The Chequers in North Hertfordshire

A lovely little stop off for lunch. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to stopping again

Very glad to have found this pub after trying 3 others, which were fully booked. What a find! Tremendous food, superbly prepared and cooked to perfection. Very friendly atmosphere. We'll be back!

I was with a group of friends in the pub for lunch todayA beautiful pub and the food was lovely. The lady who served us was very nice, friendly and efficient and looked after us well. She even managed to stay professional when dealing with an obnoxious and impatient customer as I was waiting to pay my bill. I will certainly be returning.

Fantastic real authentic English country pub, lovely location, friendly staff and locals and a a common stop for me and my family !

We hadn't been here for some time, despite it being very local to us. The service was most friendly and polite, and the food was very good. Portions were just right and prices reasonable. It's a charming place and kept immaculate. Recommended.

Met a friend here for Sunday lunch. Chose it by chance as a convenient halfway point and were delighted. Food was excellent! Best pub roast I've had in years. Delicious and homemade by the fairly new owners and very friendly service. Would definitely recommend and return.

An impulsive stop on the way back to North London, after a day at IWM Duxford, was so worth it. It's a warm and friendly feeling pub that appeared to be very much part of its local community, which i liked. Their Sunday Roast was hot, tasty, reasonably priced and a very generous portion too - the veg came separately and I was given extra gravy too 🙂. The 3 women serving were so friendly and polite. They were lovely. They checked on me every so often, to see if everything was OK, which I appreciated. I'll definitely stop there again for a Sunday Dinner, as I'll make it part of my route home from North Suffolk now.

There was hair in my food and overall the service was terrible I planned out a nice family Sunday lunch I have never been this disappointed in a restaurant before.

Enjoyed a great family day in super pub gardens and enjoyed a delicious Hog Roast and excellent choice of Ciders. This was our third visit to the Chequers and would definitely recommend their Sunday Lunch offering.

Great pub new owners are making it really good lots going on Best starter I've had for a long time You will not be disappointed

We had a very nice Sunday roast , friendly helpful staff , food was really tasty , ans well presented . Would definitely recommend.

Lovely evening we had with family, food was delicious! Previous owners didn’t have a glue!

I had a lovely meal and was allowed to wait inside while I waited for help from RAC

A friendly family-run pub where our walking group were made very welcome. We all enjoyed the various meals we'd ordered and liked the relaxed atmosphere in the pub. I'd definitely go there again.

After viewing a potential new home near by, we stumbled upon the Chequers in Barley. Let’s be fair, you have to research the local pubs before buying a new home!! Nick and his family have launched an amazing family pub, with a real welcoming feeling, dog friendly, amazing food and great selection of beers on draft!! Happy hour is an absolute winner !! Pie and pint for only £15!! Although we did not move to the area after all, the chequers is now our regular haunt and I can’t sing high enough praises for this place! The links bus also stops here, so make sure to take advantage of the happy hour (much more than just an hour). Thank you Nick, Jane, Sophie, Hannah, Alice and Beth !!

We really enjoyed our visit, food was delicious and would definitely recommend the desserts!

First visit new owners Sunday lunch absolutely perfect. Will be going again. V friendly food was delicious plentiful it was a lovely atmosohere.

Excellent food and service. Great to see a local pub thriving!!

Lovely pub, staff are very friendly. Only stopped in for a quick drink. Would go back there.

Had a fantastic Burns Night meal last night, had a wonderful welcome by the new owner (Nick) and his lovely family. His wife is the chef and makes the most beautiful food. Burns night was a set meal for £27. We had Smoked salmon pate with oat cakes, husband had Haggis and I had a large haddock fishcake with poached egg on top with hollandaise sauce. Our dessert was vanilla ice cream with shortbread and brandy snap with a shot of baileys to pour over the ice cream. Since the family took over the pub the atmosphere is delightful, its like being in your own lounge with friends. Warm fire, cozy seating, very friendly service. Thank you for such a lovely evening!!

4 of us booked a table for the evening, excellent meal, fabulous steak. Will definitely visit again. Keep up the good work. 5 stars.

We went for a couple of quiet drinks and had a lovely time chatting away with the new owners Nick and Jane - would really recommend popping in!

