The Chequers Inn in Maldon

We are always made so welcome at The Chequers. The menu is extensive, consistently great quality, served with a smile. The best chips ever!

I had concerns when we arrived for our pre boked table this past Sunday as it was utter utter chaos, two queues of 6 at the bar, staff flustered and not coping and even though we had a table booked we still had to put our name on a list to get served?! Anyhow, after the initial impression things improved dramatically and we were treated to good service and excellent food with some excellent choice of drinks all in a charming setting. I suppose because it is so good it gets busy and we may opt to choose a less popular time next visit.

Had two excellent meals here recently. An evening meal for 6 people - several different choices enjoyed by all. And yesterday, lunch for 2 outside in the nicely shaded patio courtyard. On both occasions Gluten Free options were available and they took great care to ensure that our requirements were met. Altogether a very pleasant country Inn with enjoyable walks down to the River Blackwater. ( Go through the Churchyard and return via Fish Street )

Myself and my partner went for lunch here on a Sunday, no booking needed. We had the most amazing meal of lemon and herb chicken, chips (hand made) and home made coleslaw. I must say, as a chef myself, the food was outstanding. Well done BOH team. The FOH team were so friendly, chatty and very helpful. We really enjoyed the atmosphere here and the quiet village of Goldhanger. Plently of parking available also. We finished the day off with a lovely walk along the sea wall, which was most welcome after such a filling lunch!! This will now be our go to pub to escape our busy life of being in the trade!!! Thank you all so much. We look forward to coming back very soon!!

Drove out on a rainy day, spent a good couple of hours chatting with locals. Friendly welcoming pub with a good selection of ales and other drinks, friendly staff, good service. The food looked great too (will visit again to eat).

Probably the fourth visit to this excellent and characterful restaurant and again was not disappointed. Friendly staff and an interesting menu with food cooked to perfection. My personal yardstick is the quality of onion rings if they are on the menu - these were very good indeed!

Spur of the moment we tried to book but was full but we’re given the option to sit outside in the garden on a 1st come 1st served basis . We managed to get the last table we did have a bit of a weight to get our food ordered ( it was very busy ) we had beef and pork which were absolutely delicious large portions 5 different vegetables nice and hot .

Went for dinner at 7.30, never seen it so quiet and have always had to wait for a table. Not sure if it was because it was a Wednesday evening in lovely weather and people were elsewhere or others are giving it a break as well. Not been since covid started as we had a few issues on our last visit but decided at last minute to try again. Didn’t have that welcoming atmosphere like it use too, the menu board has gone and are now on paper menus that you ask for. Chips overcooked and burger bun burnt. Burger tasty but again slightly overcooked and at £14.50, do understand things have gone up but would have been happy with burger and chips from local takeaway at £8. Not once asked if everything was ok during our meal or when taking plates away, never had that here before. Anyway time to give it another break and try again maybe next year. Not sure if owners actually read these reviews cause there are a few about overcooked food so maybe they should and then can address the issues.

The roast lunch I ate on Sunday was probably one of the worst I have ever eaten. I expect roast chicken to come with stuffing, pigs in blankets and cranberry sauce.... it did not. The chicken itself was well cooked and generous although it had little flavour. The whole meal was let down by the vegeatables. The roast potatoes were small and leathery with dried out insides, they were either cooked from frozen or reheated. The portion of cauliflower cheese was only a desert spoon full at best. The other vegeatables were obviously from a freezer bag. Very, very disappointing and expensive at over £15! However my husband had scampi and chips which he said were good.

The latest of many visits to this village pub. The menu has been reduced since my last visit, but it still retains a good selection of pub classics. The bar offers a wide selection of ales, lagers and ciders. Good table service.

We were staying in the area recently and visited this hostelry twice. I’d remembered it from 20+ years ago after I’d had a Sunday lunch there, a welcoming atmosphere and intricate surroundings I actually discovered I liked suet pudding after all! The steak and kidney pudding was well cooked and tasty., my second main later in the week was the fish and chips which was advertised as large, and it did beat me. I guess my only complaint is I prefer thinner chips than the larger ones but that is a preference that not everyone would agree with. I’d like to try it again when in the area hopefully not as long in between this time.!

