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Community-owned country pub.

23rd May 2025: There's been a change of management so the information in this WhatPub entry may be out-of-date.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.
Historic England Entry: 1052354
Kent’s Public House Archive: Chequer Inn, Ash

Historic Interest

Grade II Listed Building.

Information for this venue is provided by the Deal Dover & Sandwich Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dover District
Last updated
02/06/2025
Last surveyed
19/04/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Chequer Inn Ash Society Limited
Pub ID
DDS/0031
Asset of Community Value

Community Owned

Freehold Owner: Community Benefit Society. Chequer Inn Ash Society Limited. Year Purchased 2019.

Chequer Inn Ash Society Limited

General information about community pubs
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
3:00pm - 9:00pm or later
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm or later
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm or later
Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm or later
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm or later
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 3 times
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted twice
Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Changing

Occasional guest from Canterbury Ales or a seasonal ale.

Changing beers typically include: Adnams (varies)

Source: Local


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional live music events.
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Limited car parking behind the pub.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
Sandwich Lakes Campsite (2500m)
Events Events
Wine tasting, quiz nights
Function Room Function Room
The restaurant, seating 30, which can be booked for functions.
Games Games
Bat & Trap & a selection of board games
Newspapers Newspapers
Restaurant Restaurant
Seats 30
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Community Pub Community Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
Stagecoach: 43

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