The Chequers Inn is a traditional village pub that is thriving for good reason. Whilst others crumble, The Chequers is still in demand, full of voice and cheer,  the tantalizing smell of good food, and that elusive something that brings you back again and again. Perhaps it is the landlord, the infamous Barry, who throws all the right ingredients into the Chequers pot, keeping it on the boil with his very own irrepressible charm and style! 

The Chequers renamed to celebrate the Croft racing circuit, from The Crown & Anchor, was built as Middle Farm around 1620, replacing an unknown building previously on the site. In 1795 an entrepreneur farmer switched from milking to serving ale to the commuters and business folk of the day who passed along the Great North Road outside his door.  There is a particular charm in ordering a pint and pie just as you may have done 200 years ago. 

The Chequers has a split level restaurant which seats up to 80 people, a small lounge and a traditional bar where locals meet to play darts and dominoes and put the world to rights over a pint or two. Strangers are soon made welcome by the warm Yorkshire folk.

The restaurant is famous for the quality of the local produce used and the proper steak and ale pie is renowned in the district. With a wide range of dishes from around the World and the best home made chips anywhere, The Chequers offers something for every taste. A fantastic children's menu offers proper food for the smaller ones, and where possible half portions can be served for those who can not manage a full dish. 

There is always a range of Real Ales available as well as local and national beers and lagers, and a carefully chosen selection of wines are always available by the glass and bottle.

With most of the guest rooms overlooking the pretty village green they offer a respite from today's hectic lifestyle. All rooms are well equipped with WIFI, tea and coffee making facilities, en-suite, trouser press, iron and ironing board.