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A short drive from Oxford in the charming village of Berrick Salome, The Chequers Inn embodies the enduring appeal of the great British countryside pub: historic, welcoming and deeply rooted in its local community...

We have two destinations for the evening, which will see us dine at The Chequers, Berrick Salome, a newly renovated and reopened country pub in the local Copper Pot Pubs group...

The new gastropubs to know and a Michelin-starred collab.
Your Jan needn’t be dry or dull; there’s plenty cooking in the Oxfordshire food scene this month. Mark your diaries for new openings and an unmissable Michelin meal.

Following a recent refurbishment, The Chequers at Berrick Salome has reopened under new management, offering a refreshed take on a traditional village pub. The update introduces relaxed dining spaces, a welcoming atmosphere and a renewed focus on seasonal British food and drink.