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Places to eat in Peterborough

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“For the quality of what we enjoyed, I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the bill was.”

“The food was delicious and beautifully presented.”

“The menu was simple but exciting and the quality was fantastic, value for money was good and fair for what we had.”

When you are looking for places to eat in Peterborough, it is worth looking at some of the fine eateries in the smaller villages surrounding the town.

Here at the Chequered Skipper, we are close enough to Peterborough city centre to be within a short drive but tucked away in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside.

You’ll find a warm welcome awaits, along with stunning village scenery and a traditional pub feel. We are always happy for families, groups of walkers, cyclists and dog owners to come on in to get a taste of our hospitality!

Don’t forget you can book your table directly with us or via our website!

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Haunch of venison, Dauphinoise potatoes, summer squash puree, bacon greens, red wine reduction
Summer squash & goats’ cheese risotto, toasted pine nuts, crushed crispy sage
Enjoying lunch al fresco
Friendly staff

Peterborough Restaurants

Within a short distance of Peterborough, there are many options for getting a great meal. We are lucky enough to have a diverse range of cuisines on offer. Should you be looking for a traditional pub lunch or dinner with a modern culinary twist, the Chequered Skipper could be the perfect match. Our talented staff have a mouth-watering menu on offer which uses locally sourced ingredients wherever possible, along with exciting twists on the old pub staples. We understand the importance of serving up fresh and tasty food, which both comforts and excites our customers!

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Rosemary roasted beetroot, crumbled feta, caramelised pumpkin seed & roast hazelnut salad
Roast supreme of chicken, roasted summer squash, sweet potato & chorizo, peppers, baby potatoes, red wine sauce
Grilled fillet of cod, Isle of Wight tomatoes, samphire & Ratte potato salad, lemon butter sauce

Food and Drink in Peterborough

Of course, you might not want to have a full-blown meal when you come to visit us here at the Chequered Skipper – luckily, we are a traditional pub, offering a wide selection of drinks, from beers and lagers through to fine wines and cocktails. We update our wine list regularly and can offer our recommendations for wine pairings for your meal should you require a little guidance! Of course, we offer a great choice of non-alcoholic options too, including scrumptious coffees and teas. We stock a selection of soft drinks on tap, as well as a wide range of bottled soft drinks too.

Couple sharing a romantic meal for two
Testimonials

Testimonials

“The food service staff are on top of their game, very attentive, smiley and demonstrating good food service and customer care skills.”

“Food was perfect. Service was on point. Everyone was really welcoming. Looking forward to coming back.”

“If you have not been here since it reopened then please go, you won’t be disappointed.”