The Chequered Skipper in Ashton is a picturesque thatched country pub near Oundle, Northamptonshire that mixes tradition with a light modern touch. The family run pub and restaurant provides a warm, friendly atmosphere for visitors and locals alike looking for a dining experience, a function venue or simply to enjoy a relaxing drink.
At the heart of the Chequered Skipper is the acclaimed restaurant that serves to a choice of dining areas inside and out, offering views across the village green. Our Head Chef has created a menu of a distinction and variety, most offering dishes using local fresh ingredients to provide our guests with a memorable culinary experience, full of flavour.
At the heart of the Chequered Skipper is the acclaimed restaurant that serves to a choice of dining areas inside and out, offering views across the village green. Our Head Chef has created a menu of a distinction and variety, most offering dishes using local fresh ingredients to provide our guests with a memorable culinary experience, full of flavour.
Services
The Chequered Skipper offers an intimate dining experience with a relaxed and informal atmosphere. In a delightful country setting, we provide patrons with options to dine in our main restaurant or bar area. If weather permits tables can be chosen upon our patio terrace, garden or on the village green.
The Chequered Skipper is known as a destination pub for those seeking a secluded place to enjoy a relaxing drink. Nestling on the village green surrounded by thatched cottages, the pub combines the traditional with a twist of the contemporary with stone and oak throughout. The Chequered Skipper offers plenty of quality and choice having been listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for over a decade.
The Chequered Skipper offers a rustic function room and bar area called 'The Green Room' for all manner of special occasions and celebrations. The function room was originally created from a barn conversion and adjoins the main pub. The stylish function area available offers a highly versatile space in terms of set ups and layouts.
Reviews (18)
Harry Rowe
Jan 21, 2022
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Katie Abbott
Jan 16, 2022
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Four of us went for a meal at chequered skipper
3 meals were very good , however mine was not
Fish was sprinkled with salt,? and chips were Very greasy, not triple cooked ! The chaps did say more VEG would be nice , just 2 soft stem broccoli was it !
We waited 1 hour and 20 mins for meal , we were given complimentary drinks , pub was busy
And had chap playing guitar which was lovely,
The biggest gripe I have is the pub was Very COLD. eating with your coat on is not acceptable
Unfortunately we won't be going back .
Curtains would help, or internal glazing.
3 meals were very good , however mine was not
Fish was sprinkled with salt,? and chips were Very greasy, not triple cooked ! The chaps did say more VEG would be nice , just 2 soft stem broccoli was it !
We waited 1 hour and 20 mins for meal , we were given complimentary drinks , pub was busy
And had chap playing guitar which was lovely,
The biggest gripe I have is the pub was Very COLD. eating with your coat on is not acceptable
Unfortunately we won't be going back .
Curtains would help, or internal glazing.
Timothy Wood
Dec 19, 2021
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Margaret Fin
Nov 28, 2021
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Annette Roberts Boyle
Nov 23, 2021
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Sue Mann
Nov 21, 2021
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Deborah Hunt
Nov 20, 2021
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Kathryn Hibbins
Oct 24, 2021
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Michael Echemendia
Oct 20, 2021
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Chris Wykes
Oct 10, 2021
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Graham Mill
Oct 08, 2021
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Mikala Dainter
Sep 17, 2021
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Jamie Skiddy
Sep 12, 2021
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After a very disappointing reservation at The George in Oundle we sought a nicer establishment locally and we were not disappointed. The staff kindly gave us a very last minute reservation on a Saturday evening. Then you once again!
We were welcomed warmly by several of the staff members and offered a choice of tables. The pub is immaculately presented throughout and beautifully situated.
The service was fantastic and the staff were amusing and couldn't do enough to help. Our meals were served swiftly and cooked to perfection. Should we return to oundle or the surrounding areas we would be sure
We were welcomed warmly by several of the staff members and offered a choice of tables. The pub is immaculately presented throughout and beautifully situated.
The service was fantastic and the staff were amusing and couldn't do enough to help. Our meals were served swiftly and cooked to perfection. Should we return to oundle or the surrounding areas we would be sure
Sarah Sarah
Aug 08, 2021
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Tony Attwood
Jul 15, 2021
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Samantha Loughlin
Jul 14, 2021
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Paul Thompson
Jun 17, 2021
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Good but should be better.
The Chequered Skipper is a family run pub and restaurant in the village of Ashton. The setting is lovely but unfortunately the food didn’t match the atmosphere.
I ordered a gluten free cheese burger; my wife ordered fish and chips with salad. Unfortunately when the food arrived my wife’s salad looked and tasted like it was made sometime yesterday or maybe the day before and my “gluten free” cheese burger was a cheese burger without the bun. I didn’t order a burger without the bun; I ordered a gluten free burger and they are not the same thing.
It is 2021
The Chequered Skipper is a family run pub and restaurant in the village of Ashton. The setting is lovely but unfortunately the food didn’t match the atmosphere.
I ordered a gluten free cheese burger; my wife ordered fish and chips with salad. Unfortunately when the food arrived my wife’s salad looked and tasted like it was made sometime yesterday or maybe the day before and my “gluten free” cheese burger was a cheese burger without the bun. I didn’t order a burger without the bun; I ordered a gluten free burger and they are not the same thing.
It is 2021
April Van Es
Nov 19, 2020
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Ella, our waitress, couldn't have been more welcoming. She made our visit even nicer with her sunny disposition. The ingredients and menu were first rate but the execution on the night we went was just slightly lacking. I'm sure that it is usually amazing but my Barley Risotto was a little salty and the watercress garnish was yellowing. And some elements on my plate were cooler than others. We went on a particularly cool evening and as the first guests in the restaurant we found the room a little chilly. I'm sure that later in the evening it would probably have warmed up but I'll wear something
