Sunday Lunch
A highly rated Sunday Roasts is available from 12pm - 2:15pm at The Chequers Orwell.
It is a great treat to yourselves, or when you have family and friends around.
Brilliant stop before or after your visit to local attractions, such as Wimple Estate and Farm which is just 5 mins away.
The Chequres Quiz Nights:
Join us for some mid week fun! maybe a treat of our delicious pies too!
Our Quiz Nights run every 2 weeks, on a Wednesday evening, starting at 8:30pm.
£1 per entry, including ruffle ticket.
30th October
13th & 27th November
11th December => The Biiiiggg Christmas Quizzzz
Discover Our Menu
Enjoy a delicious full course menu or just light meals in a relaxed setting. Our menu provides you with a balance choice of British classics, and Chef specials, Oriental inspired starter dishes, all using ingredients from local suppliers where possible, and prepared on site freshly.
Our Wines are chosen by David himself, tasting each bottle of wine, and made sure they would go nicely with his dishes, and of course reasonably priced too according to the quality of the wines.
Discover Our Story
Chef Owner David and wife Tina Cheng, founded this little gem in 2013, they would like to share their passion for good food and drink, as well as great service in a relax country environment.
TheChequers is a Beautiful Gastro Pub Situated in Orwell, South Cambridgeshire. A stone's throw away from National Trust Property Wimple Hall and Farm, just 8 miles from the historical City of Cambridge on the A603, 7 miles from Royston and within easy reach of the A10 and the A1M & M11 motorways into London.
had a table feedback for our Sunday lunch today.
the Brulee was sugary, and vegetables was burned, plus our gluten free gravy was too watery.
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new starter special, cured trout, served with fennel and celeriac salad. delicious and light. @ The Chequers Orwell https://t.co/X3k1a0ewZL
Hello new #doombar new pump clip, good bye old one! big #favorite of many customers, can be in trouble of run out of it... @ The Chequers Orwell https://t.co/1Qtgh0IFJo
we are supporting the village #artgroup of orwell, all of the people in this group only started painting after they retired from work, we have been putting their works on the walls, for almost a year now， have been… https://t.co/BAjFF0eFhn
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Had my 30th birthday celebration at The Chequers Orwell and it was perfect! There was an area set aside for us and because of the lovely weather we were able to use the back garden which was great. I am a vegetarian and wanted to...More 
hannahbY4190BR
9/16/2019
I have been on a job close to orwell and the chequers is now "my local". However, it is unfortunately not your typical village pub. It puts itself out to be a "gastro" pub and if that means overcharging for meagre portions then the chequers...More 
FrequentFlier817984
10/28/2018 - I have been to this gastro pub a number of times. It does not cater for the elderly it is not expensive. The staff may change but this is because the owners offer employment to Mothers and meet their employment needs. Tell me where you...More
dixie192
10/29/2018
We live in the village and visit regularly. David’s food is exceptional, never had less than excellence. Good tight menu, high quality. They also have themed evenings including Chinese and Thai. Tina is a very pleasant host and the bar staff are nice, especially Jasmine....More garyhildrow04
8/11/2019 - Visited this lovely pub with my father and brother. The service and food were outstanding I especially liked the duck salad. The owner is incredibly welcoming. The quality of the food superb. I cannot rate it highly enough. I will return again
Carol S
1/31/2019 Went for Sunday lunch, staff very friendly and attentive. The Sunday roast, unfortunately a let down - came away feeling hungry. No vegetarian option, they had run out - we were booked in for 12.15pm and not all deserts available. Very disappointed with the food....More 
Jatco186225
11/05/2018 - David is the owner and the talented chef behind the restaurant. His wife Tina is also there to make your experience at the restaurant unforgettable. I've been there a few times with family and friends and I go at every opportunity. This is my favorite...More
Roberta M
8/16/2019 We came here after receiving gift voucher. Clean and friendly environment. Only couple dining. Starter of tempura veg. Far to greasy. Burger was bang on. Again chips were to greasy. Awesome selection of beers. The land lady was very accomadting. I would visit again. 
EHill52
12/25/2018 - Some of us popped in for drinks while on a ramble; the staff were helpful and efficient at serving us, and even refilled all our water bottles. I'd definitely go back.
gavlar1980
8/24/2019 Food was lovely, we were limited with options as ran out of a lot but what we got was delicious. Service ended up good but start with we didn’t feel very welcome and took a while for someone to serve us daniellet62
10/20/2019