The Chequers in Sevenoaks

Had the Christmas menu. 6 of us went and all had different food. Everybody was very happy and I have to say the standard of the food was very good. The fondant was superb. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Will definitely be back.

Went for Sunday lunch, had made a reservation the night before,made welcome and fab atmosphere. The roast dinner was lush, we both had beef cooked to perfection, both had dessert carrot cake and pear and almond sponge,delicious

Walked in and it stank of cigarette smoke! Just like going back to the old days. Walked straight out again

Once again a lovely meal all round,. Very well presented & friendly staff. Great place for a meal when visiting our Daughter & Son in law who live round the corner. Thank you. Graeme from Suffolk.

Had the most lovely dinner. The food was excellent. Salmon was gorgeous. Beef wellington was as good as the top restaurants. Staff were lovely as always. Really pleased we came here

Squeezed us in today no trouble to the staff and owners. Food fantastic as is the service lovely friendly pub in a small community

Sunday lunch. Good choice of beers. Great food all very fresh and lovely meat. Very friendly service. A well run pub with a homely feel.

Popped in here yesterday on the off chance, was very busy but we were offered a table, food was brilliant and so reasonable. Service was also great and will definitely return. Would book in advance next time to ensure a table. Seems to be a very popular place.

Haven’t been back here in over 2 years due to living abroad and COVID but it’s still as good as ever. Great home cooked food, friendly service and a decent selection of real ales. Highly recommended!

A lovely pub , which we should support more often, as we live locally. Food, was hot and well prepared. Staff friendly and helpful. They are following all government guidelines, and it is working well. Will visit again.

Went for lunch there yesterday, the place is very well managed & Covid problem is given the due diligence it deserves. All customers are temperature checked & details recorded on entry. The service is excellent & very friendly, & the food is great, especially those apple crumbles.

Had a family meal here yesterday. Everyone ordered different meals and I can honestly say every meal was perfect. The staff are friendly and helpful. Would recommend to all 👍🏼

Quality food and service. A must try location for restaurant quality food in a public house. Well worth it, give it a go, you wont be disappointed.

Burgers were awful and the cod in batter was watery and tasteless. £5..99 bottle of wine, price was on the bottle charged £18.50!!! By rights they should have sold that wine for £5.99 as the price was on it ! Typical English people was with didn’t want me to challenge it!! Of course we all know businesses need to make a profit, but as much as £12.50 your local little pub!! Won’t be going back!!

Lovely food, lots to choose from the menu. We all tried various things from the menu and each of is enjoyed our food. Service is also great considering the pandemic. They've handled very well and I felt comfortable eating in there. Would highly recommend and look forward to more meals at the chequers!

Lovely landlady fitted us in last minute, the COVID safety was taken really seriously and we had to have our temp taken which I thought was great.Starters, mains and desserts were all delicious could not fault a thing! Red Thai curry had a lovely flavour and the chicken was so tender. The steak was the best I have had in a long time and I felt the landlady that I have been to some fine dining places where the steaks are 3 times the price and they weren’t as tasty or cooked as well as mine. They clearly have a talented and creative chef in the kitchen. Can’t forget to mention the crumble it’s the best!

Great pub, lovely food and friendly staff. They have put such great practices in place for corona, it feels very safe because they are following the rules. Highly recommend this pub.

Turned up as this pub 2 days ago with my best friend and little boy we sat in the garden my three year old climbed on the table as I told him to get down the land lady hung her head out the window and shouted excuse me LOVE can u get your KID off the table which I already was! If anyone knows kids especially boys they’d know what there like awful manors didn’t even wanna put my money in her pocket cause how rude she was so left and went to bloody kfc where I was treat with more respect: wouldn’t return she need Gordon Ramsay to teach her some hospitality!

An excellent menu of home made traditional pub food served with great service. I would highly recommend the ham, egg and chips which was superb. Worth booking at table as very busy even mid week lunchtime.

Highly recommend. Such a lovely pub with amazing food. The staff are so lovely and go above and beyond to make sure you always have a good time. Here are a couple of photos from their Valentines night.

