The Chequers Inn in Sevenoaks

Nice old pub, fair range of ales, dart board.

Good atmosphere, friendly bar staff and great pint of tribute. Didn't get food but pretty extensive pizzas and burgers on the menu.

A pub that doesn't take cash? What's that all about then? However the Anchor and Sennockian gained my custom that evening who were able to accept coins of the realm. And they will continue to do so as long as they accept cash.

A cosy atmosphere, very welcoming, and the staff are so friendly, and its in the centre of town, good clean Beers reasonably priced.

Used to be one of the greats in Sevenoaks.Unfortunately our visit was very disappointing. Service was slow even though the bar was quiet. The London road side of the pub had a stream of delivery drivers using that side of the pub as a minicab office, constantly in and out of the door and also playing darts right next to our table.Unfortunately we lasted two drinks and left.Will give it another try in the new year to see if it has improved. This is the first time I've had a negative experience of this place in 30 years.

Really nice atmosphere in this pub. Good variety of beer on tap. I would recommend this and what is now called the renovation (formerly black boys) if you're looking for good pubs in Sevenoaks.

Interesting place. Food arrived like a take away and there was no clearing of tables... but the atmosphere was incredible and the quality of food qas amazing. Great band on too, again, unusual, sea shanties. Great place could do with improving customer service. Didnt enjoy going to a bin outside

Great staff, delicious pub grub and fab music, what more could you need, oh yes a roaring open fire plus dog friendly

Visited a few weeks back on a Friday evening with some friends and was disappointed to see that the Chequers was seemingly struggling to recover from the Pandemic and lockdowns. What was previously a sligthly more 'mature' and smarter venue compared to the Oak Tavern and The Restoration has lost that touch, and seemingly, its identity.Despite the period decor and hops on the ceiling the atmosphere was more 'student union'. Two of the three staff were wearing scruffy T-Shirts and grey jogging bottoms and only became animated when a crowd of their younger friends approached the bar. Prior to that them seemed thoroughly miserable. When I approached to order the surly bar tender turned his back, seemingly disintersted. It was only then I noticed he was fixated on the till rather than engaging with me directly.Pre-covid the pub marketed itself as a little bit Gastro but certainly had a good menu of pub classics and more sophosticated mains cooked on site. Food choices are now limited to sourdough Pizza or burgers provided by an external business. Our four Pizzas and a side salad all arrived separately and about 10 minutes apart (despite being assured that they wouldn't). Only after ordering were we told that they would be served in pizza boxes (due to Covid!) The salad also came in a box with no cutlery and so when I asked for some I was presented with a wooden fork! Pizza toppings were good but overall it was very dry but that may be the sour-dough experience.As others have mentioned, the boxes weren't cleared away so we made use of one of the many empty tables despite this being peak time on a Friday night.Overall it was very disappointing. I suspect that the pub is under new management since Covid as the service, attire and food are significantly different from before. Recovery, post Covid, in the hospitality industry must be hard enough and is, and I'm sure very competitive. I don't think that the Chequers is giving itself the best chance or attracting it's lost clientele back if it's not going to make a little more of an effort.

First visit today with friends. The Lady behind the bar quite rude, (glasses, very tall, dark hair) not the friendliest approach for a bar staff. I enjoyed the drink so awarded 2 star but will not be returning after that experience.