Chequers Inn

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  William S

  ·3 weeks ago

  “Nice little quaint country pub. Good selection of beers on tap. I had the Kronbacher which was a fantastic beer and along which some nuts. Two pint was around £13 - slightly on the pricer side however its made up for a nice and peaceful atmosphere along with friendly bar staff. We sat outside in the garden which was nice and comfortable. However I did notice a rat was poking around the fence near the road!”

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  Ian Young

  ·1 month ago

  “Lovely pub, with a few rooms, good size rooms with a beautiful comfy king-size bed. Loved the home made biscuits. All the staff were super friendly and helpful. A great selection of cocktails which were lovely. Food was cooked really well, the pigeon and curry lentils a great earthy flavours , pork belly succulent and soft. Just a couple of minor tweaks to make it perfect skin on sea bass needs to be crispy, although cokking was good. Portion sizes are good came away without space for desert. And all for a very reasonable price. Oh and breakfast which was included in the price of the stay was very good.”

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  Benjamin Ford

  ·2 months ago

  “First bit of advice: book ahead! We arrived at the Chequers Inn at around 5pm on a Thursday, thinking we'd have absolutely no problem getting a table that early. We were wrong! They managed to squeeze the four of us in, but only just – and having eaten there, I completely understand why it's so popular. Laura and I both went for the burger from the Classics menu, and it was absolutely delicious. A proper, beautifully cooked burger with what I believe were triple-cooked fries, which were fantastic. The children's meals were equally impressive. Arthur ordered the kids' burger, although calling it a kids' burger seems slightly ridiculous considering it was big enough for an adult! He demolished the lot. Elsie is our fussy eater and chose the fish and chips. The best review I can possibly give them is that she cleared practically the entire plate. The only casualties were the green peas! Dessert somehow managed to be just as good. I had the chocolate toffee tart, Laura had the lemon and strawberry mille-feuille, Elsie had the children's brownie and ice cream, and Arthur chose the raspberry and lemon sorbet. Four very different desserts and four very happy people. I didn't particularly fancy a beer that evening, but the wine list is enormous. I went for a Tierra Antica Merlot from Chile, which was delicious and went brilliantly with the burger. Then there's the building itself. The décor is stunning. It's exactly what you want from a proper country inn – full of character, warm and inviting, with a beautiful traditional feel that makes you want to sit there for the evening rather than rush off after you've eaten. The service throughout was fantastic too. Despite clearly being extremely busy, we were looked after brilliantly from start to finish. There really isn't much more you can ask for. Five stars for the food, five stars for the setting and five stars for the service. The Chequers Inn is absolutely worth a visit. Just don't make our mistake and assume you'll get a table because it's only 5pm on a Thursday. Book it!”

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  Kate Kavanagh

  ·2 months ago

  “We had the most amazing wedding day at The Chequers, Grantham on 31st July, from start to finish! Alice couldn’t have done enough for us. She was always checking in on me while I was getting ready, making sure everything was okay, and even organised a lovely breakfast for us on the morning of the wedding. Her support and attention to detail made such a difference. The venue looked absolutely incredible, and all of the staff were amazing throughout the whole day. The canapés were lovely and the food was absolutely incredible — so many of our guests commented on how fantastic everything was. Communication throughout the planning process was always brilliant. Alice was so helpful with every question we had, organised everything perfectly and was more than happy to work alongside all of our chosen vendors. Everything ran so smoothly, and we genuinely couldn’t fault a thing. We honestly had the best day ever and couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding. So many of our guests told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to, which says it all! We would highly recommend The Chequers to anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue. Thank you so much, Alice, and the whole team at The Chequers, for making our wedding day so special and unforgettable! ❤️”

