Chequers in Chelmsford

Great food, friendly staff, nice location.

Nice little pub for lunch. Young lady that waited on us was very attentive. Food selection nice and varied. There is a garden but it was raining so can't comment but imagine on a sunny warm day it would be nice to eat outside.

Lovely pub and a good atmosphere. And a very good beer.

Changing this review based on experience last night. Been using this pub for some years now and was happy to support it through the pandemic. But sadly we will not be returning.Had been here for a beer lunchtime in the sunshine and had a good time. Came back about 7pm to get a table for the live music so my wife could join me. The pub was filling up and the air was stale and humid. I had a coughing fit at the table and asked a passing waitress if I could open the window a little. When nothing happened I raised this with the landlord. The rather curt response I got was to tell me that if I had worries about covid I should say at home. This was rude and insulting and worse insensitive given he knew I had been very ill with covid in November.Having spent a lot of money here over the years we will now go elsewhere where our custom is valued and we are treated with respect. Edit 20-3-22 further evidence of disdainful attitude in owner response is assertion I was drunk (untrue). Also hadn't booked any table - read my comment carefully again - so also untrue. Suggest we leave things there.

We recently held a family wake here. The chequers sorted everything for us. The food was excellent, bar staff and owner were friendly and very accomodating. It has a lovely tidy garden with tables and chairs. Thankyou.

Very friendly pub. Excellent food. Staff are very helpful. I would recommend to any one.

Very friendly and good service. I've knocked a star off as the menu is quite limited for choice. However, the food we did have was fine.

We had a lovely Sunday roast here this weekend. There were originally 11 of us plus two babies and they were really accommodating at short notice. As it was only 8 if us were able to go. The roast dinner was lovely. I especially love the option of a small or large roast as my mum and my 16 year old don't eat much and normally always made to feel you can't ask for a child portion, so ireally wish more pubs did this. The staff were all really friendly and I would definitely recommend Sunday lunch here.

Very nice meal, reasonably priced. Had a choice of indoor, outdoor or marquee dining. Couldn't work out why the pub was so empty on a bank holiday weekend? The weather, covid - who knows? We dined at 6pm, so possibly ahead of the crowd? Will definitely be back.

Nice and quiet when we visited, Monday tea time.Varied simple menu.Freshly cooked so didn't mind waiting.... Delicious food, especially the chips which were red hot! Craft/local beer choice small but ok! Will consider a return visit.