What a hidden (ignored?) gem. Whist my wife ran the Tescos parking gauntlett, I wandered over the bridge into the Old Town. Despite driving around the area on an almost daily basis, I'd forgotten The Chequers existed, and it was on the way to try some other pubs that I spotted it and thought: Why not? And why not indeed? What a fantastic, reasonably priced establishment with a wide range of beers. I tried the excellent Mild, a rare treat, and only hope that the pubs "off the beaten track" location doesn't threaten it's future. After I had been summoned to enjoy (?) the delights of Stevenage, I wangled a revisit in order to further sample the wares on offer. Much busier upon my return, the Porter and Stout were in superb form and very reasonably priced. All too soon I received the call that the Old Lady had negotiated Tescos car park and was waiting outside. Shame. Kindred spirits, Pete and Robin were more than willing to lead me astray. Next time, I hope.

Stunning pub. Beautiful historic decor. Great relaxing atmosphere with very welcoming staff. Wonderful selection of guest ales and beers. This is a very highly recommended pub to visit. What more could you want :)

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and (the important bit) damn fine beer. What more can you want?

Typical working mens pub, good for beer and soft drink. Does not serve food, have limited bar snacks - crisps and on the day I visited coffee machine was out of order!

Best "proper pub" in Stevenage. Dont be fooled by GK signage, very good selection of less well known brews including some dark ales

Excellent range of guest ales, 10 casks, plus couple of ciders.

Nice pub, cosy atmosphere, good beer 🍺

Nice little pub, the heaters outside weren't quite managing to keep us warm at the minute though

Busy pub, good mix of young and old customers. Cute and friendly dog behind the bar- friendly bar staff. Would go again

Really good selection of ales, and Asahi on tap. Can be difficult to find seating when it's really busy, but a fair amount of seating outside too.

Decent pub in Old Town, been there a few times, near the end of the night, staff are really friendly

Nice traditional pub serving a great range of beers.

Lovely place. Nice friendly staff with a beautiful spaniel that I guess lives at the pub. Good selection of beers. No football, darts and pool if this is what you are looking for. Just a good solid pub.

Brilliant Pub, great barman poured a perfect pint and helped with a large selection of gin, landlady is quite nice too

Polite barman. Many various pale ales on from the bigger craft breweries. I had a 4XT session amber which was exactly as it should be. Moved next door to The Marquis of Lorne.

Great pub and great service 👍 a definite visit next time we are in stevenage

Friendly pub, cool decor, a wide selection of beer on tap.

Could do with a lick of paint toilets are filthy Some good ales friendly staff

Helpful and friendly bar staff. A relatively quiet and calm location away from the bustle of most of the Old Town. Beer was kept well. Will visit again.

Good range of beers on cask and friendly staff. Quiz night in Thursdays but you need to book Ahead.

Great range of ales, very dog friendly too, this place is often a stop mid dog walk 😊