The pub had a lovely warm atmosphere and had a real buzz. The family who own the pub are extremely accommodating and welcoming. We’ve eaten in there on several occasions and I’ve never been disappointed with the service or the quality of the food. I would highly recommend the Chequers to anyone who enjoys and warm village pub environment.

Disappointed. We had looked at the festive menu on the website and NOWHERE did it say that the festive menu was only for tables of 6 plus. When we arrived we were greeted with a very limited menu. If it wasn't for the specials that night, there would have been nothing I could eat. We have lived in Barley for over 20 years, going to the Chequers for dinner, when the dining area was in the downstairs, and the higher level with the bar was for the smokers. When Leo and Sofia ran this pub we went there once a month a month pre-covid, several times in the EAT OUT TO HELP OUT period and many times after that. I really think the new owners / managers need to rethink their offering for people who do not eat red meat

We visited for their Beaujolais Nouveau evening. They served a super meal, the owners and staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely be visiting again soon.

Lovely food in a traditional pub. Thank you

Great food excellent staff very welcoming in new hands one of the best pubs in the Area

Lovely pub, Sunday roast was very good. Friendly staff. Will be back soon.

Visited for the curry night tonight and it was fab! Great value as you receive the curry you choose with rice, naan and onion Bhaji. All very tasty and well presented. Friendly service and great atmosphere too. Highly recommend!

Booked roast dinner for two on the first weekend under new ownership. Was not disappointed very warm welcome, fantastic quality roast dinner and a good selection of well kept beers. Will be returning!

Just popped in after many year's.. Quite a pleasant experience, lovely friend staff. We will be going back .

Excellent food ,good service. Was an indian night and the choice was very good. Reasonably priced. Had Sunday lunch there last week it was also very good. Will certainly go back again.

Spot the pub game? Great pub with new landlord, fabulous bar staff, and a curry night.

New management trying very hard, great service, food and beer.

Great place - very friendly hosts and good food. Authentic pub with an Italian twist. Lovely friendly atmosphere. We’ll be back

Visited on a quiet rainy evening in July. lovely service and an amazing meal , very attentive and great-value for money.

Lovely pub, lovely people, and lovely food. Had wonderful leisurely lunch today sitting in their sunny garden area. Really nice part of the world - highly recommended.

Such a lovely pub delicious 😋 food and the owners are soooo lovely friendly and make you feel very welcome xx

We booked late but got a table. The food was delicious and a great choice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Service was quick and the food arrived hot. It was delicious. Will definitely be going again.

Had a fantastic meal here.Great atmosphere menu and owners would always recommend a visit if you in the area.

Very friendly couple running a lovely homely feeling pub. Great food. Regular visitors.

Beautiful location. Lovely gardens. Lovely lady behind the bar. Very friendly. Will deffinatly return.

We had a lovely meal. Service was great and food was excellent. We will definitely be back.

Very friendly pub with an authentic Italian menu. I enjoyed a delicious pizza. Hope to visit again when next in the area.

Lovely Italian food, great friendly and accommodating service. Reasonable prices

Went for Mother’s Day. They offered a set menu which was delicious! The mean from the roast was so tender it felt like it melted in your mouth! Service was great also, they are very attentive. First time I had been here and will definitely be going again.

Lovely pub to attend on a long walk, very friendly staff.

Booked a table for valentines night. We pre-ordered our meals and we met with a smile at the bar. Our three course meal was served promptly by the attentive waitress. The food was lovely. At 8 o’clock the recorded music stopped and we were treated to a live performance by a swing singer, Tom, who entertained us for two and a half hours. A great night thank you

The Chequers is a genuine village pub much used by the locals and a ‘must go to’ for any lover of Italian food. My wife decided that she would like a quiet lunch for her birthday and we found that The Chequers more than met our needs. The owners are very friendly and keen to see that their guests are well looked after and the food is excellent. We had the prosciutto and melon sharing plate to start. This was attractively presented with a portion size large enough for four. The quality of the prosciutto and freshness of the melon were wonderful - a great start to the meal. For the main, we both chose fusilli arrabiata and it was excellent - plenty of spicy meat content with hot chilli sauce around the edge and additional sauces in pots on the table. We were also taken back by the size of the portions. In fact, my wife brought half of hers home for a repeat enjoyable meal later in the day. This is a place that we would recommend very strongly and we have already had friends showing interest in trying it out. They won’t be disappointed!

