From a reviewer’s perspective, the menu at The Chequered Skipper Pub & Restaurant feels like a thoughtful summary of classic pub comfort food with a welcoming, family-friendly twist. The starters set a relaxed tone, with simple, warming options such as Soup Of The Moment, Bread Soldiers, and Garlic Bread, ideal for easing into the meal. Moving on to the mains, the kitchen leans confidently into well-loved favourites: Fish & Chips delivers that traditional British pub experience, while Cheeseburger & Chips offers familiar satisfaction. Lighter or younger appetites are also considered with dishes like Open Grilled Cheese On Toast, Pasta & Tomato Sauce, and the playful Little Caterpillar Roast Dinner, showing an inclusive approach to diners of all ages.
The dessert selection is particularly indulgent and clearly designed to leave a lasting impression. Sweet highlights include Hot Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Chunk Ice-Cream, Lashings Of Chocolate Sauce, S'more Brownie, Toasted Marshmallow Brownie, and Cookie Crumb, all of which cater to chocolate lovers. Traditional comfort is not forgotten either, with Sticky Toffee Pudding, Ice-Cream Or Sorbet, and Strawberry rounding out the choices with familiar, crowd-pleasing flavours.
For those seeking flexibility, the “Starters Or Larger” section bridges the gap between small plates and full meals, featuring Soup, Pate, Mushrooms, Smoked Trout, and a sharing-friendly Spanish Plate. Sides such as Marinated Green Olives, Garlic Ciabatta, Garlic Ciabatta With Melted Cheddar, Ciabatta With E.v Olive Oil And Balsamic, and Coleslaw complement the mains well and allow diners to customize their experience. Finally, the “Smaller Portions / Children” menu-including Battered Cod Fillet, Breaded Chicken Goujons, Sausages, Ham And Fried Egg, and Linguine With Tomato Sauce & Parmesan-reinforces the restaurant’s family-oriented ethos.
Overall, the menu at The Chequered Skipper Pub & Restaurant comes across as reassuringly familiar yet carefully balanced, offering something for everyone and neatly tying together hearty mains, indulgent desserts, and versatile smaller plates into a satisfying pub dining experience.