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4.5 217 reviews
#1 of 1 Italian in Barley
#1 of 2 Restaurants in Barley
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CUISINES
Italian, Bar, Mediterranean, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
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London Road, Barley SG8 8JQ England
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+44 1763 849144
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Reviewed 19 September 2020 via mobile
Exceptional !

We visited for a family lunch out and will be returning. We were met with a genuinely warm welcome and child friendly too. Extensive menu with a good selection of adult and children’s meals. The food was exceptional. Made with real care and attention to...More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 12 August 2020 via mobile
Worth checking out!

Lovely friendly welcome from the lady owner who just couldn’t do enough to make us feel at home. Just had time for a drink but will return for a tasty Italian meal ASAP. Even tolerated my car alarm going off a couple of times. Very...More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 4 August 2020
First 'Eat out to help out' and brilliant as always

2 or 3 course lunch with wide choice for £10; what is not to like. Add a warm welcome from Sophia and family, excellent cooking and great ambiance and its pretty much perfect. Soup was delicious, steak and pork cutlets both huge portions and beautifully...More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 27 July 2020 via mobile
Amazing

Amazing food, amazing service. Family run and second to none. Fun had by everyone. Please support this wonderful family. They are the best.

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 12 April 2020 via mobile
Fantastic

Just had Sunday lunch takeaway Nice change in lockdown Fantastic quality and value for money Can’t wait for in in house service to resume

Date of visit: April 2020
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Reviewed 20 March 2020 via mobile
Best pub around!!!! 5*

Had the best dinner at the chequers barley. The owners and staff are so lovely and welcoming. The food was amazing, couldn’t fault anything. Amazing value for money and the seafood platter was the best thing I’ve ever had. So friendly to the children and...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 6 March 2020 via mobile
Popped out for a lunchtime

Popped out for a lunchtime snack, this pub is ideal, great vegan and veggie options, great view, very helpful and polite staff, highly recommended.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 5 January 2020
Christmas Dinner 2019

I have friends who invited us to attend The Chequers in Barley for christmas dinner. On arrival we were greated with a glass of prosecco and shown to our table. The menu was pre ordered which started with prawn cocktail which was presented beautifully carrot...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 21 December 2019
Nothing but top marks

Went to a pre Christmas party here last night, a truly brilliant evening was arranged by Sophia and leo. They had arranged for a great live band, great food was available at very reasonable prices. The band had people up and dancing and joining in....More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 19 December 2019
Wow! What a Find!

We went with some friends for a Christmas get together We were made to feel so welcome from the minute we entered, local Cubs were singing Carols as we arrived, really got us in the Christmas mood! The food was so so good, ( Leonardo...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Thank you for your enquiry. Our new summer menu will be attached very soon to our website. Regards, Sofia Mitrofan 01763 849144
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Chequers
  • Yes, The Chequers offers takeaway services.
  • Yes, The Chequers offers delivery services.
  • The Chequers is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
    • Food: 4.5
    • Service: 5
    • Value: 4.5
    • Atmosphere: 4.5