Based on 694 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 694 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 164 in 343 in West Oxfordshire
Nº 5 of 9 American in West Oxfordshire
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Great pint at the newly refurbished Chequers!
Peter Bremner-Milne . 2023-11-25
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Don't bother, booked 3 weeks ago for Sunday roast table of 10, got there, no table ready, 80% of the menu not available and a few Sunday roasts left ....no one actually cared !! The poor lad waiting on us was left to deal with everything whilst the chef etc wandered about out the front ,!! Place is up for sale and to be honest it's the best thing for it . Another eating house in Witney took us and was amazing Don't waste your time or money on this place
Julie Holtom . 2023-07-16
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Beautiful staff, wonderful entertainment
Conar Howell . 2023-06-17
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Went for the Friday Night Kareoke, FANTASTIC Night Out, FANTASTIC Atmosphere and A Fantastic night all round. Looking forward to going back again soon.
Daren Perkins . 2023-06-01
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Amazing Sunday roast! The staff catered to our needs. Perfectly cooked meat and the red cabbage is to die for! My favourite place for a roast. They also offer a puppy roast, which our Billy loves! Definitely recommend!
Lucy Hickman . 2023-05-15
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Welcomed by a very helpful young man, very friendly and attentive. I had homemade buger which was delicious, the wife had the vegan hotdog which she said was gorgeous, food was very, very nice, topped it off with two filling puddings. All the staff were great, the young ladies that looked after us were very friendly too. Dont change what you are doing, keep up the good work, we will come back again next time we visit Oxfordshire.
Martyherbs . 2023-05-07
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Disappointed, beef was too red, better to ask how customers would like their beef, Yorkshire puddings tasted too much of the flour
Nicola Giles . 2023-04-29
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i went for a roast today with family and it was absolutely amazing! highly recommend!
phoebe neath . 2023-04-16
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A hidden gem in Witney! - The Chequers has everything you'd want for any occasion, myself and my partner initially booked in for a roast when visiting from out of town. The bar staff were welcoming and made time to interact with us. The food was flawless to say the least and not to mention the biggest yorkies i've ever seen. Needless to say we will be booking in again very soon!
Victoria Singh . 2023-03-03
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My work visit to witney became a month long so I came to corn street to see the area visited chequers on my first day and instantly became my local, I can't commend this venue enough! The staff are friendly and go above and beyond the chef and his partner are particularly chatty and welcoming they put me at ease immediately. Their karaoke nights and discos on Saturday are an absolute blast and the general atmosphere is always great I've never seen any trouble or issues with customers which definitely adds to the experience. Will be coming back to witney for Chequers after I return home!
Gary OConnor . 2023-03-01
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The chequers on corn street is nothing short of amazing. From the incredible atmosphere to the unbeatable food which is, and I don’t say this lightly, the best food in Witney. The team in here are second to none when it comes to hospitality skills. Liam (Chef) is a good laugh and a chef with a lot of experience. The price of the food is brilliant, and the quality better. I cannot recommend this place enough. Gordon (landlord) has turned the chequers into something brilliant, and this should be treasured by the people of this town. 5 stars all round. Amazing food. Amazing prices. Amazing people. Nothing more to say. Perfect.
Jack Treloar . 2023-03-01
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Great food, atmosphere and staff. A lovely place. I will definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Simon Brand . 2023-03-01
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Great atmosphere, good food friendly staff
Craig 1 . 2023-02-28
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Fantastic Sunday lunch. Food delicious and good size portions. Thank you.
Therese Bradley . 2023-01-30
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Chequers is such an amazing place, hands down best customer service and food was spot on! recommend!
aleysha r . 2023-01-25
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Friendly staff. Nice and warm and cozy by the fire.
Rebecca Fry . 2023-01-19
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Great tapas. Massive portions. Loved it. 💕💕💕
Jean Durkin . 2022-12-30
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Wow what amazing food and amazing pub . The chef and his partner are fantastic and doing an amazing job .
