The Chequers in West Oxfordshire

My husband and I have visited twice in recent weeks. The food hasn't disappointed and the service has been spot on. Our second visit was during half term and was busier. The busyness did not negatively affect the experience. Even though there is a slop for easier access at the front of the establishment, there is no disabled parking, which is a little disappointing. Overall, this is an excellent venue for an intimate date or for a meal with friends.

Food was superb, atmosphere was great. Beautiful setting and surrounds. What's not to like!

Dined here last night as we're staying close by and we would definitely come back again! The atmosphere was lovely, very warm and friendly and the restaurant area was very cosy and the decor lovely! The mains speak for themselves! We both chose the haddock and chips and as myself and my husband both enjoy our food we got an extra side of chips and some Mac and cheese to try! We was told by the waitress that the fish was a big portion but that was absolutely fine for us! Haddock was delicious and all plates/bowls were left empty afterwards! For dessert we went for the sticky toffee pudding which was just as good! Beautiful pub with amazing food, an absolute gem of the Cotswolds ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We had a lovely late Sunday lunch. Aaron and the team made us feel very welcome. The food was wonderful - scallops and the roast pork for me! There was a really nice welcoming atmosphere and a real fire too! The next step up would be some live music. The venue is perfect for it. Check out the card I left you Aaron 😀

The roast pork dinner was fabulous! It came with crackling, belly pork, which melted in the mouth and apple sauce. The selection of vegetables was perfect. Absolutely delicious!! The sticky toffee pudding was outstanding! Great staff. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend!!

Devilled kidneys are an excellent option from their menu.

Very nice. Good menu, well cooked.

Great pub with a good few beers to choose from and amazing food. The chicken and ham hock pie was easily the best pie I'd ever had. It will take some topping.

A group of 8 of us booked a table for an evening meal. Food orders were: 2 cheeseburgers, 2 calves liver, 1 soufflé, and two panfried hake. Drinks were also ordered. Nice surroundings and attentive service, but it was the food that turned out to be such a disappointment. For the fish dish, the customers complained that the hake was cooked to within an inch of its life, making it very dry and slightly chewy and too salty. The 2 cheeseburgers were ordered with stilton cheese, but there was none when they arrived. We called the waiter over, who took them back, and soon returned them with said cheese included. Although the burgers looked quite impressive, tucking into them was quite another matter. The beef patties were leathery tough and one had to really saw at the meat to dislodge a portion. Admittedly tasty, but really hard going chewing through this stuff. We think that maybe when the burgers were returned for the cheese, they were probably zapped under the Salamander to heat up, thus rendering them overcooked and tough. The 2 calves liver dishes were voted OK and tasty, as was the soufflé. For dessert, some sticky toffee and marathon puddings were ordered, which were good, although one person thought the mousse a little too cocoa strong. All in all it was disappointing that a little more care and attention was not given to the dishes. Concept was great, but execution very poor. Perhaps the kitchen needs to demonstrate more care and attention to detail, or maybe having a cook with a little more experience?

We had a very lovely evening on Saturdayn. 1st Feb. The upstairs room was ideal for a family party. Warm cosy atmosphere and the two staff were very attentive! Top stars for them both. Mostly the food was good but my Hake was overcooked and dry. It was a celebration so I didn't want to spoil the evening by sending it back. I would recommend It as a lovely venue.

Great pub, great food, and we was lucky enough to see the man , the legend ,Gerald.

Amazing place, food, ambience, all 5*

Came for Sunday lunch after a recommendation, it did not disappoint .. the food was totally delicious and great service

Great service & delicious food. We were a group of 6 for lunch, and the Chequers team were an absolute delight. Everyone loved what they ordered and no one ordered the same thing! Would highly recommend.

Food was lovely, bit on the pricey side but nice Staff and lovely pub!

We went in Sunday and it was simply the best roast I’ve had in ages. Great atmosphere and beautiful village!

Lovely place. Popped in for dinner the other evening and was welcome from the staff, the food was amazing and the staff were very attentive. Will certainly return and will definitely recommend. Their food is amazing, check my pictures out, we have the “French dip” (bread with beef brisket and jalapeño and a lovely French dip) really nice. My wife had the triple cooked chips and fish, I think the picture speaks for itself!!! Also had a side of macaroni cheese and a fruit caramel and nut dessert, and a sticky toffee pudding, all was amazing!!

Lovely cosy and friendly pub with delicious food. Only downside, the cost of wine and then the 12 and a half percent service charge on top of this. I know it’s the Cotswolds and times are hard for pubs but ….

