The Cricket Inn in Sheffield

We had an anniversary party here on a Saturday evening. Amazing service, food and event. Sophie helped us so much with arranging it beforehand, menu, decorating, DJ, cake. Lorna and staff on the night were brilliant, nothing was too much trouble. 36 for a meal, bespoke menu, impeccable timing and service, tasty, hearty food. See photos - onion bhaji, oxtail arancini, herb crusted salmon, beef shin and ale pie and Cricket burger - proper tasty! Bar staff excellent too, great selection of Thornbridge and guest beers. Would highly recommend for an event or just a nice beer and meal. Thank you the Cricket Inn!

We visited two years ago and had a lovely Sunday roast - came back this weekend and had a dining experience that seemed like it came straight out of Kitchen Nightmares. Ordered a salt and pepper squid (Rubbery and stringy), oxtail arancini (stone cold inside), mussels (they kept miscounting how much they had to serve, went from full course to small plate to none available), fish pie with buttery cheddar mash (no butter or cheddar in the mash), and a pork belly (as tough as shoe leather). Waited ages between courses. Not a single grain of salt or pepper used in the making of the food it seemed, and we even heard a fellow diner in the table next to us mention that they suspected their cream sauce was off. We were given a reduced bill when we mentioned it was not a good experience, but still had to sit in the car park and eat a Haribo for some flavour in the end.

Food lovely also in a lovely area a of the country perfect for small children to run around out side lots of space Ray

We have been to the Cricket Inn three times now and every time the food is delicious. The menu is always great and the quality of the food they serve is exceptional. We ate here last night and everything we ordered was fantastic! The fig and plum pudding was our highlight. My husband said it was the best pudding he has had in a long time! (And we eat out quite a lot!!) I urge you to eat here, you won't be disappointed!!

Posh pub food, with real fires in winter. Good roast and reasonable options for vegetarians.

Country pub, beautiful old building opposite cricket field surrounded by gorgeous landscape. Impeccable service, drinks brought to table, food arrived very quickly. Lunch menu for me. The fish finger ‘sandwich’ was in fact as large as a full meal and being served with chips was easily more than enough. Delicious too and good value at £11. We went on a fairly quiet mid week lunchtime but I imagine that on a summer evening or weekend this place would be amazing. I wish I lived in Totley!

Was very good, wish the gravy was thicker but that's a personal preference

Great views, lots of outdoor seating and family friendly.

We've been going here in its various guises since we moved to Dore 25 years ago. I've left a number of reviews some 1 or 2 star, some 4 or 5 star. I was seriously impressed this evening. The menu has been updated big time and whilst it retains its most popular classic dishes, it has introduced some seriously interesting vegan and vegetarian dishes most of which can be ordered in starter or main course sizes. The aubergine snitzle and cauliflower rice dishes were particular standout options. Fish and steak were beautiful. Location is unrivalled. This is a big and very popular pub. It gets busy so be prepared to wait. It is very dog and child friendly throughout. If you don't like that don't go. They add 10% service charge which is very clearly stated on the menus and highlighted on the bill. It is equally clear this is optional and no pressure at all made to reduce or remove it. Personally this evening I was happy to improve it a little in recognition of the lovely service we received (thank you Lauren and team) and being confident that it goes directly to the hard working staff. Having ridden some of the lows at this place I'm really hoping it's found a new lease of life and will be back soon (next week as it happens). Credit where it's due - thank you and keep it up!

Quality food and service, reasonably priced.

Attended a family wedding and the service and staff and venue were all excellent and would fully reccomend this venue 5 star

Great pub for meals out or pint on the back overlooking the cricket pitch.

I haven't been to the Cricket Inn for a long time and I was very pleasantly surprised by the food, the venue offers a lot of vegetarian options and a really good selection of beers. The location is one of the best going and you have access to the peaks just a stones throw away. I would highly recommended the aubergine schnitzel, it was fantastic!

Made better by the weather on bank Holiday Monday. Full menu available now. Good service, we had Ajax the dog water bowl provided brilliant. The monkfish broth was great, both kept it simple, had ham egg chips and peas yes just as you would want

Very tasty and fresh Sunday dinner!

Enjoyed a delicious meal at The Cricket. Everything - starters, mains and shared pudding - was really good, and just that bit different. The pub has a lovely atmosphere, although it was quieter than usual, the service was attentive and the Jaipur was spot on. One of our favourite places to grab lunch.

