Testimonials

Review 1

Have dined here a few times and it is consistently good.

Very friendly welcome from Tina and her staff.
Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Nice selection of carefully prepared dishes.

It seems to cater for diners and locals alike who just pop in for a drink.

  •   David excelles at fine dining taster menues, and last night he delivered again. The evening was excellent. We received a warm welcome from Tina with a glass of pink fizz. The Pan Seared Scallops were outstanding. We then had the halibut fillet. I didn’t think...More

    thumb 956deborahb
    2/15/2019

      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

    thumb FrequentFlier817984
    10/28/2018

  •   Popped in for something to eat as we'd been visiting Wimpole Hall. The landlady was very friendly and helpful, they had snacky foods which we had a burger, home made and very good. The pub had a live band which was a real bonus to...More

    thumb R0bbie26
    5/27/2019

      We came here for a family get-together and a Sunday lunch for 11. Excellent food, atmosphere and service. Many thanks - especially to the landlady who looked after us. Will no doubt be back as a couple / large gathering.

    thumb Willeh
    10/14/2018

  •   The Chequers is still a pub with a nice traditional atmosphere , it has an nice glass walled restaurant to the side of the building , the two areas work very well . The food is a mix of traditional English fare Example - Sausage...More

    thumb TRS2018Wwx
    2/25/2019

      We came for Saturday lunch based on the Tripadvisor reviews and were very disappointed. The spicy bean burger was remarkably the same as the Tesco's frozen spicy bean burgers. It was served on a brioche 'style' bun which was poor quality and definitely not brioche,...More

    thumb M W
    9/30/2019

  •   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.

    thumb gavlar1980
    8/24/2019

      We came here for dinner with our two children. Can’t recommend highly enough, staff are fantastic, so helpful and friendly without being in your face, nothing is too much trouble for them. Food was superb, nicely sized portions and cooked to perfection. Toilets super clean...More

    thumb piperbella
    4/07/2019

  •   We was brought a gift Experience which we redeemed at the lovely place. I was presently surprised at the quality of the food. We had 3 corses and drinks, and I can honestly say it was the best meal to date I’ve had in a...More

    thumb Tanya S
    9/23/2018

      Had lunch at The Chequers today prior to a visit to Wimpole Hall. We were served great standard pub food by very helpful and attentive staff at a reasonable price. This is not Micheline Star or gourmet dining, just good honest pub food. We were...More

    thumb Curiosity433004
    10/10/2018