chequers is the real deal a very old (17th or 18th century), authentic, friendly pub in a tiny village in Derbyshire where the locals all know each other and notice when strangers (like us Americans) show up. But we were here with a large group for a milestone birthday and the organizer grew up drinking here. The proprietor, Tony, is very friendly and generous. The pub offers Bass Ale from cask (the bottled version we get over here is not even close) plus a changing local craft option, plus a full bar with a decent wine selection (for anyone inexplicably going to a pub to drink wine). There is no kitchen this is a drinking establishment. But there was a fish and chips truck that showed up an...

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A real pub! Hooray!! A friendly landlord selling good beer, especially the Bass, and a bar full of locals: bliss. We arrived late in the evening but managed to sink a good few beers! Tony is a great host and found us a pack of cards and Shut the Box to play. He also has a wicked sense of humour. Thanks also for the Billy Joel (although I'm sure your music streaming doesn't actually work on face recognition! . Oh, I do hope we'll be able to visit again sometime.

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17th century inn. Very traditional, does not serve hot food but we had two ham salad sandwiches two drinks for lunch. These were the best sandwiches we had had for a long time. £9.50 great value

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Fantastic traditional pub, serving great Beer. Tony and his staff are great and can’t do enough for you. Brilliant location definitely worth a visit.

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What a beautiful pub landlord's so friendly and welcoming. Complementary cheese board every Sunday was amazing Thankyou for a lovely welcome

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