Grate family pub very nice service nice cold drinks very friendly clean in a nice area a way from all the rushing

We popped into this pub whilst doing a circular walk and received a very warm welcome. Whilst this was just a pit stop and we did not eat on the day the food looked most inviting.We are returning there later this month.An independent pub that is very popular with a regular clientele offering good old fashioned hospitality.

Senior female staff not that friendly towards families, not good for the next generation of drinkers once our children age as my persecution of this place is they would rather not have children in the venue at all. Lady complained about mess on carpet as we was leaving but offered no help or support to clear it up which we was willing to do! Instead the lady turned her back on us after complaining! What did you expect us to do, get down on our hands and knees with crisp packets to tidy the area of crumbs? This would have taken you less than 1 minute to clear with a hoover of dustpan given the surface. Rude and grumpy over a small mess made by children on Xmas day, not a big deal to most people but I’m not alone I’m my opinion.Some feedback I would offer would be too get decked flooring in the back space for families otherwise signs to say not a child friendly venue. I’m a paying customer at the end of the day and kids can sometimes make a mess, fact!

Yes a real pub not a gastro place or a chain pub. Thank goodness! With good food as well and friendly smiley people. I had a chicken burger with excellent chunky chips and my partner had a huge mixed grill, both delicious. Only thing we didn't like was the black pudding which tasted spicy. And it would be nice to have cheese and biscuits instead of sweet things and maybe a fish special; not battered just baked cod or monkfish maybe? Recommended and will visit again.

Went here for first time for the New Years Eve party. Here you will find a welcoming traditional pub with friendly staff with quick service. The food is delicious. There was a fantastic buffet with a wide selection of foods. The bar has a great selection of drinks. This pub caters to meet all the customers needs even in the ladies toilet they have body sprays which is a nice touch. The DJ they had was brilliant and played lots of songs from across the decades. This is a great family pub that accommodates for all, it was so nice to spend New Years Eve there with lots of people of mixed ages - a great family evening. The food is so good I look forward to visiting here again in future for Dinner.

Lovely atmosphere with good food and service, made you feel at home and its dog friendly. Off road parking and parties catered for.

We had a very pleasant afternoon here on the last of the September sunny days. Fish and chips all round in the beer garden which offers a very safe gated area for young athletes that need to run around all the time. Lovely welcome at the bar and very reasonably priced.

Walking Group party of 16 for full Xmas lunch...excellent food, very well organised friendly staff, good atmosphere, will definitely return

Called in on a walk in the area. We did not eat but the place was packed ( on a Tuesday lunchtime) with people eating. The beer was well kept, the service was efficient. Worth a visit if passing by.

Second visit to the chequers. What a lovely pub. No its not a gastropub but a great local place serving really good food. I had a beef and Guinness pie - home made - with real mash potato and peas. The beef was so tender and tasty. My partner had a huge mixed grill, need to be served on a bigger plate : ) . Nice people, cosy atmosphere, good wine and food. Perfect.

Fantastic food superb service it was excellent in every way From the start to the finish we enjoyed one of the best nights in a long time

Attending the Malle Mike motorcycle event, we dropped by for an early evening meal. A truly lovely welcome combined with delicious homemade food, not short in portion size either! Highly recommend.

We were cycling past and decided to pop in for a drink as it was a hot day! When we arrived we saw a sign for Sunday roast!

I took two gentlemen with mild learning difficulties in today. We had a really warm welcome and were treated brilliantly. Would highly recommend. The food was great too.

Visited The Chequers for the first time yesterday and had OAP's lunch. Very welcoming pub, friendly attentive staff and manager. Lunch consists of main, sweet, with tea or coffee for £8. Food hot and well presented. Can't say fairer than that can you ? I think OAP's menu is available Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Check first

first visit and wont be last friendly staff and lovely roast .lots of meat and very nice it was . best roast had for a long time will defo be back

Lovely lunch with some friends scampi was tasty and cooked well , I wanted a jacket instead of chips was ok but tasted a little old but not easy to keep well after they are cooked . Staff very pleasant and friendly. This is very local for us and we use it regularly. Looking forward to the steak night next Wednesday which is very good value for money .

