Based on 637 opinions finded in 3 websites
Based on 637 opinions finded in 3 websites
Nº 366 in 468 in South Oxfordshire
Nº 98 of 121 British in South Oxfordshire
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Truly amazing overnight stay…. Wonderful staff, truly wonderful Nothing too much trouble including keeping dining available for our late arrival Perfect room with our dog Parking right outside room, no miles of corridor! Gorgeous breakfast with real local produce
Helen L . 2024-10-29
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There was really nice staff nice lights but my mum bumped her on a 🐮🐮🐮 cow the worlds best chips were amazing 😍 and the seats were more comfortable than my school's
Tourist35384997805 . 2024-09-29
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Lovely Pub and seperate accommodation very close to Oxford. Under one hour from Heathrow. Great food, quiet accomodation, warm friendly efficient service in a traditional pub that has indoor and outdoor options. Owner operators Steven and Madalina (Maddie) are a lovely couple - Steve is the Chef and Mad in front of house. We stayed on our way to and from Wales l. A perfect stop for us travelling from Heathrow off an international flight. Easy to access Along free off road parking. It’s a lovely semi rural area. Highly recommend.
Gary . 2024-09-17
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Nice enough room although bit noisy along busy road. Spiderwebs all over the place and both restaurantfloor as well as tables were very sticky. Saw staff cleaning regularly but a cleaning course may be appropriate ( I say this as someone from the cleaning industry). Food was nice, well prepared and well presented but a bit overpriced. Did 4 more places after this so could compare….
Rene S . 2024-09-13
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Poor service, constantly chasing. Food good but meat, fish, vegan all cooked in same oil. Ice cream served in hot bowls.
RosPenny . 2024-09-11
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The food tasted lovely, but that’s about the only good thing about the place. Water was brought to our table, and we were not told we would have to pay for this, just to see it on the bill at the end to our surprise. This place is not suitable for gluten free, vegan, vegetarian or other dietary requirements. One of our party had a crab allergy, and was told he cannot have anything the has come out of the fryer since they use it for the crab tempura. He could not have chips, scotch eggs, calamari or prawns. This is a serious heath issue, the same oil should not be used to fry meat veg and fish. They don’t even make that mistake at weatherspoons! Next up- the mains. Again, absolutely delicious, however extremely overpriced. I paid £32 for venison and mash, which was about two thirds mash with 6 small slices of venison. My friend ordered a chicken burger which was £15, but wasn’t served with any sides at all. Just a lonely burger on a wooden board. Sides were anywhere from £4.50 - £9 extra each! We also then had to send back desert, since my friends ice cream was served in a hot bowl straight out of the dishwasher, and was served to us half melted. The staff were generally cold and didn’t seem smiley or welcoming, instead rather tense and unhappy to be there. That was until we left at 9.30pm to find 4 staff members extremely drunk in the smoking area, shouting at each other, laughing extremely loudly and making very loud sexual noises and innuendoes. Very unprofessional and off putting. We were also charged a £30 service charge for all of this. Reading though trip advisor reviews it seems that will be going to the owner. No wonder the staff are unhappy. The place is also filled with bull and cow heads on the wall, at perfect height to constantly be hitting your head on them, or find your self face to face with them on the way to the toilet. Very weird and unsettling. Also their idea of art is the stick 3 cheese graters on a wooden board and put that on the wall🤦♀️
Phoebe A . 2024-09-06
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In this very hot August weather I booked a room for my dog and I the night before meeting a close friend for lunch here at The Chequers. I live a few hours from the restaurant and was worried that my dog would overheat on the journey during the day. I was met by Kim who was enchanting and super helpful. She and her colleague Jarrod brought me Room Service, which I had ordered earlier in the day realising that I might arrive late. The room was delightful, modern, light and spacious for a very fair price. The bed was extremely comfy and the wooden floor meant my large dog didn't leave fur on a carpet or overheat. An extremely good option is to book direct with The Chequers and you are then entitled to a truly 'cordon bleu' breakfast menu included in the room price. If you book through a third party like booking.com breakfast is an extra charge according to what you order. Jarrod was extremely helpful and attentive. He served me a delicious breakfast and has reserved me an outside table, under cover from the sun, for my dog to sit at my feet while I have lunch with my friend. Money very well spent.
