The Chequers in Cherwell

Excellent, very welcoming. Excellent food and the beer is not bad either. Maybe a new owner but very well managed. Food was quickly on the table. Staff very friendly and competent.

If you love seafood join the club with this dish!! It was soooo tasty. Following a simple camembert starter this main of mussels and prawns was so tasty, creamy buttery mussels - what isn't to love?! Definitely recommend and I will be going back to have it again

The Chequers always used to be a good bet for reasonably priced decent food with some interesting options on the menu - provided you could find a table. The main menu, as shown on the website looked promising, including one of our favourites, slow roasted pork belly, which we were looking forward to having. No problems in finding a table - the place was three quarters empty - and it soon became apparent why. Upon arrival we were presented with a much slimmed down version of the menu, compared to what is on the website, with all the more complex dishes including the pork belly omitted. A sign on the bar counter invited us to "check out the specials board" but, you've guessed it, the board was blank. What a disappointment! In the end, we opted for burgers, and for something as straightforward as a burger and given the place was far from busy, the wait for the food was unacceptably long. Actually, the burgers were very good when they eventually arrived, except for being served on plates that were far too small, so the chips kept dropping off the side onto the table. They also seemed to have some issue with salt pots - whilst pepper pots were available in abundance, apparently no salt pot in the house, so we had to make do with those little sachets - memories of Covid times. At £18 for a burger, over a fiver for a pint plus 10% discretionary service charge added to the bill (including on the drinks which we actually collected ourselves from the bar), this is no longer the good value venue it once was. Cost cutting seems to be the order of the day here. The heating, if on at all, was turned down very low. But we also got the impression the place was being run on minimal staff - probably just a barmaid/waitress and a chef/cook. The young lady serving was actually very friendly and polite, no doubt doing her best under the circumstances, hence we did not ask for the service charge to be removed. Meanwhile minimal staff in the kitchen probably meant they were unable to produce any of the more complex dishes on the menu and had to cook just a small number of items at a time, therefore the burgers presumably did no go on until earlier orders had been completed. The staff were, no doubt, doing their best under the circumstances, but management really need to look at how this pub is run, including staffing levels, otherwise it will find itself in a perpetual downhill spiral.

The disappointing experience of walking into this pub was that it was not very warm - the woodturner hadn't been lit & I never can understand why such a simple thing is neglected. Apart from feeling a little chilly the food was very good and very hot - the young waiter was very efficient.

Last minute booking . Quaint , quiet pub that soon got busier with a nice ambience and buzz. Service and food excellent . Highly recommend!

So myself and my partner just wanted a couple of beers on a Sunday lunchtime. There was physically nowhere to sit purely to have a drink. Every seat was taken up by people eating. What’s happening to our pubs? The only available seating was in the garden - too cold.

We always meet here as very convenient to M40 junction 9 (few miles). Newly reopened after lockdown, the new management had thought of everything to make the pub COVID compliant, and they were very attentive and welcoming. The basket of freshly laundered blankets was a...

We both really enjoyed our pizzas and had a really good time, the garden area was lovely and the service was amazing

Lovely pub food with attentive service. Would go again and recommend to friends. Food good pub grub we had burgers which were delicious and owners were attentive and friendly.

Although booked to eat outdoors due to rain approaching we decided to eat indoorsVery pleasant, friendly, helpful and attentive hostess/ownerFood ordered was acceptable 'pub grub'Having eaten here with previous owners I understand present people have only been there for a few weeks and should do well There is a bright and fresh feeling to the pub

I'd had this pub recommended to us so wanted to try for myself.I can not fault the staff who were very pleasant. Myself and my husband had the chilli and rice with garlic bread. We found the chilli very bland and dry and a rather small portion. We did however like the cheesy garlic bread. Perhaps we went with higher expectations but we came away disappointed.

This well located pub is happy to provide overnight parking for any motorhome travellers who are happy to give patronage to the establishment, and it is well worth giving the bar and restaurant a visit.It is fair to say we got off to a "rocky" start, we were shown to a table that was in serious need of additional wedges to make it level and sturdy, this was addressed immediately with the addition of numerous beer mats. To be fair the pub has original stone flooring so unbalanced tables are probably the norm.We are at the height of this dreaded "C" virus but the pub is well adapted to cope with all social distancing, a very welcoming log fire was burning in the hearth, a comprehensive menu and specials board was available along with two real ales.The pub was well supported and the food we were served was well presented and really tasty.It was only after we settled the bill that I discovered the landlord and landlady have only been at the pub for the past two/three weeks, I wish them well for their future and commend them on what they have already achieved.In these difficult trading times the "atmosphere" of any pub is far from the usual, having said that the Chequers provides a warm welcome, good food and good ale it is unfortunate that the experience cant be enjoyed by more people.

