The Chequers, 44 Old Street

The Chequers, 44 Old Street, EC1V 9AQ

This small pub has just re-opened and is now under new management. In fact, it has re-opened so recently that they were carrying out some finishing touches to the joinery as we were supping our pints. The whole pub is a lot more light and airy than it used to be and feels more like a café, which might not be to everybody’s taste. On the positive side it still does a mean pint of Adnams. It also seems to be attracting some customers which is a good start. It is certainly worth calling in if you happen to be thirsty on the trip between Barbican and the giant hula hoop that is the Old Street roundabout.

Reviewed by Paul Melton, Sep 2008

Telephone: 020 7608 1017

Nearby pubs: The Sutton Arms, 16 Great Sutton Street (290 metres), The White Lion, 37 Central Street (160 metres), Two Brewers, 121 Whitecross Street (290 metres)

Nearest station: Barbican, Zone 1 (430 metres)