Visited today with a large group, just for drinks. There was a problem immediately as the card machine was not working. Nobodies fault and not a problem for us, but clearly this was causing stress behind the bar which transmitted to the customers. We were continually asked to move away from the bar area as there would be people coming through with food. We weren’t asked nicely and at one point the barmaid was just plain rude to us and getting stressed.

We have been there a few times since new management took over and found a very pleasant atmosphere. The menu is very varied and the food excellent. The staff are very hospitable and willing to help in every way to make your visit pleasurable.

We went to the chequers for a meal with friends and was not disappointed! Food was fantastic! Staff were lovely very welcoming and looked after us all evening. Can not fault them in any way and will definitely be going back again as well as recommending to my friends and family.

Excellent 3 course dinner.One of the best roast dinners i have had out. Very nice venue and staff. Going back next week. will be a regular thing now

Great food and atmosphere Thanks Really nice little village pub Staff where polite and helpful Food was great

Good food, good beer selection. Friendly barman. Won't go again as the landlady didn't like children

I'm envious of all the locals, who have this lovely pub right on their doorstep. Dropped in for Sunday lunch today, which was just superb. One of us had the calves liver, which was piled on the plate, and cooked to perfection. Another had the roast ('a bit of each') and had to ask for a doggy bag as it was so generous. I had the nut roast, with a plateful of roasties, and Yorkshire puddings that my mum would have been proud of. In addition to all this foodie gorgeousness, the place was gently buzzing, with a lovely atmosphere. A fine example of what many of us are missing: a great British local.

Family meal on a Sunday afternoon. Thanks so much food as ever was amazing and huge... friendly bar/ waiting staff. It’s always a pleasure. Well done 👍

A family lunch for five in August and we had a reasonable time. The pub was very busy and it is advisable to book a table. People were turned away because there were no free tables. The food was generally ok but a tad on the expensive side. The staff were very friendly. Portions were large, very large and if you want a sensible size meal ask for the small portion menu (find it at the back of the main menu). There is plenty of parking and the atmosphere was good.

Really lovely meal and live music on a Saturday evening in our village pub. Good atsomsphere and friendly service. DefinIt rly worth a visit. Varied menu and very good Sunday lunch, especially the pork roast! Themed nights throughout week with offers for all including Senior Citizens with reasonable prices.

We decided to eat here after reading the reviews. Glad we did The Chequers certainly lived up to them. Plenty of choice on the menu and not bad prices. The service a d foor are excellent. Definitely recommend

its great to see a busy pub and this certainly is one : Jackie , the Manager , never stops and the result is a fantastic pub with great food , great gardens and a friendly atmosphere : Highly recommended

We telephoned to see what time they stopped serving food. We were told 6pm on a Sunday. We got there before 5pm and there were just a few roast lunches left. We ordered beef and pork. We were impressed by the service and the food. We sat inside but there is also a nice garden at the back with a good area for kids.

The Chequers was very delicious! The staff was very friendly, and the whole restaurant made me feel right at home!

Visiting friends in Crockenhill who suggested we go for lunch at their local pub/restaurant. Very welcoming barman with just the right amount of banter :-). Made us feel welcome. The food was unbelievable - fresh - tasty - and visually great to see on the plate. Prawn cocktail, lemon chicken starters, cod and chips. ALL the dishes looked and tasted really lovely. And the desserts were delicious also!! A fabulous surprise lunch on a Wednesday afternoon :-). Must be even better on a Sunday with the roast menu.

Have been here several times and the food has always been excellent. Very enjoyable. Food always presented nicely, chips are fabulous. Staff are friendly and welcoming.

Thank you for a lovely meal with friends last Friday night. Food and service excellent. Nice to eat in a local pub

Found this place on Tripadvisor and was not disappointed. Went for a Sunday lunch and it was really good, food excellent, nice friendly staff and reasonable prices. There was live music but it was not too loud or overpowering and we had a great time. I would definitely go back week after week. Highly recommended.

Came here after cheering on Lizzy Yarnold in Swanley.

Atmosphere makes for a great local outing. Always have received great service from the bar, waitress and the lovely owner, Dinner was absolutely delicious and as for the serving portions, very generous indeed.

