The Chequers Inn ... Rowhook
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OS Map : Landranger 187 · Map reference TQ 122 341
Description
Enter through the 'Flagstones' bar past a large fireplace that has been painted a bright [pink?] colour inside - it's not as bad as it sounds! There is another bar on the left with old pictures and memorabilia of Rowhook past. Tables and chairs at the front and large garden at the back.
There is a restaurant on the right inside a rather unusual, corrugated roofed extension to the pub. When I was there, beers were from Sussex, Harveys, and from London, Fullers London Pride and Youngs Special.
How to get there
By car
Rowhook is a mile from the A281 Horsham-Guildford road, before Rudgwick..
Cycling
Cycle the quiet back roads from Warnham to mostly avoid the
busy A281. From Horsham, cycle across Rookwood golf course via the cyclepath
to Robin Hood Lane. Turn left and head past the Deer Park on your right.
At the next T-junction turn left again and then after 0.25 miles [0.3
km] turn right at Byfleets Lane past the cricket pitch on the right.
Up the hill, bear left at the road triangle and continue to the A281. Turn right along the busy road for a short distance [0.25 miles / 0.3 km] and turn right at the next roundabout onto the A29. Take the next left - it's only 50 meters - signposted Rowhook, and up a rather deceptive hill - the pub is a welcome sight at the top!
Suggested cycling routes from here
It's a bit of a whizz cycling back down the hill you came up ... or, there is a bridleway to the A281, as you come out of the pub turn right.
Alternatively cycle to the Wheatsheaf at Ellens Green or you could also visit the Greets in Warnham on your way back.
Your reviews
Jason Rolf says: 
| 26-February-08
I had the pleasure of having lunch here with family a month or so ago. The food was very good and reasonably priced. The staff were attentive and courteous. In fact, we were going back again this Sunday, but the pub is fully booked!
Steve A says: 
| 24-July-07
Could be a good pub if it had some more staff and the landlord could get the bill right. Beer kept well but the food ... rabbit pie with almost no rabbit and the vegetarian option was parsimonious and grossly overpriced. Dogs in the restaurant but not on the menu. Hey ho.
Older reviews
Jaime T says: 
| 25-September-06
No ambience or atmosphere, which is a real shame as the setting is wonderful. A little light music would go a long way. Food ok, but only that for the price. We finished up early and called our cab to pick us up over an hour early!
John B says: 
| 26-May-06
Excellent food well presented, friendly staff and real ale heaven!
Darryl says: | 10-February-05
Decent character and ambience, well-kept ale, restaurant quality food, extra helpful staff and, unusually for this type of 'non-chain' pub, very tolerant for those with young children. We will be back.
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