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The Chequers Rowhook, Rowhook, West Sussex

The Chequers Rowhook

4.5
4.5
697 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to the Chequers Inn, a unique Sussex gastopub with featuring in the AA, Michilin and MasterChefs of Great Britain guides. We have an outstanding reputation for fine food, excellent wines and handpicked local ales.

Our menus are simple yet delicious. We offer a contemporary take on classic British and French-inspired cuisine, with every dish freshly-prepared in our country kitchen.

Whether you're visiting for a pint in the bar, a meal in our elegant dining area, or a relaxed lunch on our vine-clad terrace, we look forward to seeing you very soon.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    01403 790480
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Horsham
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wine

What 697 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Chequers Rowhook offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and a "really friendly welcome". Guests rave about the "warm, friendly service" and the charming ambiance. Although occasional service hiccups occur, the quality of food remains "consistently wonderful". A perfect spot for enjoying a cozy meal in a picturesque setting.

698 Reviews
  1. Lyn

    West Sussex

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food - we both had curried prawns to start and I had sea bass and my friend had calves liver. Staff were lovely, as usual. A very pleasant evening.

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  2. Francis

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Exterior of pub is very ordinary and you' drive past it but it's lovely inside clearly quite old so don't be put off plus food excellent but not the cheapest.

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  3. Fran

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch, a roast and a cheese tart, just stunning. We shared a tandoori dish to start which was amazing too. The best food we have had for a long time.

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  4. David

    West Sussex

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal as always, never had a bad experience here Very helpful, professional staff, nothing to much trouble Seasonal food cooked very well Thanks to all

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  5. Gill

    Berkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always which is why we keep going back.

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  6. Mitchel

    Surrey

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely country pub with a consistent high level of food.

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  7. Richard

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was only our 2nd visit after fortuitously coming across the pub and restaurant. Living on the South Coast and having friends and family further north in the Home Counties, it’s an ideal location for a midpoint lunch within easy access to the M25. Nothing more welcoming than walking into an old pub on a cold miserable day and being greeted by an open fire and friendly staff. The restaurant was busy when we visited but its size limited the overall numbers, so noise didn’t become an issue for us (one of our small party has quite severe hearing difficulties ). Another open fire provided a very comfortable environment in ideal surroundings. Service was prompt, attentive and helpful throughout the meal. The menu wasn’t vast but the choice of food carefully considered for various tastes. The food ranged from simple pub to the usual more expensive steak dishes. For the 2nd time I stuck with the Calves liver and bacon - best I’ve ever experienced. All 4 of our meals were well presented and fair to say we all enjoyed what we ordered. My only complaint, common with many restaurants, was that I was served with what seemed like a thimble full of custard for my mixed fruit crumble. Don’t really understand why restaurants don’t get it that often us oldies choose that type of old fashioned pudding as much for the custard as what lies below! The Chequers certainly isn’t the cheapest place you’ll ever eat in but the so many pluses it has to be an overall 5 star from us.

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  8. Ray

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent staff, great food and environment Wide and varied menu choices -

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  9. Olly

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently wonderful . The mushroom risotto amazing as always. Thank you x

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  10. Martin

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet again, with friends, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Chequers. The food, staff, and service were excellent, and the ambience is that of our finest country pubs. We look forward to our next visit.

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FAQs

The Chequers Rowhook offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01403 790480.

The Chequers Rowhook is rated 4.5 stars by 697 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
19:00
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Chequers Rowhook

Rowhook Road, Rowhook, West Sussex RH12 3PY

Additional information

  • Area
    Horsham
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:30–20:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wine
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