On a long walk hoping to find a pub on the way for me and my daughter to eat to break up the walk. Proper lucked in to find this lovely pub. Nice decour, toilets nice too my daughter tells me. Burger lovely. Staff nice. I'm writing this whilst my daughter finishes her food which she is also loving. Great stuff

We decided to give the Chequers a vist after hearing great things about the food they serve. We booked for our party of 5 on New Years day, We all had different items from the main menu and everyone commented on how nice the food was and how friendly the staff were. It is so nice these days to find an establishment that takes a pride in the business they run.

Friendly family run pub with good food and ambience. Has live music, quiz nights etc. Gardens at rear and car park. Recommend.

The pub has very friendly staff with a great sense of humour, they offer excellent cuisine with amazing service.

Two seniors, travelling through on our way south, happened on the 'The Chequers'. car park was nicely full, which is always a good sign, and we therefore ventured in.

Warm welcome on arrival from the landlady - great food reasonably priced with a few deals. Waitress very informative. I hear the entertainment is brilliant on their themed nights although haven't yet attended one. Good atmostphere too, thoroughly recommend.

visited yesterday and was greeted with very warm welcome from the organizer , we donated a few bits and left them on the reception step , when we returned the pigs or ducks had helped themselves to the biscuits ahahah what a lovely place and certainly run with love in the hearts of the people that run it , well done to them , and so lucky for the animals that by chance they have found their forever home here in the heart of crockenhill , well worth a visit and all donations gratefully received , long may you reign for the animals sake

Was kindly sqeezed in for a sunday roast and we wasn't disappointed.great food and service many thanks

This is a friendly, cheerful, clean pub that serves good food at reasonable prices. A very pleasant place to eat.

Had Sunday dinner here. It was very good quality and value. To be picky the roast potatoes could have been a little crisper on the outside.

We've had several meals here since the current team took over, ranging from meals for two to a big family gathering of about thirty, and every time it's been wonderful.

Me and 3 friends visited here last weekend, we entered was sat down at a table and told there was no roasts left as well as another dish. When we ordered 3 of us wanted the halloumi burger and one the fish fingers, they took our order and 2 minutes later they came back to say they didn't have enough for the 3 halloumi burgers! They didn't have a great range on the Sunday menu once taking out the rest of the things they didn't have! Waiters were very young a seemed a bit clueless and was very stroppy when we said we needed a few seconds to sort out the bill.

Recommended by a friend. We were not disappointed. We were greeted with a friendly welcome and shown to our table. The roast was one of the nicest we have had in a long time. A good portion size and the beef was perfectly cooked. A good selection of "proper" vegetables. Cauliflower, carrots and broccoli. Crisp roast potatoes and Yorkshire pud. All served with a smile and nothing too much trouble. Too full in fact to try one of the selection of desserts. We have since returned during the week and they cater for smaller appetites and offer a very good OAP menu. So nice to be served by friendly attentive staff. Will definitely be returning.

Even though This is my local I am not being bias in any way. The food here is very good but I would suggest a bit more choice for vegetarians would be a good addition to the menu. Beer selection is good. Not tons of choice but enough. Juke box has almost anything you'd want. Staff very friendly and always pleasent. Nice kids play area in the beer garden. All in all a great family pub

Nice surroundings and staff are very friendly the locals don't like non locals but the downside is the food and drink is very expensive. If your face doesn't fit forget it.

Happy Anniversary Jacqui and congratulations to you and your Staff for the excellent service provided to your customers during this past year following your acquisition of The Chequers. The restaurant menu is varied and excellent value for money. The meals are always well-presented and the Over-55s menu choices are also very appealing. The regular entertainment and activities programs are also a great addition and attraction at your establishment. Best wishes for your continued success for many years Jacqui.

One of my local pubs, my daughter and I popped in for a quick drink after work and holiday club. As always service was fabulous, drinks cheap, staff lovely and friendly. Didn't eat on this occasion, but food always been good. Sadly due to the weather (torrential rain) we couldn't sit outside and take advantage of the good sized garden and play equipment. Also love the fact that they support our local animal rescue (Second Chance Animal Rescue Crockenhill) with their snack box.

I have lunched at the Chequers four times since change of ownership (twice in the last week) and have been very impressed on each occasion. The staff are friendly, helpful and extremely attentive, without being intrusive. The food was excellent and very well presented. I will definitely be back there. A big thank you to the staff!!

