Chequers Country Inn in Harborough

Always enjoyable, everyone very welcoming

Stayed here overnight on 15 November 2024. Room very comfortable and clean, en-suite was immaculate. When we arrived the pub was very busy but we couldn’t hear any noise at all in our room. I had almost 9 hours sleep which is rare for me. Loads of car parking. We had a meal which was very good, one of the most delicious vegetarian lasagne I’ve eaten. My husband had gammon photos below. The staff were amazing and certainly an asset to the business. Attentive but not overbearing, spot on really and pleased with value for money. Wouldn’t hesitate to go back. The price quoted pp was for room, food and drinks

Friendly stuff and a good pub feel

I was staying over for three nights. I arrived early and the lovely, welcoming owner Debs made sure I could check in and the room was ready. The room was very comfortable; just the things you need: a good bed, proper shower, coffee and tea. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The pub is good and serves nice food and drinks. There is a big function room which is great for celebrations! Sometimes you can hear your neighbour or people in the pub. It did not bother me; it is an old building and a pub, the sounds belong here and do add to the charm of this nice inn. Only thing missing is breakfast. They do not serve breakfast, maybe something to work on for the future. But there are options for breakfast not too far from the inn. All in all, a lovely stay. I would definitely return. Thanks for everything during my stay, I felt very welcome!

My mum and I were staying in a hotel down the road and popped in for some dinner. Our waitress/barmaid was fantastic. Such a change to have a genuinely kind and helpful person to welcome you somewhere you have not been before. The food was beautiful and the pub had a lovely warm atmosphere.

We booked a room for a large family meal. The service was fantastic, the staff are so lovely and the food was great, we had 3 courses and everyone's food was brought out together. We were very impressed.

The new menu is fantastic and they also do vegan pizzas. My daughter loved the fact the staff made her feel so welcome. Mav the dog was really friendly and nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff. Will be back soon UPDATED Revisited and the food is fantastic and the service was spot on. Hattie was on shift and nothing was too much trouble.

Great location and food, friendly team-we'll be back!

Lovely pub, atmosphere & staff were lovely. The food however…… we were a party of 3, we ordered at 7:30pm and the kitchen was due to close in 30 mins. One friend ordered a mixed grill (the chicken & sausage were cremated and the chips were burnt) another ordered the 8oz rump steak medium - well (it came out just the other side of raw, very pink aswell as burnt chips) I ordered the southern friend chicken burger (a small piece of really chewy chicken with pieces of flimsy lettuce) overall not happy with the food. Felt like the job was rushed because the chef wanted to go home.

Great place for a motorhome stopover on the way south from Leeds. Friendly , helpful staff. Great value food . Only improvement wouldbe a wider selection of hand pulled beers.

A Great place to get lunch, really enjoyed it. Oh and it’s really peaceful.

Lovely place to stay Staff are super friendly and very helpful The room was great ,clean and tidy The food here was awesome and at a great price too. Would highly recommend this place to all, especially if you are diving at Stoney as only a 10 minute drive away

Me and my husband came down lovely food. But the poor fish :( there is so many compacted into a small tank it’s quite sad. We stayed in one of the rooms which was cheap and cheerful.

Very welcoming pub with a great atmosphere! Debra and Hatty were fantastic, food was brilliant and they were so polite! Great meal out and great value for money!

