The Chequers

3.3 (10)

£25 and under

International

Bragbury End, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 8TH

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About this restaurant

Good for groups
Romantic
Good for special occasions

The Chequers in Stevenage is a country pub oozing rural charm and rustic character. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pub-food on our menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales and fine wines gracing our bar.

Whether you are planning dinner with friends or Sunday lunch with family, book a table online and enjoy some quality time with those you love the most.

Dating back to 1774, The Chequers was originally used as a farmhouse on a 40 acre farm which included a slaughterhouse. Taken over by the St. Albans brewer in 1820, by 1871 the grounds also included a lodge, a thatch barn and a cattle barn. Granted its full license in 1919, The Chequers is now also a grade two listed building.

Dating to 1774, The Chequers is a listed building, originally a farmhouse, and today there are still many woodland walks to explore in the area addition to historic treats to visit such as Knebworth House.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
International
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Website
http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/content/vintage-inn/en/restaurants/east/thechequersstevenage
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
Bragbury End, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 8TH
Area
Stevenage
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Chequers.

3.3

(10)

3.6Food
3.4Service
3.6Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

10 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Hertfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly staff and service was good Good food and we really enjoyed our self’s
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OpenTable Diner
Hertfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 July 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Moving to Stevenage
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AdamS
London19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Complete turn around from previous visit it’s like a different place I assume there are new people running it now but fabulous little country pub on the fringe of St Evenage
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AdamS
London19 reviews
1.0
Dined on 24 February 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The wait was very long over an hour for main meal & the staff were terribly unprofessional.
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Foodcritic
Hertfordshire5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 February 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The chequers was lovely however your reservation didn’t reach them so we had to wait to be seated!!!!
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HilaryV
Hertfordshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 February 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We chose the fixed price luch menu, which was good value for money. Food served promptly by very pleasant staff
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OpenTable Diner
Hertfordshire2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 19 July 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Obviously lacking in staff numbers long delays in courses When food did arrive it was quite good Staff we did have. 2n0 were very good.
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froghollow24
Hertfordshire3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 9 July 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was early Sunday evening. It was very apparent the waiters/waitresses were overstretched and understaffed. They were delightful though, running around trying to clear tables and take orders as hard as they could. The roasts themselves were not bad and we were hungry otherwise we would have gone elsewhere. Tables weren't cleared, we had booked but sadly no table saved. The menu was very limited, there was no condiments on the table and no atmosphere at all. Outside a few people were drinking and smoking with dirty ashtrays and litter on floor/grass. but very disappointing generally. Not a patch on our last visit a year ago.
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RayE
London3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 14 February 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
On arrival we were told there was no booking even though we had a mobile confirmation but was told they did not had connections with OPEN TABLE but they could give us a table in the bar area away from everyone. Had to go to bar to order our food which was muddled up and desert hard as a brick. Candle on table but did not they did not bother to light it albeit Valentines night and set menu. We complained manager did not charge for food just the wine. But it ruined the night.
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Josephine33
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 February 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely pub foods and drinks .
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
International
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Website
http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/content/vintage-inn/en/restaurants/east/thechequersstevenage
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
Bragbury End, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 8TH
Area
Stevenage
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace

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