We didn’t plan to eat here, but so very pleased we did - couldn’t fault anything considering it was their first day! The staff were helpful and attentive, COVID precautions were excellent, good distance between tables & everyone wearing masks. Unfortunate that some customers ignored the signage and used the exit to enter the pub, but you can’t blame the tenants for that - perhaps the customers couldn’t read or just felt that the rules did not apply to them!Couldn’t fault our light lunch of soup and a roll for my husband, a bacon, brie & mango sandwich served with chips for me, just wish we lived local or perhaps we can persuade them to come to Lincoln.We wish you every success in these very difficult times.

We had a pleasant evening meal here soon after the Eat Out to Help Out scheme started. The pub had effective Covid regulations in place. The food felt a cut above basic pub food without trying to be a gastropub. it was served piping hot, the portions were good and the service prompt. Would come again.

Meeting up for our sons Birthday, beautiful sunny evening, special occasion, walked in the door smiling to be welcomed by a stern faced charmless man who has forgotten that he is in hospitality.We had a lovely evening " despite " his attitude, we felt like an inconvenience.Pity, lovely location, ok food

Yet again the Chequers doesn’t fail to impress. Normally visit for the occasional midweek dinner.The four of us had a great Sunday lunch. The Beef, Lamb, and Turkey were superb. Plenty of meat and a great selection of veg, not forgetting the Yorkshire!Traditional Sunday Lunch at it’s very best.Couldn’t resist the Sticky Toffee pudding,WOW!We were looked after by Chelsie who made sure we had everything we wanted. Very attentive and efficient service. This is our first visit for a Sunday Lunch, will certainly return.Thank you.

Stopped here to break the journey down from Lancashire. Just a couple of minutes off the M40. The restaurant uses an indoor barbecue, Bertha, to cook a range of excellent meats. I opted for the steak and ribs which were excellent and for once, when I requested a blue steak, it was cooked exactly to my specifications. Absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked. My other half opted for the pork, which was served with melt in the mouth crackling. We followed up with Sticky Toffee Pudding and Custard. Service was delightful, staff were friendly and Covid restrictions were meticulously observed to maintain safety, without it being intrusive!

We decided to come in tonight for a meal.Me and my partner love traditional country pubs and was not disappointed. The pub and service had a friendly but very a safe feeling to it with the current circumstances. I had the 10z Steak and wanted to make a couple of changes and it was no issue what so ever I.e. great service. My partner had the homemade chilli con carne which was delicious. We also had a couple of puddings but let’s just say they didn’t last long. All together loved our experience at the chequers and can’t wait to come again!To top it off the landlords were extremely friendly and had a lovely conversation with them both!Left us feeling extremely happy!Thank you soo much to all for looking after us!Mark

Very rude landlord.We are locals and on Sunday morning at 8am we parked in the pub car park before trying a new walk. The landlord screamed out of a first floor window asking us what we were doing. When I explained that we were just going for a short walk he told us that we should have asked him first.Perhaps he woke up this morning with a hangover but he was very unfriendly.We are fortunate to have the other pub in the village, the Ben Jonson that is always welcoming to customers, local or not.

Before I really start with my small review, I have never been here before, but support the landlord asking the so called locals to move, if they are local and wanted a walk, what about starting from their own house.?Any way my we stopped here after driving from swanage 4hours and just wanted a real meal, after a week’s holiday with my family, chips chips and more chips.Stopped on the chance of a Sunday lunch, we were welcomed, and given a nice table, Roast Beef and extras. The Roast Beef was worth the stop alone.One other point after a week away this is the cleanest place we have been too. My wife said about the toilets at almost the same time as I said how clean they were.

Arrived at the bar 7.53 on a Saturday I know this because the bar person immediately asked if I was there for just drinks. When I said that I had hoped to order meals she said that the food service was closing at 8pm and directed my wife to a table with two seats. Once seated I went to make my way to the bar to get a menu only to be told rather abruptly to remain seated and wait for service. While I appreciate thinks are difficult in this pandemic I still expect a friendly welcome and a bit of courtesy. The absence of these little things was the reason we only had one drink with our meal, no desert or coffee and left without tipping. Our drinks arrived in nice glasses in good time, but the unfriendly greeting and atmosphere and the fact that we had been put on a table with seats at right angles leaving me staring at a wall did not enhance the experience.Our meals which arrived quickly were well presented and delicious served by smart waitresses who were polite and efficient.After finishing our meal I asked for the bill and we paid and left at 8.45.Sadly although the food was excellent we probably will not make an effort to visit this place again due to the fact we were not treated with friendliness and courtesy this time.