Maggie Butler . 2022-12-06
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Absolutely disgusting the staff are rude all of them I had a short black hair in my food (waiter that brought my food out) I complained and the lady at the bar laughed in my face!! No apology at all..the table we were on was dirty I had to ask her to clean it and not to mention the toilets they were rank (pee all on the floor, walls disgusting) it looked liked it hadn’t been cleaned overall hygiene wise it’s extremely poor I don’t recommend this place for drinks or food also not to mention food took over an hour when we were the only people there !!
Isabel Lydon . 2022-12-03
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We have been using the smoke house in Witney for over 7 years in the old place and new and noticed a few small down hill changes the last 3 yrs since covid etc . We booked in last Sunday for 5 of us and as usual i told my friends how good it was with LARGE portions but had a shock . Smaller portions of every thing the most noticeable was the coleslaw portion was tiny and not creamy like it used to be , the large 2 hot link sausages were reduced in size by a third and you only get one then the burnt ends were small cubes and was mixed in with the beef brisket which was also smaller , the pulled pork was smaller and looked a mess . I Realise times are hard but now i wont return to eat again as im feeling very ripped off . It seems very were is charging the same or more money for less well its not on .
graham martin . 2022-11-03
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Large group, had a few visits before. Waiting staff attentive but overworked. Food really has reduced in quality. Clearly a microwave to reheat being used, shame as a few years back it was much better. No longer worth going out of your way for. If you must go stick to the burgers.
James D . 2022-10-16
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Thought we try something new. Staff could not be bothered, busy on the mobile and then forgot about their customers. Decided to leave.
GG . 2022-10-15
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Good ambience, service and food and drinks. Stopped in while in town and ended up having a few drinks and a bite to eat. Very relaxing, loved the real wood fire, took the edge off a chilly evening
Chris Gleeson . 2022-10-12
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Great food. Friendly staff. Highly recommend
Arek Sikorski . 2022-10-07
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We stopped here after a day of shopping. The food was excellent. The superfood salad was the best I've ever had. The homemade gourmet chips were cooked to perfection. I can't praise the cook highly enough. He cooks well. It was quiet being the middle of the afternoon and the atmosphere was lovely. The server was attentive and nice. I would definitely eat there again.
Lisa The-Adventurer . 2022-09-16
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Visited here for a meal on a Sunday evening on the August bank holiday weekend. It was pretty busy when we got there but emptied out after a while, I think our booking was quite late compared to others. Service was great, food was really good & tasty, definitely lots of it. In our group we had 2 platters, all of it well cooked & full of flavour. You get a lot of food in a platter & it's all tasty but it is on the expensive side. The macaroni cheese & chips on the side were very good. I had beef chilli & not the platter but tasted some of it & 2 others had fish cakes which were huge & apparently really good. Would definitely return.
Reviewer83 . 2022-09-05
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Stopped for some lunch, and the food is just amazing! Staff are friendly and helpful and go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Highly recommended A+++++
Aiste Salamachiniene . 2022-08-11
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Just shared a lovely meal here with a friend. The food was very good as were the cocktails we enjoyed. The Manager, Liam, is efficient and helpful. Glad to see a restaurant with a smaller menu but filled with dishes that are cooked well and presented beautifully. Will definitely be returning.
Jane Cobb . 2022-08-05
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Food was amazing, atmosphere very friendly, Liam was very helpful we will definitely go back to Chequers. Chef even made special spicy sauce for my husband.
Ewa Wyszpolska . 2022-07-23
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Fantastic food, great service. Their apple and sage mash potato deserves a particular shout out! Thank you, we will definitely be visiting again!
Frankie Ellis . 2022-07-22
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came in for a date night with my boyfriend, staff was friendly with amazing drinks! the food was presented beautifully and was absolutely divine! thick chips served with the steak with amazing portion sizes!