Annie P . 2024-08-13
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We had heard good things about the Chequers and decided to go there to celebrate our wedding anniversary. They went out of their way to make it a special occasion for us, starting with a card of congratulations on the table. The staff, Jared, Mack and Kim were friendly and informative. The food was delicious, we went with two of the recommended meat dishes, rib-eye steak and lamb rump. Between courses we were treated to a complimentary heart-shaped chocolate and strawberry desert taster. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening, it was a memorable occasion.
Robert E . 2024-07-24
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It’s always good to be greeted by friendly staff when you arrive, followed by great food and and service . What more can you ask for? Thank you
Oxfordmartyn . 2024-06-13
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Great menu choice, service and staff excellent, food beautifully cooked and presented. Good atmosphere and pleasant surroundings.
V7888DLannb . 2024-06-06
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Well over priced for a straight forward Roast. Mum, Dad and 2 teenagers for £178. Tip already added and goes to the owner Not the staff. No atmosphere, so so service while having dinner outside by a road. Beef roast has 1x carrot and 2x roast potatoes and one the the potatoes was rock hard and inedible. Far better pubs around and much cheaper.
Mat L . 2024-05-26
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A great traditional Sunday roast with friendly attentive service. Far better than fancier more expensive nearby restaurants. Good choices on the menu. I was allowed to have my beef unfashionably well done without being criticised for it! Crab was also pronounced delicious. Generous glasses of wine and reasonably priced various gins.
LadyReadingOxford . 2024-05-26
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Absolutely first class! Food & service was superb. Menu choice was varied & extensive. Attentive staff. We will definitely be returning. Lovely card on table from team to say Happy Anniversary. Accommodation was lovely too.
Monty_BJG14 . 2024-05-14
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On 27th April 2024 my wife and I held our wedding celebrations at The Chequers in Burcott, we cannot be any happier with the service and attention that we received. The food was amazing, as it is every time we visit, the service from the incredible staff was the best we've ever received and the rooms were so comfortable after a long day on our feet. We set our wedding celebrations expectations high, Mads, Steve and the team delivered so far above our expectations, in each and every way possible. We've received so many compliments on the food, drinks selections, service and atmosphere from all our friends and family that celebrated with us. If you are thinking of visiting the region, looking for somewhere to eat, drink or stay overnight, go to The Chequers as this is bar far the best venue in our region - you will not be disappointed. Thank you to all at The Chequers, you are amazing.
Mike S . 2024-05-04
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The Sunday Roast here is the best we’ve ever eaten by a very long chalk. Completely faultless. Tender meat, perfectly cooked, tasty, al dente vegetables, crispy roast potatoes, delicious gravy & a yummy Yorkshire pudding. Served piping hot & promptly with a smile. Excellent service, reasonably priced too.
X982LHmariac . 2024-04-29
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You could taste the love in this food. It was perfect. Hands down the best starter I have ever eaten and the best Sunday Roast I’ve had in a long time. The staff were attentive professionals with great humour. I totally recommend this fabulous restaurant.
sallyanna2013 . 2024-04-22
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Great food. Great staff. Best lunch we’ve had in ages. The staff couldn’t have been more friendly and professional. We had a wonderful meal in this wonderful pub. We will definitely be back soon.