Found this when gasping for a pint on a hot day. Friendly landlord, attentive staff, excellent sandwich and a Boris discount. Just the ticket! No masks but we don't like them as we would prefer to see a smile.

We were pensioners out for a Monday lunch treat! Large spacious garden but too hot for us. Quiet table for two inside. No music (thank goodness!) Nicely appointed. Pleasant service. Good food. Not cheap but the Government 50% subsidy made it attractive. We would definitely go again (even without the subsidy!)

My husband and I visited for date night and we were disappointed by the lack of social distancing (none) and lack of face masks. Many tables were too close for comfort (might have been to the letter of the law but looked uncomfortably close) and I didn’t see ANY staff wearing masks. Food was mediocre but I wouldn’t go again. V disappointing

For a first visit to a restaurant during lockdown The Chequers staff were extremely pleasant and helpful, the safety precautions were first rate, the service was excellent and the food first class.

Splendid food and beer. Very pleasant and comfortable pub. Very welcoming. Highly recommend a visit or two.

After a gap of almost four months, this was my first venture back into a public house. They recommend that you book, under the present circumstances, but at the time of my midweek lunchtime visit the place was very quiet - no wories about social distancing. My first time back on the pub scene did not disappoint. Staff were friendly, service was good and they seem to be well organised whilst still finding their feet in the new post-coronavirus world. It's a picturesque old stone pub with a thatched roof, although it's well modernised inside. There's a decent menu which does not give the impression of having been scaled back as a result of lockdown. I opted for an old favourite: Twice Cooked Belly Pork (£16.95), which came with bubble & squeak, carrots and broccoli, and it was very good. It's a Fullers pub and the ales on offer were London pride and the excellent Dark Star Hophead.

After having to stay in for 3 months due to ill health and at maximum risk from the Corona virus, today was the first day I was allowed out! We researched and decided to go with the Chequers.The lady who took our order over the phone was lovely and explained the veggie selections etc. BUT.............We ordered, Medium/well 8oz steak with all the trimmings, chill, veggie chilli and a kids chicken dippers and chips! The meal was ready on time for collection, but what we got for OVER £35 was shocking!!! The steak definitely wasn’t an 8oz and was full of gristle! The chilli ( cheap mince ) was such a small portion, I went to the local chip shop to get chips to go with it to make it a big enough meal! The veggie chilli was ok but again a small portion and the kids mean was roughly 10 chips and 3 bits of chicken!! ( should be advertised as a toddlers meal! ) Basically we paid £35 for something that shouldn’t have cost anymore than a tenner!!! We were so disappointed, we will never go here again! Cheap ingredients, small portions and high prices!!

The Cheques is very convenient if you are travelling in the area of the A34 and M40. Plenty of parking, a great pub environment, good service and the food was tasty.

Good food well presented - Jana out waitress very attentive. Booked last minute but we were fitted in thank you.

We stop here on every journey North. It’s handy for the M40 and A34, it’s a pretty building and the food is generally good. On this occasion though I ordered a jacket potato with sour cream and avocado and bacon. It was not very pleasant. The avocado was indistinguishable in a huge amount of sour cream, very cloying in a potato. My husbands bubble and squeak, he said was fine. The beer was good as was the wine. I hope the food is better next time we call.

Having read the reviews we were looking forward to enjoying tasty home cooked meals. However we found ourselves disappointed with the quality of the food overall. The Oxford blue mushroom starter was a bowl of melted cheese with undercooked mushrooms and 3 tiny strips of cold toast. The tomato and avocado salad was mostly iceberg lettuce with chunks of tasteless tomato..... perhaps the chef was having and off night ! The service was good and they did have a lovely warm fire. We will not be rushing back to eat here again.

Visited with family for the first time this evening. Good quality pub food and friendly, attentive service. Close to M40 so very convenient.

Fantastic meal; starter of squid was really fresh and so, so crispy, Sirloin steak cooked to perfection with the best onion rings ever and a choice of chips, sweet potato chips or bubble and squeak. Simply delicious! This little pub has really upped its game and come up trumps. Give it a go!

Halfway "house" to meet an old colleague - we both travelled approx. 55 miles, so this needed to be a worthwhile venue to visit, which it was.The restaurant area was not at all busy when we arrived (approx. 12.30 on a Wednesday) and it took just a short time to be seated as there was only one person in the area.However, once seated, the waitress service was very attentive and polite. The food was served promptly and we didn't go for anything elaborate (soup of the day and scotch egg to start followed by Ham & Egg and Steak as mains). The food was hot and very welcome.There was no pressure to leave and we were asked to pay at the bar before departing.I would certainly visit again.