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  Georgie ___

  ·2 months ago

  “We’ve attended this pub three times with family, and unfortunately we will not be making the mistake of a fourth visit. The first time we came for my sisters birthday in May 2022 which was an odd experience as they quietly closed the kitchen after the 'lunch time service' while we were still eating and the staff failed to tell us that we wouldn’t be able to order dessert, which we obviously would have done with it being a birthday celebration. They brought out some chocolates to rectify but the mood fell a little flat afterwards. Our second visit in 2023 the female staff members looked us up and down and gave the impression that we were inconveniencing them by being there, with comments along the lines of how busy they were and that they 'might' be able to serve us in the beer garden. Bear in mind that all of inside was EMPTY. Each time I have been the food was burnt. The chef clearly has no concept of timing. Drinks are also extremely slow to arrive. On our last and final visit, they didn’t arrive until we were already halfway through our meal. For what they charge, the experience simply doesn’t seem to match up. The prices seem more central London as opposed to somewhere a stone’s throw away from Grantham. The whole place seems to be very self important. Oh and on our last visit we had to endure listening to some middle aged men sat next to our table discussing which end of a woman’s body they found most attractive. Whilst the location is lovely, the service and whole dining experience is subpar.”

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  Gracie Martin

  ·3 months ago

  “We had our wedding at The Chequers on 26th June and honestly couldn’t have picked a better venue for our special day. 🤍 A huge thank you to Alice, who was amazing from start to finish. She made everything feel so calm, checked in on us throughout the day, and made sure we had the best time without having to worry about a thing. Her kindness and support meant so much to us. The venue looked absolutely beautiful, the food was incredible, and the staff were amazing. Everyone was so friendly, professional and helpful, which made the whole day run so smoothly. The communication throughout the planning process was brilliant and made everything feel so easy. We would highly recommend The Chequers to anyone thinking of getting married there. Thank you for helping make our day so special 🤍 We will definitely be back for plenty more meals at the pub.”

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  Susan

  ·3 months ago

  “Wow 10/10 Sunday roast. Best I've ever had in England. Can't say enough good things about the pork and beef. Fantastic pudding and gravy. Yummmmm”

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  Gareth Bowen

  ·5 months ago

  “We were a family of 13 dining for a special Birthday. We booked Sunday lunch in the private dining space (Garden room) which also included its own patio area, which was amazing. The food was excellent we all had Sunday Roasts of either Beef, Chicken or Pork. They were all very tasty and plentiful as we always receive at Chequers. The wine and beer choices is impressive too. However a massive shout out to Charlie and his fellow colleagues for outstanding and attentive service throughout our afternoon. They made our experience extra special, which was really appreciated. Thanks Chequers”

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  Steven Stavros

  ·5 months ago

  “Came for Dinner here tonight as I was in the area. Me and my Girlfriend ordered 2 soups a lamb main and the Lincolnshire sausages. The soups arrived and the only way to describe them was dish water. Truely awful. The staff however apologised and bought us 2 new ones wich were better but I would guess from a packet or tin. The main courses were not bad both lacked seasoning. The sausage and mash was nice the lamb itself wasnt bad but the portion was extremely small for £27. The Cheese on top was alleged to be Feta read my name and trust me when I say that is not feta!. We live 15 mins from Central London and often eat there prices for food and drink we're on par with Central. To summarise credit where credit is due the staff were amazing and polite very attentive to everyones needs. The pub and area around are very picturesque top marks there. But the food let's this down change the chef and you have a 5 star experience.”

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  rich T

  ·6 months ago

  “We visited today for my mum’s 78th birthday and, despite a mix-up with our booking not being in the system, the team couldn’t have handled it better. They stayed calm, took ownership straight away, and managed to get us seated within about 25 minutes, which we really appreciated — especially given the occasion. From that point on, everything was outstanding. The food was absolutely incredible — every dish was spot on — and the service was genuinely impeccable. The staff were attentive, friendly, and made us feel completely looked after throughout. What really stood out was how they turned what could have been a stressful situation into a really special and memorable experience for us all. I genuinely thank the team for their handling of the situation, it shows professionalism and experience when challenges are presented, and you nailed it. Massive thank you to the whole team — we’ll definitely be back”

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