Chequers

Walk into the Chequers and you're stepping into proper old-school pub territory. Etnam Street's got character, and this place leans into it—dark wood, that unmistakable patina of a place that's been doing the same thing well for decades. What sets it apart is the beer list: you're drinking Wye Valley brews here, the local brewery that actually knows what they're doing, so expect rotating cask ales that taste like someone cared about them. The crowd's mixed—regulars nursing pints at the bar, groups claiming corners, people who've walked in from the market and decided to stay. Food is proper pub fare, nothing pretentious, just done right. It's the kind of place where you genuinely feel like a local the moment you order.