Roving11454492409 . 2024-04-01
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We came here for an overnight stay. We arrived early for our room so we had a late lunch. The food was lovely. We went back for dinner in the evening, the cocktails were lovely, the food was presented nicely however when eating the main meal it was overly seasoned and basically drowned in salt. This made my partner feel ill. His sodium levels were too high and we needed 2 litres of water before he started to feel better. The breakfast in the morning again presented very well but again way too much salt. The room was lovely but needed finishing off with few details. Nice stay but wouldn't return due to the food being caked in salt
Bootz24 . 2024-03-30
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Another great meal at The Chequers. What they do, they do very well, accompanied by cheerful, willing staff. It is the consistncy of the service and fare that gives us the confidence to recommend this pub to friends.
Tony B . 2024-03-25
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This is by far the best food I have received in any restaurant for a long time. The place is lovely and welcoming with great staff and the menu is a little different with plenty of choice to suit any taste. Would highly recommend
10liz1955 . 2024-03-20
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Absolutely delicious roast dinner. We had the roast dinner sharing platter. The service and ambiance were fabulous. Will definitely be back again.
Sueno1 . 2024-02-26
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Overpriced tasteless Rubbish. I don’t know whether they had no chef the day we went but we ordered the cauliflower steak….to our surprise it was a whole cauliflower, still hard and barely warm plunked on a plate with some chillies. The fish and chips was not fresh, overcooked to a point we could not eat the batter, the cottage pie was a tiny portion which is just as well as it was dreadful to eat, and it was as if they forgot to add in any mince, is was literally gravy with a gallon of Worcestershire sauce poured all over it…we decided not to bother with dessert since the main was so bad. Never again, I don’t recommend, extremely expensive for the worst food we have ever eaten.
Neave S . 2024-02-22
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I was recently visiting the UK (am from Canada) and my friends took me to Chequers for dinner. They had been raving about this place for a while, so I was very excited to finally be able to try it. We were celebrating their anniversary, and this was the perfect place. From the ambiance to the service to the food, everything was absolutely amazing! Started with the scotch egg, which I have to say is THE BEST scotch egg I have ever had. Perfectly crumbed, the sausage coating was flavorful but light, and the egg was perfectly runny inside. Accompanied with a pickled salad, it was one of the best starters I've had in a while. I then had the pork belly main. I have no words that can adequately describe how good this dish was. The crackling was crispy and crunchy, and the meat was melt in your mouth. For dessert had the banoffee pie, and again it was delicious. All in all, it was one of the best meals I've had in the UK, and I've visited many times. I cannot wait to go back again on my next visit. I would give this place 6 stars if I could! A definite recommend!
ShelenaMary . 2024-01-19
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We have been visiting The Chequers at Burcot for years, it used to be ok but recently the prices have increased and the quality of the food and the service has dropped. I took my mum for a NYE dinner and her £36 fillet steak arrived like charcoal, mine was less burnt but not right. The fries were greasy and cold and the mac cheese looked worse than store bought. Upon pointing out the charcoal steak to the waiter, he told my mum to try it, she might like it and proceeded to walk off in a huff. When he returned to the table with condiments, my mother informed him that a he didn’t like it. He was then even more obstinate, saying “this steak is cooked by Steve Sanderson, the owner and that is cooked correctly, plus you wanted it cooked well done”. At this point I informed him she would not be eating it and it needs to be changed, he ripped it from the table and stormed off. Following this service, we decided that we would not be continuing the meal, I spoke to another server/FOH and told her we would be paying for the drinks but nothing else. I realise that she was trying to apologise, but there was no amount of touching my shoulder that would make me change my mind. And felt like an invasion of my space. So we paid for the drinks and walked out. On the way out, another server joyfully said ‘I doubt I will be seeing you again, maybe on the street’ Thanks to Steve Sanderson and the team for ruining our NYE.