We met old friends today for lunch, in total 4 adults and 4 children. The service was excellent but not pushy. The food was amazing ( my burger was out of this world) . Would highly recommend !!

Met here with friends as it was halfway between us. Really wide ranging menu and Super tasty food. All of us enjoyed our meals but the Bertha cooked corn fed chicken with bacon and cheese was delightful. Good range of desserts also.... definitely coming back.... yummy

We met with family as a half way meeting point. It was very busy but the service was swift. We all opted for the carvery, which I am always dubious about if honest. But this carver was excellent. A good choice of beautifully cooked meat, lovely vegetable choices and despite the late hour were constantly topped up. Drinks were served efficiently, ditto puddings and we were asked if everything was, did we want any more drinks . Highly recommended .

We visit this pub a few times a year. It has got steadily busier over the last couple of years, offering good food & a warm welcome. Our latest visit, it was quiet busy with lots of people eating. Service was quick & efficient , always there if more drinks were needed, no long waits for food. My partner said her steak wasn't great, the chips were not exactly what I would call chunky, seasonal veg was sliced carrots & 1 piece of Broccoli. My pie was nice, full of meat & tasty gravy, the pie had a few bits of gristle, but not excessive. 1 member of staff, although efficient was rather sour faced & not exactly customer friendly. Yes we will be back.

After having travelled in the car for over two hours was told that we were not allowed a pram to lie our baby flat. This is the guidance given to prevent breathing problems. We had to hold our newborn for the whole meal which was completely unfair on the baby. I emailed ahead and asked about breastfeeding facilities which they would not accommodate ! Do not visit if you have children !

This was a 'half way' meet to catch up for Cmas. I admit I was 15 minutes late due to traffic BUT I was greeted by the manager? who said that we had till 2 when the table was re-booked It was 12.45. I had not seen on the web site the table was time limited as I would not have booked it as we had a lot of catching up to do. We were then pressurised to choose quickly. I had the Beef Strog which has to be the most tasteless one I have ever had. It was warm and had 8 bits of 'meat' in it. It had no taste. It came with a 1/2 baguette of garlic bread which was very strong and would have hidden the lack of taste of the meal but I don't like garlic.It cost £18 so £2 for each bit of meat and £2 for the rest? We were served by a girl with a strong accent and a quiet voice so my hearing impaired friend had no idea what was going on. We were offered pudding menus and told they could serve them very quickly. We declined as there was too little time to enjoy them. However the queue to pay was long and slow and we left at 2.10 and there was no one to force us off our table or a reserved sign put on it. We were not asked if 'everything was ok' as per. My friend had a tough gammon and the other had a steak which he said was fine.I left feeling disappointed, frustrate and with indigestion.

Don’t know what to start praising more, the food, owners or atmosphere... every single dish was EXCELLENT (chili, stroganoff, fish n’chips, squids...) paired with with rich and exceptional gin n’tonic list... owners couldn’t be more friendly and welcoming, service excellent... ONE OF THE BEST pubs we have been...

Thank you for a truly memorable visit to your pub yesterday. Beautiful food served by lovely, friendly staff. Thoroughly recommend. Despite the distance from where we live, we are already planning our next visit.

Decent lunch menu, sandwiches, jackets etc. But not just a sandwich, chips, salad or soup. Good choice of beverages also. Now considering evening meal.

We stopped here for a meal and drinks. We haven't been here for many years. The landlady and landlord were great friendly people. The food was absolutely great and the atmosphere of the pub was brilliant. Will definitely recommend

This place is so popular for Sunday lunch that you have to book - we arrived at noon and tables were already populated with an array of guests. It appears that the Sunday carver is a must - and it was! There were a choice of 5 meats, you could have all,some or one of these with a selection of fresh vegetables, roast potatoes etc (too much to list). It was delicious proper cooked Sunday lunch - highly recommended.Should also mention the rest of the menu!!- lovely seems to sum it up rather well.Well priced, fresh ingredients, local produce.

We came to this pub by accident to be honest. We were meeting family at the Milk Shed but it was so noisy we werent sure that we'd be able to catch up properly, so we headed back to the Chequers which we had passed enrouteIts a lovely looking pub and the team there were warm, friendly and helpful. The food was pretty good too! It needs a little bit of attention to cleaning in the ladies (which are also a bit cold!) as there were cobwebs on the extractor fan etc.

Four of us arrived at 19:30 on a Saturday. The pub was not busy at all, there is a nice fireplace that adds a comfortable feeling. The food was excellent and very well cooked. The staff were very polite and friendly as well. I would recommend to anyone who is going for a day out in Bicester Village or in the area.

