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Lower Chequer, Sandbach (Lower Chequer Inn)

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  • Outstanding pub restoration

Grade II listed building dating from 1570, many internal alterations and restorations by various breweries over the years. Once known as the Church Inn, it was a staging post for the long distance coaches that travelled between the midlands and Manchester in the 18th and 19th centuries. The cellar still has the stabling for the coach horses and a mounting block just outside the cellar entrance on the street level. Was once an Ind Coope & Allsops pub. Closed at end of April/early May 2014 for a complete refurbishment by Joule's Brewery of Market Drayton, who bought it from previous small pubco owners in late 2013. Re-opened August 7th 2014, with total change of beers on offer. Four handpumps (in what was the public bar) and two more in the other room. Very tastefully refurbished using a range of wood panelling on the walls. Floors that once were carpeted are now restored to their original surfaces of wood and tiles. Walls have added glass cases containing taxidermy, plus some interesting animal 'Trophy' heads, reminiscent of the Leopard in Nantwich. Two real fires, both bars have a screen showing sports, mainly football when on. There is outdoor eating to the front of the pub and a covered area to the rear. There is a varied menu of sandwiches, snacks and main meals. The closing times may vary depending on custom and TV sport. There is live music on every Friday and Saturday evening, starting at 9 p.m. The three standard Joules beers aresupplemented by a changing Joules seasonal ale.

Historic Interest

Grade 2 Listed [Thought to date from c.1570]

Information for this venue is provided by the South Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire East (B)
Last updated
06/10/2025
Last surveyed
30/09/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Joule's
Pub ID
CHS/1013
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

Grade II-listed building. the oldest in Sandbach, dating from 1570. It was a pub long ago when it used to quench the thirst of congregants from the church next door. it was later a staging post for long distance coaches on the main route from Manchester to London and the cellar still has the stabling and a mounting block just outside. The name comes from the chequered board used to help educate customers to count their money, when landlords were also money lenders. It has been much altered over the years and Joules refurbished in 2014. The multi-roomed layout retains its character, with two bars having a range of wood panelling and floors restored to their old surfaces of wood and tiles. Walls are adorned with stuffed animals and a few antique animal trophies.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Frequently LocAle) and 3 regular beers.

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Joule's - Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Pale Ale
Joule's - Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted once.
Joule's - Pale Ale
Joule's - Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Lower Chequer, Sandbach.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Joule's - Slumbering Monk TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Slumbering Monk
Joule's - Slumbering Monk Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted once.
Joule's - Slumbering Monk
Joule's - Slumbering Monk

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Lower Chequer, Sandbach.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Joule's - Pure Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Pure Blonde
Joule's - Pure Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8%
Joule's - Pure Blonde
Joule's - Pure Blonde

This beer is served regularly at Lower Chequer, Sandbach.

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

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m.
Garden Garden
Paved patio and covered seating
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
in all areas of the pub.
Events Events
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Shelter in beer garden at back.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
OCR Pub OCR Pub
LocAle LocAle
Joule's
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
D & G: 37, 38
Directions
just off the cobbled square, near to the Saxon Crosses

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