Lunch for a special occasion today was very good, plenty of freshly cooked food. Dominic was so very helpful and attentive to our dietary needs.

It has been a while since I visited The Chequers, a friend and I dropped in for lunch today (28th March). The staff recognised me and were super friendly. I ordered the special of roast beef, salad, coleslaw and boiled potatoes. My friend had the Ham, Egg, salad and chips. We both enjoyed. I've seen comments about chips being over cooked, I guess it is a personal taste, I really enjoyed the chips being lovely and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Great choice of drinks and staff attentive and friendly. I definitely won't leave it as long to revisit for a good quality enjoyable meal. Made a convert of a friend too 😊.

Having eaten here many times in the past and the always being reliable pub food, I suggested it as a venue for my father in laws birthday meal. There were 8 of us, and granted it was midweek but we were told by Dominic when booking for 7.30 not to arrive until 7.45/8 as they were quite busy. So 4 of us arrived at 7.45 the remaining 4 at 7.55pm. The waitress came over and took the drinks order perfectly, bought those over and asked if we were ready to order, I said we weren’t quite could we perhaps order the starters first if you need to take the order. To which the reply was well the ‘kitchen closes in 15 minutes’ so I don’t think you will be able to have starters I’ll have to go and check. We were in fact allowed starters, and thank god we were! They were the best part of the meal. The mains arrived quite quickly after the starters but were overcooked and burnt, the burgers were so overcooked every bite was like attempting to swallow a small rock. Now normally I would have said something to the staff at the time so they had the opportunity to fix it, however they then closed the kitchen as soon as our mains were bought to the table so they wouldn’t have been able to. Then because the kitchen had been closed desert was not an option. Other than when we were seated the staff never asked if we wanted any drinks we ended up having to go up to the bar to order our own. We were never even asked how the meal was, until the very end when we paid the £222, to which i said it wasn’t how I remember it here the food was awful, everything was overcooked. The reply was ‘I will feed back to management’, we have since sent a complaint to management and not had an apology or explanation for what could have caused this that night. So I can only assume if it isn’t a one off that in fact you are to now expect over cooked food and poor service at this pub all the time. As stated there were 8 of us midweek, but if you can’t handle a midweek booking of that size just don’t accept it?!.

A pleasant meet up with friends at this pub for lunch the menus are ok but a message for the chef … the cod chips or any fried item is slightly over cooked - our batter on the fish was very dark and this needs sorting out - also some desserts should not be direct from fridge as they lack flavour .. a shame with the over frying as it means food is left and wasted .

The pub is so welcoming made better with a nice log burner fire. The menu is quite extensive but we had the cod and chips. The fish was fresh and tasty and the chips were crispy and hot. Large portion and no room for desserts....

After a drafty walk on the sea wall, the shelter of the pub was welcome. Friendly staff, great range of food served promptly. Portions were large and the home made pie was excellent. Good range of drinks and excellent desserts. Would recommend but suggest you...

We were certainly not disappointed in our experiences of eating at The Chequers Inn. We had lunch and dinner here and both times we were impressed with the food quality and the portion sizes. A traditional pub is hard to come by now-a-days so this...

Had a drive to Goldhanger, The Chequers was recommendation by a friend who had visited earlier in the year. The staff were very friendly & polite very good menu my wife and i both had chicken dishes with chips ample portions for both dishes ....

We haven't been to the Chequers for probably 10 years (for no reason other than forgetfulness) so decided to give it a go again. Well, the last 10 years were our loss. We had a superb Covid safe meal. I had a great burger accompanied...

The pub was a very pleasant and welcoming sight after about 6 miles of walking on bank holiday Monday. All Covid measures in place and were adhered to by everyone. Our dog was welcome as well. Limited takeout stye food menu which was understandable given...