Nicole Montague . 2022-07-20
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On way back from Fairford airshow and needed to get something to eat. Found this place (now called Red Lion Smokehouse) on Google maps. Immediately we were welcomed in and seated. Our six year old was entertained by the lovely staff who were very patient with him and answered all of his very many questions. Food came out quickly and was lovely. Recommend the veg burger. Kids portions were well sized and lots of options for them to choose from. Wine very nice. Chef spoke to our son before we left. Friendly team feel there and feeling that staff had sense of pride in what they do.
LyndP . 2022-07-17
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I was quite disappointed as me and my friend went there for Sunday lunch or roast dinner it was not what I expected as a roast dinner should be my chicken was covered in herbs not roasted everything else was stuffed into a very large Yorkshire pudding smuthered deep in gravy literally swimming in it my friends beef was very tough we left most of it very disappointed in deed won't be going back I'm afraid.
Kim Bowen . 2022-07-11
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Lovely surprise. Calm ,comfortable and very hospitable. Welcoming staff apparently new owners. Had good beer and wine. Did not dine bit menu looks excellent. Hope they succeed they deserve to. A hidden gem.
Yinnon Ezra . 2022-05-20
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Thought I would see what all the fuss was about , not overly impressed with food or staff . There was a strange vibe when we walked in and instantly made it a weird experience . Staff were disinterested and offish and one girl too busy playing on her phone behind the bar . Food came out within 5 mins which always makes me a bit dubious and it was very underwhelming , lacked flavour and felt like basic pub grub at best, certainly no Smokehouse ! The portions were a bit tight too , expected more for the prices . The gluten free main menu had a good choice but the pudding options were poor . £ 3 for a can of cream soda ! 🧐 sorry guys won't be rushing back.
nicolab436 . 2022-05-20
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On a brief visit to Witney and this place was recommended. As walk ins we knew there was little chance we would be seated as it looked like they had a high top and we were right. It was explained we could come back in 90 mins so I asked if we could possibly be seated just for drinks whilst we waited. We weren’t disappointed. We were seated quickly with them knowing there was no pressure to serve us, yet we were served within 30 mins. The platter was too much for 2 but the staff were amazing, attentive and even though they were busy managed to juggle their covers and seat those walkins (like us) Thank you!
cluckyhen0 . 2022-04-08
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As hard as the staff all tried, and they were good, the Red Lion Smokehouse is not as good as they (the company/owner) make it out to be.
Knicman . 2022-04-08
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After reading the previous reviews the I visited the now Red Lion Smokehouse, initial impressions when you walk are good and similar to other smoke houses, unfortunately the food did not live up to any of the previous positive reviews. The restaurant was not busy with a handful of tables so no real excuse. Service was friendly although a bit inconsistent, drinks would be slow then then the next round would be fast and the same with the food, the starters arrived in a reasonable time but the mains took a long time and then only half the order arrived before another 5mins wait for the rest, I don't mind this if the food is worth the wait, unfortunately it was not. I had the Salt and pepper squid to start and it was ok although a little small. the big disappointment was the mains, I had beef brisket and it was the worst i have ever had, so dry and tough with a gravy like sauce, in my opinion i would say this had been oven cooked probably the previous day re heated and a bit of the gravy put on to serve. no smoke rings in the meat not tender at all and not a hint of flavour from it and i could have done with a steak knife to get through it! i had burnt end and mac and cheese on the side, burnt end were not any better and the mac n cheese average at best. to finish i had the pecan pie and it probably came out of a packet. its really frustrating when a restaurant sells itself as a smoke house and is no more than a chain carvery at best! from the four of us dinning all of us agreed we would not go back again.
Nick W . 2022-03-17
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Very very good. If you can produce a ratatouille like that, then you can cook. Nice atmosphere. Good staff. Inexpensive half decent wine. Baba au rhumh. Wow. We'll be back. You should too.
