The Chequers, Oxford

A splendid old Nicholsons pub tucked down an alley with lots of dark woodwork and other ancient features, perhaps a bit pitched at the tourist market but a nice place to drink nonetheless. The main floor has a dining area to one side and some sofas by a fireplace at the other. Up a short flight of stairs is a larger room which has its own bar at the far end (possibly only used for functions), as well as a side room and a small outdoor balcony. The yard below is filled with tables and umbrellas. A fair selection of ales included Brains Rev. James and Titanic Plum Porter, with Hophead, Proper Job, Doom Bar and the house beer. I could happily have settled here for a while.

Good Beer Guide 2021 Pub, tucked away down a little alleyway off the high street. Entrance reminding you of the Turk Tavern. Its a Nicholsons pub but with quite a few quests on. No complaints with my X-Panda from Brew York. Slightly odd atmosphere - an ancient pub with the football on, but no volume. Don't think it could work out what it wants to be.