Exceptional, Now, I know if you read the reviews of this pub I have done a few. I am not biased, I just think the team here have been amazing. They have followed all the covid rules, for all our safety. I have seen people...

We booked the Chequers for a birthday celebration. The team ensured all 6 of us were in our own section and meeting social distancing guidelines. The team had all the PPE and the table service was fantastic. Details were taken and encouraged to check in...

We went on an eat out to help out day so can’t really complain as the pub was no doubt busy but slightly disappointed they had run out of both my first choice vegetarian main course and dessert. I chose the quiche, new potatoes and...

This was the first meal out for me since lockdown, I met with a friend and living in different directions we met in the car park. We had booked and were greeted warmly on arrival and shown to our table overlooking the lovely churchyard view....

Visited this pub for the first time. Welcomed at the door and served quickly. We had ham, egg and chips. The chips were out of this world, well cooked and crispy. A really enjoyable meal!

we plan to order fish and chip but see special menu, so go for special beef pie - -disappointed. When it arrived not look nice, the top pastry broken and half fall into source, the source in the middle is too liquid and not special...

We visited with three generations of family. All staff were friendly and welcoming. Three of us who were not vegetarian had a Roast dinner which was huge, well cooked and delicious. The member of our party who is vegetarian wanted a roast dinner with a...

I visited with my mum and sister. The welcome was friendly and warm. We were shown our seats in the snug and it was clear that they were taking Covid measures very seriously. The three ladies that welcomed us, took our order and brought the...

We went out on Saturday 25th July 2020 , this is the first time we have been out this year since covid 19 hit. The staff at this place have a fantastic system in place , if any company is unsure take a visit. From...

Wonderful food. I had the chicken, leek, bacon and tarragon pie. Polly had the burger. Very tasty, very well prepared and generous. Comfortable spacious pub. Also enjoyed the ghost ship pale ale. Thanks.

We were here for the first post covid lunch service. The staff were well prepared and very efficient, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of clients and staff, without being heavy handed. The food and drink were at their usual high standard and we were made to feel very welcome.We will be back again, hopefully with more of our friends.

The pub opened again on Tue 7th July for pre booked allocated time slots.Service exceptional.Hand sanitiser and markings to show how and where to stand.Employee at the door to guide you to your reservation and take required information.Tables spaced out to adhere to guidelines.Drinks served quickly and professionally.Food service begins again on Sat July 11th and hopefully also takeaway. Pre-booking by phone or email is a must, although if space available you may get walk in if you wait by the entry point....although that is me just surmising!I believe the food menu will be condensed when food is available but from past experience it has always been great value and tasty.Highly recommended.I guess you need to check their website for email and Tel booking details.

Great food, menu's are located around the seating area, so much to choose from. Once placed its not long before your meal is being served to you. Excellent selection of local beers and foods.

Proper old school English pub.Cheerful welcome from competent bar staff and despite a big influx of customers they coped with quiet efficiency and good humour. Priceless.As you walk into the main bar you are immediately greeted by a chattering open fire. A great aesthetic welcome on a grey Winter’s day. Good range of draight ales including Tim Taylor, Woodforde’s and Directors as well as a guest Belgian Wheat beer. I liked the little glass sample jars in front of each jump showing the colour of the beer.Noticed that some reviews describe the pub’s decor as a bit tired but for me the appeal is that this is a proper English pub. Sadly places like these are being replaced by soulless over-priced gastro-pubs. Looking forward to returning....

A dreary winters day, a blazing fire, great pub atmosphere, 4 good friends, 4 generous portions of ham, egg and chips and a couple pints of ale, £20 per head, what could be better. We`ll be back.

I visited with my young child after travelling a fair distance to get to goldhanger. The drinks were fine but I urgently needed to use the internet (no signal in the village) and couldn't access the wifi. My child spilled their whole drink and the barmaid offered no towels or a refill (it was just squash) when I apologetically went to the bar for help. After fetching my own means to mop up I asked the barmaid about the wifi she said no one else has any issues and smirked when I said I really needed to get on and shrugged and walked away. No idea what the food was like but clearly they aren't up for a friendly bit of kindness. The other pub in the village provided an excellent friendly welcome and the wifi worked beautifully.

great friendly feeling place, top "pub grub" reasonably priced, extensive selection on beers and ciders.