Adam Hingley . 2022-01-29
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Visited today with a family member, haven't been since they moved from up the street and not for a few years - The first time we went the food was amazing couldn't fault it, however, after today I have no plans on returning. We ordered the same thing we had a few years ago, which was the combo of half rack of ribs, burnt ends, pulled pork which came with chips and fries. The ribs were massively overcooked, had very little meat and were extremely tough, (didn't finish them) the burnt ends were fatty and not as soft and the pulled pork was a little watery. The coleslaw was not what I would call coleslaw. My grandmother ordered a side of beef chilli cheese fries but they had no heat at all. I ordered a vanilla milkshake which was not great and I expected a lot more flavour, the ones I make at home are 100% better. I feel that the meat was reheated and not fresh - whether this is true or not I shall never know but it definitely wasn't as good as it has been. I can't fault the staff member that served us, very lovely to talk to. My grandmother loved the music (her music) which she thoroughly enjoyed
Leanne T . 2022-01-27
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The food , Rack of ribs, chips and homemade coleslaw were delicious and the staff were lovely and friendly. My only complaint was the service charge at the end it is optional but i always feel obliged and don't want any fuss saying id rather not pay . In these hard times to charge 10% is quite a lot on top of the bill , after looking i could not find any were were it stated it charged a service charge i think it needs to be stated to make customers aware as we were on Holiday and wasn't aware of it .
craig g . 2022-01-22
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As always. Excellent service and food.
Stephanie Varela . 2022-01-19
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NYE 2021, mid afternoon. Pub was lovely, cool and quiet. We had one on one service from Rob who gave us some excellent advice on the cocktails and helped us really enjoy our 11 year anniversary. Smashing pub and staff! Thank you so much!
Tillie Moors . 2021-12-31
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Fish was excellent with the beef Bourguignon, it is very quiet at lunch and we missed out on the coq au vin. We’ll have to pick it up next time we go in the evening.
J-M F . 2021-11-24
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Superb food, amazing service and very welcoming atmosphere
Corey Desantos . 2021-11-16
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amazing dinner for my sisters hen do, everyone there enjoyed their food, it was so good! and the service was incredible, we had a few waitresses look after us and they were so accommodating and patient and just lovely! thank you so much all :)
libbyb398 . 2021-10-30
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Super friendly staff, service was good, although we did feel slightly rushed. It was surprisingly quiet for a Friday night, but perhaps as we were dining after 8, that may be why? We were seated at the rear of the establishment and felt a little excluded as there were no other guests so there was no atmosphere. Food was ok, it wasn’t as amazing as other reviewers have suggested. It was hot and well presented. However, all of our guests felt that it was overpriced for what was served.
idoloveaholiday73 . 2021-09-11
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Had a very enjoyable meal last night (8/9) luckily had booked as it was very busy for a Wednesday evening. I had the Mexican styled chicken as recommended by the waitress and the food was excellent. Afterwards I had ice cream and my friend had...
WM162 . 2021-09-09
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Amazing food, friendly staff….although they’re now called Red Lion Smokehouse….great experience. The “Big Smoke Platter” for two…well, 2 adults (one of them is a 19 stone meat eater) and two kids were not able to finish it!!!!!! Amazing!!!!
TNTAcademy . 2021-09-05
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Lovely atmosphere and friendly waitress. Food was really nice too but vegetarian option wasn't the best. It took a long time to get drinks and the bill, but it wasn't surprising as there was only one last serving a relatively busy restaurant. I would go back again as it's apparent it's probably just a few teething issues.
Alexandra Whittaker . 2021-08-31
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What a gem! Great food and great service. Although rushed off his feet, Rob was welcoming and attentive. Would definitely recommend!
