Chequer Inn, Ash

Community-owned country pub.

New tenants have been found and the pub reopened on Friday, 21st October. So, the pub's WhatPub entry maybe out of date.

This 14th century Grade II listed timber-framed pub is located in the middle of the country village of Ash.

Recently purchased by the Chequer Inn Ash Society Limited, a community benefit society, it has had significant, but sympathetic, refurbishment and opened in July 2019.

Work still continues with a fully-disabled toilet and disabled parking planned for 2020.

Inside there's a large main bar area with a cosy restaurant at the back, which can also serve as a function room. The decor is simple with wooden floors, panelling and furniture adding to the warm, comfortable environment.

Primarily food-led, this gastro-pub still caters for the drinker by offering a good selection of real ales, including one from a local brewery.

There's also a selection of local wines, bubbly and gins.

They take pride in the food they serve, specialising in beef dishes and seafood.

A good selection of vegan dishes is also available.

Food is cooked to order and made from locally-sourced ingredients.

On Sunday a variety of roasts is served.

An interesting range of events, many of them community-oriented, is held at the pub including Meet up Monday, Wednesday Family Night and Pensioner's Lunch.

At the back there is a large garden and Bat & Trap pitch.

There is limited parking behind the pub, however there is a free public car park across the road and lots of on-street parking.

INSTAGRAM: chequer_inn_ashHistoric England Entry: 1052354
Kent’s Public House Archive: Chequer Inn, Ash