Charlie R . 2024-01-01
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We have been to the restaurant on numerous occasions and the sunday roast has always been exceptional We found ourselves on our own Christmas day and thought we would book Not cheap at 125 per head but we thought it might be something special The pub is fab , the staff very attentive but the Christmas dinner was the same as a roast with no brussels , stuffing , bread sauce or an offer of cauliflower cheese ! Parsnip shavings and two roast pots !! The canapes were not what i would class as canapes , a pig in blanket , piece of belly pork with apple sauce !! However the scotch egg was delicious ! Prawn cocktail was very nice , the palatte cleanser lemon sorbet was so sour it actually made my eyes water and the winter berry meringue barely had any cream We paid the service charge because it was Christmas day but left feeling a bit flat especially when there wasnt a member of staff to say cheerio and thank you ! I would definitely revisit for a roast but felt quite disappointed with the special Christmas menu !! Definitely more inspiration needed .
lynn C . 2023-12-25
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Very disappointed and definitely not value for money was extremely disappointed with starter a Camembert which came rock hard unable to dip bread which was stale took it away returned in few minutes not much improvement portion sizes extremely small 4 starters 4 mains 1 bottle of wine 2 coffees .. the bill was very high with a high service charge would definitely not recommend to any one ..
Angela C . 2023-12-22
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The service was good; friendly and attentive, but the food was subpar. My salmon was overcooked and the potatoes were dry and under-seasoned. My partner's venison burger was slightly undercooked and dominated by too much truffle oil. I think the restaurant is living off an outdated reputation, unfortunately. The quality on offer does not match the prices charged.
AshT123 . 2023-12-20
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When we need to visit Oxford we use the accommodation here and of course having a restaurant on site we opt to eat here too. Our first visit was a great surprise with the room being exactly what we expected and the meal was very good,our second visit not so good. Accommodation still good if not a little on the expensive side, however the restaurant was a disappointment. We ordered the venison burger as this is a favourite of ours. Not only did it come on a chopping board (what ever happened to good old plates) all the normal extras you'd get with a burger were extra e.g. £6 for 10 chips. The worst thing was the burger was quite raw on the inside which meant it was cold before you got through half the burger, it was also covered in so many different flavours you couldn't taste the meat. I did mention this to the waitress when she came to clear the table and whilst she apologised nothing was done about it (lucky our dog ate what we couldn't). Breakfast the next morning wasn't any warmer. Will look for somewhere else for our next visit considering the premium cost but below par food.
thecakefreaks . 2023-11-24
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A favourite pub of ours and regular visits, we are very disappointed with what used to be the best Sunday roast in Oxfordshire. Whilst the service was excellent the food has gone down hill. Uncooked raw potatoes, beef riddled with fat, chewy calamari and and shrivelled up poor excuse for a brownie we’re the meal highlights. Such a shame and our last visit.
richardbQ7207JW . 2023-11-17
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My other half surprised me with lunch here, neither of us had been before, but have been told how good it is, Best chicken pate I have ever eaten, The roast dinners were amazing and plenty of food and desserts were just as good, all staff were friendly and the gentleman that looked after us was very helpful and we had a good laugh with him. Definitely be revisiting
dianalucy . 2023-11-12
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This is truly a GastroPub. It oozes atmosphere, personal attentive service, fine dining, comfortable rooms and dog friendly.
Tennisbird2108 . 2023-11-10
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We are local but we have not been to this place for over 20 years no real reason really. It was very busy a good sign. The place is lovely very well done. The only bizzare thing is the stuffed dead animals hung on the...
Abingdoneater . 2023-11-05
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Highly recommend place to stay! The staff are wonderful and very helpful. Exceptional cocktails particularly the Pimms
Jean Q . 2023-11-03
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This was a mixed experience for us. Firstly, they were fussy when I made the booking, but I accepted that was probably my fault, so they cancelled one booking and apparently made us another. Except when we turned up they couldn't find the new one...
Roger D . 2023-10-28
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We stayed here at the weekend as we were attending a wedding locally. The host was amazing, she explained everything to us. The rooms were large and clean and the breakfast the following day was the nicest breakfast i have ever had... the bubble and...