Alex Granger . 2021-08-28
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This is now the red lion smoke house…. I hope that I am reviewing the correct restaurant. Birthday dinner with family, service was excellent food was tasty well presented and hot! My partner had the baby back ribs and he was more than pleased I...
louisepW6044ZM . 2021-08-08
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Good service, staff were quick to take our order and plates away! The food was amazing and portions are big, definitely get your money’s worth! Restaurant was fully booked so was a little wait between food but the friendly staff and excellent food made up...
abbyjane132 . 2021-07-09
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Excellent meal The restaurant is now called the Red lion smokehouse A great evening Dog friendly I cannot fault the food The staff were friendly and the restaurant was fully booked, which is always a good sign
SteveTeresa . 2021-07-05
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Great atmosphere, brilliant staff and great food. Highly recommended.. especially the burger.
Tony Farrugia . 2021-05-28
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This evening my girlfriend called this restaurant to enquire as to whether or not they were taking takeaway/collection orders. The gentleman on the phone was incredibly helpful. He proceeded to tell her that they were open and furthermore went onto explain which dishes were more...
lukehQ561PP . 2020-12-04
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Massive lovers of BBQ food we thought we would give it a try. Not worth it! Had to wait 25 mins before even being offered a drink. Some of the food was ok but the brisket and chicken were over cooked, dry and very tough....
782bobbye . 2020-10-17
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Wish I could give 3.5 stars because it was nearly a 4. The staff are wonderful, helpful and we had a great experience with them. The starters where good as well. Though the corn dog could have been a touch hotter. The pulled pork and...
Gingersnapp18 . 2020-10-15
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Brilliant food and service. The meat was tender and delicious and the chips were also very tasty. We had the sharing platter for 44 pound and well worth the money
Harriet2008 . 2020-09-07
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Best smoke house we've been to by far!! My 10 year old son is a fussy eater but he tried everything on the sharing platter and enjoyed it all. Can't wait to visit again thank yous so much for a lovely evening
lj198733 . 2020-09-05
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We booked for eat out to help out. Didn’t expect it to be half the portion size. Felt like they were taking full advantage.
maxgJ6257PX . 2020-08-25
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Feeling peckish? Fancy something on a Sunday afternoon, don’t bother with here. Booking required, which isn’t exactly advertised much, but fair enough. Can’t book on the spot though or even on the day. Restaurant was completely empty and one booking means the entire place is...
scottsM5360RW . 2020-08-23
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Our third time to this restaurant this month and it never disappoints. Great friendly staff and great service from Sophie who is an absolute credit to the team. Only suggestion, as a coeliac if they could have some gluten free bottled beer. Ideally something from...
diver_rat66 . 2020-08-22
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Had dinner there last night. Great menu choice. We chose Mac n Cheese with smoked brisket and smoked brisket with chips and slaw followed by Pecan Pie and ice cream. Delicious! Staff very friendly and attentive.
YMBeck . 2020-08-20
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First time here and I was pleasantly surprised. I had heard folk buzzing about the Smoke house so went for a visit. Food was spot on! Had the Louisiana hot wings with blue cheese sauce to start going onto the Buffalo bill chicken burger with...
gooderse . 2020-08-20
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We booked to eat here during a stay in Witney, we noticed its moved and changed name to the Red lion Smokehouse.When you 1st walk in it looks co cosy and busy but we were shown to a table out the back which was much quieter which we preferred.We found the staff to be friendly and helpful and it was good to see them all wearing visors to protect them and you.The food was amazing and very filling and all on the Smokehouse theme. We opted for pulled pork with chips and slaw and half rack of ribs with also came with chips and slaw (could have done with more slaw as it was amazing)For the gents its worth a trip to the toilets as the urinals are old metal beer barrels!!
keefnjojo . 2020-08-16
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This is our first visit since they moved. It didn’t start too well as we tried to get in the entrance but it turned out to be a door not used. A member of staff stared at me shaking his head, rather than directing us to the actual entrance further down the road. We were then approached by someone who took us to our table but we had to almost run to keep up with her and she wasn’t really interested in us for the rest of the night which was a shame as she was the member of staff waiting on our table. The food was ok, not as good as previous occasions and seemed heated up rather than cooked. Having said that it was 40 off pounds for 2 of us with a starter and main and 2 drinks each.Over all ok ish but the service needs to improve.