We have been coming here for years was happy when Jackie and family took it over as they have always made the pubAlways feel welcome and great with my daughterMe and my extended family come regularly just for a drink and the atmosphere Love the food never have to wait to long Would recommend here to anyone tho gets busy so if after food try and book tho normally not an issue

I volunteer at the local animal charity and pop into the Chequers when time allows ...Went there to meet friends and was pleasantly surprises the bar was busy so was the restaurant area it looks cleaner brighter and more welcoming with an array of flowers in tubs and garden looked fab with a play area for children.The menu had a great choice and at least 3 veggie options all at a resonable prices. Whoever has taken over well done great job!. My only niggle was a glass of lime and soda 1;.90?? Please rethink everywhere else under a £1 !

The bar staff were less than friendly and I thought the various signs on the wall and behind the bar quite offensive. If you don't think much of the public then why run a pub? Not exactly welcoming. Won't be returning - first and last visit

We moved into village a few weeks ago and went down for lunch, hadn't booked but were given a excellent table. The staff are great and very attentive and friendly. The food was just what you want for a Sunday roast and all well presented and tasty. We will be back soon to our new local..

Our first visit here for many years, and we were very impressed. A welcoming pub, plenty of room and lovely staff. Had a delicious lunch, but next time may need to have the smaller portions! And very reasonably priced too. Thoroughly enjoyed and would definitely recommend.

Wow what a surprise. Superior pub food and 2 courses for £7.50 plus coffee. Best value pub food ever. The whitebait was generous crispy and full of flavour followed by the fish and chips which was cooked perfectly with light crispy batter. Service was excellent and good selection of beer. Wish it was my local.

I visited here today for my Grandpa's birthday. We were seated in a very reasonable spot in the restaurant and no table is too far from the toilet (I am pregnant so this was very good news to me).The menu has a great variety and we all found it very easy to find something that we fancied. They are also flexible with swapping and changing sides which was a God-send. We didn't need to order at the bar as we had a very friendly and helpful waitress who came up to us and took our order. Everyone's food was well-presented when it came out and very hot. I enjoyed every bite of my meal. Although it wasn't very sunny when we went, I took a look at the garden and thought it would be a beautiful place for lunch in the Summer months. My last main observation is that in the ladies' toilet, it wasn't just clean but had body spray, perfume and sanitary protection at the disposal of anyone that required it free to charge. I thought this was a lovely gesture. I highly recommend this pub for a decent affordable dine out!

I have visited the Chequers for lunch twice recently. The food was well cooked with a range of choice. Portions were very generous even for the older persons' offer which is 10 pounds for three courses. Staff are friendly and efficient and thete is a good range of well priced drinks. A great place to have lunch

Just as well we booked for today! We had a lovely meal which included a free glass of wine for Mum (me!!) My starter was a huge prawn cocktail followed by duck - cooked to perfection! I could only manage a scoop of ice cream for dessert.This village pub just gets better and better! Thank you.

Good Pub Grub, good decor, vegetarian menu available. Good selection of ales and lagers. Free parking at the rear. Located in the village of Crockenhill about half a mile from Swanley Kent. Pub Garden.

I was part of a family group of eight of us for Sunday lunch. Our pre lunch drinks were brought to our table. The Directors bitter was outstanding and served at the perfect temperature. The menu was extensive and much thought had gone into the different varieties. The main courses were plentiful, very tasty and well presented. The staff made sure that we had everything that we needed. Great pub atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Looking for somewhere different for lunch we decided to try The Chequers. Only been once before and had some chips in the bar. My fiance remembered them being very nice. He had the homemade mushroom soup followed by beer battered cod and chips. He really struggled to finish and ended up giving up with some chips left on plate!!!! I had a salad with garlic bread followed by the roast beef. Gravy was a little bland for me but the food was excellent. The veg cooked just right and a huge yorkshire. Unfortuneately this left no room for dessert . Next time i will opt for smaller plate then i can try one of their delicious sounding deserts. Staff were very friendly and helpful. A delightful Sunday lunch which left us needing a lie down afterwards as we were so replete. Thank you we will be back!!!!

