Chequers (coal Aston) - Dronfield

The staff are very helpful but the food was pretty poor. Very greasy. I had the mixed grill I had to wrap some of the food in tissue to soak the oil up, the chicken was nothing special. My partner had the Wednesday curry special. the curry it's self was ok but be VERY warn the onion bhajis are total rubbish. The 1st lot we got was so over cooked they was a black as the ace of spades the looked like lumps of coal. The waitress said she wouldn't even of served it out looking like that. The 2nd lot they gave us after the first lot was sent back well you might as well of eaten a spoon full of oil it was just mush. the 2nd waitress that came said that she avoids them as they are not nice. Ok we end up with free chips.but I am sorry to say this is 1 pub that I will be avoiding to go to for food.

Great atmosphere and lovely staff especially Paul the manager and Ashley, great with children would definitely return Price per person: £60–70 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Chicken New Yorker, Lasagna Parking space: Plenty of parking

Paul and staff were so attentive and patient, especially with our daughters . Great service , good family atmosphere and excellent value for money . Price per person: £50–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Price per person: £10–20 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Chicken New Yorker, Breaded Wholetail Scampi, Custard

Bought a house nearby and decided to check out the food with family. We went twice. The first time we each had the pick save mix a good price on discount day. The options we picked (steak, salmon) were tasty enough, the the sides were hit and miss. The green salad was especially sad and regretful. The second time we went on a Sunday and tried the roast, including the pork mix and the nutroast. To be frank, it was all pretty awful. The mash was very gluey and the green beans were practically grey with mush. The roast potatoes were dried out and the nutroast was disappointing. I think the menu could we worth further exploration (save the roast), however. The pub was surprisingly spacious, good for kids but no dogs allowed inside. The staff was friendly enough. The food? I am yet to be convinced. Parking: Space for a couple dozen cars. Kid friendliness: High chairs and a play place next door. Baby change.