Great meal excellent, great staff also.

Everything about our meal was worth five stars, from booking for a large family party, to the welcome roaring fire on a grey day, the friendly, helpful and efficient service, and the wonderful food. (One of the puddings we had which isn't listed below is the spiced plum crumble. We recommend!) We all enjoyed ourselves and agreed that The Chequers was a very good choice. Thank you!

Fantastic place to visit and eat

Had a fabulous lunch at Chequers today 7 of us turned up without a reservation (my mistake!) and the team found us a table and made us feel so welcome without fuss Service was amazing, food gorgeous We will return (with a reservation next time)!!

Great service and delicious food,will definitely be returning

Fantastic pub/ great atmosphere/ great food/ great service and dog friendly

Just had a tea and coffee but nice place. Very 'English' with the Hunters on display.

Had the wings, cheese soufflé, chicken burger and the pork belly (special). Soufflé and burger were exceptional, the other two were decent enough. Marathon pudding was very nice to end. Staff were fantastic throughout. We’ll be back!

Disappointed that dogs were allowed in the restaurant area. Particularly on a wet day. The smell of wet dog doesn't enhance your appetite.

The food was a bit slower than we expected but the waitress did a great job of managing expectations and proactively took the starters off the bill. They were a chef down and a group of 25 turned up just before us, despite only booking for 14. We were a party of 8 and all of us enjoyed our meals. We really appreciated the great communication. I think the staff there coped extremely well despite being put on the back foot by some selfish customers. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic Service, Fantastic Food and Fantastic Atmosphere! Highly recommend!

Absolutely loved The Chequers and will most definitely be back! The welcome, food and service plus the selection of wine were all outstanding!

We had a meal here on New Year's Eve. I'd pre-booked the table and we were running late which was no problem at all. We didn't feel rushed the whole time we were there, we were made to feel welcome. The service was amazing, we were checked on regularly for food and drinks, but it was so natural rather than pushy which made it a really enjoyable experience. We had our toddler with us which in some places makes me anxious, but it was so child friendly and accommodating with her food allergies. The food was amazing, I could have eaten anything on the menu. My husband ordered the steak, he's very particular, sometimes sending it back if it's not cooked properly but this was cooked to perfection. The price was really reasonable too considering the service, quality of the food and the lovely country pub feel. Even though we were on mini break, we'd certainly make the trip here to visit again!

My late mother lived across the road from the Chequers and as she lived half way between me and my late brother we still get all the family members together there for a meal at Christmas time. We had a great time with 17 of us from 70 years old to 15 months old sat down to a great dinner with lovely food and were well looked after by the staff.

A bit disappointing. The table wasn’t ready so had to wait as previous diners overran. Not a problem I guess but we could see other free tables but assumed they were for other diners. After 15 mins oddly they just sat us at one of those. There were four of us so ordered four starters, they forgot two. This was now an hour after the booking so needed to move on to the mains. Two were great, one was cold, the fourth then turned up over five minutes after the others (but was nice when it arrived). No one asked us if everything was ok during the meal (normally at a decent restaurant that would happen). Wanted to spend more on dessert but decided to move on and have some at home in case it took another hour to come. Staff looked stressed and not enjoying things. Not sure why. Hopefully just a one off….

This was our third visit to The Chequers. Our whole family came to enjoy Christmas Eve dinner. It was very busy but the whole staff helped out and our meals were delicious. We love this place and will be back the next time we’re in the Cotswolds.

This was a birthday lunch for my partner. We both love the Chequers after several meals as a couple, and with friends and family. As ever, the food was superb ( partner had cod, I had haddock. Shared the chips after a couple of shared snacks instead of starters. Delicious!) N had the crumble for dessert and I had the marathon pudding...probably my 4th or 5th...nuff said! The young team serving us were superb-- brilliantly trained: professional, polite,helpful and friendly. Can't wait to come back. Thankyou!

Warm cosy pub with excellent food and courteous friendly staff. Would definitely return.

Tempting menu with good range of starters and mains. Cooking was to a high standard. Lovely spacious gastropub.

Such a special pub, my family have eaten here several times now and the food and service is always exceptional. We visited this weekend for my birthday and the team couldn't have been kinder or more accommodating. Don't hesitate to visit!

A lovely pub. Friendly staff and hearty food

Consistently great food. Wonderful staff. Never fails and worth our 40 mile trip to enjoy. Mid week or Sunday all ways good.

