Chequers, Sutton, Nr Ely

Property Description

Available from February 2025, or possibly earlier for the right licensee, the Chequers is a charming detached pub in the village of Sutton which is close to the cathedral city of Ely. Coming to the market for the first time in over 30 years, due to the retirement of the current licensee, it is fortunate to be Sutton’s only pub and is conveniently located on the main road into the village. Surrounded by houses and close to the village centre, it is also near to other facilities including the village shop, pharmacy and two takeaways. The village population is around 4000 with good demographics and more recently has served as a commuter hub for Ely (15 minutes), Cambridge (30 minutes) and also London (90 mins).  Sutton is also a great location for being close enough to London to work but far enough away to have access to the beautiful English countryside. Ely is the quintessential English town with historic shops, cathedral and buildings as well as beautiful tea rooms, restaurants and river walks. Pub Layout The Chequers is a traditional pub with a single bar and comfortable seating, adorned with an interesting array of pictures and decorations. There are two entrances to the pub, the main door to the front and a side door for customers using the car park which holds around 12 cars. The main bar area is home to an L-shaped bar servery, that offers an open plan view to the customer seating area, making it easier to manage and engage all customers. Behind the bar is the compact trade kitchen which also serves as the domestic accommodation kitchen. There is space for al fresco drinking and dining to the front of the pub (1–2 tables on a patio area) and to the rear of the pub (3-4 tables) and the customer toilets are also centrally located near to the side door. The pub has a rustic feel and the fixtures and fittings are traditional for a village pub which creates a cosy and relaxed atmosphere.

Trading Style

The Chequers currently hosts a mainly wet driven offer, opening at lunchtime and during the evening, providing a simple, home cooked menu. The Chequers serves as the village hub and is regularly enjoyed by locals with various groups meeting up at the pub to chat and socialise with friends and family.

 

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