Whilst on holiday in the area we have eaten at 3 Italian restaurants and this was the best miles. I am GF and they catered amazingly to my dietary requirements. We had the spicy chicken and the seafood pasta"s and both were amazing. When next on holiday in the area we will be going back!

This is a top pub run by welcoming friendly hosts Sofia and Leo who make every visit a memorable one. If I was local this would be my local. Sofia always remembers my name and my favourite tipple!

Just went out to dinner at The Chequers with my elderly parents. We were served by the wonderful Sophia who was welcoming and incredibly kind. We ate well, enjoying ribeye steak and the sea bass and will definitely return!

We came for dinner recently and the food is lovely. Portion sizes are enormous and the waitress can't do enough for you and super friendly. Pub was nice a busy with locals, nice relaxed friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Lovely pub, wasn’t actually open but let us use their garden tap to refill our water bottles on a club ride to Cambridge

Utterly rude server. Sat down with a pepsi in my hand and was waiting for the server to come out so he can take some orders... he pointed out how rude I am to drink my own pepsi.... before he even asked me or any of the 12 of us if we want to consume anything... needless to say we didn't spend a penny there and could've spent for 12 lunches with drinks. Hope it was worth for him showing who's boss...on the restaurant terrace! Soory but attitudes like these don't belong in the services industry, businesses with these kind of people aren't thriwing and never will.

We went to a lovely pub ! Warm welcome 🤗 the owners are very kind with customers. Meals are yummy ! We love this pub atmosphere , we really appreciated our meal in this pub ! . We’ll be back asap ! Cheers !

Been there today for the first time. Fabulous lunch with the family and dog. Such friendly welcome and service. Perfect surroundings. Really felt at home. Will return. Highly recommended.

We visited The Chequers today to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary with our son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. We found it to be a very friendly place indeed and they couldn't be more helpful. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it. I would...

Saturday lunchtime, friendly welcome, lovely pint of Hadham Gold, meat bruschetta & caprese salad to start, gammon steak, eggs, chips & peas and pasta as main, all very tasty and filling, will definitely be back 😋

Very good pub (at the top of a steep hill) that's welcoming to cyclists with cold drinks and a nice shaded area to sit in. Very helpful staff as well

Exceptional experience. A peaceful place where you can enjoy a cuppa with your friends. The food was absolutely delicious. They give you a warm welcome when you go inside.

I truly recommend going to The Chequers as it’s by far one of the places that I enjoyed the most, not only because the location is wonderful but also because the food is extraordinary. Leonardo cooks the best pizza and Sofia will be there to...

Absolutely well cooked and presented food. Lovely family atmosphere. My daughter and son in law come here often, and I can see why. Very generous portion sizes, and a very varied menu. The couple who run it make you feel very welcome. I would highly recommend a visit to this pub.

Very pretty pub, with a nice family atmosphere. The couple who run it couldn't be friendlier. They made us feel so welcome. The food was excellent, and the portion size was very generous. I would highly recommend this pub. Everything you would want from a...

A great pub with exceptional hosts! Quality Beer and Quality food! Going to have to move to Barley!!

Visited this evening as a last minute booking. Welcome was warm and friendly. Menu had plenty of choice from pasta to pizza and desserts plus a kids menu. The pizza was large and beautifully fresh, the double chicken burger was actually two breasts of chicken...

Good quiet pub but food is popular. Large Pizza's that you are unlikely to finish but you can take them home Very nice too. So you may need to book in advance. Friendly staff

What a fantastic surprised to see the beef rib back as special. It was as good as we could remember. A very warm welcome as usual.

Very good pub! We didn't try the food yet but definitely on the to do list after seeing the offer.

Snuck in a quick pint just before closing time. Good beer and very pleasant bar lady.

My family and I are delighted every time we come back to this lovely pub - the atmosphere is super cosy and the food is genuinely good and tasty (excellent value for the money too). The owners communicate extraordinarly hospitably with the customers and we...

