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Chequers, Milton Keynes

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48 Watling St, Fenny Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK2 2BY (View on Google Map)
07534 724791
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Small, traditional public house with exposed beams and brickwork, recently reopened with new enthusiastic publicans

Front entrance up several steep steps or low rear door down a step.

Real ale is now back - with three hand pumps in use - and two keykeg beers are offered from local brewery, Grid Beer Project, as well as other craft beers and lagers.

The pub welcomes home and away fans on match days.

It has a small, neat courtyard garden at rear, furnished with wooden tables and bench seats.

Small car park at rear.

Awarded local CAMRA Phoenix Award for reopening after being closed for over a year.

Historic Interest

The building itself is said to be 17th Century, according to Historic England, but with a pub here from the 18th century.

Information for this venue is provided by the Milton Keynes & N Bucks Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Milton Keynes (B)
Last updated
28/04/2025
Last surveyed
05/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
BUN/1898
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Hook Norton - Old Hooky
Hook Norton - Old Hooky

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago

Boltmaker pumpclip
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Hook Norton - Hooky Gold
Hook Norton - Hooky Gold

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 15 hours ago

Hook Norton - Off The Hook
Hook Norton - Off The Hook

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Hook Norton (varies) , Timothy Taylor (varies) , Tring (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Garden Garden
small, but neat and nicely laid-out.
Parking Parking
Access via Bristow Close off Simpson Road
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dog biscuits and water bowls available
Events Events
Quiz Night, Cheese Night; Book Club. Darts League
Games Games
Dart board.
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Covered area in garden
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Autumn Beer Festival
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
Red Rose: 100 (runs between Milton Keynes and Aylesbury)
Nearby Station (200m)
Fenny Stratford

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