Nice pub good food but think it must be the most expensive pub in Kent people and place is very nice

Came to the chequers with a few of my friends on a Tuesday lunchtime. Been previously to the great Monday nights quiz but never eaten there before. We all enjoyed it thoroughly. Hadn't booked but luckily they had a table. It was very busy (obviously very popular) but we were served quickly. The food was delicious. Very varied menu, went for the halloumni burger which was very tasty. Staff friendly and helpful. Will definitely return!

My elderly parents and I went for Sunday lunch and I wanted to thank the staff for their clear concern and help when my father had an unfortunate nosebleed. I was impressed that they even took the trouble to come into the gents while we were sorting him out. The food was good and the delay to the desert was politely explained in advance due to a large cover being served first. Thanks again.

Nice food and very good atmosphere had a chilli burger got to say one of my best ones I've had very friendly place will be back to try more.Has a great menu to pick from and can't do enough for you big car park at the rear of pub.It's a thumbs-up from me

On Christmas Eve we walked to The Chequers for a couple of drinks. There was 6 adults and 4 children - two families and nanny and grandad. When we got in to the pub we looked around for the best table. The one we chose was reserved, so we went for another when the Landlady came over. The lady said, "it is christmas eve, you should have booked". I explained that we did not want food just a drink.The lady said it again. The lady then asked us how many in our party. I told her, then she looked disgusted. Again she told me we really needed to have booked. If the pub has not been empty, and the usually rammed packed it normally is, on Christmas Eve, then I may have undestood.We have never had to book in a pub for a drink! The man behind the bar then said, "mother there are no tables, they will have to stand". Had the man addressed us, instead of talking about us as a third party, maybe we would have understood. The lady then explained that she needed the large area (with lots of empty tables) for her 'Restaurant Area'. If the tables we set as restaurant tables and not pub tables (beer mats) then we may have understood. Feeling saddened by the rudeness, we left. In the summer we used The Chequers every weekend, sometimes there would be 15 of us. You have lost us as customers. Maybe you were stressed but good customer service goes along way.

Went for a mid week lunch. Good car parking, easy to find and made welcome. Pub grub and good beer made for a convivial occasion. Good service from family members. Only slight gripe was the the coleslaw on with the good ribs was not nice at all. Commented to waiter about it tasting like the worse supermarket product said it was homemade!!Apart from that everything was as it should be. Not busy but good atmosphere

They catered well for a dozen of us, though we did wait quite a while (at peak lunch time) to be fed. Beer was in good condition and food was fine.

Had a friendly welcome. The food choice and quality was great. Even came out to the garden to ask if we wanted more drinks, brought them out and we paid later. Best pub service I have had. Loved it!

Great stop for a decent pint or food. Friendly staff and easy going atmosphere. Garden too and parking. Good value.

Pleasant enough, but far from a super pub. Seemed to be a locals pub. Bit off the beaten track but on a bus route through Crockenhill for those that don't drive. On the borders between Kent and Bromley. Similar to lots of pubs relying on local trade. Not bad for a quiet drink, but think I'd look for somewhere with a bit more character next time

My wife & I visited the Chequers after a long ( for me ) shopping trip to Bluewater. It was late in the day & nearing end of lunch service. However, this was not a problem and we enjoyed a lovely meal that was very well prepared. The staff were (as always ) very friendly & helpful. We will be visiting again soon.

We were recommended to try this pub by a friend who lives locally. We rang and booked and were not disappointed. Friendly staff, good selection on the menu and quality real ale selection. Only tried one as I was driving (sadly) but I can recommend the "Otter". Food came out piping hot and in decent size portions. The menu prices were also very reasonable. Will definitely eat here again when in the area. Good Pub food - recommended.

First visited this pub after I moved into the area and whilst the food was nice I'd say it was pretty standard fare. New ownership seems to have shaken things up and I'm happy to report for the significant better! Revised menu, better presentation, new dinner services (E.g plates and serving dishes) and the food was really much much better.We visited for Mothers Day and the place was packed (Always a good sign), roast dinner was plentiful and deserts were yummy. Staff welcome you with a smile, they are warm and friendly and you don't feel rushed to leave.Will definitely go back and will try one of the 'themed' evenings soon.