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The Huntingdonshire Branch of CAMRA has this year selected the Chequers, Little Gransden to be awarded Pub of the Year 2008. This is the fourth year in a row that the Chequers has won the award.

CAMRA gives this annual award to the pub that it judges to provide the widest appeal for its combination of good beer, atmosphere, style, service and value.

Bob and Wendy Mitchell have owned and run the Chequers, Little Gransden for 13 years and the pub has been in the Mitchell family since 1950.

Bob has a passion for real ale. As well as the house beer Oakham JHB, at least one unusual guest beer is always available (on special occasions as many as 6 real ales are available).

Bob also has a passion for good food. Friday night is fish night at the Chequers, and on a recent visit, Bob had organised a home made pate competition which he, numerous pub regulars and CAMRA visitors took part in.

The cosy public bar with its plain wooden seating and open fire is an unaltered gem and there is a choice of two other rooms. There is always a warm welcome at this family run pub, from Bob and Wendy and the village regulars.