The Chequers, Hainford

4.5

726 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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.

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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

What 726 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Norwich
Good for business meals
Norwich
Gluten-free-friendly
Norwich
Healthy
Norwich
Great for outdoor dining
Norwich
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Chequers in Hainford delights with "delicious food," "outstanding service," and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff," cozy ambience with a roaring fire, and excellent value for money. Highlights include a varied menu, well-cooked meals, and exceptional Sunday roasts. Perfect for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience.

726 Reviews

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Ashley
Norfolk/Suffolk
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time I’ve eaten at this restaurant. Food was delicious, presented well & tasted amazing. Highly recommend this place, will definitely be back to try their roast dinner.
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Sean
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had the roast and it was very tasty but portions maybe on the small side. Had the apple crumble for dessert and it was fantastic. Service was very good
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Anne-Marie
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Dined at The Chequers for the first time. Typical pub grub. It was OK, but not great. 1 starter, a cheese souffle, was sadly awful. It was dry, tasteless and terribly overcooked. The other starter a cheesy garlic bread was very nice. I would suggest the chef should stick to simple starters. Soufflés are notoriously difficult to get right unless you really know what you're doing. Our mains fish and chips and a Cumberland pin wheel sausage were fine. Nothing special but perfectly OK. The Chequers don't serve Guinness but they did have an alternative which was OK. The staff were friendly and very polite. There was little ambience in the place. Partially not there fault as apparently they were having a problem with their heating so the fire wasn't lit and radiators cold. They had little electric heaters blowing out hot air but it was still drafty and chilly, not a nice environment to eat a meal in. We didn't hang around once we'd eaten our meal due to feeling cold. The decor was quite sparce and dull, but that's just my opinion. I would go back to give it another try because the staff were so nice, but not until they have proper heating. I like that they change their menu up regularly with I think is a plus. Overall a mixed experience.
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Wesley
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb evening dinner We loved it 🥰 and wil be back soon
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Helena
Norfolk/Suffolk
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A bit cold in the pub but great food and service. Loved the pudding, little added details and very tasty.
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Stella
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New Years Eve lovely meal & excellent service Thank you everyone for a wonderful evening & excellent hospitality Looking forward to many more meals in the future Wishing everyone a Happy New Year
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Sharron
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Service was outstanding. Ambience and decor fantastic.
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Allan
Gloucestershire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great 5 course meal that excedded my expectations.
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Lin
Norfolk/Suffolk
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A gorgeous meal served by friendly and efficient staff. We had no idea about this place in advance but very quickly our fears were allayed. We are looking forward to returning soon!
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Jo
Norfolk/Suffolk
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Taste of food superb. Really good choices on the festive menu and good value.
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The Chequers, Hainford is rated 4.5 stars by 726 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

Jan 25, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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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