The Chequers, Farningham

randomly selected this place as a halfway point to meet my mother for llunch one Saturday, based on reviews posted here.

Was a bit nervous to see that it was a bit of an old-man's boozer (my mother can be rather snobbish!), however all fears quickly assuaged by friendly service, great spread of ales on tap (Norfolk Woodforde's Wherry my choice that day), and very reasonably priced, fresh food. The rugby was on telly, but the volume wasn't obtrusively loud. Loved the painted murals too!

BTW, went for a cuppa at the Lion after our post-prandial walk along the river, and can safely say you're better off in the chequers. The Lion's setting is nicer, but it's essentially a massive pseudo-rustic theme pub with flashy patrons paying too much for beer out of a plastic cup....

8 Oct 2007 12:08