Upon arrival we were sent to a small reception office to speak with a young lady about getting our keys and showing us to our room. As I popped my head in the door the young lady was just taking an inhale on her vape, which she obviously felt very embarrassed about and had no choice but to exhale the cloud of vape awkwardly into the corner of the very small room. She then took us upstairs to our room and advised there would be no food that evening as there was an event on. This was disappointing as it was 8pm and as we weren’t advised of this prior to arrival we then had to replan at short notice. We arrived during the football and noticed right away how very noisy it was in that room, however we understand the football was on and it’s a pub so it was absolutely understandable that there would be some noise during the football. Once the football finished though, the entertainment started and that was another level of volume. It was karaoke with people screeching into the microphone. The bed was vibrating. The noise level hit 100 decibels in the room. We went downstairs to ask if there was another room we could be moved to only to be told nothing could be done. No ear plugs to help no suggestions of any kind of remedy. We asked how long it was to go on for and were advised 11.30-12 ish. The room being directly above the function room was also right where the smoking area was and the window had been left open, so by the time we arrived the room smelt of cigarettes. There were biscuit crumbs on the carpet and the dust around the room was a few mm deep in some places. I was very surprised about this considering all the other really positive reviews. I reached out to get their feedback and see if there would be a small compensation. I did get an apology and an offer of a free meal for two, however I did already advise that we were 5 hours drive away down in Cornwall so this suggestion was really pointless.

What a great find. We came in at lunchtime not sure what the lunch menu was. The owner took the time to explain, and we all really enjoyed our food. The service was superb from Hatty and the owner herself and they couldn’t have been more attentive or helpful. A really pleasant experience and we’ll definitely be back. Great portions, friendly people and competitive prices. Well done 👍

Such a lovely atmosphere very welcoming and the rooms were really comfortable! Plenty of parking! Lovely staff and a fabulous host! Would definitely stay again!

Had a fantastic weekend staying there before a show. Amazing vibes, owned by a lovely and welcoming family.

Lovely pub. Only nipped in for a quick drink after visiting the garden centre up the road but stayed all afternoon. Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Will definitely be popping in again. Cheers 🍻

Nice local pub. Generous home cooked meals, fairly priced. Quick service and the staff were very attentive without being overbearing. Will definitely return.

A hidden gem in Ullesthorpe, amazing food at very reasonable prices. We celebrated our daughter's engagement and we were not disappointed. Dogs welcome in the side room.

Lovely place for a pint, friendly staff

Nice country pub good accommodation.

Great pub hotel our 3rd visit food spot on accommodation great Deb is very friendly we will be back thankyou xxx

Impeccable standard of cleanliness, Welcoming staff, prompt efficient service at bar and restaurant. Accommodating to any requirements needed. Accommodation is cosy warm clean and of good standard for cost. Located in lovely small village that holds high respect for landlady and her establishment

Great pub food at pub prices friendly staff and comy pub

Great service and delicious beer!!!

Great place, massive car park. Perfect for me

Fantastic Food, and the staff are above and beyond.

Lovely friendly resturant, staff and food fabulous. We had a wonderful evening.

100 out of 100, what an amazing place to take your family and friends. Great food and even better staff, I’ve never felt as welcome and wanted in a local bar/restaurant before, they are so attentive and warm. Loved it, thanks so much

Great food and cosy atmosphere. Owners and staff are super friendly and helpful.

Very accommodating landlord and landlady in a charming family run pub. Well priced food and rooms in a quiet location. Due to the friendly staff etc , this is recommended over local large chain stop over hotels.

Spent a lovely afternoon at the Chequers having afternoon tea with friends. Excellent value as it included an individual bottle of fizz each. The brownies were the best I've ever had. Thank you, Debs.

Lovely afternoon tea. Good value, £20 for two people including fizz or tea. Plenty to eat and good quality.

My recent experiences of the Chequers have been great. Just last week I had their beef madras curry & it was perfect spice-wise; enough of a 'kick' but not OTT & delicious with rice, chutney, naan & pappadums. I've heard fantastic reviews of their recently introduced 'tea for two' and look forward to trying out their new locally sourced home cooked menu options.

We visited today for the new afternoon tea menu. Only £10 per person which includes a selection of sandwiches and cakes and delicious home mare scones. Plus a glass of prosecco. What's not to like?! Fabulous value, great opportunity for a catch up with friends.