Well the meal was nice and the waitress was lovely but the woman at front of house was - I’ll be generous- possibly having a bad day. No welcome. Barely spoke. Told her the name booking and she walked away without a word then stopped at a table and looked back at us as if to say “well??”. No thank you when we left. If she isn’t feeling great she shouldn’t be front of house. We’ll think twice before going again. Sorry.

Absolutely beautiful place, food was lovely service amazing, massive portions which was too much for us but would highly recommend .

Thank you to all the fabulous staff that work here, we’ve eaten well this week :) Everything we tried was very tasty, the atmosphere and setting are perfect!

Our first visit but very impressed. Very helpful young waitress who said it was her first day, butcwas so helpful. Food delicious and plenty of it. I had a beef sandwich - wish I could cook beef like that. My friend had a meat pie which she said was very good. Top marks for their non alcoholic gins, cocktails and wines. And plenty of parking. Will definitely go again.

What a place. From the outside, nothing special but inside it's a fantastic place to eat and drink. Super friendly staff, great selection of beers and although we didn't eat, the menu and smells were very enticing

Food was amazing and the staff was very helpful and friendly especially the young man who served us (Finn)

Fantastic food. Well priced. The sourdough foccacia with wild garlic butter and the panzanella salad being favourites. Staff were delightful and very helpful.

I travelled from up north to visit friends and family and was told about The Cricketts Inn so I requested a visit and it didn’t disappoint Jade, Nathan and Gareth greeted us in a professional friendly manner and you could tell how popular they were with the locals, we all had a meal and considering it was a large group and every order being different everything was spot on food piping hot and really tasty, I highly recommend the onion rings as a side as they were unbelievable. The place itself is very clean, comfortable and well kept with a gorgeous garden. If I was from the area I’d soon become a local 😊

Wow what a fab special birthday meal. Greeted by Euan at door we had reserved table, great service and so polite. The food was amazing quick service and very attentive staff. Euan and female colleague who's name i didn't catch ( sorry) were fabulous and quick to bring extras free when requested as we had a lot of starters & 3 mains. Dishes were amazing real gastro pub food but more of a fine dining plating presentation so TOP MARKS ! Great experience and will be returning to see them again ! Keep up the good work and defo going back for special occasion.

A first in here. Can't believe I've never been before.....great boozer

Really delicious food, great service. A bit more expensive compared to the other locals, but worth it for the quality of food and beverages.

Just had dinner with my wife and daughter. We all agreed the food was outstanding. Friendly and professional staff who gave the feel that they were interested in making our meal enjoyable. And, my meal is the best food I’ve eaten in my memory. I ate oxtail hash for starter and lamb for main and both were genuinely phenomenal. I’ll remember it for a long time.

Large seating space, big garden, on site parking available - the dishes are very well prepared and the vegetarian option was also excellent

We had a brilliant night at The Cricket, great cocktails and even better food. We had the small plate tasting menu of 6 courses for £40, people excellent value for money. The quality of the food was incredible, the service was fantastic and I’d recommend this menu to anyone looking for something a bit different.

Great food and the kids loved theirs too!

One of the best pubs I know, everytime. Staff, atmosphere and quality. Thank you cricket.

First visit which won't be the last, Fantastic place with a great traditional feel, Very friendly staff, Beautiful location, Outstanding food.

Came in just for a drink and got greeted by bored rude staff! Got told there were no tables so we sat outside. Ordered drinks and the guy behind the bar was just clearly bored and absolutely no smile or anything just rude and bad atmosphere!

If you are a vegetarian or vegan there is not many options and what they do have is poor! The Vegetarian/Vegan roast option was a 3 inch slice of barely cooked Celariac and it was a £1 more than the chicken or ham meat eaters option! Very disappointing.

We've been to The Cricket twice this month for Sunday roasts and both times it's been absolutely impeccable. Delicious food, quick and friendly service and a brilliant atmosphere. We'll be coming back soon!

Amazing food, lovely staff, and as a bonus dog friendly. Great place for a feed after a hike in the area.

Brilliant experience!!! We visited and decided to have the small plate experience. 5 course for £40. Every course was creative, well presented and beautifully cooked. The restaurant was warm and had a friendly atmosphere, what you would expect from a country pub! The service was professional and attentive without being overbearing . We will 100% be back

Had a lovely meal here as a large group on a Sunday lunch. Not many vegetarian options as this was a set menu for this busy period, but what I had was very tasty! Staff were fab, and very accommodating of the three children in our party.

