The Chequers Rowhook

Name: The Chequers Rowhook
Address: Rowhook Road, Rowhook, West Sussex, United Kingdom, RH12 3PY
Telephone: 01403 790480
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (757)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Rowhook Road, Rowhook, West Sussex RH12 3PY

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
01403 790480
Website
https://thechequersrowhook.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Rowhook Road, Rowhook, West Sussex RH12 3PY
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

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What 757 people are saying

The Chequers Rowhook reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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West Sussex
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Chequers Rowhook is a charming country pub known for its "excellent service," "delicious food," and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate its "lovely staff" and "imaginative menu," highlighting standout dishes like the wild mushroom risotto and liver & bacon. Consistent quality and friendly service make it a "highly recommended" dining destination.

757 Reviews

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Andrew VIP
London26 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely country pub and highly recommended after a long walk. Just had the burger which was very good. The service was excellent.
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Valerie
West Sussex2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was excellent for Sunday lunch, everything was full of flavour and cooked so well. Service was very attentive and a very enjoyable experience.
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Kate
West Sussex3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Unusually the fish pie and sausages were very salty , the service good , wine lovely We eat here regularly so we’re a little disappointed nothing was taken off the bill as we couldn’t eat the main courses.
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Caroline
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed Sunday lunch. Service was particularly good, efficient and very friendly. Food delicious.
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Robert
West Sussex1 review
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very enjoyable meal with friends. Character setting. Prompt service, well looked after and excellent meal. Will return.
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David
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As great as usual....food and drink are faultless as is the service. This is a 'mint' pub and worth going to extra mile to visit.
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Janet
London11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely evening, great food and such a nice atmosphere.
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Iwona
London4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was our first visit to The Chequers Inn after a few months. The menu has changed and not for the better. The menu was previously very innovative and more interesting than usual pub food. Unfortunately The Chequers Inn seem to have reverted to traditional pub food. My fish and chips was okay. Not the standard I would have expected from the chef. The fish portion was small and soaked in grease. The accompanying chips were in contrast a far too large portion. It was a busy Saturday evening and we were sat down at our table after a longish wait at the bar. The waitress didn’t ask if we wanted any drinks when she sat us down. We were waiting for around 15 minutes and nobody came to the table. My husband went to the bar to get our drinks. Overall it was a disappointing experience as The Chequers Inn was always our place to go to eat well and differently. Won’t be rushing back.
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Trevor
West Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, friendly service, delicious food, lovely British pub atmosphere!
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Julie
Berkshire4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We chose fish n chips and the leek and brie tartlet, both excellent. We found out afterward that the kitchen will prepare small adult portions, it would have been handy to know this up front as my elderly relative struggles to manage larger portions, we took the leftovers as a takeaway. There were only 2 vegetarian options, one of which was a branded burger rather than something homemade, I don't go out to eat burgers I can buy in the supermarket, another authentic choice would have been welcomed. It would also be nice to see confirmation of veg/vegan options clearly indicated on the menu. Staff were friendly and attentive and food was nicely presented so would definitely make another visit.
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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 757 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

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Rowhook Road, Rowhook, West Sussex RH12 3PY

Additional information

Neighborhood
Horsham
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
https://thechequersrowhook.com/
Phone number
01403 790480

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