The Chequers

  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... read more Thai. Tina is a very pleasant host and the bar staff are nice, especially Jasmine....More

  A friend had recently visited here and raved about the Mac n cheese, and as my youngest LOVES this, he was going to be the toughest critic. We were... read more given a very warm welcome by Tina who took time to chat with us and wished...More

  Had a table booked for 8 people.loverly meal from start to finish every thing perfect.Service was also first class.would thoroughly recommend Sunday lunch.10 out of 10

  We had a big family crowd that was dealt with efficiently and very friendly. I wouldn't say food was exceptional; fish and chips only average, other menu selections were better.... read more Still we all left the place happy and wouldn't mind coming back next time, on...More

  Having not been in The Chequers for a fair while, we decided to stop by for a pint after a walk in Wimpole Hall grounds. The beer was good but... read more sadly that's where the positives end. The place was freezing. We didn't notice at first as we were warm from our walk but then we noticed other partrons wearing their coats. Neither of the open fireplaces were in use. The social distancing is poor at best. We are not paranoid but people were walking about not wearing masks, not adhering to one way systems and locals were propping up the bar. Back in the day this would be completely normal and we miss those days too. After mentioning this to the bar maid she went over to the group of locals and announced she had had a complaint. Cue all eyes in our direction, muttering and shuffling away from the bar. I think it will be a long time before we try it again!

  Pub website promotes Chef Centric Gastro Pub IT IS NOT !

Decor & Menu needs overhaul and food needs to be prepared by the Chef and be something to... read more be proud of ... frozen scampi and chips under cooked with frozen peas is not Gastro. (Noticed a picture on wall of article about chefs fav food being instant noodles... telling ? )

Wine quality not great and when serving wine it was opened and then just poured ... no offer to try or assess.

Real shame as nice friendly people and I hope they become passionate again for the values advertised.

  Generally use the pub for drinking. Excellent beer and extremely friendly and helpful bar staff. Always makes me feel welcome

  This was a great find, lovely staff, spotlessly clean, the menu was a good size, not too big, I had the duck salad and it was delicious, loads of duck... read more and really tasty. The potluck idea, is also a great idea, allows for different dishes...More

  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... read more be a "gastro" pub and if that means overcharging for meagre portions then the chequers...More

  We love the menu at The Chequers. The quality and presentation of the food is superb. A previous review resentfully calls it a gastropub but in reality there are no... read more pretensions here - just good, honest food. Fish n chips, sausages & mash, souvlaki, mac...More