Taking it’s name from the Cricket Pitch that it overlooks, this stunning pub provides local and seasonal food and a selection of Thornbridge beers and a warm welcome of course. They welcome muddy boots, kids and dogs – the pub is popular with local walkers and cyclists after enjoying the surrounding countryside (a fan of a walk and a pint myself!). Their a la carte menu runs Monday to Saturday, subject to change with the seasons, and they have popular roasts on a Sunday. And on Tuesdays they offer… PIE TUESDAYS! We were warmly welcomed and showed to our table in the beautiful dining area which had subtle autumnal décor and felt cosy. The food we enjoyed was beautiful and well worth the 40 minutes drive for us. The Pie menu is concise offering a meat, fish or vegetable pie each coming with potatoes, and half a pint of a Thornbridge beer. There is a small selection of vegetables you can add at an extra cost also. The full menu is still available Tuesdays, but we just decided to go all in and stick to the pies. We enjoyed; Beef Shin & Potato Thornbridge Ale Pie with roast potatoes – proper chunks of juicy beef, a rich casing of pastry and lots of gravy. The roasties were crispy too – a really good dish and filling as it is. Fisherman’s Pie with salmon, haddock, tuna, monkfish, cod, cheddar mash & buttered greens – so many chunks of tasty fish, the mash was gorgeous and smooth and the greens were paired well with the dish so it wasn’t too rich. Halves of Jaipur – one of our favourites Thornbridge beers. Side of Roast Mushrooms & Carrots – a nice addition and my only feedback is that we thought for one carrot and one flat cap mushroom, the price didn’t reflect the side dish well compared to how generously priced the deal was. Everything we ate was delicious and it was clear that quality ingredients were used and that the food is made with passion here. The selection of pie flavours is fairly limited. Understandably the chef wants to focus on the quality of deliverance by keeping this concise, however I hope the flavour selection expands over time should Pie Tuesdays be a hit, which we feel it will! A great meal and evening here.

Food below average expensive and staff abrupt only been once never again service charge ridiculous not forgetting the cold gravy definitely would not recommend

The best dairy free lunch I’ve had. I nipped in to The Cricket Inn for some lunch and the staff and chef couldn’t have been better. I’m recently dairy free and find it hard to find places which can accommodate and this place excelled. Not only did the chef mark which dishes could be adapted, the substitutions (chive oil over butter etc) were amazing and well thought through. They even adapted the crumble they had at the end for a dairy free sponge. I can’t thank the folks here enough and will be making a special trip back soon.

Drove over 30 minutes on recommendation!!! Good beer 🍺 Service slow Ribeye over cooked and dry offered to change but took over 30 mins (everyone else had finished) Foccasia bread stale Chips terrible Gravy cold Manager Rude/arrogant Over prices for average food Been once no need to return!

My family took me to this lovely country pub just on the outskirts of Sheffield. Its up a small winding road and is an unexpected very popular destination dining pub. There are several small cosy rooms with open fires to just have a drink or enjoy a meal. Plus a large dining room which is still relaxed and friendly but nice enough to dress up should you like to. The whole place is dog friendly and muddy boots are expected as they border onto Derbyshire and its many walks. We were seated in the dining room and were served by friendly knowledgeable staff. As it was a Sunday lunch celebration we decided to push out the boat and have three courses. I started with a melange of celeriac including remoulade of celeriac, puree, and

When the server came over, he handed me a folded receipt and he eagerly gestured the tap of my card on the contactless machine, I went along thinking nothing of it. I was surprised when 2 average burgers, chips, and 2 drinks totalled £52. I was even more surprised to see a £6 tip added with no notification I was tipping. Would not recommend. Had better food at a “2 for 10 restaurant” and you normally get a side with the food!

Rude staff went in for a bottle of wine on Sunday walked in there was 3 members of staff not one said hello and one lad gave a dirty look so not a great start. We went to the bar to order a bottle of wine and were not greeted by the barman who looked wholly uninterested. When I asked for a wine list he said “there should be one on the table” we did not have a table, he then went and go one and slid it in front of me wordlessly. We ordered and paid with only the words “two glasses?” From the barman, there had been no hello thank you or anything. Wine was nice but very pricey for what it was. Real shame that a local pub has gone really down hill due to bad service.

