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The Chequers, Hainford, Norwich,

The Chequers, Hainford

4.3
4.3
706 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Pete Murrell
  • Area
    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

    GBP 26.00 - GBP 31.00 per person

    25 Nov 2024 - 24 Dec 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 706 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Gastro Pub

  • Norwich

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Norwich

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Norwich

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Chequers in Hainford offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "super friendly service." This charming pub is known for its hearty portions and "lovely atmosphere." Guests praise the "fantastic" Sunday roasts and varied menu, making it a "must go again restaurant." While some mention occasional service delays, the overall consensus highlights a welcoming and enjoyable visit, perfect for both casual meals and special occasions.

706 Reviews
  1. Catherine

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Per

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food and good service with a smile. What more can you ask for.

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  3. Helena

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, had run out of some items but always amazing to eat here.

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  4. Patrick

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff polite, great service, food great and served quickly.

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  5. Hilary

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Limited choice for vegetarian. Unable to eat burger as smothered in relish despite request to leave out. Chunky chips not chunky. Some dishes not brought out (side salad, dessert, had to be asked for) and general quality of meals not to previous standard. However staff apologetic and did not charge for burger meal and gave complimentary coffees. Just disappointing as husbands birthday and he could not eat his meal.

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  6. Rosamund

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very pleasant birthday lunch at the Chequers. Be prepared for a menu biased towards game, eg pigeon, rabbit, venison, pheasant. I found the choice a bit limiting as I'm not a game fan (especially the starters) and if I'd known in advance, we might not have gone. However, my husband loved his venison so that was good. Desserts were fine; I had orange and cranberry meringue pie but I like my meringue with a crispy shell, this was completely soft. All in all, very nice but not overwhelming. We were very impressed with service from Daniel, who seemed to be running it single handed!

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  7. Mandy

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    had a lovely meal, the food was served lovely and hot and was displayed very nicely on the plate, he gravy came in a jug to allow you add what you wanted. Being a Wednesday it was a quiet evening and the pub wa quiet. The waitress service was very good. A complete contrast to the meal we had a few weeks ago.

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  8. Peter

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My food was very good, both courses, however my wife's main was poor. She sent back the pheasant as it had an odd, unpleasant taste. This was replaced by the chicken ballotine which was so dry we brought it home for the dog. Both meal choices were from the Norfolk Restaurant Week menu. The menu choices were interesting and sounded good but we're not executed properly. Our experience here was vastly improved by the lovely young waitress Brooke, who is an asset to The Chequers. She was absolutely brilliant, especially in what turned out to be a busy service, nothing was too much trouble and she has a lovely smile and demeanour throughout. Thank you Brooke !

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  9. RayV

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place for a Sunday lunch. Very good selection of vegetables with the beef and Yorkshire pudding. Desserts were scrumptious. Staff very friendly and attentive but not too much, we will definitely be eating there again

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  10. Patricia

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good friendly pub Sunday Lunch was put onto plate with everything could be separated for a bit more finesse.

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The Chequers, Hainford is rated 4.3 stars by 706 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Chequers, Hainford

10 Stratton Road, Norwich, NR10 3AY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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
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