The Chequers

Been to the Chequers previously for beer and bread/olives and was impressed by the service, food (albeit only bread etc) and the menu. Finally managed to get into Bath on a Friday for lunch so thought we would give it a try. Menu looked good, interior looked smashing with large candles (and candelabra) burning away. But we didn't cross the threshold ...... wooooh, the Mystery of the Chequers ...... okay, I'll tell you why - the music (or musak as Jonathan Meades used to call it) was driving us barmy even whilst outside! Being old gits of the first order, when we lunch we would like to hear the hum of conversation, the chink of glasses, the pulling of beer and perhaps a bit of street hubbub too. I really don't get it: tastes in music differ enormously; it's highly unlikely that a venue would play anything (other than certain jazz) that I would like 'with my lunch' (or whilst I shop) - we can't escape the 'musak' - aaaaaaaaaaaargh. Went to Loch Fyne.
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Paul Turner
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, September 19, 2009

Bit disappointed with what we thought was going to be a good evening out. Food was very average and over priced. Service was friendly but not attentive. Been here for drinks and have been looking forward to dinner. Shame
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Foodie - View all reviews by this user
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Food 5 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3
Friday, October 17, 2008

Visited on a Monday evening. Restaurant not fully booked. Food was tasty and well cooked but the portions were measly - we left hungry......
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Walker
Tuesday, May 06, 2008

A shame that the excellent, good value food was marred by the some aspects of the service.

The chicken breast was perfectly cooked, very succulent and the courgettes on the right side of al dente. The fat chips had been fried at the perfect temperature, crisp on the outside with soft white centres. Everything was nice and hot. The ales were well kept and the house white agreeable.

A 50% over-charge on the bill was treated with an embarrased laugh but no apology. A pity that because next time, we'll look for better service elsewhere
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S. Puncher
Monday, February 25, 2008