Lovely country pub , loads of parking warm friendly welcome , reserved tables only so quite busy which is a good sign Friendly efficient service , opted for starters & carvery Food was delicious with plenty of flavour There’s no real “waiting” area as most of floor space taken up with tables and there were a couple of tables which weren’t in great locations , especially table for 2 people - so be careful when booking Otherwise great venue , great food good value

Lovely place very easy to access from A34 / M40. Booked for Sunday lunch which was just as well as was packed. Felt a little rushed and indeed we were booked for 12.30 and left at 1.30 the next party booked on our table were waiting at the bar....good job we didn't hang around for a longer chat. Plenty of choice we went for the carvery - choice of 5 different meats or you can mix and match. Plenty of Veg options. only slight disappointment was it was not pipping hot and the plates were not pre-warmed so by time we were part way through it was luke warm at best. This may have been down to how busy they were but then we were pretty early on lunch bookings so would have expected to have got the first serving soon after cooking keeping plates warm should be fairly simple.

Really good food, cooked to order, that tasted great and was well presented. Friendly table service. Will definitely be back.

As usual we broke our journey here for lunch but thankfully, unusually we were allowed to linger at the bar to choose our beer and wine. We chose the bubble and squeak with bacon and egg which was very delicious and substantial although on the plate it looked like a ‘full English’. The beer, the Wayfarers was well kept and the wine good. This a perfect stop off the M40 or the A34, a charming thatched, cosy country pub.

Everything g we had on the menu was delicious! We enjoyed the friendly staff as well. We liked it so much we went back twice

Absolutely brilliant, food and service 1st class. Steak was the best I’ve had in ages, my friend had the steak pie and said it was delicious. Really lovely ladies serving too. Highly recommend.

We went as friends to meet halfway - some from south some from midlands. Easy to find and get a parking space. Food was quiet adequate, just good pub food. We will go again.

We popped into the Chequers on the off chance and, although they were very busy, they found us a table for two. We really enjoyed the meal and will be back very soon!

Whilst stopping at the nearby Manor Country House Hotel we decided to visit the Chequers on two occasions for our evening meal. On each occasion we were greeted by the landlord in a friendly nice manner. All Staff were courteous and helpful and the meals we consumed were very enjoyable. It was nice to know that this pub was nearby as it made up for our disappointments at the hotel. Will certainly recommend the Chequers.

We called in on spec whilst on our way to the south coast. Very friendly welcome and the dog was welcome too. Table service was offered for food and drink. We had a light lunch which was very tasty indeed. Soup of the day was leek, potato and bacon and I then had a starter of bubble and squeak with bacon and poached egg - excellent and very good value too. In fairness apart from one issue in London (Reviewed) I really like Fullers pubs - let's hope the new ownership keeps up the standards

We found The Chequers by chance when trying to find a place for lunch.It was a busy bank holiday weekend, but luckily they had a table for 2 spare!We ordered from the lunch menu, I had a steak sandwich. It was a good portion for the price, however it would have been nicer on a ciabatta style bread. The sliced loaf was inadequate and fell to pieces! There was also no mention on the menu of the bread being buttered, I’d have preferred it without, or at least to be asked.Still, a nice lunch in a nice traditional pub, with fresh ingredients for a good price!

We turned off the M40 at Junction 9 and stopped here for lunch, on our way south. What a lovely surprise! The Chequers is a lovely pub with a thatched roof, was beautifully dressed with flowers outside and a friendly greeting inside. Good, cheerful service, despite being busy. Despite not having booked, we were quickly found a table. An unnecessarily loud, ignorantly-oblivious-of-others foursome at the next table caused us to ask to be moved. This was quickly achieved without fuss and done with a smile. The food was excellent. What's not to like.

I visited The Chequers for Sunday lunch with friends ( 22nd September ) on a recommendation and certainly was not disappointed! We all had the carvery and it was just simply delicious! We had homemade apple crumble and custard to follow and again, was so enjoyable. It is a traditional, English pub, full of charm and we were made to feel most welcome.Well done to the management, waiting staff and the chefs, who certainly know how to prepare a fab Sunday roast. Without question, we shall be back.

In contrast to 'Fawlty Towers' the Manor down the road, this pub has no pretensions. They just serve good food in a timely friendly professional manner. If you stay in the Manor and get hungry: Go here!

The Chequers at Weston-on-the-Green is a lovely pub, well presented outside and in with warm and friendly atmosphere. Welcoming staff on arrival. Very good service despite being busy. Wide selection of food and drinks. Enjoyable Sunday roasts had by all.

