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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-11-2021
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(Pub, External). Published on 24-11-2021
Image: (Pub, External). Published on 24-11-2021

Chequers, Oxford

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Operator: Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers)
131 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DH (View on Google Map)
(01865) 727463
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Down a narrow medieval passageway off the High Street, the Chequers is a fine old pub, much of which dates back to the early 16th century when a money-lender's house was rebuilt as a tavern. The name Chequers was first recorded in 1605. Note the fine carvings and the ceiling in the lower bar. Now in the hands of Nicholson’s, the pub usually has a good selection of real ales with often two more on in the later part of the week. All of Oxford’s College crests are displayed on the ceiling, except for Corpus Christi, as the crest displayed is that of Corpus Cambridge! Now has an upstairs bar with three hand pumps as well as hand pumps in the main bar. Can have up to 7 ales on. The only city centre pub with a bar billiards table (upstairs). Sports TV inside and in the large heated courtyard.

Historic Interest

Grade II. Parts date from C15

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Oxford District (B)
Last updated
26/04/2025
Last surveyed
27/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
St John's College?
Pub ID
OXF/C-10
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted twice

Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur

New World IPA

ABV: 5.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 6 days ago

Silver Award
Sharp's - Sea Fury
Sharp's - Sea Fury

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago

Birmingham - Pale Brummie
Birmingham - Pale Brummie

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago

Sharp's Solar Wave Pump Clip
Sharp's - Solar Wave

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 4.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 2 days ago

Changing

from M&B

Changing beers typically include: Adnams - Ghost Ship , Butcombe - Butcombe Original , Dark Star - Hophead

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky & TNT
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
paved courtyard
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20% off cask ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Nearby Station (800m)
Oxford
Directions
down a narrow passageway off High Street, 50yds from Carfax

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