The Chequers Inn

I visited the Chequers with friends for a Sunday carvery. Nice setting and a pleasant atmosphere - apart from a child at a nearby table throwing food onto the floor. Generally, the food was good. Meat excellent- very tender pink beef and good roast potatoes. Good selection of vegetables but everything under seasoned - apart from the pork crackling which was excessively salty. Yorkshire puds were rather dry. The gravy, however, was transparent, gloopy and lacked flavour. Veg and potatoes very similar to a Toby but Toby gravy issuperior. I had the 'small' helping, which meant I was obliged to use a small plate, therefore, cutting the food was awkward as it tended to spill over the edge. Normal dinner plates are not permitted! As the amount of meat depends on the small or larger option, I really can't see that having a normal dinner plate would mean a measurably lower profit for the pub. In all, a good carvery but only slightly better than a Toby.

Great stay at a nice, clean property. Room was a nice size and well decorated with some nice touches. Breakfast included was very nice. Great service from all staff from moment we arrived to moment we left.

We visited for our wedding anniversary and had a lovely evening. The staff were so cheerful and helpful. Our table was near a rowdy crowd who were very noisy. We asked to be moved somewhere quieter, and our wish was granted within minutes. Thank you for your consideration. Our meals were excellent. Beautifully cooked, well presented, and flavoursome. All the different flavours really came through. We had nothing we could fault with our evening there.