The Chequers

Arrived here after trying to revisit my youth and take my wife back to a pub I used to frequent Only to find out it's now a country store!.. more info another time. However stopped here to grab a drink and ended up staying for a couple. On our arrival the landlord was on the phone and carried on the conversation politely whilst taking our orders. However after seating ourselves in the garden with our drinks he came over to us directly and immediately apologised for any slight caused. He had been on the phone to his Regional Manager discussing renovations and we had arrived at a particularly crucial part. Firstly I had taken no affront to him carrying on a telephone conversation sporadically whilst serving me but secondly and more importantly to immediately apologise showed such a concern for customers that we will be back. Plus the Ale and lager available are great. Also there is a chicken run and coup in the garden and a barrel of water for patron's dogs. Lovely village setting with the church just across the road and really great guy.

Tuesday lunchtime when we visited. Food was excellent as was the beer. Lovely little pub, friendly atmosphere & staff. Will be returning for more.

Tonight was Mexican night. Starters we had mini beef tacos main fajitas and beef brisket. Pudding was home made rum cheese and churros with chocolate dipping sauce. The special drinks on offer tonight were mojito and margaritas! James and Katie are amazing landlords and the staff are a great credit to them.