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The Chequers Matching Green

Restaurant, Bar & Terrace | 01279 731 276 | enquiries@thechequersmatchinggreen.co.uk

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If you can’t find a preferred time or a table large enough for your party, please contact us on 01279 731 276.

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Additional Information
– Garden Benches

The Garden is open during summer months (subject to weather conditions). Garden bench seating is available to book online. Additional seating is available at the front of The Chequers (available on first come, first serve basis) – View Bench Menu

– Celebration cakes and decorations

You’re more then welcome to bring your own cake or decorations. There is no charge for this service. Celebration cakes will be served after desserts. Balloons are allowed however we do not allow for table confetti, party poppers or banners.

– Dress Code

We have a smart dress code at The Chequers in the evenings. No flip flops, no sportswear, no baseball cups.

– Children Policy

Please note, The Chequers operates no children under 12 years old (including babies) policy after 6pm on Friday and Saturday. Children of all ages are welcome at any other time.

– Are dogs allowed?

Yes, dogs are allowed in the bar area or benches at the front of The Chequers. Please note, dogs are not allowed in the restaurant or on the terrace. Please, call the restaurant to confirm table availability in the bar.

– Smoking

It is against the law to smoke in these premises. Out of respect to other customers, smoking is also not permitted on our terraces and garden benches. This also applies to e-cigarettes. A designated smoking area is available.

– Deposits

A deposit of Β£10 per person will be required for tables of 6 or more people to secure the reservation and will be charged at the time of booking. The deposit amount comes off your final bill. All deposit payments are non-refundable in the event of a cancellation or a no-show.

– Cash and Card PaymentsΒ 

We accept cash, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Google Pay, Apple Pay and contactless. Sorry, we don’t accept cheques.

– Parking

We have a car park for up to 30 cars. There is no charge for parking. Additional parking is available off-road.

– Wheelchair AccessΒ 

Our front entrance, the bar, disabled bathroom and dining room are all on one level. Although the terrace and some parts of the garden are difficult to navigate, please do call ahead so we can make your visit as hassle free as possible.

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  • Day three of sunny Bank Holiday Weekend β˜€οΈ

We’re open 12pm to 6pm with last food ordered at 3.30pm.

Live music this afternoon from 1pm until 4pm.
  • Day one of sunny BH weekend πŸ˜β˜€οΈπŸ˜
Happy Saturday everyone!
  • Our yummy Hot Seafood Platter πŸ˜‹

Lobster βœ”οΈ
Mussels βœ”οΈ
Clams βœ”οΈ
King prawns βœ”οΈ

Garlic butter, ciabatta and fries
Perfect for sharing
  • Happy Friday πŸ₯³
Looking forward to seeing you all soon for some post-work drinks and the perfect start to the Bank Holiday weekend πŸ₯‚πŸ»

Our opening times this weekend:
Friday - open from 12pm
Saturday - open from 9am for breakfast πŸ₯ž followed by lunch and dinner (main restaurant menu available)
Sunday - open from 12pm (a special Bank Holiday menu available)
Monday - open from 12pm until 6pm (a special Bank Holiday menu available)
  • Bank Holiday weekend vibes incoming! β˜€οΈπŸ˜πŸ‘Œ

For table availability, head over to our website.

Live music - on Monday 25rh between 1 and 4pm
  • It's looking to be a great sunny Bank Holiday Weekend β˜€οΈβ˜€οΈβ˜€οΈ

We're open all weekend including the Bank Holiday Monday.

Please note, a special Bank Holiday weekend menu will be available on Sunday and Monday (see website for details).

Our Monday opening times are 12pm until 6pm with last food orders at 3.30pm.

For restaurant, terrace or garden bench bookings, please visit our website.
  • Bank Holiday Weekend β˜€οΈβ˜€οΈβ˜€οΈ
23 – 25 May 2026

We are open all weekend, including the Bank Holiday Monday. Our Monday opening times are 12pm until 6pm (last food orders are at 3.30pm) A special Bank Holiday menu will be available on Sunday and Monday.