Chloeloubarnes . 2023-10-16
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Booked accommodation for one night. Rooms were very well presented and bed comfy. Tea and coffee facilities along with coffee machine, hairdryer and toaster. Lovely big walk in shower. Room also had underfloor heating. As we booked directly with them we also recieved breakfast included...
Smirnoffy . 2023-10-15
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Went for an impromptu Sunday lunch. Restaurant was very full - always a good sign - but we were able to get a table at short notice. Food was truly excellent, recommend the chicken liver pâté and pork belly bites for starters, and the roast...
serioustiger . 2023-09-24
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A lovely Sunday roast all round! Attentive but laidback staff, excellent gluten free options. A nice cocktail and other drinks offered throughout. Delicious roasts, with tender meat, all served hot, extra gravy not a problem. Delicious desserts. A lovely Sunday afternoon that was worth the...
drivek . 2023-09-17
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Old coaching inn with great decor and some motel type rooms attached. Not too far from Oxford where we were sightseeing. Very well presented food and a very interesting wine menu. A very funny and gracious host on reception. Overall a really nice stay and...
kenadams12 . 2023-09-11
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My husband and I decided to try this place before deciding where to celebrate our anniversary and the best way we could describe our visit was a pretty disappointment. The service was disjointed at best and I was expected to neck the bottle of water...
MichelleE61 . 2023-08-27
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We stayed the night in one of the our side rooms. Checking in that was a bit chaotic !! Room was very nice bigger than what the pictures look. Nice walking shower good facilities. Highly recommend. We was attending a friends wedding , had dinner...
GoPlaces11862052062 . 2023-08-06
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Very disappointing we went there as we were early for visiting a friend.Asked for the menu nothing suitable for me as prices, and explanations of food not on the menu. My friend also choose not to eat we had tea and coffee. My child wanted...
553christinac . 2023-08-05
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The pork belly was good but the Banoffee Pie was very light on the Banoffee part The fish and chips was good but my friend mentioned that she would have preferred the fish skinless. Service was good and cheerful The tips situation is interesting in...
johnp_oxford . 2023-08-03
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Went to the chequers for the first time today. Lived in Oxford for my entire lfe,but have never been to the pub before. Heard good things about the Sunday lunches,so we had to give it a try. We weren't disappointed. Everything was cooked to perfection....
mickcD7455ZF . 2023-07-30
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Had a lovely evening out with friends. The host (shame I didn’t get her name) was very welcoming, warm and paid attention to our needs. The meals were flavourful and the portions more than enough :) .Definitely have the pork belly It was a delicious...
Damola A . 2023-07-22
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Stayed for one night walking Thames path. Excellent welcome, lovely staff, good Sunday roast supper, but the room and the non existent breakfast lets the place down. Couldn’t be bothered to put a cling filmed wrapped slice of bread in a toaster kept in the...
Stephen A . 2023-06-26
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Unfortunately our 2nd visit was not great. After a nice Sunday roast and great service a few weeks before we booked in again on a Saturday. This time we were sat basically inside the kitchen, which was a bit annoying but not the end of...
285OutOut . 2023-06-18
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My star rating doesn't reflect the food and staff, who were lovely, but I really feel this place is terribly overpriced compared to other places in the area, with equally as good food and service. My husband ordered a fillet steak. I really can't see...
GOLLYSMUM . 2023-06-18
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Well done to the team at The Chequers. Fantastic meal with amazing service, so attentive, welcoming, friendly and efficient. Extra well done to Jared, excellent barman who really goes the extra mile.
Jane W . 2023-05-28
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We were out for an evening treat as our daughter had given us a £50 off voucher to use at The Chequers. Our table was booked for 7pm but we arrived 20 minutes early. This was no problem & we were asked if we would...
neil h . 2023-05-26
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My wife and I visited on our way back from a great day out at Abingdon Airshow. We just wanted a pub favourite - fish and chips, to save cooking when we got home. We saw the price was £17 each - pretty hefty price...
