# Mayfu Chequers, Watlington — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.6/5 from 381 Google reviews. Family-run, 16th-century pub/restaurant with simple food and real ales, plus a beer garden. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/oxon/restaurants/mayfu-chequers (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Chinese Restaurant 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Mayfu Chequers Watlington, Oxon [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15722656244800429235&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Chequers](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105008208621529871902) **In short:** Mayfu Chequers is a Chinese restaurant in Oxon, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 381 Google reviews, with a 4/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 2 November 2026 · source: Google Places Family-run, 16th-century pub/restaurant with simple food and real ales, plus a beer garden. Summary via Google ## About Mayfu Chequers Mayfu Chequers occupies a 16th-century building on Love Lane in Watlington. The restaurant serves Chinese and Thai food alongside real ales, with a beer garden outside. It takes bookings and welcomes children, groups and dogs. The kitchen works with fresh ingredients and portions are generous. Staff are noted for attentiveness. A food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 applies. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Mayfu Chequers's own website](https://thechequers.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 4:00 – 11:30 PM **Tuesday** 4:00 – 11:30 PM **Wednesday** 4:00 – 11:30 PM **Thursday** 4:00 – 11:30 PM **Friday** 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM **Saturday** 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM **Sunday** 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM ## What's nearby - Icknield Community College next door - Watlington Primary School 150m away - Rainbow Corner 150m away - Tutu Delicious Chocolates 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this pub's delicious Chinese and Thai food, with many highlighting the flavorful dishes, generous portions, and fresh ingredients. They also mention the friendly, welcoming, and attentive staff, as well as the cozy and relaxed atmosphere. Visitors appreciate the reasonable prices for both food and drinks, noting it offers good value. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (381 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 4 out of 5 – Good **Destination** Oxon Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/272152). [More restaurants in Oxon](https://staycation.co.uk/oxon/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (381 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £50 [Visit official website](https://thechequers.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01491 612874](tel:01491612874) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Oxon **Plus Code** 9C3WJXWV+W4 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Oxon Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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