Spotted one of the many offers from the Chequers on their Facebook posts, so went to try it out. The offer was a choice of one of 3 curries (different strengths). rice, naan and mango chutney for an amazing value of £5.99! Unbelievable. And of course you can’t help but think “I bet it will be tiny and we will leave hungry”. Not a bit of it, we couldn’t eat it all, and left full to bursting, but didn’t leave any curry as it was lovely. I chose the sweet potato veg curry, and her indoors had the chicken curry. Generous portions. Lovely and hot Well presented. Good service. And for less that £6 a head? Anazing. Thank you Chequers. We’ve spotted your upcoming fish and chip suppers so will be trying them soon.😊

Dropped in last night unplanned and decided to try the new menu, my wife was having some abdominal discomfort and didn’t fancy anything listed, so Debs knocked up a chicken salad especially for her that was not on the menu, whilst I had the Burger, food was tasty and well priced, nothing was any trouble! Would recommend all day long! A Dog Friendly pub in a village location.

Great pub, debs is always so accommodating of all needs. Food is amazing too!

Lovely pub, great atmosphere! Proper country inn

It was OK. Seemed very much a locals pub. Visited around lunchtime after shopping in Leicester. Just had one drink. Bit pricey, can't remember how much. When I arrived there were a group of people, two families, sat in a corner. I sat opposite. The entire room was dominated by the voice of one chap. It got worse when another guy arrived and sat on a stool in the centre of the room. Although the 'voice' spoke eloquently, he did so in a broad working class Leicestershire accent, which was grating. He prefaced everything he said with 'to be honest ' and at no point did I doubt his honesty! I just wondered why he kept stating it! I was amused and irritated at the same time. Meanwhile, his unruly children, who were more akin to a pack of wild animals, did entirely as they liked, said what they liked and generally behaved as if there were no social graces to be observed. The wife, mother, woman, whatever, sitting there, looked on adoringly. I retired to the outside to smoke a cigarette, and I could still hear his voice! I suspect, because it's a pretty building in an attractive village, there are lots of people, just like me, who stop here, and probably never return. I won't, but don't let me put you off. Maybe when you go, it'll be different, but I doubt it.

Lovely local village pub with a great atmosphere. Great team of staff

Great little country pub, well worth a visit, friendly and welcoming

Very nice and cozy with good choice of drinks. The landlady Deb was very welcoming and made us feel comfortable. Highly recommend and definitely be back again.

Usual warm welcome, very good service and offer of help carrying drinks. Lucie appearing with dog treats for our 2 dogs much welcomed by them too.

Great village pub - friendly landlady and staff. Always greeted with a smile. The dogs are always welcomed too. Special thanks to Lucie for the dog treats

Great atmosphere, food is lovely and comes quickly, great service from Lucie, always greeted with a smile

Amazing place to visit and stay, will definitely be going again if passing :)

Popped in to have a quiet drink after work. Bar staff very polite, well mannered, especially Lucy and Hattie. Landlady welcome me to the pub. Been to several pubs in this area, I have to admit, this pub definitely knows how to look after their cellar. Couldn't fault the beers!! Definitely made a change to go for a drink after work and enjoyed it. A very pleasant experience. Will return again, when I'm in the area. JP James.

We used the function room for my daughters birthday party & we’re absolutely thrilled with everything! The land lady & staff are so welcoming & accommodating! Pub is such a warm friendly place ! Great size room! Such an easy brilliant place to hold a party! Great choices at the bar, all the staff were friendly! Wonderful cosy country pubThankyou so much everyone!

Staff and owner are brilliant. I had a friend over from Australia who really wanted a real fire, and the team spent time welcoming her and getting the fire going. Really made her stay. Thank you team!

Visited The Chequers Country Inn this evening for their burger night and it did not disappoint. From the moment we entered the pub the staff were all really friendly and it had a nice relaxed atmosphere. We came in for burger night and although there was a big party of people in at the same time, the staff were very accommodating and the burgers we ordered came out in great time and were well presented. Food was delicious and will definitely return again in the future on burger night!