GeoffDStorey . 2023-05-26
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Booked for a family celebration, ticked the required boxes of dog friendly, good selection of GF dishes. We went for a walk along Thames to build up appetite first. Service was good,wide selection of dishes inc. GF well presented and good portions. Would recommend
TheRabble . 2023-05-25
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Went in for a business lunch today not the best really the lunch was not the best triple cooked chips were over cooked and very salty. The fish was slightly greasy so not the best. The pub itself was lovely and very welcoming I did...
K3523TMkeithc . 2023-05-23
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We came here for lunch with our kids. The place is very cosy and the decor beautiful. Very polite staff and nice atmosphere. We had a lovely meal with some great wines. The wine menu was thoughtful and the food was tasty, hot and well...
Tjcamc . 2023-05-15
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Great pub-restaurant-hotel serving delicious food. We had lunch, dinner and then the breakfast next day and everything was spot on. The pub and restaurant are nicely decorated with fireplace, nice lighting and cosy furniture. They’ve got an amazing chef and the staff is professional, helpful...
WojciechJ524 . 2023-05-08
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We have been before and we was very satisfied with our meal.But on our visit on Saturday the 6th of May 2023 it was a very disappointing experience.The starters and desserts were good but we had triple cooked chips with 3 of the main meals...
William T . 2023-05-07
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We came as a family of 9. The food was all very tasty and fresh and restaurant really nice inside. However the service was the best I have experienced at a restaurant or pub for a very long time. Attentive, friendly staff made it a...
Nascot10 . 2023-05-01
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My daughter booked Sunday lunch for my birthday. Very disappointed with the service we received. Roast beef with a spoon full of cabbage and 2 carrots, if you want anymore vegetables you have to order them as a side dish £7 a dish. Dinner wasn't...
Linda E . 2023-04-24
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I tend not to chose a roast dinner when eating out as I’m always left disappointed but not here, it’s amazing. The pub was packed on arrival and lovely to have an open fire, staff were friendly and responsive. Will be returning soon.
catherine p . 2023-03-05
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Once again we had an amazing lunch at the Chequers Burcot. Food, staff and ambience wonderful. Cannot praise it high enough, my favourite lunch spot. Thank you all
452maureent . 2023-02-24
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We broke our journey at The Chequers, hoping to have a really good lunch given it is a 'multi-award winning gastro pub'. Not sure how it has achieved this status. Perhaps it has changed management and/or chef given other poor reviews recently. The house red...
JackieN290 . 2023-02-21
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I went for Sunday lunch here with family including my 5 month old son & 87 year old Grandfather. Everything was simply superb. The service was outstanding; polite, efficient and quick. The roast dinner was delicious and very reasonably priced given how big the portions...
williamhS1805VY . 2023-02-20
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Booked for a birthday lunch (1st Feb). Lovely warm welcome. Really fantastic ambience inside, really improved from our last visit 20 years ago. We all enjoyed our food, though the portions were large, so doggy bags for the leftovers, Very good knowledgable staff. Thank for...
karen c . 2023-02-01
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Went for lunch midweek – 4 of us. We had booked so no problem at all. Service very good. Nice people. Overall the food was ‘half’ OK. Salad (what can go wrong ?) good, a Chorizo & Chicken dish tasty although quite small especially for...
Mark R . 2023-01-24
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Had my wife's Birthday dinner here for 12 people and have to say the food and service were outstanding ! We booked the private area and enjoyed a fantastic evening rounded off with the delivery of my wife's birthday cake. Nothing was too much problem...
boysandg . 2023-01-09
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Not been to the Chequers for many years, I could see from the outside that it had changed a lot but upon entering the building was shocked and horrified to see dead animals hung on the walls not just small dead animals massive dead animals...
idotiatas . 2022-12-04
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A disappointing experience given the high price of the food and drinks. The steak priced at £35 was not cooked as requested and this was not followed up by the waitress when it was brought to her attention. No chips/potatoes were included and £6 extra...
