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Old Chequers, Friston

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Aldeburgh Rd, Friston, IP17 1NP (View on Google Map)
(01728) 688039
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The Old Chequers is a country pub with dining. A modern twist on a family run pub with traditional log burner and a warm welcome to all.

The Old Chequers is child and dog friendly (for well behaved ones!). There is a rear enclosed patio area - a sun trap in good weather, and bench seating to the front opposite the village green. There is a large car park to the front and access for disabled is good being all on one level.

The Old Chequers serves 2 regular real ales and a guest ale when demand is good and a good selection of lagers, ciders & wines. Booking recommended at weekends. May close early in evenings if quiet. Current landlord plans to offer regular music nights, featuring bands including his own group.

Opening hours:

Mon: 1700-2000

Tue: closed

Wed-Sat: 1200-1500, 1700-"late"

Sun: 1200-2000

Historic Interest

According to the village website, William Sharman was landlord for "several decades". A report in the Ipswich Journal** in Nov 1870 states that : Died on the 20th at Friston, Mr William Sharman, aged 62, for upwards of 30 years the much respected landlord of the Chequers Inn. Newly refurbished and re-opened in April 2015 by Carol & Andy Wright. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/323

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Chequers
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
07/07/2023
Last surveyed
20/07/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUF/323
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Adnams - Southwold Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7%
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Old Chequers, Friston.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Woodforde's - Wherry TasteMatch Prediction

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Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once.
Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Old Chequers, Friston.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
521
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM412601

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