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The Chequers, St. Albans

Pub added by Bucking Fastard
St Albans Road
Redbourn
Postal town: St. Albans
AL3 7AD
Phone: 01582792359
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Pub Type

Chef & Brewer (Spirit Pubs)

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Reviews of The Chequers (Average Rating: of 10) Add Review see review guidelines

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Komakino . left this review about The Chequers

As noted previously, this premises is a former coaching inn, and the front part of the interior is all brick wall and dark, low beams. The bar area is towards the rear, down a couple of steps with the usual C&B white, black and grey colour scheme. Just GK IPA and something called Chequers Ale (a third pump was unclipped). The latter was inoffensive enough. You'd only likely visit here to eat, as that's their shtick - the ale seems to be a bit of a afterthought.

On 12th February 2018 - rating: 4
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Phantom Pigeon left this review about The Chequers

For a chain pub, Chef and Brewer, really not bad, and they take Tesco vouchers!!
The staff were a little busy, and very thin on the ground, but remained friendly and pleasant.
The food was the standard chain pub fare, well presented, but could have been a little hotter. Service was very slow, probably due to the lack of staff.
As to the beer, GK IPA and Doom Bar. Neither on my list of drinkable brews. The Guiness was off too. I had a very nice pint of Strongbow, as a last resort. Basically, it's an average restaurant that serves beer rather than a pub that serves meals.

Called in again on Saturday 9th July. Still got GK IPA and Doom Bar, plus London Pride. I had the mixed grill, but what I got was a cold meat platter that looked like a mixed grill. Since the refurbishment, this place has gone back down to the standard it used to be about two years ago. I have given it 3/10. 1 - they take Tesco vouchers (for the time being, 1 - The Pride was very nice and 1 - The chips were hot. Overall, quite an underwhelming experience.

On 11th July 2011 - rating: 3
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Chequers

Part of the Chef and Brewer chain,situated in a very old coaching inn with many low beams ,nooks and crannies.After entering from the car park,there is a central island bar with three handpumps serving Wadsworth 6X,Adnams Bitter and London Pride ,a predictable range but OK.Food is the main focus,but you can just pop in for a drink.The furniture is in keeping with the period features and the pub is a pleasing stop.

On 19th October 2010 - rating: 6
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Harpenden, 3.06 miles, 59 min walk (show)
St Albans Abbey, 4.65 miles, 1 hr 29 min walk (show)
St Albans City, 4.72 miles, 1 hr 31 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Chequers, Redbourn
12th Feb 2018, 18:46
Review submitted by Komakino .
 
14th Apr 2017, 19:48
Picture submitted by peter ashworth approved

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Beer Garden : No last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% - last updated 25 November 2015 by ROB Camra
  • Car Park : Yes last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Darts : No last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Function Room : No last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Jukebox : No last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Karaoke : No last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Live Music : No last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Micropub : No last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Pinball : No last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Pool Table : No last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Quiz Night : Yes last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Real Cider : No last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 12 February 2018 by Komakino .
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