We came on Saturday night and had the best meal. The food was so tasty. I need the recipe for the soup please? I was a little disappointed to only get two scallops for £15, they were very tasty and perfectly cooked but another scallop and a slice of sourdough with a touch of salad maybe would be a great addition. The main courses of fish and chips and calves liver were fantastic. The calves liver maybe lacking a few vegetables, but delicious all the same. The marathon pudding was also a delight. Thanks for having us. The atmosphere and the pub itself is beautiful. Thanks again. Claire & Lee

Popped in there for a couple of drinks with my wife and was made to feel like a local. Had bar snacks that were so good I wish we stayed for dinner

Delicious lunch with good size portions and well priced specials. Dylan our waiter was a very charming knowledgable young man and added to the friendly ambience of this great pub,

Ok so let’s start by saying the food is next to none. Couldn’t fault the food. The atmosphere and design is beautiful. My only fault is maybe to brush up on training staff. Few times we had to ask for more drinks but this was the only fault! Otherwise, fantastic.

We had a great Sunday Lunch here Nice people Lovely pub Good service They are dogs friendly as had my two dogs with me Kindly let us have a table last min on arrival Great find! Will return

We stayed in the village in an airbnb and this pub is an absolute delight, really lovely friendly staff and excellent food too!

In contrast to some recent reviews, we had a great meal. Buzzy bar, busy restaurant, friendly staff and warm ambience. Brisket bites great. Mussels good. Calves liver and braised beef cheek both great.

The Chequers never fails to please, every aspect is well chosen and well presented - we are lucky to have this as our 'Local'.

A lovely country pub, amazing open fire 🔥, waitress was excellent, friendly service, food was outstanding, nicely presented, Comfortable atmosphere. Dog friendly in the bar area.

Great atmosphere and service. A nice traditional pub with a lot of space for big groups. Food was an elevated version of typical pub food. Recommended.

Overpriced , and average at best . 2 mains unavailable and a couple of other plates and two wines unavailable .A shame as we were hoping for better and wanted to give it a chance . Better elsewhere. On a positive the decor was fine .

Walked in on Saturday afternoon with no reservation and luckily got seated. Highly recommend this place for food in cotswold. Service was great, food amazing. Very happy with my experience. Book advance to avoid disappointment

Very good food and wine, but most important, a really helpful and knowledgeable waitress. We will return.

I visited The Chequers on Monday 28th for a birthday meal for my partner. The pub itself is lovely and was relatively busy, even for a Monday. The staff were attentive and even put a candle in the dessert. I’ve rated the food a 3/5 because the restaurant were out of a lot of the dishes. I understand some dishes may not be available but it was 6 dishes which is a lot. Perhaps it was a timing or supply issue (which can’t be helped), a courtesy call to inform us that the menu was limited would have been nice. Particularly as the dishes were largely the ones we went for. The food we ended up having was really good though. I had the fish and chips which was great. My partner had the pork chop but swapped the beans for mash which was very accommodating of the kitchen. Overall I’d definitely go back and would recommend.

Very good food. Dogs will welcome here. Nice mix between pub and restaurant.

Went for my partners birthday treat on Saturday 26th October. A lovely experience from start to finish, the decor and seating was lovely, very friendly waiting staff especially the man who took our order and payment, I didn’t catch his name - but was wearing a pink shirt. (Hopefully he sees this) the food was wonderful, beautifully presented and extremely tasty. A wide selection of wines and cocktails, which we very much enjoyed.

We had a fantastic evening at the Chequers. Wonderful and friendly staff, the seafood was beautifully cooked and fresh. Lovely venue with delicious cocktails 🍸. Definitely will return. Thank you ✨️💖

Best pub food I’ve had in ages, every single one of my dining party were delighted with their meals and staff so friendly - thanks for a wonderful evening!

Another wonderful meal. Service is always super, as is the food. Still the best fish and chips I’ve had. Really great for my celiac mother too - great gluten free options. Look forward to my next meal. Many Thanks!

Sunday lunch here was EPIC!! Staff very friendly and helpful. Food ao yummy we are all still talking about it today (and longer I'm sure). We would all travel back again for another helping of thar deliciousness! Thank you.

My goodness, what has happened to this place? Wednesday evening at 8;30 pm. A total of 4 people in the bar and restaurant. Absolutely zero atmosphere: No open fire Lights on fully bright Music so low it could not be heard No fresh flowers It felt clinical and reminiscent of a Doctor's waiting room. There are rumours that it is going to be sold. I do hope so. In need of a fresh injection of ideas and management. The menu hasn't changed for years. The Chequers was one of the first decent gastro pubs in the area. It has rested on its laurels while a number of far better alternatives have sprung up locally and taken away business. The Fox, Wild rabbit, The Plough, The Bell, The Bull etc.

