The Chequers, Walton On The Hill

On riding through Walton at the weekend I frequented many of my old drinking haunts - namely the Fox (who was responsible for that massacre? I'm guessing some yuppy London syndicate?) and the Chequers (impressed with Youngs' foresight and keeping in with the village style, yet modernising a little also). I can't comment on the food, but the service was spot on and I like the refurb enormously. It was plainly obvious where most other people preferred drinking too.

14 Aug 2007 12:37

The Fox and Hounds, Walton On The Hill

How can the Chequers get it SO right and the Fox get it SO wrong?? Who knows and who cares? But I DO know whose cash register will be benefitting from the latest phase of refurbs in Walton and it ain't the Fox. The locals are obviously upset (which is always a danger as locals tend to be ones bread and butter in a small community) - let's hope the Fox follows the Chequers fine example and restores the pub in keeping with this otherwise lovely, tranquil village.

14 Aug 2007 12:30