Really impressed. Fish Pie and Rhubarb Choux were exceptional,and the service was excellent

We used to visit a lot and always found both the service and food to be good. Sadly neither is true anymore. The restaurant was cold and the whole venue less than a quarter full, with staff stood around chatting because there wasn’t much for them to do. Despite this our group had to walk to the bar in the other room three times to get service. We ordered a set menu. All of the six main meals were average. Two of the roast dinners were served with pale sausages and cold roast potatoes. Each of us left food and it wasn’t because we were full. We waited 30 minutes for dessert, again having to walk around to find a member of staff to serve us. The kitchen had forgot to prepare our food. We were offered a faster serving but our patience had run out by this point. The bill had a service charge added even though one course was missing, we literally had to walk around the restaurant multiple times to get service, and we’d complained about food being poor. Eventually we received a significant reduction on the bill. I wouldn’t go back — it’s fallen a long way from what it used to be.

Lovely food, great options. Beer and wine selection also brilliant.

Very enjoyable Sunday lunch, my only complaint is the unannounced service charge that is craftily slipped into the bill. Unfortunately I had already paid before noticing almost £10 had been added. Be wary-better in your pocket than The Cricket.

We went here with 8 members of the family, including two children. The pub has a nice old fashioned interior, seats are pleasant. Service was fantastic as were the nice food and drinks that were swiftly brought on the table. Most of us had a variety of the traditional Sunday roast, that was on offer this day. Especially the beef was excellent. We recommend this place for a similar purpose.

Cosy, kid friendly, excellent food, lots of cricket caps and other cricket paraphernalia

We visited The Cricket Inn in December 2023 and had a lovely Turkey Christmas Lunch. Service, in an almost empty restaurant, was slow however. Today, 12th Jan 2024, we returned for a second time for lunch. They have a “Two courses for £20, three for £25” offer on at the moment and we also had a mystery discount envelope from our December visit. I chose a main and dessert, my wife chose a starter and main. When the owner/manager took our order, I specifically asked him about the offer (which applied to starred items on the menu) as my choices were on the reverse side of the menu. The food was good but the service again very slow. 45 mins after placing our order we had only had my wife’s starter and were both waiting for our mains. As before, the restaurant wasn’t busy - there were three other occupied tables with, perhaps another six diners (so eight people in the restaurant in total). Two things spoilt the visit. Firstly, our final bill (which we checked after getting home) was incorrect - we have been overcharged. Secondly, when we asked that the “optional” (but automatically included) 10% service charge be removed, we were challenged as to why. “Was the food okay?” we were asked. “Yes”. “Was the service okay?” “Our food was a bit slow coming out.” You might expect at this point an apology at the very least, but no, simply the response that he’d check the timings in the kitchen. So, would we recommend The Cricket Inn in Totley? No, not really. Food is good but service is slow and I really dislike the automatic inclusion of a 10% service charge - especially since the menu clearly states that this is optional. Finally, I really have an issue with being challenged as to my reason for asking for this charge to be removed. I wonder what his response would have been if we’d said that both the food and service were fine but we’d still like the optional charge removed. Would he have argued the toss? In summary, will we be returning to endure slow service, being overcharged and argue about an optional service charge? Not anytime soon.

Visited Cricket In. Again last night for a birthday meal . Used to be one of our favourite venues as we live locally . Again , however , disappointed with the menu choices . The fish dish came with meat (similar it the last twice we visited) . No veggie burger (and there are some amazing ones around) . Little choice for a vegetarian . I ended up with the wellington … which I thought might be rather a large portion … but it was tiny . Only came with roast veg . No option for a fresh bag side . Atmosphere great , staff great , but PLEASE bring back your veggie menu .

Delicious Parsnip soup special and very accommodating staff

Had a wonderful pre Christmas lunch with my sisters - the food was excellent, the service warm and welcoming and the setting beautiful. Highly recommended - exactly what a good pub should be.

Superb meal and the dessert was delicious.

Lovely and tasty Xmas meal. Friendly staff...