Anne503866 . 2022-11-18
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The food was good, however, they we had to send one of the mains Sunday roast beef dinners back as there was no meat but only fat. In the end we have complained about the bill due to the restaurant not acknowledging the fact that...
ohlegd . 2022-11-13
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Had a lovely lunch today. Food, service and ambience was exceptional. Not cheap but well worth the cost.
452maureent . 2022-11-12
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met my friend for lunch here, only to find there is no lunch time menu as we both work and cook for the family in the evening did not want a full meal, so had a chicken burger, and shared a portion of chips, the...
Culture632073 . 2022-11-02
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Booking a table was very easy to do online, I even had a reminder for the booking and to confirm that we would still be attending. Arrived on time and was seated straight away. Very friendly staff and prompt service. We had all ordered a...
289rachelp . 2022-10-10
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So my son & his girlfriend booked a table for a Sunday roast today. I was so looking forward to it as have heard it advertised for a few years. So we arrived on time for our booking to then be asked to wait outside...
trevorsV4035AF . 2022-10-09
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First meal at The Chequers and will definitely be returning. Lovely Sunday Roast. Lamb was excellent and also desserts - banoffee pie and rhubarb crumble. Front of house friendly too .
ShazzieD2013 . 2022-10-02
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Six of us just before 7.30 on a Tuesday evening, without prior reservation. It didn't seem very busy so they could fit us in. Due to present circumstances we have been eating out rather a lot recently and this stands out as one of the...
Trisha K . 2022-09-23
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Ordered the Camembert as a starter at a staggering £14.50…..at the end my partner pointed out it was 9 days out of date!! Expiry not best before….well I have never heard such lies the lovely waitress informed the kitchen who came back and said “we...
CJ028 . 2022-09-20
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We are here once a number of years back and remember being spectacularly underwhelmed by the food and overwhelmed by the bill! So I was a little apprehensive when a friend suggested this place, but gave it another try. Very glad we did too, it's...
Ashley S . 2022-09-11
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Went here for a meal to celebrate a birthday. The staff were attentive and friendly and the food tasted excellent and was well presented. I had Calamari followed by Fillet Steak, which whilst pricey, was worth it in my opinion - you get what you...
JF2135goipdtjgpodzjg . 2022-09-08
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There are not many classy gastropubs in South Oxfordshire but this one really knows about hospitality. You can just tell they have experience as the whole place oozes professionalism. Firstly the decor is impeccable, welcoming and interesting. The staff are polite and courteous. The wine...
masterchefchampion . 2022-08-29
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We went for Sunday dinner and enjoyed three courses together. The service was highly attentive throughout the visit. Our three courses were flavourful, delicious and hot. We really enjoyed the Sunday dinner of chicken and would highly recommend the restaurant for a special occasion. We're...
nim_chauhan . 2022-08-28
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We were looking forward to our meal as we were celebrating 2 birthdays. Been before Covid and it was very good. However we were put on a table with a speaker in the corner and the music was way too loud. We had to shout...
MagpieandOx . 2022-08-23
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A disappointing experience. The food was average, the chicken and steak were described as dry by my friends. Prices seemed high and vegetables/salads were extra. The location is pleasant and the staff were friendly but I wouldn't go back
BenP521 . 2022-08-22
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I had dinner at the Chequers back in 2019, and it was fantastic. Unfortunately this time the experience was not so good. When I walked in there was loud music playing, which didn't make me feel relaxed at all. To my surprise the burger does...
connorsO1555JZ . 2022-08-20
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We booked a room for tge night, we had lunch and dinner. The food was amazing, best steak I've ever had, my husband had belly pork and said it was delicious. The staff were fab, very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We will...