Amazing country pub. The owners are fabulous. Great customer service. Very accommodating. 😬 highly recommend

Locals pub, with good food and beer, and a positive attitude to serving food at sensible times.

We pop in once a week or so. Hattie, Lucy and Lauren behind the bar always have a welcoming smile, never fails to put a smile on my face too. Some great prices too! Pedigree at £2.70 a pint on a Monday, that takes some beating. They also have “double up” special prices on spirits, not sure what it is but got a feeling it’s £1.50 to make it a double. Again a good deal. Sunday lunches are enormous, and again very reasonably priced at a bit over £12, most of our local pubs are around £18, with smaller portions! Finally a word of praise for Tony and Debs, with their hands on the pub management tiller. Again, very warm and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. An excellent pub/restaurant/hotel. 👍👍👍👍

Lunch time meal for four. All enjoyed

I love this family pub! Dog friendly with a great atmosphere- all staff are lovely 😊

Me and my family thoroughly enjoyed our experience here , we were served by Lucie who added to this experience and made us feel welcome and provided excellent service. The food was very good and would highly recommend to other friends and family

came in with my family for a meal and it was absolutely lovely, service was impeccable from Lucie as she was very attentive to us and our needs, and the service was hassle free. Will be coming here again for sure 😊

Great pub, great friendly service and very reasonable food. Would definitely go back.

Great service and nice food, got a free pint for leaving this review.

Came in for a few drinks and was served by Hattie. She was very attentive to our every need and had a very nice steak cooked perfectly.

They run out of jack daniels and Jamesons what kind of pub we're they don't have any stock of whiskey and found out too expensive on drinks too

Went to a party had the time of my life

Very impressed with the food here. We picked this pub because of the reviews, and it delivered. The food was delicious, much better than normal pub food. Quite a big pub, with loads of rooms and darts and pool. Also special mention of our server, Lucie, she was very attentive, quick service and lovely and friendly.

Lovely lunch at the Chequers today. Lucie couldn’t have been more helpful. Food was great

Best place with nice people. Lovely

Amazing food, quick and easy service. Ralph was very friendly and Debs was a wonderful host. Will be visiting again very soon!

Lovely meal with a friendly. Delicious steaks

Great family run friendly cosy welcoming pub with nice clean cosy room s really friendly will visit again.

Good food, great staff nice pub. Accommodation is good but the view out of the window, nope, unless you are into kitchen extractor vents, so couldn't even sleep with the window open, claustrophobic.

Lucie is a star behind the bar! I'm a poet and I don't knowit! Seriously though, Lucie went above and beyond with looking after us today and the food was spot on for what wanted. She even Shazamed for us!!! You won't be disappointed 👍

This place is lovely! We popped in on a Sunday, with our 2 puppies, and were treated like family immediately, such a welcoming atmosphere, and genuinely lovely people, the food was absolutely top notch, and definitely the go to place for a roast! Can't praise them enough, and will be back.

Just been in for steak night really friendly bar staff and the steak was very tender best steak I have had for a long time got to say it was just as nice as miller & carter and only £12.95 for steak and a drink really impressed with this place would definitely recommend

"CRACKING PLACE TO STAY" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Been staying here while on a job and it's a lovely place to stay the food & beer is great the staff are Brilliant and overall it's a very well run pub. Massive shout out to Lucie, Hattie & Lauren who have looked after us while staying there i couldn't fault them with the service they provided. Would definitely recommend 💯

This gorgeous country pub has so much character and charm. Great accommodations upstairs for a superb nights sleep The land lady and bar/restaurant staff are so friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend a visit and will be returning again when in the area.

Lunchtime visit, not busy at all. Only 2 customers when we arrived. The food was OK but it took far too long to arrive after being ordered. Only 1 cask ale available, which is disappointing for a Marston's pub.

All the girls (Hattie, Lucie and lauren) are so lovely and amazing! Great atmosphere and I come all the time

Stayed at the Chequers for multiple weeks, food is great and the staff are amazing entertainment especially that Ralph. Would definitely recommend and will be going back.

