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The Chequers
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About the Vibe
The Chequers is Walthamstow's go-to boozer for a proper East London pub experience without the pretension. You'll find a lively mix of locals here, whether you're catching football on the big screens, grabbing a slice from the resident Pizza S'treat kitchen, or soaking up the sun in their popular summer garden. The roasts are genuinely good (the cauliflower cheese is a must), and the weekend BBQs turn the garden into a proper neighborhood party.
Known For
- âąSunday roasts with cauliflower cheese
- âąPizza S'treat kitchen
- âąSummer garden BBQ
- âąLive sports on big screens
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Reviews (1)
Walthamstow's Reliable Local with Great Roasts
The Chequers has earned its reputation as Walthamstow Village's most reliable pub. It's the kind of place where you can come for a quick pint and end up staying for a proper meal, which is exactly what you want from a neighborhood boozer. The resident kitchen, Pizza S'treat, does solid work with their pizzas and pub classics, but the real star is the Sunday roast. The cauliflower cheese alone is worth the trip, and the BBQ in summer transforms the garden into one of the best al fresco spots in the area.
What sets The Chequers apart is its versatility. You can catch the rugby on their multiple big screens, join the karaoke crowd on weeknights, or just enjoy a casual drink with friends in the covered outdoor area. The space works for everything from solo pints to group celebrations, and the staff clearly know their regulars. It's not fancy, but it's authentic East London, and that's exactly why it works so well.
Lire en français
The Chequers s'est imposĂ© comme le pub de rĂ©fĂ©rence du village de Walthamstow. C'est l'endroit typique oĂč vous arrivez pour un simple verre et repartez avec un bon repas, exactement ce qu'on attend d'un vrai pub de quartier. La cuisine sur place, Pizza S'treat, fait du bon travail avec ses pizzas et plats traditionnels, mais le vĂ©ritable atout reste le roast du dimanche. Le cauliflower cheese mĂ©rite Ă lui seul le dĂ©placement, et le barbecue d'Ă©tĂ© transforme le jardin en l'un des meilleurs spots en plein air du quartier.
Ce qui distingue The Chequers, c'est sa polyvalence. Vous pouvez y suivre le rugby sur leurs multiples écrans, rejoindre le karaoké en semaine, ou simplement profiter d'un verre entre amis dans la zone extérieure couverte. L'espace fonctionne aussi bien pour un verre seul que pour des célébrations en groupe, et le personnel connaßt visiblement ses habitués. Ce n'est pas chic, mais c'est authentiquement Est-Londonien, et c'est précisément ce qui fait son succÚs.