Not much atmosphere as there were few diners. Little bit disappointed with some of the food ( the bubble & squeak) was pretty poor, lots of bubble no squeak! My friends enjoyed their fish lunches the batter was superb! Soups & starters were excellent, the squid was especially succulent. All in all good pub grub.

This is the third time of visiting . It is very convenient for my old school friend and to meet just off the A34 and half way between Southampton and Leicester ( where we each live ) .It is a lovely pub and food based with a varied menu. Why I put ”disappointed “ in my title was purely in the dishes we chose ... I had smashed avocado on toast with poached egg and I asked for a little bacon as an extra . Nothing wrong with that , the poached egg was perfectly done and the avocado fine but the toast was thick , soggy and not very toasty and did n’t bare much resemblance to the photo of the same dish that was on the trip advisor site in July . My friends dish was more disappointing of prawns on flat bread with a mayo garnish . When it arrived she could not see the flatbread for the mound of salad garnish that disguised it which comprised of thick chunks of celery , cucumber and carrot , lettuce , mayo and the prawns . The flat bread when she found it was soggy and she could not finish it as it became not enjoyable . We were asked if we enjoyed the lunch and we did say what I have have just written ....

Staying at a local campsite we visited The Chequers on a Saturday evening, there was a nice atmosphere inside but we opted to site outside as we had our dog with us. There were bowls of water for visiting dogs which is a nice touch. Food was good (we both had the gammon) and our requests were carried out. Some of the food was a little overpriced in my opinion.

I stumbled across this hidden gem through a google search. Needed somewhere near the M40 to conduct a lunch meeting, and this place exceeded my expectation ! The service was punctual and attentive (although the older lady hoovering around was unnecessary and not a great representation for this venue). The food was EXCELLENT, absolutely outstanding for a village pub, better than many awarded restaurants I have frequented - well done the Chef !!

Nice food in a nice pub but the 1 thing we didn't like was the older lady who greeted us kept hovering around us making remarks to our child and making us feel like she was listening to our conversation or checking the kids weren't doing anything wrong if she is the owner and doesn't want kids there then she should just state that

The first thing that strikes you on arriving are the stunning flower displays. We’ve been coming here for years to break our journey, we’ve seen it change hands 3 times. Now on arriving the main object seems to be to rush you to a table. We like to go to the bar to choose and buy a beer and a glass of wine and read the specials board. Another thing that always happens is the beer has a large head. My husband would ask for a top up if at the bar. The menu is now very extensive, not always a good thing. Today we chose Peri Peri chicken and a small rump steak, all very tasty except my steak was medium not medium rare. I didn’t expect the tenderest steak as rump never is. We will continue to leave the M40 for lunch and hope that next time we are allowed to linger at the bar before being frogmarched to the table.

Good menu, pleasant staff. Very attractive surroundings, meals were served promptly, and overall were very pleasant. Although one was overlooked, and whilst the problem was resolved it was a little dampener on the occasion.

Spotted The Chequers on the way to Upper Heyford circuit so we decided to stop on our way back. We arrived at 5:30pm so asked to have a drink first as they didn’t start serving food until 6pm. The proprietor was very friendly and accommodating, and took our order so it was ready for when they started cooking. We can’t say what it’s like during peak times of an evening but the food came out very quickly and to an excellent standard (steak and avocado/poached egg on sourdough). The wait staff were lovely and efficient. They specialise in gin with an entire menu dedicated to it and the proprietor is very knowledgeable about it. My vanilla latte I had at the end of the meal was one of the best I’ve ever tasted. We are so pleased we decided to stop and if we’re ever back this way again we will definitely return!

After reading reviews we decided to come to eat here after my sons graduation so we were hoping for an enjoyable meal.We received a friendly greeting from,I assume, the landlady,that was the only positive.All 4 main courses were well below average,the chilli was like meat with gravy,no flavour,steaks were gristly and badly cooked.The salmon salad was dreadful,the salmon was burnt,the salad had huge pieces of peppers and veg,not prepared properly at all.The waitress was disinterested,we didn't have anything else,it was incredibly expensive for very badly cooked & presented pub grub.A very sad end to a very enjoyable day.

Davvero un bel posto! Un luogo che ti lascia un buon ricordo e soprattutto senza aspetti negativi. Ottimo il servizio, cucina più che buona e soddisfazione per l'ottimo cibo. Lo consiglio vivamente anche per famiglie con bambini. Bello anche l'esterno

Whilst staying at the nearby campsite we decided to eat here for dinner. Food and service was excellent. Friendly place with excellent food and wine choices. Highly recommended

We had planned to get to The Chequers in time to have a leisurely lunch. It was a perfect place to stop on our way to Malmsbury. Traffic meant we arrived at 2:40 and the pub closed at 3. Rushing in to ask if we could order they said fine. Very chilled took our order; food was superb. No rush for them. We had a great relaxed break. No one said that it was closing.

