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.
Staff Shortages
Due to staff shortages our kitchen is closed on Sunday 19th April 2026.
We will also be closing the kitchen on Wednesday 22nd April and Thursday 23rd April at lunch (12pm to 3pm)
but we will be back open for dinner (6pm to 9pm)
The kitchen will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for the forseeable future due to these shortages but we hope to have the kitchen open again on these days soon.
The pub is still open at all of these times so please still come and visit us for a drink and with the weather getting better our garden is in use.
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
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.
Our garden bar is open most weekends throughout the summer and is serving beers, spirits and wines.
Enjoy our BBQ menu as well!