Visited the pub for a light lunch while out walking. Large menu and some of the food that other customers had been served looked quite good. However, just wanted a sandwich and selected two from the range on offer on the board.Bread for both sandwiches was not 100% fresh and very dry. Very little filling, hardly any horseradish in the beef and the dressing on the salad was so strong it was almost inedible (seemed to be on the tomato in the other sandwich as well).Just plonked down and not even cut up properly.A lot of money for a slice of ham, two slices of bread and a few bits of lettuceBeer good with good selection

Delightful pub in Goldhanger. Sat in the pretty little courtyard out the back on a hot Sunday afternoon. Good choice of pub meals and portions were large. Hubby had the roast and I had vegetarian special of the day which was a goats cheese and caramelised onion quiche served with new potatoes and salad. Only fault I could find was that the quiche tasted shop-bought and couldn't really taste the goats cheese as the onions were a little over-powering.Lovely selection of beers and drinks. Had a cold Aspalls cider to wash lunch down with

Had a fab lunch here today - the best roast beef (sirloin) I’ve had for ages, and phenomenal value at 12.95. Great pint of TT Landlord and a collective thumbs up from the rest of the family on their Pork and kids meals - 100% returning - cracking pub.

After a refreshing Sunday walk along the Essex coastline, it was late Sunday lunchtime, we were hungry and we were not feeling particularly fussy.The Chequers Inn was open and served food - so met our immediate needs.The pub decor is a little tired with a few authentic 1970s touches. Frustratingly, the menu is spread across several blackboards, placed around the main dining room - reading them all involves being overly familiar with any customers sitting in front of them, trying to enjoy their food in peace. How about trying a bigger blackboard placed higher up the wall? After ordering food and being allocated our printed order number, we sat at a table in the small outside courtyard. After 15 minutes or so a waitress wandered past each table calling out a different number to ours, with no takers. She disappeared inside, and my wife and I noted that it looked similar to our order (a pie and a burger) - clearly a coincidence, we thought. A few minutes later, the ritual was repeated (this time we tried to catch the waitress's attention without success). A few more minutes passed, she appeared again and consulted with a colleague - then announced a new order number. It was ours!!Inevitably the food had cooled somewhat during its guided tour of the premises (no apology or explanation was offered) but we were very hungry and accepted it.The portions were big but the quality was not great.Salad was out of a bag and just start to go brown on the edges and the coleslaw was acidic and watery (a budget supermarket own brand?).The chips were a little undercooked and tasted of stale fish - please change the oil in the fryer more often!The burger was big but unremarkable and the bun fell apart as I was trying to eat it. The pie was better (homemade?) but served with bland boiled potatoes and vegetables.This is 2019 - I expect better.

This place just gets better & better, by far the best pub food I've ever eaten Fantastic value for money

Booked a table of 7 for some birthday celebrations. We certainly weren't disappointed!

Went with a friend it had been years since I had visited this pub. We went for Sunday lunch and were really surprised at the quality of the lunch. The service was second to none. The young staff were so attentive and polite it wade a very pleasant change.

Had Lunch here today. Very busy but managed to get table. Ordered our drinks and food and was advised there was about half an hour wait. Our food came quite quickly and was excellent, large portions and delicious. Worth waiting for. Service was very good and staff very friendly. Would recommend this pub to anyone definitely.

I have been here a number of times, I can't fault it. Food is fantastic, service is great, bar staff are lovely and helpful. Portions are huge. There are a number of bars, some kid friendly and some dog friendly. Caters for everyone. Landlord Dom is in control and accommodating. Beer garden is great, pub is historic......... consider that.....it is great, perfection it is not, fantastic it is!

Visited the Chequers pub for lunch yesterday. Very atmospheric 15th century Inn. Friendly and attentive staff and very good food. We will definitely be returning.

