il Cicchetto (ex-Chequers), Barbican

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Now reopened as il Cicchetto, we'll have to investigate further to see what's happened to it. And get a new photo, too.
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03 Jul 2011
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Now called Il Cicchetto and owned and run by a couple of Italian chaps, this place has a great Friday night vibe.
Live DJs from 6pm has had the punters grooving on the last 2 Friday's I've been there, even managing to pull in a hard working council bin man for a quick boogey before he had to run and catch his truck!
San Miguel, Carlsburg, Guiness on tap, cocktails and Italian type snacks on offer.
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13 Jun 2010
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The Chequers re-opened at the beginning of 2010 and I drank in it late January. Rather small in area and not much atmosphere. Adnams normally available, plus reasonable selection of bottles and premium lagers. Passed by last Tuesday and a guy was pasting up notices outside to the effect that there would be free pizza available at half-time during England's 2010 World Cup games.
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44 Old Street, Barbican, London, EC1V 9AQ

020 7608 2774
ilcicchetto@hotmail.co.uk

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Leave Old Street station and head west along Old Street. Walk for 5-10 minutes and you'll find the pub on your left just past the Italian restaurant (Ravello's). From Barbican turn right and head up to the traffic lights at the junction with Clerkenwell Road. Old Street. Turn right and walk for a couple of minutes - you'll find the pub on your right.

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Overview

il Cicchetto (correct phonetic : /tʃikˈketto/ ) is a new style of "Italian pub" that means a combination of the famous atmosphere of the traditional English pub mixed with a fresh, buzzy and cozy Italian style.

 

Cicchetto means "bite food" (italian tapas) in the north of italy and "Shot of drink" in the south.

 

We have free Wi-Fi and on Friday you can find live music with international Djs

Detailed Description

You can find a nice selection of worldwide wine with a special selected Italian wine list (you can find the "passito di Pantelleria" served with traditional homemade cantucci biscuits).

 

The Gavi di Gavi from Piemonte is a must for an Italian wine bar!

 

A good range of classic cocktails is available but you should try the personal list of house cocktails and Cicchetti!

 

We serve pizza, ciabattas, bruschetta, tramezzini and bar food (crisps, peanuts, Sicilian olives) for now but from september with the new kitchen we will serve a full menu of italian specialities.

 

The Aperol Spritz is served over ice with the original venetian recipe!

 

A good range of draught beer and the real Adnams Ale are served.

 

So just pop in and enjoy some time with us.