Whenever we have visitors we take them here and they are always delighted. One of ours from West Wales had the carvery the other, from London is a vegetarian and was offered several options. The Fullers beer is always well kept. In answer to a critic who complained about being seated in a back room with her 3 year old grandchild then I can tell her why. The pub is centuries old, has stone flags, some steps and narrow routes for waiters so, for safety reasons small children need to be out of the main carrying routes.

Although the website calls the Chequers a family friendly pub, when we visited today with my 3 year old grandson we were seated in a little back room and informed that children were not allowed in the main restaurant. I would add that my grandson is always extremely well behaved. I understand that they welcome dogs so perhaps he would have been better under the table. Needless to say we will not be returning.

Really a nice place for dinner with business guests. If you like wine, try the Baby Amorone. The food selection selection was also wide and made to fit each choice. I traveled with some business associates who have restricted diets...they were satisfied.

I stopped off for a quick bite to eat while I was waiting for my car to be fixed at the garage and workshop down the road. I had scrambled eggs and bacon on brown bread and a large mug of tea. The breakfast and tea was very tasty and the staff welcoming and friendly, though I did have to ask for milk for my tea which had been forgotten. I sat out in the back garden which was very comfortable. Thank you for your hospitality!

Came here for a birthday lunch and have to say I couldn’t fault it. I looked up their web site which is informative and reserved over the phone with no problem. Everything was clean and welcoming, the staff very attentive and polite. The food was exactly what we ordered and tasted delicious. If there is anything to criticise it is pricey but for good food I don’t think it will mater so much. The other thing is the menu is vast but very little in the pudding department. Will defo come back here a lovely meal.

We found this place by accident on a diversion from the M40 and we are now so glad we took the diversion! We stopped off at this pretty thatched pub on the way back home from London and were greeted by a friendly team. The food was home cooked, tasted great and the portions were quite large. There was a good atmosphere and the pub was very clean and tidy had a very welcoming and cosy feel. A traditional pub offering brilliant food and great service.

We Visited The Chequers Weston on The Green today. Had The Carvery, the selection of roast meats are the best, you have a choice of Gammon, Roast Lamb, Roast Beef, Roast Pork,& Turkey. They are all cooked beautifully. Large home made Yorkshire Pudding plus lots of vegetables, & the best Roast potatoes ever. Crisp & golden outside soft & fluffy inside. The atmosphere is welcoming, the staff are so efficient, Debbie & Andy are really lovely people. We would definitely recommend The Chequers, & recommend booking as it gets extremely busy.

Visited the chequers several times and once again didn't disappoint!Best place to eat in the Oxford/ Bicester area! Both meals ( burgers) when absolutely spot on! Mine was a Brie and bacon and my wife's was an Oxford blue cheese burger!! A pint of moretti to wash it down. Excellent! Highly recommended

Came here for friend's 85th birthday lunch - she used to come here years ago, then new managers took over, the food wasn't as good, so she stopped coming here. Now new (not that new anymore we found out) managers are in place, bringing an excellent menu and dishes from all their previous experience, and it was great to find that the food was once again definitely worth coming here for! We had steak & pride pie and chili pie, both were great. Staff were lovely and the atmosphere was great as well. Would definitely recommend - also to book as it gets busy (and with good reason!)

Just to say a big thank you to the Chequers Inn, we had a fantastic evening for Shirley's 70th birthday meal. The food was amazing and the service was spot on. Thank you to Debbie & the team. We will be back soon. Andy

We were in the middle of a 3 and half hour drive home to Lyme Regis and were looking for a Toby Carvery (cheap and cheerful). We found this was a couple of minutes away so decided to pop in. £16 for the carvery if memory serves me and worth every penny. I think this is possibly the best carvery we have ever had. I even went for meat choices I wouldn't normally go for because they just looked so good. The veg which can be a let down in a carvery was fantastic, cooked perfectly and very tasty. We may well make this part of our journey when visiting family from now on.

Very cleand.Excelllent service and the roast was beautifuly cooked.Will go again.when I can getsomeone to drive us.

Met a friend for lunch here. Conveniently just off the A34 and near the M40.Its a Fullers pub so the main beer is London Pride which was excellent.Its part restaurant part bar and is pleasantly decorated with a decent garden and car park.We stuck to the light lunch menu which was very good. Price wise it was reasonable and the quality was excellent.The staff were very nice and the service prompt and friendly.If passing again I would go back.