As a coeliac person with many allergies (and a very picky eater) I was amazingly catered for! We had booked and given prior warning of my dietary requirements and on arrival was provided with an annotated menu of what I could have! They were accommodating, kind and non-judgmental and the food was delicious. Any coeliacs in need of a gorgeous apple crumble- this is the place! Lovely service and all-round great experience. :))

Booked a couple of weeks ago as the set menu sounded good, it's now changed so much I've cancelled. No small plates or pub classics still included and nothing else I was looking forward to. Oh and I tried to contact you to leave feedback by email but it says "domain does not exist"

Called in for a drink after work, lig fires 🔥 burning. On a cold 🥶 day like today, could have stopped all night, maybe next time 💯🔥

The pub was warm and welcoming on our arrival. There was a fire burning and the decor was tasteful and charming. The whole place has a cosy and relaxing feel to it. There’s a great choice of beers and wines available and that’s before we get to the food. I had the beef bourguignon and It was fantastic- by far the best I’ve ever had. My wife and mother-in-law had the beef pie and they said it was delicious. The dessert choice is great too and we had the sticky toffee pudding which was fab! The service was wonderful and I can’t wait to go again. What more can I say?!

Great food and real ale. Dog friendly.

I was kindly invited to try their Pie Tuesday (Pie & Half a pint for £13) and it was lovely. We were warmly welcomed and showed to our table in the beautiful dining area which had subtle autumnal décor and felt cosy. The food we enjoyed was beautiful and well worth the 40 minutes drive for us. The Pie menu is concise offering a meat, fish or vegetable pie each coming with potatoes, and half a pint of a Thornbridge beer. There is a small selection of vegetables you can add at an extra cost also. The full menu is still available Tuesdays, but we just decided to go all in and stick to the pies. We enjoyed; Beef Shin & Potato Thornbridge Ale Pie with roast potatoes – proper chunks of juicy beef, a rich casing of pastry and lots of gravy. The roasties were crispy too – a really good dish and filling as it is. Fisherman’s Pie with salmon, haddock, tuna, monkfish, cod, cheddar mash & buttered greens – so many chunks of tasty fish, the mash was gorgeous and smooth and the greens were paired well with the dish so it wasn’t too rich. Halves of Jaipur – one of our favourites Thornbridge beers. Side of Roast Mushrooms & Carrots – a nice addition and my only feedback is that we thought for one carrot and one flat cap mushroom, the price didn’t reflect the side dish well compared to how generously priced the deal was. Everything we ate was delicious and it was clear that quality ingredients were used and that the food is made with passion here. The selection of pie flavours is fairly limited. Understandably the chef wants to focus on the quality of deliverance by keeping this concise, however I hope the flavour selection expands over time should Pie Tuesdays be a hit, which we feel it will! A great meal and evening here.

Lovely pub nestled in the Sheffield countryside, Nice food, staff are helpful but unfortunately they fail the lime and soda test £2.50 for a splash of lime cordial and soda water even with inflation is just price gouging!

Visited on a Sunday at 5:30pm to experience the highly recommended Sunday roast, unfortunately none available, we found this somewhat frustrating considering it’s a Sunday, the restaurant I understand closes at 8pm so find it a little strange none available at this time. The food we choose as an alternative was absolutely fine, very generous and a great drinks range (thornbridge so wouldn’t expect anything else). Front of house welcoming unfortunately the bar worker seemingly didn’t want to be there and could work on their customer service. Felt rushed at the end approx 6:45pm, staff rushing clearing up on the tables around us and felt we were slightly hindering them closing up. Overall slightly disappointed after the reviews.

Lovely food, great atmosphere, very friendly.

Great and delicious food. Don't forget the beers too. Friendly staff. Weather is good, eat outside to enjoy the countryside views.

First time we've been and we were very happy we did. Lovely inside, greeted by staff, menu was fab n our food was really tasty. Great beers on draught. Lovely location - will try an evening next time. 🤗

As always the food is excellent and of course the Thornbridge beers superb. Squid and pepper calamari - very generous portion and the best I have eaten in or out of Spain. Great staff as well.

Dull gloomy atmosphere with very high ceilings and poor lighting

We couldn’t fault our experience. A warm friendly welcome followed by attentive table service . The choice of draft beers and wines was excellent. The menu had a great blend of pub classics and more adventurous dishes , it tasted delicious . Thank you.

Been a while since I last went, food was top class, friendly accommodating service, lovely relaxed atmosphere. Hands down the best pub meal I’ve had in Sheffield!

One of our favourite places after the restrictions of recent years. Our most recent visit was a disappointment however. The service was excellent as usual. I chose the scallops to start to find that it was one scallop cut into three slices. The ribeye steak was ordered by two of our guests who asked for it to be cooked medium rare. One of the steaks came rare and obviously hadn’t been rested before service. We chose not to return it as we all wanted to eat together.

