The Chequers Inn nestles in the award-winning village of Smarden.
One of the most picturesque and atmospheric of all Kent villages.
As a family run pub, we would love you to come and enjoy a delicious dining experience and a relaxing stay in their historic building and garden. Every corner is full of charm; from the warm, inviting dining areas and bar to the individually designed bedrooms. The mature garden overlooks the village church and offers a peaceful setting next to a large pond.​
Mothers Day
Come and join us at The Chequers for Mothers Day
On Sunday 15th March 2026
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Starters
Broccoli, Spinach & Blue Cheese Soup, Homemade Focaccia Bread with Onion Butter.
Confit Duck Leg on Toast, Fried Duck Egg & Watercress.
Goats Cheese Mousse, Raspberry, Beetroot and Honey.
White Crab, King Prawn & Smoked Eel Tian, Anchovy Puff Straws, Cucumber & Lemon.
Mains
Traditional Roast Dinner
Rolled Beef Ribeye
Roast Chicken
Mushroom, Walnut & Onion Nut Roast
Stuffed Saddle of Lamb
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Accompanied by Glazed Shallot, Braised Red Cabbage, Brown Butter & Almond Fine Beans, Sticky Thyme, Chantenay Carrots, Tender Stem, Duck Fat Roasted
Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and Red Wine Jus.
Pan Fried Fillet of Salmon, Crispy Potato Terrine, Charred Hispi Cabbage, Tomato Fennel & Mussel Sauce.
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Desserts
Jam Roly Poly, Vanilla Bean Anglaise.
Lemon Meringue Pie.
Milk Chocolate Mousse, Orange Jelly, Chocolate Puffed Rice.
Rhubarb & Custard.
Selection of Ice Creams and Sorbets.
Chequers Cheeseboard & Accompaniments
(additional £11.50)
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Two Courses - £32.50, Three Courses 37.50
Children's Menu (U12) Two Course £13.50, Three Courses £18.50
Thursday Curry Nights
Every Thursday is Curry Night at The Chequers
Thursday 29th January will be Chinese Chicken Curry with Egg Fried Rice and & Prawn Toast. We also have Lamb & Sweet Potato Curry with Coconut Rice and Pork & Vegetable Spring Rolls
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All homemade and just £20.00 per person including a large bottle of Cobra lager or medium house red/white/rose or soft or non alcoholic drink.
The Chequers Garden
Our pub garden is now officially open with new garden furniture and umbrellas this is the place to be in the summer sun.
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Our garden bar is open most weekends throughout the summer and is serving beers, spirits and wines.
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Enjoy our BBQ menu as well!
