Benick's At The Chequers Inn

16 London Road, Welwyn Hatfield, United Kingdom

🛍 Pubs, Wine, Steak, Cheese

4 💬 366 Reviews
Benick's At The Chequers Inn

Phone: +441438813216

Address: 16 London Road, Welwyn Hatfield, United Kingdom

City: Welwyn Hatfield

Menu Dishes: 11

Reviews: 366

"The Inn is a nice place so should be a great experience. However the breakfast on the two occasions I’ve eaten there have been poor. The quality and taste doesn’t live up to the menus description. Granola Bowl was unexciting and fruit blend was bland. French toast should have come with ‘fruits of the forest’ the only forest fruit may have been blueberries (but they don’t grow there) NO blackberries, raspberries ETC. The ‘whipped lemon Mozzarella’ was a dry mozzarella ball with lemon rind. NO sign of any whipping going on. Sounded like it should have been light and fluffy. It WASN’T! Also the candied pecan was basically rock candy too hard to cut or even bite for fear of loosing a tooth or hitting another table in the crossfire. Eggs Benedict had hard yolked eggs, the Muffins where uninspired and the hollandaise didn’t have any zing or fresh taste. Previously I had an ‘American ’inspired bacon and pancake stack that was pancakes and floppy (non-crisp) bacon stacked in alternate layers. ANYONE who has had pancakes and Maple syrup stack in North American would not expect this. At best it would be crispy bacon on the side. I can only assume whoever running the menu/kitchen on that shift just reads a menu and tries to imagine what that might be like and mimics it without ACTUALLY knowing what it SHOULD be. As lovely as the staff and place ARE, I couldn’t go back for food"

Full menu - 11 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Dessert

Indian

Mixed Specialties

Entrées

Fish Dishes

Toast

Steaks

American Food

Appetizer

Christine Christine

The food and service were excellent. Our waitress Michelle was very attentive. Would highly recommend this pub/restaurant.

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Reviews

PDM007
PDM007

This is a little find which was great had breakfast early worth every penny. Would recommend highly .the staff and food and service was great.


Janet
Janet

For a party of family and friends mid-afternoon this was excellent. Food was fresh, delicious and plentiful. Thank you to the Chequers at Woolmer Green!


Donna
Donna

The renovated interior is very impressive and the service is excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and would highly recommend it. We chose to sit indoors, but the outdoor garden area looks lovely. View menu


AndrewR167
AndrewR167

This restaurant is outstanding! It has been completely renovated and is stunningly beautiful. There is a great selection of drinks and I loved the variety of side dishes. The staff were very friendly and I would definitely recommend this place.


stevenage
stevenage

We recently visited this restaurant for the first time since it underwent a refurbishment and change of ownership. We were thoroughly impressed by the excellent food, atmosphere, service (thank you Summer), and decor. We will definitely be returning very soon.


keely
keely

What an unexpected pleasure! We booked this as part of a stay over for a family party and we were impressed with the decor and cleanliness of the room and pub, and friendliness of staff. The room had air conditioning which was a bonus as we were there on the hottest day of the year. Great selection for breakfast which was fresh and delicious. View menu


BigAndy99
BigAndy99

3 of us booked a table before going to watch Charlton play Stevenage…what a good choice we made! 2 x Cod and Chips with Onion Rings and 1 x Pie and Mash were all cooked superbly.. the batter on the fish was as good as I’ve ever had..good choices of lager/cider also went down well.. our server, Kayla, was charming, knowledgeable and good fun.. one final point.. the Onion Rings were off the scale!


sarahjpinkerton1970
sarahjpinkerton1970

Lovely welcome lovely service very nicely decorated Team were welcoming and friendly Service was very efficient our food took no time at all The only reason I scored a 4 and not a 5 was because I thought it was too expensive Two cheese and chutney sour dough sandwiches with a few mixed leaves Two fish finger sandwiches served the same. The sour dough was absolutely gorgeous but it was so small There was 1 jumbo fish finger cut in half and that was it £9 it was delicious but not enough The bill for 4 small sandwiches two bowls of skinny fries, 3 cokes and one cider £57


Andrew
Andrew

The Inn is a nice place so should be a great experience. However the breakfast on the two occasions I’ve eaten there have been poor. The quality and taste doesn’t live up to the menus description. Granola Bowl was unexciting and fruit blend was bland. French toast should have come with ‘fruits of the forest’ the only forest fruit may have been blueberries (but they don’t grow there) NO blackberries, raspberries ETC. The ‘whipped lemon Mozzarella’ was a dry mozzarella ball with lemon rind. NO sign of any whipping going on. Sounded like it should have been light and fluffy. It WASN’T! Also the candied pecan was basically rock candy too hard to cut or even bite for fear of loosing a tooth or hi... View menu

Categories

  • Pubs "Discover a cozy atmosphere with hearty meals, craft beers, and classic pub fare. Enjoy comfort food favorites like fish and chips, burgers, and wings, paired with a refreshing pint or creative cocktail."
  • Wine A curated selection of fine wines from around the world, offering rich reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés to pair perfectly with your meal. Savor each bottle's unique aroma, flavor, and complexity. View menu
  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
  • Cheese A curated selection of artisanal cheeses from around the world, featuring diverse flavors and textures that delight the palate. Perfect for sharing or savored individually with the ideal accompaniments.

Amenities

  • Cafe
  • Seating
  • menu
  • Takeaway
  • menu
  • Breakfast

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