Three of us went for Sunday lunch. We ordered one beer which arrived cloudy and was replaced after complaining and the barrel having been been changed. My companions had the beef and were satisfied with it although we could have done with more gravy and the parsnips were undercooked. The pork was dreadful. It was tough and the ‘ crackling’ was flabby and not crisp. Not a disaster but very average and at top prices. I am sure there are better places for a Sunday lunch.

Had a wonderful dinner date. Fried calamari was amazing. Fettuccine was fresh and delicious. Steak wasn't the best quality but was OK. It was a wonderful place outside the restaurant as well with plenty of parking, vegetable garden. Overall, it was a wonderful evening

Frequenter for drinks, lovely spot on sunny days. Winter days couple of nice fires too! Went for sunday lunch, beef was delicious as was the veg and cauliflower cheese. Lovely meal! Do think that they should think about the optional 10% service charge however. I don't mind tipping 10% at times but most people do wish to be more their choice, I can see it rubbing it customers the wrong way at times. Other than that great as always.

Stopped by for a drink and a look at the menu. Not for us I'm afraid as menu was top price and limited in choice. We can get much better value for money these days at half the price. Definitely a select destination for the Totley set.

Return visit as not been for a few years …. Good staff , nice semi rural setting and great beers .. food !!! Terrible terrible £38 for sharing chicken Sunday lunch. On our wooden platter came : 1 small carrot ( halved ) 2 stale small non roasted potatoes 2 small stale parsnips Bowl of tasty greens 1 undercooked insipid non roasted grey looking chicken Tiny gravy boat . Food sent back as chicken was not remotely cooked and looked terrible. Explained concerns to staff , Paid for drinks and left What a total disappointment

Had a great family meal with friends midweek. Food taste at and lots of choices. Service was friendly and we were made very welcome. Recommend a visit

We had a lovely family meal for 14 here on Sunday. Food and service was fantastic. We’ll definitely be back.

What a little hidden gem we found, firstly the staff are amazing, friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere of the clearly dog friendly environment was great for us and our dog. When seeing the menu we wanted to have It all. We asked the manager Josh for his recommendation on food and wine and boy he hit It out of the park. The lamb belly was absolutely delicious and the pie also it’s nice to see a proper full pastry pie on a menu. We were too full for dessert but next time we will save some room for one as they looked and sound great. Thank you too all the staff for such an amazing meal.

This is my first ever review and it’s not going to be a good one. Where to start? I have been a frequent visitor to the Cricket over many years but have recently been put off by the prices and the 10% automatic service charge. However one of my friends has never been so I booked. On entering the man at the desk, who I assume is the manager, completely ignored us for a very long time whist he finger jabbed the touch screen. Eventually he finished, turned to me and chastised me for what he assumed was a derogatory comment he had overheard about our taxi driver, who by the way was very obliging and very funny. Not your usual taxi driver at all. He got a big tip. So no welcome to the Cricket or have you made a booking etc, just a personal insult. Having been wound up by his ignorance and bad manners at ignoring us I have to admit I did not react well to his assumption that he had the right to pass an option on what was a private conversation, especially as he had no idea of the prior conversation we had with the driver or the context in which my comments were made. He did state that one of reasons for his ignoring us was because they were busy. The empty tables told another story. Anyway he called us old farts and we left. Apparently he feels it’s OK to be rude and prejudiced against people of my age. Whoever is currently in charge of recruitment needs to look very carefully at their vetting procedure I would suggest. At this stage I was going to say that of course they will survive and prosper without my business and that of my family and friends but after viewing their filed company accounts I’m not too sure. We were made very welcome at The Crown.

We had hoped to have something to eat at the Cricket Inn at Totley today having not been for about four years we were really looking forward to it as last time we went it was amazing but unfortunately this time the staff were non plussed we said we hadn’t booked and they sat us right near the kitchen door (busy) which is ok we understood as we hadn’t booked. We looked through the menu which was so affected & pretentious in its language it was farcical to be honest & the prices were ridiculous . The ladies toilet door was literally sticky!! & the toilet was absolutely minging!!toilet paper on the floor no ventilation so stank of urine nothing cleaned clearly no one had even bothered to check it, so we didn’t stop & not going again. This pub used to be fantastic with attentive staff with a proper welcome & a really amazing menu at good prices but after today’s experience im just thinking its just resting on its laurels! The whole place needs a facelift the outside was a disgrace & the building, it’s really gone downhill & is shabby. The owners need to get themselves to Cheshire and look at similar priced places, we just can’t believe people even go there at those prices and that sort of antiqued service and ambience.