Monday, 25 May: Live music in the garden by @colvinsco between 1pm and 4pm.
  • Look at this beauty πŸ˜‹
36oz bone-in sirloin, 60-day dry aged from carefully selected former dairy cattle
Served with side of grilled asparagus, hand cut chips, king oyster mushroom, caramelized shallot, roasted cherry tomatoes on the wine, baby watercress and choice of 2 sauces
(Suitable for two people, until stock lasts)
  • Saturday afternoons in Matching Green 🏏
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Day three of sunny Bank Holiday Weekend β˜€οΈ We’re open 12pm to 6pm with last food ordered at 3.30pm. Live music this afternoon from 1pm until 4pm.
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Day one of sunny BH weekend πŸ˜β˜€οΈπŸ˜ Happy Saturday everyone!
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Our yummy Hot Seafood Platter πŸ˜‹ Lobster βœ”οΈ Mussels βœ”οΈ Clams βœ”οΈ King prawns βœ”οΈ Garlic butter, ciabatta and fries Perfect for sharing
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Happy Friday πŸ₯³ Looking forward to seeing you all soon for some post-work drinks and the perfect start to the Bank Holiday weekend πŸ₯‚πŸ» Our opening times this weekend: Friday – open from 12pm Saturday – open from 9am for breakfast πŸ₯ž followed by lunch and dinner (main restaurant menu available) Sunday – open from 12pm (a special Bank Holiday menu available) Monday – open from 12pm until 6pm (a special Bank Holiday menu available)
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Bank Holiday weekend vibes incoming! β˜€οΈπŸ˜πŸ‘Œ For table availability, head over to our website. Live music – on Monday 25rh between 1 and 4pm
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It's looking to be a great sunny Bank Holiday Weekend β˜€οΈβ˜€οΈβ˜€οΈ

We're open all weekend including the Bank Holiday Monday.

Please note, a special Bank Holiday weekend menu will be available on Sunday and Monday (see website for details).

Our Monday opening times are 12pm until 6pm with last food orders at 3.30pm.

For restaurant, terrace or garden bench bookings, please visit our website.
@thechequersmg
@thechequersmg
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It's looking to be a great sunny Bank Holiday Weekend β˜€οΈβ˜€οΈβ˜€οΈ We're open all weekend including the Bank Holiday Monday. Please note, a special Bank Holiday weekend menu will be available on Sunday and Monday (see website for details). Our Monday opening times are 12pm until 6pm with last food orders at 3.30pm. For restaurant, terrace or garden bench bookings, please visit our website.
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Bank Holiday Weekend β˜€οΈβ˜€οΈβ˜€οΈ
23 – 25 May 2026

We are open all weekend, including the Bank Holiday Monday. Our Monday opening times are 12pm until 6pm (last food orders are at 3.30pm) A special Bank Holiday menu will be available on Sunday and Monday.

Monday, 25 May: Live music in the garden by @colvinsco between 1pm and 4pm.
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Bank Holiday Weekend β˜€οΈβ˜€οΈβ˜€οΈ 23 – 25 May 2026 We are open all weekend, including the Bank Holiday Monday. Our Monday opening times are 12pm until 6pm (last food orders are at 3.30pm) A special Bank Holiday menu will be available on Sunday and Monday. Monday, 25 May: Live music in the garden by @colvinsco between 1pm and 4pm.
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Look at this beauty πŸ˜‹ 36oz bone-in sirloin, 60-day dry aged from carefully selected former dairy cattle Served with side of grilled asparagus, hand cut chips, king oyster mushroom, caramelized shallot, roasted cherry tomatoes on the wine, baby watercress and choice of 2 sauces (Suitable for two people, until stock lasts)
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Saturday afternoons in Matching Green 🏏 @matchinggreencc_
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