This is a beautiful restaurant and perfect place to enjoy British food! Being a popular place, getting reservation is highly recommended. Food was good. We had a late lunch, so they were out of some stuff, but overall a good experience and recommended place!

A lovely pub in a very picturesque part of the world. It looks the part inside and the food and service were both very good.

Had dinner here with friends and family - wonderful experience and good food.

Really superb! Only constructive feedback from the group was to request a little more garlic and sauce on the mussels.

Nice for an early evening pint....

Good food but an extremely long wait for the main course

What an incredible lunch we had. I hosted 14 people for lunch and the team at The Chequers were unbelievable. The food was amazing, the service was fantastic. The team, seamlessly worked their way through everyone. The feedback from everyone has been nothing but positive. Thank you so much

Came here as a family of four with our dog for a late afternoon Sunday roast. Wow, what a beautiful pub. The service and food were excellent, and it was the best roast we have ever had.

The food was absolutely fantastic, excellent, friendly staff. We would definitely recommend it & will be back to try more of the menu. Can't wait!

Great food, lovely atmosphere, staff really attentive. We had the monkfish curry and the burger, both were fabulous. Definitely recommend a visit.

Caught up with family friends, after 20 years for my mother-in-law. Staff were very accommodating since we weren't in a rush. The food was delicious and the service was good.

Great local pub full of atmosphere. We enjoyed Friday dinner and had a full 3 courses. All delicious - devilled kidneys cheese soufflé monkfish curry fish 'burger' and Eton mess and stick toffee for dessert .

Spent an enjoyable afternoon catching up with friends. The food was delicious and filling. The service was friendly and efficient. We stayed for hours as we had a lot to catch up on, but this was not a problem at all. Highly recommended.

Best service, I will definitely be back!

Excellent service and ambiance. Good food and very pleasant staff .

I have been to the Chequers several time and always found it reliably excellent; Food, wine, service are all top-class, while it is a proper pub and happily has not turned into a gastropub, which in my experience means odd mixtures of food and long waits; (" Our chef is personally cooking your dimmer- it should be with you in half an hour'). Forget Daylesford; go the The Chaquers David WdeB

Interesting place, very convenient just outside Chipping Norton in a pretty village. A warm welcome from attentive staff. A lovely pub and you immediately feel at home. Unexpectedly, the disappointment was the food, rather average pub grub. One soufflé was cold in the middle, the thick batter on the haddock wasn’t cooked and the warm salmon salad wasn’t warm at all; however, the devilled kidneys starter and liver main course saved the day. An excellent wine list. To survive in the Cotswolds, with so many eateries, you have to be on top of your game every day!

Superb food and service. We were a table of 4, 2 of which love a roast dinner and 2 who never have roast dinners! The menu was perfect for all of us. Will definitely visit again. Thank you.

Food was nice. Steak cooked just as we requested but missing some vegetables. Desserts were lovely. We had the marathon pudding and lemon posset. Dog friendly and the staff were very welcoming.

Fabulous Sunday lunch, one of the best we've had. Everything was very tasty and cooked perfectly. The servings were generous and the staff very attentive and friendly. We would certainly be back if only we lived closer!

Came here sat evening for my mums birthday the place was even better then we thought it would be amazing venue lovely vibe about it and the staff are amazing one of the best meals and evenings iv had out in a long time the food is outnof this world and delicious the staff are an absolute credit to the place lovely and helpful and couldn’t do enough to make sure we had a lovely evening couldn’t recommend going here more 10 ⭐️s thank you all again and see you soon

Wonderful dinner with the family on Friday night. Great wine and beer selection, food was sensational and really generous kids portions as well.