I took a party (11) of friends for a lunch time visit. I asked for a set menu as everyone was prepaying me. This was no problem for the owner Dominic. I chose items from the main menu and agreed a set price. Two of our party had problems finding The Chequers and arrived half an hour late. This proved to be no problem for the Chef as our meals arrived quickly and hot. All the meals were delicious and ample. Only one person wanted a sweet which I thought were expensive. Some of us had coffee which was good and had the surprise of a chocolate mint on the side. The staff were attentive and didn't rush us even though we were the last to leave of the lunch time tables. The Chequers was very popular and had many specials on the board. We would certainly return there. There is a popular walk along the river close by.

What a beautiful Pub in a beautiful setting, you won't be disappointed if you venture out to The Chequers Inn. The menu choices are superb, something for everyone. I am pescatarian and tried the beetroot and camembert tart, which was delicious.

We paid a return visit to the Chequers having not visited there for three or more years and were definitely not disappointed, There is still a vast menu from which to make one's choice and making that choice is still as difficult. As we were staying locally in a B & B we were not looking for anything elaborate just plain pub grub. We eventually both went for the Fish and Chips and were not wrong in our choice, it was cooked to perfection, fish with a nice crisp coating of batter, not too thick, and the chips were also nice and crisp on the outside not soggy and soft in the centre. The portions were so large that neither me nor my partner could clear the plate and definitely not room for dessert. I really cant wait for my next trip in that direction.

We went to the Chequers after a coastal walk around Goldhanger. Had a great pint of Ghost Ship and we decided to stay for lunch. Daughter had a beautiful homemade burger, fantastic chunky chips and salad, the homemade coleslaw is stunning. I had a beef roast dinner, it had 4 veggies and roast potatoes and a couple of boiled potatoes. The roast beef was amazing, melt in your mouth stuff. We will be back, fantastic friendly, polite staff. Excellent.

We went for a bike ride along the blackwater estuary and then decided to pop in for a beer . In the end we also ordered food .

Can only describe this as a typical country pub with low ceilings and plenty of friendly atmosphere. In the past have enjoyed a good Sunday roast dinner here but equally this is good for a quiet Sunday afternnon drink or drinks at any other time. Situated in the middle of Goldhanger and has a car park on the opposite side of the road. Plenty of local walks to take in whilst visiting the pub.

We were visiting family nearby and went for an evening meal, the pub is lovely and in a very picturesque location. Staff extremely friendly and a good selection of beverages. Unfortunately the food does not warrant the price charged, two of us had sirloin steak with chips, peas, mushrooms and tomato.

Easy to park with lovely walks along the sea wall, which is a short walk from this lovely pub. The food was tasty, well cooked and great sized portions. In addition, there was an extensive menu choice and there was even a specials board. (Apparently no specials on bank holidays) but really not an issue as so many other options. We were also allowed to take our dog in with us. We will definitely be revisiting!

The Chequers provides Great food, lovely ambiance, really nice pub and restaurant with a lovely menu. Set I. A very attractive village

This pub was recommended by friends who frequently visit so decided to visit.

well worth tracking this one down on your sat-nav, plenty of car parking old world charm of a pub no lets call it a inn seating arrangement is good 1 main bar with three very small side places small garden seating area some low door frames and steps to main bar , enough of the surroundings lets talk beer choice which is supurb as with the wine choice food is well presented and lots to choose from, staff are very polite and helpful the only reason I have not given 5 stars is that the toilets could no need a revamp.

Nicely prepared and presented dishes with good service and atmosphere.Lovely busy village pub of which you will always return.

