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The Chequers Inn (Free House)

We believe this pub is CLOSED

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Dark Star - Over The MoonExcellent3
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Excellent1
Dark Star - Partridge Best BitterGood1
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)Good3
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterGood1
Whitstable - Winkle PickerGood1
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)Not Tried0
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold TopNot Tried0
Woodforde's - WherryNot Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Dark Star - FestivalNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Chequers Inn, Petham, Kent

Visits Details

30 Apr 2022 (Jack William)
I was told that this pub has reopened - will try to make a visit soon.
BeerABVScoreNotes
12 Jan 2013 (Mick)
First ones in tonight, had an interesting chat with the landlord about beer and brewers.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Whitstable - Winkle Picker4.50GoodNice amber bitter, good body.
Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter4.00GoodNice deep coloured bitter, good malt, very drinkable.
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
22 Oct 2011 (Andrew)
Came for lunch. First time I've ever been in this pub and it was lovely. The landlord was very friendly and helpful and the beer was excellent. Really good pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Over The Moon3.80ExcellentExcellent condition and very hoppy with that nice roasted malt flavour.
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10GoodIn good condition and less bready than usual.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Woodforde's - Wherry3.80Not TriedI tried some of my dad's and it was in good condition and was probably the best Wherry I've had for 5 years or so
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Dark Star - Festival5.00Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top4.30Not Tried
27 Mar 2011 (Pedro)
Afternoon
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Over The Moon3.80Excellent
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Good
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10Good
Woodforde's - Wherry3.80Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top4.30Not Tried
20 Feb 2011 (thebrewingman)
Pub seemed quite quiet when we arrived at 1pm on a Sunday. It quickly filled up with diners for the carvery and we we lucky to get a small table for two amongst the sofas.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Over The Moon3.80ExcellentAn excellent dark beer.
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80ExcellentGiven the number of beers and the age of the punters I thought this to be in excellent condition.
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10AcceptableIn good condition but I found this rather bland and shallow. Very few flavours coming through.
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top4.30Not Tried

About The Chequers Inn

The pub sign. The Chequers Inn, Petham, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent4
Good5
Acceptable1
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Petham, Kent, CT4 5PW.

Large pub on the old Roman Road of Stone Street. Bar area with sofas with dining areas to the rear. There is also a small room with a pool table. Closed mid 2019 and up for sale. Reported re-opened spring 2022. Closed Saturday 23rd March 2024 with Facebook page saying licensees being forced out for reasons unspecified.

We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 11 different beers and tried 6 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT4 5PW