traveling_manc . 2020-08-13
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Maybe we were really unlucky, having read other reviews, but our whole experience of visiting here was poor. We thought we'd try it out after seeing they had moved premises and booked a table. On arrival, we were taken over to our table, but it wasn't ready so we got taken to another out through the back, where there weren't many people and were told our cutlery and menus would be brought over. We waited....and waited...and waited. Servers were passing us but no one seemed interested so after over 10 minutes we called to a waitress and said we had been waiting a while. We didn't get any apology, instead we were made to feel an inconvenience as she 'didn't know we were there.' When we got our menus I asked about gluten free options but it was all a but vague and I was told there wasn't a specific menu, although I had seen one online, so used that to choose rather than risk it. Our food took a very long time - we just ordered 2 mains, and other groups who had come in 10 minutes after us got their food first. The food was okay, but nothing amazing, which was disappointing as I had expected it to be great. After a few mouthfuls of coleslaw, I found it tasted very odd and not pleasant. My boyfriend had already wolfed his down but I asked him to try mine to see if it was just me. He said it tasted totally different to his and almost off-tasting, so I left it. The chips were lovely though! When I went to the ladies toilets, there was no toilet roll in any of the cubicles, which wasn't great! Overall, the service was really slow and we were clearly forgotten about at the beginning, the food was very average and we just felt quite disappointed as we were excited to try a new place that had such good reviews, but it looks like we were very unlucky! It has put us off returning as there are so many other places nearby with friendly, efficient service and delicious food.
LittlePix7 . 2020-08-09
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Covid organised restaurant, food was lovely, plentiful serving, service was good. Booked prior to visiting.
Missybilly . 2020-07-26
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Couldn’t have had a better experience at Chequers, the food was out of this world, and the service second to none! We had the platter, and at £44.00 I was a bit sceptical but the outcome was outstanding! So much food for the money and the quality was fantastic! Have never eaten at a better smokehouse, not even in the states!
Chrissymavs . 2020-07-11
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Visited for the first time with my wife but had had a takeaway delivered during lock down. Had the full platter for 2 and wow,fantastic. Couldn't fault it. Great service and friendly staff. Felt very welcome and the staff worked hard to observe social distancing and hygiene. Will definitely be back.
diver_rat66 . 2020-07-11
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So our first night of our stay we came across and booked a table at Chequers Smokehouse and very thankful we did.We were welcomed by our waitress who sat us at a lovely table at the front of the restaurant. Our little one was hungry so we quickly ordered a kids macaroni cheese for her while the wife and I had a drink, well within minutes the dish came out so we managed to feed our daughter so she would let us enjoy our meals later on.My wife ordered a small macaroni cheese and side of haloumi fries while I went for the big pig burger and can honestly say that was one of the best burgers I have eaten (and I do enjoy a good burger), the burger was cooked to perfection and the pulled pork was succulent, a great dish and well you can't go wrong with a good haloumi fry or macaroni cheese so everything was absolutely delicious, even had room for a warm pecan pie for dessert which was absolutely delicious.The waitress and hands on owners delivered top quality service which was warm and welcoming while still very professional. The ambience and decor was perfect for the occasion too.We went for an early thursday night meal because of our little one and the restaurant was nearly full with a couple of walk ins wanting a table as well which to me speaks volumes for the kind of quality of food and service that is served. Overall an amazing restaurant serving really top quality 'American cuisine' which I will be definitely recommending to all of my family and friends.
F4262WCjamesd . 2020-07-10
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Delivery meal! Excellent! Took a while to get through, but really worth it. Delivery arrived perfectly in our time slot and the food was delicious and hot. Would certainly recommend. Bonne Appetit!