Really lovely restaurant, loved the atmosphere and the food was 10/10, would definitely go back

Quick refreshment stop on a warm sunny day, and they sell Hawkstone

We recently visited this pub and initially had a great experience. The pub itself is lovely with a warm atmosphere, and the service started off well. However, things went a bit downhill when the waiter brought out the wrong order. We had ordered two cheeseburgers (clarified this twice before it went to kitchen) but were instead given two chicken burgers. Although this was a little frustrating and we did point this out, we were easygoing and decided to eat them rather than send them back as didn’t want to make a fuss. When the bill came out it charged us for the more expensive chicken burgers (that we didn’t order). After pointing this out, the bill was adjusted to the price of what we originally ordered, but we still felt more could have been done to compensate for the mix-up. We ate a meal we did not want and did not order and paid full price for it. While the lady kindly knocked off the service charge as a gesture, it felt a bit tight to pay full price for a meal we didn’t ask for. We were totally understanding of the mix up and accommodating. However, the waiter seemed annoyed at us, gesturing to her colleagues in frustration with us. We were made to feel uncomfortable and that we were somehow in the wrong for their mistake. All in all, it wasn’t a terrible experience, but these little details definitely affected our overall impression. Hopefully, the management takes note to ensure future customers have a smoother experience and learns not to make the accommodating customers feel in the wrong for the staffs mistakes.

Saturday evening dinner. Just lovely! Beautiful interior, super pretty pub with a lovely outdoor area too. Staff were friendly and helpful. Our meals were delicious. Lovely atmosphere too. Minor comment, such a beautiful building and restaurant it would benefit from staff all wearing a uniform. But that didn’t distract from great food! Scotch egg - runny and cooked to perfection! Husband loved the calves liver. Thank you Chequers!

Fantastic food and service with a great cozy atmosphere!

Amazing food, we had Sunday Lunch, 18th Aug. Good value, excellent atmosphere.

It's just a bit pricey. But I'm not cotswolds rich. Delicious food. They do a steak tartar type thing, which is beyond fantastic. One of those things you eat then find yourself daydreaming about at odd times afterwards. I'm coming back. On second thoughts not expensive for the skill they bring. Thank you guys.

I took my wife and son for dinner at the Chequers last night as it was his birthday. We live nearby, but hadn’t been there for a long time, and if you’re paying a lot of money for food that you could cook at home, it has to be special. I was very disappointed. The pub is really nice inside and there was no problem with the service. I had an old favourite, devilled kidneys, as a starter and although the kidneys were beautifully, soft, they were unlike any devilled kidneys I had had elsewhere or cooked myself. They were covered in some sort of brown gravy, which was too salty and quite oily, without the usual piquancy associated with this dish. The main course was monkfish curry, which appeared to resemble a Thai green curry - it was green - but which had a strange gloopy texture, no real depth of flavour and was also far too salty. It reminded me of a jar of supermarket cook-in sauce I once bought on a recommendation but then regretted. It was sad because it is a nice place but I won't be eating there again.

Great place to eat. Baby and dog friendly. Staff are lovely and the food is delicious!

Been to this place countless times. Experiences have been mixed but generally good. I took family who are visiting but two of us had the baked cheese soufflé and ended up with terrible tummy issues. The other 2 meals were ok and the fish and chips was very good. Such a shame about the soufflé though and don’t think I’ll rush back any time soon ☹️

I would highly recommend Chequers @ Churchill. Five star food, fine ales, flagstone floors and friendly faces. Fantastic!

A great pub and the food was sublime. Well worth a visit!!

Really great pub, super atmosphere and vibe. Went on a Sunday which was a little busy but still delicious food. Great stop on the way to the Cotswolds.

Birthday lunch. Friendly welcome, great staff, food & drink both wonderful. Wish we could have stayed all afternoon. Will definitely return & try Sunday lunch.

Lovely pub with great service which we stumbled upon on out drive through.

Great food and a lovely place to stop off

Absolutely shocking service during the booking process, we cancelled before we even got to the pub. I booked for a large party, the booking was confirmed the next day, so no issues. Within a few days the numbers reduced slightly therefore I e-mailed straight away to notify of the change. I heard nothing for over a week so e-mailed again, still no response, I tried ringing over and over again but no one picked up. I submitted the form on their website and another pub in the chain responded to me to say they would pass the message on. They confirmed the reduction in numbers that night. I was told when I booked that we would need to pre-order and that they would send the Summer menu out to me, which was fine, however with 2 weeks to go before our booking, still no menu. Again I e-mailed several times with no reply. I finally had a response to say the menu would be with me by Friday, it turned up on Saturday, but was an extremely limited 'Function' menu. Nothing on the menu appealed to any of the party, but when we asked if as we were pre-ordering we could choose from the bar menu, we were told no. As we were 13 in the party, the Function' menu is applicable for over 12 . They would not flex in the slightest. We were extremely concerned at the type of service we would receive when we did get to the pub if they couldn't even sort the booking out. So with only 4 days to go before the 'Function we have luckily managed to book into a much more amenable pub. Thanks for nothing Chequers, and if that is how you treat your customers, I'm sure you won't be in business much longer.