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The Loose Chequers, Maidstone, Kent

The Loose Chequers

4.3
4.3
25 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for scenic views
The Loose Chequers is a former 17th century coaching inn. We serve classic pub food and fantastic steaks from our local butcher. Every Friday we have live music in the evening from 8pm. Our range of menus means we can cater for large bookings of over 100 and we regularly do events of this nature.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Steak, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–19:00
  • Phone number
    01622 743125
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Gareth Oborne
  • Catering
    We cater for all types of events and have buffet menus, pizza parties, bottomless brunches and more. We can also do bespoke menus to match your criteria please call on 07977289171 and speak to Shaw
  • Private party facilities
    We regularly hold big events, especially birthday parties which we have numerous offers available for. Please contact Shaw directly for your birthday, party, wedding etc.

What 25 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
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kent

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Loose Chequers offers a charming village pub experience with "great service" and "wonderful food." Diners appreciate the "lovely friendly ambience" and the magical setting by the stream. While the menu can be limited on Sundays, the staff are "nice and friendly," making it a delightful spot for family meals.

25 Reviews
  1. Mary

    East Sussex

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Don't come here if you want a warm welcome. Surly staff made us feel like we were a burden on them. Not a smile from either of the girls working there. Food was nice - and hot, no complaints there. A warmer welcome would have made our visit so much better

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  2. Suzanne

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice Sunday lunch. Very friendly cheerful staff.

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  3. Martin

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, a very friendly service and really enjoyed the pies

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  4. Stephen

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well cooked food. Lovely, attentive waitress. Went the extra mile for my dad’s birthday. Great views. Hidden Gem!

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  5. Heather

    Kent

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, made to feel welcome with our children. Quick service, reasonably priced

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  6. Mike

    Kent

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good value midday lunch ,very nice friendly staff. Only downside was the prices of the drinks and the spindle thin chips.

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  7. Matthew

    Kent

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely village pub with an excellent atmosphere. Staff are friendly welcoming and efficient. Food is very good and good selection of beers.

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  8. Sarah

    Kent

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a table in advance but there was no beef and only one chicken. Maybe a pre order system would be an advantage. We also didn’t realise the kitchen shuts at 4pm.

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  9. david

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marvellous food at a good price and served so quickly.We love the place and keep coming back and the staff are nice and friendly, highly recommended

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  10. David

    Kent

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was very good and attentive. The food was good pub grub. The fajitas were particularly good. The apple crumble was really enjoyable. There is a good selection of beer.

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FAQs

The Loose Chequers is rated 4.3 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for The Loose Chequers

Old Loose Hill, Maidstone, Kent ME15 0BL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Maidstone
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–19:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Steak, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gareth Oborne
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    01622 743125
  • Catering
    We cater for all types of events and have buffet menus, pizza parties, bottomless brunches and more. We can also do bespoke menus to match your criteria please call on 07977289171 and speak to Shaw
  • Private party facilities
    We regularly hold big events, especially birthday parties which we have numerous offers available for. Please contact Shaw directly for your birthday, party, wedding etc.
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