Lonewolf690 . 2020-04-04
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Great way of adapting whilst restaurant need to close. Very busy and had to redial for about 15 minutes but definitely worth the wait. 👍🏻👍🏻
Milesy85 . 2020-03-28
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Excellent meal in this restaurant, I had the pulled pork with bbq sauce delicious, husband had full ribs, which he described as amazing with the meat just falling off the bone. Staff were very friendly and informative. Definitely recommend
Rio020 . 2020-03-10
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When I need to scratch my BBQ itch, this my go-to place. Never had a bad meal, never had bad service. Stop what you are doing and go there now...trust me, y'all thank me later!!!
Steve F . 2020-03-06
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My son and I visited for my birthday lunch it was very friendly and the food was wonderful, service was very good
kazbaker52 . 2020-02-19
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Ate here a few years ago when we stayed in witney and popped over from Wallingford to visit again. Very good food atmosphere and service.
S2701RVdiana . 2020-02-16
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Had a fantastic experience and meal here on 14th Feb. Arrived without a booking but we were given a table prior to the restaurant being full for Valentines. We were served by Harry who made it a perfect dining experience. The food is fantastic from the main to the the desert. We can’t wait to go back, thank you! X
lemon52 . 2020-02-15
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Food was nice, but for the price (£47 for two mains, a side and a couple of beers), pretty average. The use of the cheapest possible “kebab shop” quality tomato ketchup sums it up. Would be nice to have some jars of a few home made bbq sauces to add to the food for extra flavour
I6653VUdans . 2020-02-15
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Had a great lunch recently. Started with the Mac n cheese which on its own was quite filling. I had the beef chilli which was a perfect portion size for me. Would have been small for him indoors. Fortunately he went for one of the combos (ribs and burnt end I think) and that was a much bigger portion. Defeated him. We were the only ones there (mid afternoon- we were grateful it was open) but that wasn’t a problem. Will definitely go back, probably in the evening when there are more people around. Love supporting independents that follow their dream to have their own business.
Relaxation_Finder . 2020-02-14
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Gluten free options are incredibly limited. Everyone else’s food looked amazing but mine was bland. No starters and only 1 dessert option (sorbet). Gluten free food came out later than everyone else’s as chef made a mistake too.
Sarah H . 2020-02-11
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Had an early dinner here recently which we very much enjoyed. It was pretty empty when we arrived at 7pm but by the time we left at about 8.15pm it was absolutely rammed.
The_Real_Mulla . 2020-02-04
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Best mac and cheese I’ve ever had. Friendly staff and good service. A really lovely vibe in the restaurant. Something a bit different
georgie w . 2020-01-05
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Visited around 3pm on Friday 3rd jan. my family & my brothers family, a party of 8 in total, 4 kids under 8 years old & 4 adults.
DaveQinoxfordshire . 2020-01-05
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Visited as my husband loves this type of place. We spent £35.00 on one course each for lunch and we were still hungry! Overpriced for average food drinks. This cane to
Law74 . 2019-12-13
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We stopped here after visiting the Wychwood Brewery. What a gem! The service was really good and the food was lovely, large portions and really well cooked.
mhuk1 . 2019-12-01
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Spent a Saturday evening here with family. Good portion sizes, tasted ok, good atmosphere but very busy. Staff seemed attentive despite their busy’ness. Would go again (probably when a little quieter).