We had a Friday drive out a week or so back..and were badly let down by a pub in Heybridge. .. So, we headed for the Chequers. . they never let you down. It was very busy when we arrived there.. lucky for us there was a lovely table for two near the bar.. They have a brilliant choice of beer's wine's ect.. The menu is something else, when you look round there are blackboards all round with the most fantastic meals.. it's a while before you can make your mind up. In the end we both went for crispy chicken fillets chips salad and homemade coleslaw with a tasty homemade B.B.Q. sauce.. It was fantastic. . It's well worth a visit here, set in a lovely village with a charming church next door. There is also a restaurant here as well as a large bar.. For people who have never been here.. the car park is opposite the pub. Well done everybody. ☺

Food is good, plenty of it and a wide menu. Pub is properly old and characterful and garden is a cracking suntrap, much warmer than it has any right to be. Only gripe is because you order everything from the bar, the bar needs to be double the size (gets very crowded) and there is an evil beam that anyone over 5'10" will bash their head on whilst ordering!

Popped in with old friend for a pint. What a find. Great selections of real ale in a lovely country setting.

We are slowly trying to work our way through the menu as there is so much choice! Lovely traditional English pub, friendly staff and atmosphere - and then there’s the puds! Highly recommend.

I had lunch with retired City of London friends. The Chequers always has a great welcome for diners. We took a table in the snug at the front of the pub with its scrubbed tables and roaring log-burner. The extensive menus are display on chalk boards around the main dining area. Our food order was delivered quickly, generous portions and with a smile, although we did feel we had had better food in the past, perhaps Monday wasn’t the best day to go.The bar offers an excellent selection of draught ales, lagers and a range of ciders.

Had a great ham egg an chips meal, massive portions, very hot, quick service and great value.. only minor was eggs not runny..

Booked a table for lunch on a Wednesday, was fairly busy at the time. Only one waitress working so had to wait a very long time for our drink and food order to be taken that we nearly ended up leaving and going else where.

Tough fatty & veiny lamb, Luke warm cauliflower cheese and a Yorkshire pudding which could not be cut as must have been left in the oven for a few days! Surly bar staff completely disinterested and a waitress that didn’t even acknowledge when most of our food was taken away and we mentioned how inedible it was.

The Chequers in Goldhanger is a lovely old English pub at the end of a typical Essex village.

My wife suggested the Chequers for lunch from looking into the Good Pub Guide, which made it a fair certainty for a satisfactory visit. The large number of diners already there indicated that the inn was geared to providing set lunches, but our modest requirement of sandwiches & a drink were just as readily met as the needs of those with larger appetites. Indeed, the baguettes used to make the sandwiches were delicious, the sausages filling the one equally so, while the roast beef of the other simply melted in the mouth. And this was provided with as much care & attention as bestowed on the set-unchers—a most satisfying and satisfactory meal for two oldies.

I met with old friends for our annual pub lunch. As ever the food is good and always well presented and generous portions. The bar has an extensive choice of local and national ales as well as lagers.The Chequers has a great country pub atmosphere and stays on my visiting list.

Really lovely homely feel to this eatery. Staff were freindly and efficient. The food was excellent, and enjoyed by us all. Going back.....definately !

Went here for lunch after returning from holiday. Lovely friendly pub. Very busy for Monday lunch. Had a lovely meal and will return again. Thank you.

As the title suggests this is the second time we have eaten at The Chequers Inn.

Our daughter Karen & Son-in-Law Michel took us to this charming place four my husband & my anniversary, The atmosphere is so nice and the food is excellent, staff very friendly and don’t rush you,. Would definitely recommend coming here.

A popular venue so difficult to book a table even the day before, so had to eat in the bar.

We took overseas visitors here for dinner as we knew that good food, hearty portions and good beer would be served. Everyone enjoyed their meals ( vegetable shepherds pie, steak and ale pie, and scampi and chips). Excellent and friendly service from the young waitress.

We were there thirty years ago and went back Atmosphere lovely Food was really tasty and a huge selection Thank you

Had lunch here, very old pub serving a varied choice of food - all well cooked and good size portions . Service was quick and efficient . Thoroughly enjoyed it and would visit again .