We visited last night with friends and our children 9 of us in total. The service was amazing and the food was out of this world. We will definitely be returning very soon.

We stayed here en route home overnight in our camper.A warm friendly atmosphere with great food and great service, and good ale too.We had squid to start and my partner had steak for main and I had the gammon, desert of crumble for me and spiced strawberries for my partner all cooked and served to a high standard.I would like to say the restaurant was full to bursting and all food being served looked fantastic.Dog friendly and warm friendly inviting atmosphere too don’t miss out give this great place a try Thank you

We keep coming back here as the food is good, the staff are friendly and we've always had good service. OK, we live locally and are slightly biased, but with plenty of other establishments in the area we could go elsewhere - but we don't ! And I've never had a bad pint of beer here either - their beer is always kept in good condition.

Went for lunch with my Daughter - not at all busy, waiting staff very attentive and pleasant, however we ordered a medium cooked steak which arrived “Rare”. We sent it back as it was Raw inside, a second (much smaller) steak arrived, cooked just as the first, I pointed this out to the Proprietor, who was most defensive!!! I said that whilst it wasn’t how my Daughter asked for it to be cooked, we wouldn’t wait for another, and she would eat what she could of it - I was advised that it was cooked “medium Rare” by the proprietor, which was not what we ordered, and the steak was taken away to show the Chef and failed to re-appear. Surely if a steak comes back as undercooked, you would ensure the replacement was better???A most disappointing lunch and attitude, my daughter had half a meal and a reduced bill not ideal!!! Will not be returning.

Had a lovely dinner on Thursday night, despite not having a reservation we were quickly given a table by a very friendly member of staff. The food was amazing, staff all friendly and attentive and an added bonus of sitting by an open fire. We loved it

This is my 3rd time coming here..today I went here with my mum. I ordered the beer battered cod. The batter was cooked to perfection,soft and crispy. Fish was delicious. My mum originally asked the young waitress with glasses, if she could kindly have a 'small portion ' of chilli con canae (due to my mum having surgery she can only eat small portions) .... the waitress was really rude and just snapped back saying 'no'! How can you say no when one the waitress didn't even ask the chef if this was possible or not and secondly, she isnt the chef! Surely doing a small portion for someone cannot be that difficult? My mum therefore had to order prawn salad which unfortunately she did not want nor enjoy!!!This is my 3rd time coming here. Twice I've really enjoyed the food and enjoyed the food today.However, the service was extremely slow and very poor. Was not offered desserts or other drinks. Bare in mind the pub was quite empty. There is one women who I think maybe the owner who just stands, stares and walks around doing nothing!The staff are not very friendly nor welcoming and lack personality which really lets the atmosphere of the pub down which is real shame.Dont think i ll be returning or recommending again unless they improve their service and get better staff with more of a bubbly personality which might actually attract more customers..

Stayed here overnight with our Motorhome. Wonderful menu and good a choice of vegan options. I had a wonderful chickpea & cauliflower dahl, my husband enjoyed a butternut curry. This was filled by a huge glass of fresh fruit with lots of summer berries. Very friendly atmosphere. Lovely roaring fire. A lovely evening.

Our family ate here on a busy Sunday lunchtime. Really good. Drinks service etc very prompt, nice surroundings and very pleasant staff. The main event though was the carvery. Freshly cooked vegetables and wide selection of meats. Great location just off A34/ M40 intersection but in rural setting.

Fantastic little pub, good menu choice and extremely tasty. Pleasant surroundings and garden are perfect for a sunny day. Dog friendly too. Highly highly recommended.

Stopped off for refreshments on way home. The steak and chicken melt were tasty and nicely cooked. The Sweet of the day ‘Apple & Cherry pie’ was delicious and the ice cream. Top notch food, friendly staff and cosy pub. Would recommend a visit.

Avoiding motorway services on a 250 mile journey, we stopped off randomly at Weston on the Green, for coffees at the oh-so-lovely Chequers pub.Huge car park outside, and bags of character + warm welcome inside.Delicious coffees and we'll certainly stop off here again, hopefully for a meal. The menu looked tempting!Plenty of tables and very comfy chairs inside, numerous tables outside too, overlooking a field. Very nice toilets, and good access throughout.

Stayed here 2 nights in February 2019, enjoyed dinner both nights and Sunday lunch with friends. Staff were unfailingly welcoming and courteous, remembering which drinks we had ordered and making sure everything was in order. A good range of well prepared food, real ales and wine. The sunday carvery was excellent. Highly recommended