Not the first time here and yet, every time something new. Been visiting this place more than couple of times over the years and with every visit I could notice something new, proving there is someone dedicating their time for this eye catching country pub....

I can’t describe the evening we had as anything better than wonderful! From the ambiance, to the food, to the staff, I can’t compliment this country pub enough. From the moment we walked through the door we were made to feel welcome. The variety on...

We had a great time with the family. Amazing food and excellent service. Can't recommend it enough. Thank you for everything guys

I hate to leave a bad review and spent a long time deliberating whether to review at all, but we visited as a family of 6 and every one of us found that the food was very bland and badly cooked (watery, unseasoned veg, very...

Wonderful meal. Great service and atmosphere. Highly recommended

Gorgeous food!! 5* for this chicken, been a couple times and will keep going!!

Arrived to a near-empty pub for a lunch booking, some of the party was delayed by 10 minutes for which apologies were offered, was told in no uncertain terms that our table would shortly be handed to another party if we weren't sitting to dinner...

Brilliant night out with live music some nights and fresh cooked fabulous food every night!

Consistently Excellent food. All fresh ingredients. Excellent service. Lovely staff. Well worth visiting.

I know this pub well as it is on one of my cycle routes and I re-hydrate with a pint or two of the excellent Ghost Ship. It was the first time I have eaten here - the service was prompt and both dishes were...

Food was outstanding! Great value - so much delicious food and excellent portions! Made to feel welcomed and valued! Perfect!

Lovely warm welcome, great food. Definitely worth a visit. We will go again

Amazing place for a great night out. The owners are the friendliest people in Barley and are always happy to make some amazing pastas. Very generous portions!

This is a really great pub. It's changed a lot with the current owners and I hadn't realised until I had a meal there this evening. We were late - they'd technically stopped serving - but they were happy to make us something. And when I say something, I mean the best pasta I've had in a long time. Amazing flavour and quality ingredients, beautifully cooked. They know what they're doing. It was really quiet. They deserve more customers. Go there! It's a lovely atmosphere and extremely friendly. You won't be disappointed.

Super friendly service and amazing Italian menu. I'll definitely go back!

Food was excellent and portion size massive, so go hungry!

Lovely service , food was beautifully presented , good temperature and tasty .

Booked last minute on a Sunday for Lunch. Arrived to be told they no longer do Sunday Roasts. Might have been nice to have been told at the time of booking Nice people though

I had a very nice steak, which was cooked how I wanted. No frills but a lovely pub with good pub food

A truly exceptional village pub! A very warm welcome from the staff and excellent beer. The staff were very knowledgeable about the food dishes and very accomodating in adding extras to the dishes offered from the menu. The food chosen was served very promptly and...

We had a very enjoyable evening. Dinner & Service was excellent.

Very friendly and welcoming staff. We had two chicken roast dinners, and one beef roast dinner. The food was served hot , and with extra gravy. The roast potatoes were of the pre-packed frozen style- like aunt bessies, and the chicken was not freshly roasted , but from small frozen fillets, without skin or bone. Again the beef was pre- packed and pre-sliced. Overall the meat was bland and tasteless. The vegetables were fresh and delicious. As a comparison, this didn’t match the standard of a regular home cooked roast. At £12-14 per meal and 4 soft drinks the bill was over £50. We did not think this was fair value.

Rreally great food, friendly & helpful owners. Thank you Sofia &Leo for 3 enjoyable meals.

Fabulous food, really well cooked plus friendly lovely owners. 10/10

A return visit with friends who had not been before. Even given the current restrictions the experience is not lessened! A great atmosphere, exceptional front of house service, really great good value food. Definitely a place where the want is to please the customer.. a...

Popped in to this pub as we had just moved to the area, lovely meal I couldnt manage it all but was offered a box to take it home in, and when we explained we were new to the area we were offered a free...

Great Italian food, nice beer, friendly hosts in a lovely country setting. Plenty of space inside and out to relax and enjoy. Cyclist friendly too!

Lovely outdoor seating area. Cyclists and Bike friendly. Amazing food presentation and generous portions for the price. Definitely recommend it 👍

Superb food and super friendly hosts. Will be returning again, again and again.