Akilham . 2019-11-18
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Been visiting the chequers on and off for a good few years now, have also recommended to family and friends. We went as a large party for my husbands birthday as it was a large party we pre-ordered via email. When we arrived it took a little while to order drinks. Our food came out quite quickly but mine was wrong and was left the only one on the table not eating for a good 5 mins or so. The waiter apologised and said I would get a free drink, this didn’t happen. No one came and checked on us or ask if we wanted another drink. Our plates were cleared and again not asked if we wanted more drinks. I chose the sorbet which was lovely but for £5.50 I think it was very steep for 2 scoops. Long story short, I felt let down to be honest we chose the chequers as it’s always been great but felt let down this time round. Not sure if new staff but they certainly wasn’t attentive and that goes a long way
TinaG2304 . 2019-11-17
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The further I try to trace back since I relocated to the Cotswolds around 2007, the more great memories I have of Chequers Smoke House, a lovely - but not pretentious - American "super size me" styled little place in the menu stakes, one that has had some renovation work done to the building recently. This is one of the best restaurants you will be able to find in Oxfordshire for fried chicken, barbequed chicken, gourmet pulled pork, seasoned fries and milkshakes. It literally trumps McDonalds every day of the week - but I won't say too much, sometimes the hidden gems are best left to the weekly Witney wanderers amongst us. If you are the wanting to get lost in the woods type, this cosy Texan themed eaterie is close to the Witney bus garage bus stop area and the Corn Street collection of restaurants as I call them at the moment. It has been open for over five years and deserves the praise it has been given to date.
Muttley S . 2019-11-02
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Nice place inside very plain outside look. Food ok but quite expensive. Large menu with lots of choice an special bord
N8555ZJmattb . 2019-10-28
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Saw the reviews and we love meat so had to try the smoke house. We went for family dinner, milkshakes were lovely and food delicious. Good size portions too. My dinner came out on a tray. We were so full did not have room for dessert. Sweet potato fries were beautiful. Thanks.
GPH74 . 2019-10-22
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Haven't been here in a while so thought we would re visit. Great friendly service. Enough time to browse the menu and drinks arrived promptly. Fab milshakes! Solid menu choice and still had the novelty of the metal plates. Substantial portions. Well worth a visit.
Tracey J . 2019-10-21
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My boyfriend and I always enjoy coming for dinner here! The food is always delicious, staff always friendly! Would definitely recommend to book before hand, as they are often busy! They also do yummy milkshakes!!
SLFT94 . 2019-10-18
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My son decided he wanted to go here for his birthday. The food as usual was fantastic with a good selection of drinks which were served at our table.
Pauldawn21 . 2019-10-14
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Not been for few months, same great food but boy have the portions shrunk?
john_anduk . 2019-10-07
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Booked a table of 14 for a friends birthday and pre ordered. Service was extremely slow, over an hour and twenty minutes for food to come out. One meal was missed off and when it came the chicken was cold and pink in the middle. Would not recommend at all. Food was nice enough but the service, or lack of, was extremely disappointing.
Scott S . 2019-09-30
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amazing food, great service and friendly staff it's a must, but make sure you book a table so you are not disappointed. if we are ever in the area again we will definitely be back.
Michelle C . 2019-09-21
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Four of us ate here on Saturday night.. The food was good overall, however my husbands beef brisket was not very tender. The pork ribs, pulled port and burnt ends (however not burnt or crispy) were nice. Quite expensive for what you get and the quality of meat. All meals were served on old enamel baking trays; quite quirky but they did look quite grubby, chipped and in need of replacing. Would we eat here again - probably not, lots of other places to eat in Witney.
Loocol . 2019-09-09
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The food is amazing here. All cooked to perfection. Lovely atmosphere. And great staff tonight. No complaints from me. Just gutted I dont have room for the Biscoff cheesecake!
KellyRus95 . 2019-09-08
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Arrived with my family to find that it is no longer a Smokehouse, but is now a sports bar. Walked up the road and found another lovely pub instead.
239 Opinions
I had heard good things about this place and its connection with “ the edge” but to be honest was disappointed. The burgers were good but the burrito and tacos were not good at all. Considering that these are the main things on an already limited menu this was disappointing. Tacos were cold, not much filling, not much taste! The burrito felt like a meal deal wrap! We won’t visit again not just for the burgers!
300 Opinions
Very accommodating lovely staff kiya and Bellovi are excellent!! He even knew my drink!! Very impressed!! Will definitely continue to check in here!!