Olivier at the Chequers, Aston Tirrold

Reopened on 22 September 2022 having been closed since 31 October 2021 for major renovations.

New website, Facebook page and opening & food times are up to date. As of 27 September 2022 the Real Ale choice is not known, therefore the beer name(s) have been left blank.

The Instagram account for this pub is viewable by left clicking on https://www.instagram.com/olivieratthechequers.

South Oxfordshire Branch of CAMRA will endeavour to update the other information about this pub by the end of October 2022.

The Tirrold Upthorpe Twitter feed (@The_Astons) on 19 March 2022 has the following post "It's a beautiful spring day here in the Astons and the refurbishment of The Chequers Inn is well under way. Scheduled to re-open late Summer/Autumn if all goes well."

No update regarding a reopening date on either the Pub's Facebook page nor the Tirrold Upthorpe Twitter feed (@The_Astons) as at 6 September 2022.

Closed on 31 October 2021 with the intention of reopening after Winter 2021/2022 "after an exciting set of renovations" - the Facebook page has not been updated since 31 October 2021 (as on 14 January 2022, 14 March 2022, 18 April 2022, 30 May 2022, and 6 September 2022). Building work in progress as at 7 March 2022.

Reopened on 12 April 2021 having been purchased by a new local company - hours, telephone number, and Facebook page updated, other details to be confirmed in due course. Had been officially closed on 19 November 2020, but effectively this was on 4 November because of Lockdown 2.0. The previous alternative name was the Fat Frog. The pub dates back to the 15th century and was originally two separate houses built in local brick. Popular with walkers and cyclists, the Chequers features a large garden with a children's play area.

NOTE: Closing times may vary - phone ahead if you think you're cutting it fine.

The Historic England website entry for this pub is viewable by left clicking on https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1193490.