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The Old Chequers, Hemel Hempstead

Chequers End
Gaddesden Row
Postal town: Hemel Hempstead
HP2 6HH

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Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) Add Review see review guidelines


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Phantom Pigeon left this review about The Old Chequers

Sadly Christine and Ron have left.
The pub is now a restaurant with a bar, and has lost all its' charm and has a very strained atmosphere.
The food is still first class, I am very pleased to report.
The beer has changed. Doom Bar and Spitfire are now on the pumps. Sadly, not as well kept as the beer used to be, but on the bright side the GK IPA has gone.
I am going to have to lower my rating from 9 to 6

On 24th June 2013 - rating: 6
[User has posted 96 recommendations about 88 pubs]


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Phantom Pigeon left this review about The Old Chequers

Thought it about time I bought my review of this Pub, up-to-date.
Nothing has made me change my mind about anything in my review of last year, and we have been here quite a few times since.
The Pub itself, is off the beaten track and is usually only found by luck or recommendation.
Christine and Ron are excellent hosts, providing excellent food and service, and nothing is too much trouble.
Their Staff are a great bunch, too - Always up for a laugh and a bit of banter. When they get to know you, the standard of abuse is very high, but good natured. They give as good as they get.
Still only Adnams Bitter and GK Abbot, on the pumps, which is a shame. However, both are kept in consistently great condition.

On 6th June 2012 - rating: 9
[User has posted 96 recommendations about 88 pubs]


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Phantom Pigeon left this review about The Old Chequers

This place is certainly NOT expensive. You get a good portion for a reasonable price.
My advice - Have a starter and a pud, or a main. Not too many can manage all three courses, and this includes the local farmers.
Admams and Abbot are the main real beers on offer and they are kept very well indeed. The Staff are very friendly and helpful too.
Further advice - If you want a juke box, pool table or Sky Sports, don't bother. You won't like it here.

On 27th May 2011 - rating: 9
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Mark Castro-Garcia left this review about The Old Chequers

Only 2 ales on tap - Greene King Abbot Ale, and Adnams Bitter. Service was a little slow but staff were very friendly. Lovely old pub and massive garden with plenty of room for the kids to run around and play. Food is good, but the round was a little pricey.

On 26th September 2009 - rating: 8
[User has posted 22 recommendations about 22 pubs]