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The Chequers, Hainford, Norwich,

The Chequers, Hainford

4.5
4.5
740 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Dog-friendly
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 740 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Norwich

    Best Service

  • Norwich

    Healthy

  • Norwich

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Norwich

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Chequers in Hainford offers a "delightful" dining experience with "superb" food and a "cosy" atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "attentive" and "friendly" service, highlighted by standout staff members like Brooke and Tracey. The menu is "varied" and "imaginative," including gluten-free options. Despite occasional service delays, patrons are eager to "return," praising the restaurant's overall "value for money."

740 Reviews
  1. James

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a family birthday lunch, and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We will return.

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  2. Carolyn

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having budgetted for 2 3 course meals at the set price, I was disappointed to find that this was not available unless the ' menu du Jour' was the day's menu. However the food was excellent and the staff friendly and welcoming so a good experience all round. Next time I will phone before booking to check if the set price menu will be available. But we will certainly visit again and can absolutely recommend The Chequers.

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  3. Patricia

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate here as a family of 6 on a Wednesday evening so knew it would be fairly quiet this time of year and just after valentines night but it didn't spoil our experience Table was beautifully laid with a lit candle too. Menu was interesting and plentiful food served with a lot of care. We all enjoyed our meals. It was served in a friendly efficient manner. Certainly one we will return to.

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  4. Pam

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as always the flavours are 2nd to none great food great staff always enjoyable

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  5. Sandra

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely gastro pub, real fire. Candles on tables make for a cosy, romantic setting. Food sensational. Staff very attentive.

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  6. Arnold

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delightful, cosy building, attentive staff, and well-cooked food.

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  7. Caroline

    VIP

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    There was four of us & we all enjoyed our three course set Valentine meal. The choice was good & we all enjoyed what we opted for including venison suet pudding, steaks & a duck leg. In fact the venison suet pudding was such a large portion that a dessert could not be eaten by the member of our party who choose this option! Waitress was very nice putting us by a fire as it was a cold day & was quite chatty & friendly We all enjoyed our meal at The Chequers & would definately come again

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  8. Chris

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food as always, love the bar area atmosphere. Dog friendly, great selection of drinks.

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  9. Michael

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were pleased with a good range of gluten free options on the menu (slightly less so on the dessert menu.) The menu was quite wide ranging and fairly imaginative. Another vegetarian / vegan option would be nice but, overall, the choice was good. Presentation nice. You can always quibble over minor points as that comes down to individual taste and that will always be the case anywhere. We enjoyed our meal and the price was pretty fair. Yes, we would go back there again and, yes, we would recommend The Chequers to others. Not sure if the wine list includes any non alcoholic wines but that would be a nice option, particularly as non alcoholic drinks are in greater demand than every.

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  10. Sarah

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming and friendly staff. Extensive menu choice. Food arrived in good time. The Cumberland pin wheel and bubble and squeak cake was served with a delicious gravy. The haddock was very fresh and served with minted mushy peas and well cooked chips. Will definitely return to sample more dishes.

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The Chequers, Hainford is rated 4.5 stars by 740 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Chequers, Hainford

10 Stratton Road, Norwich, NR10 3AY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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