Stayed for one night in June. Loads of parking and really comfy bed. Staff were great and reasonably priced food was also very good. Rooms a bit tired but spotless. Less than half the price of a Premier Inn. I will stay again and definitely recommend.

A bit hit n miss this place I found a hair in my roast really unpleasant. Kitchen staff should be wearing a hat. The roast is reheated the roast potatos were frozen even they claim fresh but it's not. Please ensure a hat is worn

My partner and I love Ullesthorpe and we love this pub. Friendly staff lovely food great location.

Stayed here recently when I had a local gig. Was greeted with a very warm welcome and put in a very nice room indeed. It was a last minute booking but I wasn’t disappointed and would certainly book again. Top marks for a fantastic hotel

Friendly staff (especially Lauren) and really tasty food at reasonable prices - what’s not to like?

A lovely meal and great service from Hattie and the team tonight. Thanks

Superb service, great beer, highly recommended.

Wanted to say a big thank you to Chequers for another great lunch. The food is tasty, reasonably priced and consistently good. The Chequers team are welcoming and friendly. Oscar (the dog) loves their attention!

Great pub, great atmosphere. Tony is particularly a delight, couldn't do enough for me, even carried my bag to my room.

Good food once it finally arrived after a 40 minute wait.(not busy in the restaurant.only another table of 4).booked a table for 730pm.ordered food and then told after we finished and went to order pudding no chance as kitchen closed at 7.45pm, 15 minutes after our table was booked?.no notification of this and no table check..overall poor diapointing visit. Edit....you still fail to accept poor communication for kitchen closing without being informed so we're unable to order puddings as Disscussed.

Ann and Stephen visited on 20/4/23 -We chose this location for my mum's 80th Birthday meal, a family group of 14. From the moment we contacted the pub to book for such a large group, all of the staff were incredibly helpful, extremely efficient, and well trained. We found the menu to have a wide range of choices suiting all in our party of ages 11 to 80. We were delighted to see the area we were seated in was spacious enough for our family group, was a charming, quiet, private little area which was clean and attractive for us to enjoy. The food arrived in a timely manner and was piping hot, well presented, with generous portions. Moreover, the food was delicious! The menfolk in our party thought the mega mixed grill contained excellent quality meat, whilst I enjoyed the Ultimate veggie burger that was far more interesting and tasty than others I have tried elsewhere. Everyone who had steak received a steak cooked perfectly to their request and our younger family members heartily recommend the Cowboy burgers. We enjoyed having a relaxed family meal together but felt the Chequers Inn venue and staff really added a touch of magic, Staff anticipated our every need and were genuinely, bubbly, motivated and professional. It is rare we can all go out and feel so delighted with our meals. We left knowing the names of the staff who had looked after us and with a feeling we will be back again soon. I rarely leave reviews but we really enjoyed our evening thank you to Lauren, Tony, Deborah and the chef.

Friendly service.. lovely lunch.. (gammon beautifully cooked).. good value.. nice atmosphere.. lovely old character building.. good parking..

A lovely country pub. The food was excellent value for money. Exceptionally clean and well presented. Great service from Lauren.

Always great pub - great food friendly staff. Good beer

Came as part of a walking group. A very friendly welcome and a good choice of well priced traditional pub grub - chips particularly good. Well worth a stop for a good value meal.

Popped in for Tuesday lunch and was very pleased we did. Food tasted lovely and fresh , service was very good helpful and attentive. Would definitely recommend and will most certainly return

Welcoming & friendly staff, highly recommended.

Stay there every week multiple nights, Tony and Deb are brilliant Landlords, well worth a stay over or simply just a nice pint and meal

six of us had an excellent lunch there today, The food and service was very good, we will be going again,

Passing by and called in today (30 Jan 2023) Lovely food with fabulous wine and such friendly service… will definitely visit again 10/10