Four of us visited this Pub Restaurant for a catch up...good honest Pub Grub, excellent service & very tasty well presented food...we sat out in the courtyard which is very good for your 4 legged friends...we shared 2 Pates for starters, 2 of us had the Chicken Curry (can personally highly recommend the curry), 1 of us had the Scampi & 1 had the Char Grilled Chicken all supplied at a very reasonable cost...great choice of Beers & Wines...will definitely be returning & would highly recommend this Inn

We decided to go fairly local yesterday and head to Goldhanger and i'm so pleased we did. As a family of unfussy adults, we knew there would be something we liked and how right I was. Myself and my son had the Roast Beef which was lovely, my husband had the Lamb & Mint suet pudding and my daughter had the Jerk steak. The meals came up really quickly and so did the desserts but in an unhurried way. We'll be going back for definite

Great food ,great beer, all round good pub food not served in the evening till 6 30 but you can get there beforehand to get a table and enjoy a drink before dinner I have visited quite a few times and never come away disappointed I would highly recommend

We sat in the Courtyard which was a lovely sun trap. Great little country pub. A great selection of food very well cooked. Nice selection of drinks. Staff were all very friendly and efficient. Thoroughly recommend.

What a lovely find on a sunny day on my way home i fancy a pub lunch what a find it was magic decor was old world clean and very welcome staff very friendly also had my westie dog with me and and he was very welcome too bowls of water left out . Now the food very good choice and fair prices my food was fantastic big portion i will be coming back again also big car park lovely village to walk around and visit waterfront

First tried this little gem about 18 months ago, been going back ever since.

Been coming here for many years and there is still the vast range of food, great choice of beers (I'm told that other drinks are also available), and friendly, prompt service.

Busy pub with a good selection of real ales. We didnt eat, but the menu boards had a varied selection of enticing meals.

We took my Father in law for a roast dinner, he had lamb as did my husband I had the beef and all 3 were delious hot and plentiful. There were plenty of staff working and our food came out very quickly. I've been quite a few times and every time it's been great.

Absolutely lovely pub with lovely staff really friendly. The food is excellent, the beer is good. What could be better for a Wednesday evening with friends

This pub is local to me and have been here a few times for after work drinks and the odd bit of grub! Food is very nice and beer on point.. although had no onion rings last night, shame lol.

Always busy which says it all! Great menu, loads of choice and always something new on the specials. A proper, cosy pub with friendly atmosphere. Walks on the sea wall from the doorstep. Great service, never have to wait for food and staff smiling and friendly.

Stopped off for a cheeky glass of wine with friends lovely beautiful building and lovely surroundings

I have been in the pub a few times ( never actually for food) Once for a beer festival and a couple times in passing for a pint.

Lovely pub with great beers and fine pub food. We walk with our dogs and look forward to the end when we can have a pint and some food in the pleasant beer garden with our dogs.

Visited last night. As always a lovely country pub with a very large menu choice. Great food and friendly staff. Chair's need a refurb as they have no padding left and are a bit uncomfortable.

This was our first recommended visit and it was well worth it. It is a lovely old Inn with bars and restaurant, really busy but also really friendly. The menu was extensive and plates were filled up with beautiful meats and vegetables. Staff were friendly...

I have been an occasional visitor to this pub over the past 33 years. The Chequers Inn at Goldhanger is a fabulous place on many levels. I speak as someone who doesn't generally feel comfortable in most pub environments. The pub consists of a main...

This is a proper English pub - no battleship grey or other gastro pub conventions in sight. Coal fire, good range of ales, low-ceilinged nooks. It is comfortable and relaxed. They specialise in Gin and Tonics, offering an impressive range of Gins at very reasonable prices. There is an extensive menu of classic pub meals - solid pub grub, with portion size given priority. Some of the dishes are based on ingredients from local suppliers.

Casual and comfortable pub with open fires adding lovely warmth on damp cold winter days. The food menu is pretty extensive and delicious. The portion sizes are on the generous side. Bonus too - you can take your well behaved dog in with you when you want to have a bar meal which is especially good after a great bracing sea wall walk.

It's nice to have 'a local' that serves genuinely good food. Every meal I've tried has been fantastic, and every element of those dishes, be it chips, relishes, coleslaw have just been wonderful. Can't recommend it highly enough, my favourite place to eat.