The Chequers Inn

I visited the Chequers with friends for a Sunday carvery. Nice setting and a pleasant atmosphere - apart from a child at a nearby table throwing food onto the floor. Generally, the food was good. Meat excellent- very tender pink beef and good roast potatoes. Good selection of vegetables but everything under seasoned - apart from the pork crackling which was excessively salty. Yorkshire puds were rather dry. The gravy, however, was transparent, gloopy and lacked flavour. Veg and potatoes very similar to a Toby but Toby gravy issuperior. I had the 'small' helping, which meant I was obliged to use a small plate, therefore, cutting the food was awkward as it tended to spill over the edge. Normal dinner plates are not permitted! As the amount of meat depends on the small or larger option, I really can't see that having a normal dinner plate would mean a measurably lower profit for the pub. In all, a good carvery but only slightly better than a Toby.

We visited for our wedding anniversary and had a lovely evening. The staff were so cheerful and helpful. Our table was near a rowdy crowd who were very noisy. We asked to be moved somewhere quieter, and our wish was granted within minutes. Thank you for your consideration. Our meals were excellent. Beautifully cooked, well presented, and flavoursome. All the different flavours really came through. We had nothing we could fault with our evening there.

A winter stay while visiting family on the island. Large clean and comfy room made for a very pleasant stay despite the cold outside. Excellent breakfast set us I for the day each morning served by the lovely Ally. Excellent pub food and cost old school pub bar enhanced the experience. Good value, good food, good accommodation and lovely staff, what is not to like.

My biggest disappointment on the Isle of Wight. I searched on the internet for the best carvery for a Sunday lunch and found the Chequers Inn at Rookley. Its claims to be the best and a range of reviews praising the quality and service going back several years plus positive comments on Open Table convinced me that this was the place to go. How wrong I was. The carvery looked promising but did not live up to expectations. The pork was overcooked and tough, the vegetables were totally overcooked and Yorkshire pudding was tough. To add to the general disappointment, it was all cold. I would certainly not recommend this place.

Popped in for lunch with my wife and two children. Staff were happy to accommodate despite a busy afternoon of reservations. Food reasonably priced, plenty of options and portion sizes generous. I had the pie of the day (Turkey and stuffing), it was delicious! Kids meals looked great and service was perfect. Highly recommend for tourists looking for a trusted place to eat with great wholesome food.

This place is brilliant !!! We have been here at least 5 times and every time they have passed with flying colours of how good it is . Very helpful Staff and the Carvery is delicious, one thing that could be better if we got lamb when we were there , just try to book a early lunch or a dinner for a chancer to get lamb !