GlobeTrotting796763 . 2022-08-14
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We have stoped here before but this time it was special, maybe as we were having dinner and also enjoying staying for the night , the inside of this unique restaurant is full of history, the food we selected from the menu was really incredible...
Kloffusjohn . 2022-08-07
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Food not up to usual standards. Service also poor today. Starters were horrible today, I'm sorry to say, as usually very tasty. Main course was good, but the gravy spoilt a good roast by being so salty (It might be a good idea to serve...
hev24uk2001 . 2022-08-07
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Wir waren auf der Durchreise und haben den Abend und die Nacht im Hotel sehr genossen! Vegane und vegetarische Speisen...
SeaBird73 . 2022-08-07
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Visited for Sunday lunch as previously been impressed with the quality of food. The staff are excellent and professional. The pub is set in a little village just of the main Oxford to Reading road. In my opinion, it's now run as profit over customer...
ouryard . 2022-08-01
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I wish we lived nearer so could visit more often. We are senior citizens and only just out visiting places after Covid, so sometimes a bit apprehensive about eating out. As soon as we entered the pub we were greeted by a member of staff...
Maureen N . 2022-07-04
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Greeted as soon as we came in and seated at a lovely table. It was a full restaurant with a nice atmosphere. We had starters and main. Amazing food. Perfectly cooked, great flavours, absolutely delicious. IMO all they need to do to get a Michelin...
661neills . 2022-07-03
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We had dinner with family. Food is delicious and staff are so attentive. They also have some boutique lovely rooms outside. We will definitely return
MrGarryB . 2022-06-25
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Don’t believe the hype. We had been meaning to visit for ages, especially after hearing the adverts on Jack FM, I wish we had gone somewhere else. It certainly isn’t a Gastropub as it claims. The menu is average and the same as so many...
JCOCKREM3103 . 2022-06-24
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For my son’s 23rd birthday my family and I chose the Chequers to celebrate. Great looking pub and once inside wasn’t let down with seating arrangements and decor. So, first impressions were good and once at our table the waitress’s were very welcoming and attentive....
Paradise45885966877 . 2022-06-22
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On arrival there was no one waiting at the hosting section to meet and greet to which we waited and waited for someone to show us to our booked table. Once we had decided on drinks we ordered those alongside our toddlers meal so we...
Grant H . 2022-06-19
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Visited at lunchtime. Out and about for hubby’s birthday and decide to go for lunch. My hubby’s first visit. Very good menu with great range of choices to suit everyone. Shared a prawn cocktail, which was lovely , sauce coated prawns and salad , which...
Honestcritic_10 . 2022-06-18
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Although the menu looks very tempting. We were very disappointed with the food but mainly with the disproportionately aggressive attitude of the female staff. I have never known anything like it. Sadly I cannot recommend this place to eat at even though I used to...
iggit007 . 2022-06-17
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Visited today for a long overdue catch up with a friend- the food and staff were brilliant! We had mains and puddings which were very tasty and the portion size was just right. The cold water and constant supply of ice was a welcome touch...
MrsGerrard41 . 2022-06-17
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We were a group of eight couples getting together for a birthday celebration. One member of our group was rushed to hospital the night before and staff were advised of this as early as possible. Whilst I realise it is their policy to charge, as...
sharoncH3440OS . 2022-06-16
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We had burger and glass of wine and ice cream and coffees to finish . All was top quality and service ( Sofia ) was superb . Well worth a visit
Ashlag . 2022-06-03
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Lovely old pub. Really friendly helpful staff and very good food, we stayed for two nights in their adjacent rooms which are very modern with comfortable beds, fridges in the rooms and lovely shower rooms. Breakfast on Mondays is continental and is sent to your...
Maureenwillow . 2022-05-31
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Having to pay £4 extra to have chips with a burger - seriously? We laughed when it came to my husband ordering fish and chips- perhaps we’d have to pay extra for them as well. Food was good, but really over priced and sadly for...
Becky W . 2022-05-27
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