Superb pub, great food, lovely staff! Pub looking over a cricket pitch.... probably the best pub in the world! 👍

Went in for the first time in a few years as we always used to go for special occasions. Feel like its really gone backwards. Service was good but i was really disappointed with the food. There was nothing obviously vegan on the menu and the only main course they could offer was a burger (advertised as a double patty but was only a single). The other meals were decent (one adult, one child) but for a bill over £100 i'd have expected the quality to be way better. Probably wont go back again.

So disappointing to write this, I used to absolutely love it here but it's really changed over the years. This photo is a vegetarian Sunday roast and it just wasn't good enough. They did come over and tell us that they had run out of Yorkshire puddings but said they would give us a little something extra. I'm not sure what the extra was. The roast veg was very tough and tasted stale. The staff were very friendly as always but the food quantity/quality for the price was way off today.

Massively disappointed with the food. The starters were good however we were very disappointed with the main courses. 4 out of 6 were inedible and the other 2 were mediocre. The fish of fish and chips was tiny and extremely dry and the chips seemed to have come from the bottom of the fryer and tasted old. The lamb belly was almost entirely fat and gristle and was served with burnt cauliflower. We were deeply disappointed as it was a special birthday meal. The waiting staff were very helpful and extremely apologetic.

Expensive and ordinary food, poor choice of ales at inflated prices.

The Cricket Inn hosted our wedding reception last weekend and did an amazing job. We had numerous compliments about both the food and the staff, who looked after and our guest brilliant. Would highly recommend!

Great place to eat Lovely staff. Great Service. You can sit outside while the kids and dogs run about

Bit over priced for the quality of food and alcohol!

We had a lovely evening here tonight. The young waitress who served us was lovely (and our dogs loved her too!). Fantastic atmosphere outside in the sunshine.

We visited for a Sunday lunch with friends. We left feeling disappointed and over charged. The food was average and that’s putting it politely. Some of our friends had fish and chips, the batter on the fish was so overcooked and hard it was very difficult to cut. My pie was desperately dry even with loads of gravy! The bar area is lovely, the outdoor space is beautiful and I did notice that there was a box of outdoor games for kids to use outside. There is some lovely aspects to this place. But the dining area is lacking in atmosphere and the food isn’t good enough on reflection of the price. That’s why I’m writing this review because I actually feel ripped off. The Sunday lunch/pies were around £20-22 per person it needs to be better! I wouldn’t go back for food again I’m afraid.

We visited earlier in the year for drinks and loved being sat in front of the fire, the staff were friendly and the menu looked amazing so we looked forward to returning for food. We were seated in the restaurant, which doesn't have the same cosy feel as the bar and in fact it was quite cold, myself and others kept their coats on. The waitress we had looked like she didn't want to be there I'm afraid to say. We ordered our meals and drinks but waited quite a while for the drinks to arrive. Our main courses arrived a while later and we both said they were delicious. Deserts was a tale of two half's. My partners chocolate brownie and ice-cream was delicious, my Eton mess however was not. The cream tasted very synthetic and overpowered any other flavours that were there. Very disappointing and I couldn't finish it unfortunately. Overall we found our second visit slightly disappointing in comparison to our first, where all the staff seemed lovely and friendly. If we return we will definitely dine in the bar area so as at least to get the nice atmosphere and warmth.

Lovely pub! Great selection of beers. Perfect after a Blackamoor walk.

Food was great, stunning setting,. The only small issue was the ammount of time it took for the staff to bring drinks. Took an age!. Amazing place though, well worth a visit..

Very nice outside eating experience on a hot day!

Very friendly attentive staff. Delicious food.

Dined during lockdown on the dine out to help out offer. This is a great pub, tucked away in a hollow on the outskirts of Totley. The pub has bags of character. We've dined here a few times before and never been disappointed. Today the food was ok (seafood provencal - great but not the biggest variety of fish). I'm aware that every menu has occasional slip ups so it won't deter us from coming back. Helpful and cheerful staff make this a lovely modern pub.