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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 1090 reviews

What User likes about The Chequers:
finally watlington has a Thai restaurant! now eat twice, eat once and take one time. nice eating and really good service. ask them if they want spicy, our first meal was not hot enough for me, but looking for spicy with the takeaway it was perfect! my only small comment is that tomorrow's wonderfulness and other sweetness seemed expensive for in the grunde veggie next to the courts. However, the main thing is very re... View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 26 reviews

Finally watlington has a Thai restaurant! now eat twice, eat once and take one time. nice eating and really good service. ask them if they want spicy, our first...

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Great that a few villages are away from us. authenticity Thai food really well made. taste profiles great, beautiful level of warmth in the appropriate alignmen...

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The pub is known as 'the chequers', but this pub has just transformed into a 'thai' restaurant know how (fat buddha thai) they have completely remodated and tra...

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Beautiful pub. marvelous Thai food that you can order at the bar for taking. a few more craftsmanship beer would be welcome whether in tap or dosen.

Beautiful eating excellent service .staff friendly. we sat on a speaker and music was a little loud. we asked for it to turn off what they did right away. beaut...

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Nestled in a charming Oxfordshire village, The Fat Buddha at the Chequers is a delightful fusion of historic pub ambiance and exceptional Thai cuisine. Guests consistently rave about the flavorful dishes made with fresh ingredients and generous portions, all while enjoying the warm hospitality of the friendly staff. Whether savoring a light lunch or a cozy dinner, patrons appreciate the reasonable prices and inviting atmosphere, complete with a sunny garden. Despite occasional service hiccups during busier times, diners leave with glowing reviews, eagerly planning their next visit to this hidden gem that seamlessly blends tradition with culinary excellence.

Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 174 reviews
Emzlou20
27.12.2023 - 16:05

First time attending the chequers. Good food, good atmosphere. Although raining the garden looked amazing.

julia78902017
27.12.2023 - 16:05

Thai is not something I would normally choose on a Sunday after a long walk round the Oxfordshire countryside but our friends chose the pub for lunch and it was...

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Nicholas
27.12.2023 - 16:05

First rate Thai food from a menu that provided an excellent set of choices both of starters and mains. Good portion sizes, well kept beers all enjoyed in a plea...

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marian
27.12.2023 - 16:05

Excellent Thai food and really good service by polite knowledgeable staff. Went one lunch time with visitors and back again the next week with different friends...

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shelmac
27.12.2023 - 16:05

Excellent food, nice pub really oldy woldy, really friendly staff! Totally recommend the squid! Nice garden with lovely touches of potted flowers on the table

Google
4.5 ★ from 262 reviews
Lauren
27.12.2023 - 15:28

Really lovely find on our walk delicious and reasonably priced Thai food in an atmospheric pub. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Ashley
27.12.2023 - 15:28

Top level food, and great service. Pub is old but charming. Having been to Thailand a few times, it's the closest I've found to the real thing. Service: Dine in...

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Ben
27.12.2023 - 15:28

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £60–70 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Steamed Vegetable Dumplings

Geri
27.12.2023 - 15:28

Delicious food, a lovely night out. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Peter
27.12.2023 - 15:28

Lovely old pub in a beautiful small market town. Nicely decorated with great service and delicious Thai food. Highly recommended. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere:...

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Opentable
4.5 ★ from 18 reviews
SusanR
07.01.2024 - 09:25

We went to the restaurant for lunch on a quiet Monday, so there weren't many customers and it was a bit quiet. The food was delicious, nicely presented, and gre...

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This charming, clean pub offers delicious Thai cuisine that is fresh and flavorful. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere is fantastic.

LeanneF
07.01.2024 - 09:25

The food at this restaurant was amazing. The staff were friendly, but we had to constantly go up and ask for things. It was a bit disappointing, as everything e...

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NRTdinners
07.01.2024 - 09:25

The setting in old pub for a Thai restaurant is quirky but it works especially with the excellent food and service. Highly recommend the veggie sharing board fo...

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Facebook
4.9 ★ from 6 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.7 ★ from 356 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 151 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 355 reviews

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