The Chequers, Hainford

4.4

715 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Welcome to The Chequers, Hainford | Country Pub & Dining Room | We're opening on the 17th June. Come back soon to see our new menu, crafted by Executive Chef Pete Murrell and his team.

Nestled in the Norfolk village of Hainford, you’ll find beautiful, exposed beams, authentic stone floors and open fire places inside this 18th Century thatched country pub & dining room.

A country pub through and through serving local ales, artisan spirits and a menu full of the best seasonal produce curated by Executive Chef Pete Murrell and his team. This is all underpinned by our focus on creating great experiences, an escape from everyday life, whether you’re are with us for a quick drink or dining with friends and family.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Contemporary British, Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
Phone number
01603 559599
Website
http://www.thechequershainford.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Pete Murrell

Location
10 Stratton Road, Norwich, NR10 3AY
Neighborhood
Norwich
Parking details
We have a large car park in front of the pub, with easy access to the garden, patio & pub entrance.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Festive 2 or 3 course menu
£26.00 - £31.00 per person
Nov 25, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
Join us for a heart-warming dining experience this holiday season! From 27th November to 24th December, we're serving up a special menu that's perfect for gathering with friends, family, or colleagues. Whether you're catching up over lunch or enjoying a festive evening out, our seasonal offerings are sure to delight. Indulge in 2 courses for just £26 or make it a feast with 3 courses for £31. With each dish thoughtfully crafted to capture the flavors of Christmas, you'll find something to savor and share in the joy of the season. Don't miss out—book your table today and let the festive cheer begin!

What 715 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Norfolk/Suffolk
Vegetarian-friendly
Norwich
Gluten-free-friendly
Norwich
Great for outdoor dining
Norwich
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Chequers in Hainford is a charming country pub known for its delicious food and attentive service. Guests rave about the "first class food" and "exceptional main course." The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with friendly staff ensuring a pleasant dining experience. A varied menu offers something for everyone, and the portions are generous. While there are occasional service delays, the overall experience remains highly recommended, making it a must-visit for locals and visitors alike.

715 Reviews

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Richard
Norfolk/Suffolk
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The mussel starter was delicious. We all had different mains but we were all pleased with the quality and quantity. Excellent choice of ales.
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Louis
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful cosy place with a roaring fire. Greeted by friendly and helpful staff who looked after us the whole evening. The food was beautifully presented and of a very high quality. We were a party of six and will all be returning.
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Juliet
Norfolk/Suffolk
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We all throughly enjoyed our meals an the waiter was extremely attentive.
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Michael
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service and food. We felt it was very good value, the food was superb, the service was attentive without being over bearing. Would certainly go again.
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Keith
Norfolk/Suffolk
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I have had many good meals at the Chequers, but this was not one. Rabbit terrine starter was flavourless, ended having burger for main out of desperation. Other choices were all game based which didn’t work with starter. Only so. Other diners and staff started closing up at 21:20. Had a cheese board for dessert, but the only port available was white, then ordered brandy and was served plum brandy! Staff were very young, untrained and unsupervised, they didn’t even know the difference between ale and lager! On a positive both server’s were very polite and the mussel starter was excellent.
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Glenys
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. Food delicious
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Tracy
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Sunday lunch lots of options. Excellent gluten free choices
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Richard
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal. Very accommodating for my 102 year grandmother. Brooke was a particularly great hostess. My only gripe is that they can’t accept tips via the card machine. We had cash but the staff must be loosing out on a lot of tips. Great experience all round.
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Jacqui
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mussels starter was delicious the roast was lovely too. Dessert apple and pear tart very tasty.
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Catherine
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service very good. Food nicely cooked. Music quite loud as at first we were only people present. Quite chilly until they lit fire for us.
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The Chequers, Hainford is rated 4.4 stars by 715 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

10 Stratton Road, Norwich, NR10 3AY

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Norwich
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Contemporary British, Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have a large car park in front of the pub, with easy access to the garden, patio & pub entrance.
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pete Murrell
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.thechequershainford.co.uk/
Phone number
01603 559599

The Chequers, Hainford

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Dining areas

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Experiences

Festive 2 or 3 course menu

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What 715 people are saying

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