The Cricketers in North Hertfordshire

A perfect lunch with my daughter on Mothering Sunday. The staff were friendly and attentive, the food delicious, warm and welcoming vibe, and the complimentary glass of Prosecco was a lovely touch 🥂 Thank you

We visited The Cricketeers yesterday for a Birthday celebration. It was my first visit and had been recommended by 2 members of our party. Our experience from our arrival to leaving was excellent. The staff are ALL so welcoming and offer service with a smile - nothing was too much trouble even though the restaurant was busy! A special thank you to staff members Jaz, Harley and Ethan but thank you to all. The menu is varied and has a good choice of veg and non veg dishes. All 5 meals ordered were delicious The portion sizes were excellent - my personal choice of fish and chips comes highly recommended! (But the steak, pizza and burgers looked equally good). Excellent value for money. We left knowing that we would definitely be returning again!

I ordered the Caesar salad which was not advertised as coming with egg which I detest and adverse to. It was spilling out onto my salad and when I mentioned that it was not as per the menu they still charged me!

An anonymous place that has a neutral atmosphere. We'll lit (in the evening) and so a bit bright. Hard furnishings. Kitchen played music whilst cleaning at the end of service which impacted our ability to have a conversation. Popular with families during the day and early evening.

Lovely place, has a friendly local pub vibe and nice food. Didn’t try the pizza but they have a proper pizza oven so I bet it’s good 😊

Good food, good atmosphere.Thank you 🥰🙏 TopSpinner pizza was delicious.👌

A great Saturday afternoon pizza, great food, great service and great place! A special thanks to Harley for his service!

Booking and greeting process was good, as was initial ordering. From there, the main course was distinctly OK. Thereafter service poor (though staff always pleasant). We asked to move tables, showed them which table we had moved to then waited half an hour and chased twice for a tepid, watery Apple crumble, very poor quality. It's all very well having lots of tables, but you really need enough staff to service them efficiently.

Large dining area in a themed pub. Clearly family oriented. Quality of food was disappointing. Service was OK. Price competitive.

On a chilly day and partway through a 6 mile walk, we popped in to Cricketers for a lunch-bite to find their gas supply was faulty and only the electric and the wood -burning Pizza oven was working, to which our granddaughter said 'Great!!- and great it was. Staff were caring, kind and served us well. Chefs welcomed us with happy smiles. Gentle open-wood fire gave us a comfortable setting to replenish ourselves for the onward journey. Thank you Cricketers - a lovely dining experience - hope the gas supply got sorted - and see you soon on our next venture.

Only stopped for a quick drink. Atmosphere was good. Live football on the TV in the bar area and people eating round the other side

A group of us went boxing day for a late lunch. The food was lovely, the staff were very helpful and polite. Will definitely go back. Plenty of parking available, a lovely country pub.

Great food, very tasty. Really enjoyed our food. Quick service and a lovely pub. Highly recommend it. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Thank you.

Delicious food excellent service we had a very large family gathering and were made most welcome

Beautiful all I can say the food the service and the staff where unreal ❤️

One of numerous visits and I've never been disappointed. The range of drinks, quality of the food and customer service is always top level. The amount of community events the place puts on over the year is also another great service they provide to the local plus wider area

We went for a Christmas lunch. It was well cooked and reasonably priced. There is plenty of space inside and a good-sized car park. My only issue was that the wine was either not great or too expensive. Would go again.

Lovely homemade pizzas cooked in a giant cricket ball! Excellent service and playground for the kids. Catered for wheelchair user for car park and ramp to extension. Great drinks and food and value for money. Jaz was attentive and kind to all! Lovely Christmas memory for all x

Good food and great ambience in this village pub. The pizzas are amazing, and the two for one special Tuesday deal is excellent value! Very good service and lovely friendly staff.

A lovely atmosphere the food was Devine especially the gluten free which was a real treat for me my friends loved their food too our server Harley was lovely

Great wood fired pizzas that always come out excellent, and with top quality ingredients. I find some of the other food not as good but still good quality pub food. Lovely and warm inside as it gets cold and you're welcome to take along your canine friends. Great family spot with events usually going on.

Had a very nice family meal here. Pub grub done really well and the ale was first class. Staff were friendly and attentive. Bit empty for a Friday but I suppose people are saving for Christmas. Probably be harder to get a table nearer to the big day. Will happily go there again. Thank you for a great meal.👊

Amazing food in a brilliant setting - highly recommend for dinner. Great vegetarian options. Pizza is the best option here.

Very enjoyable food, service friendly .

A very nice country pub/restaurant. A very good menu to suit everyone with an open kitchen. Great pizzas made and cooked on the premises. Very cosy dining room with outdoor eating in good weather. A good size garden with climbing frame etc for children. I would recommend The Cricketers either for a relaxing drink or for having a meal.

We've eaten here a few times and the food is always good, however we went with a guest who has a peanut allergy this weekend. We were given conflicting information on the allergens in the menu. We were told by one member of staff that the whole kitchen was "completely peanut and nut free". However the allergens menu listed both nuts and peanuts being used! Not great and could have caused a situation if we hadn't double checked the information in the menu.

The food was fine but feel a bit fed up as we told the waiter that we had left him a good tip on the table but he still put over £6 service charge on our bill . So we ended up paying over £11 tip which was more than my meal cost, as we only went for lunch.

FOR MORE, GO LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST - PUBTROTTERS PUBCAST WE ALWAYS GIVE 5s AS ALL PUBS ARE DIFFERENT AND GREAT CONTEXT There is a partner and daughter and dog for a late lunch on a weekday. ATMOSPHERE Friday PM was really chilled and nice, roaring fire, great autumn afternoon SERVICE Superb, very kind, patient, and welcoming. STYLE Front is classic pub, back is like mini wedding venue. They have pub at front, which is great, very cricket themed (no surprises), then what looks to be new barn space at the back, which is very airy and bright. Also outdoor and kids play area. TOILET It's very sleek and clean, and it is a nice addition to the new elements i imagine from the old pub parts. PRICE Not bad at all, food very reasonably price, cant remember ilexact sums. FOOD & DRINK SUPERB non-alcoholic range. I was driving and was very excited to see 5 different non alco beers, as well as cider! Alcoholic selection was great. Partner had a lovely malbec. Food was incredible. However, we had to order a new dish as the pasta ragu had had 0 taste. I'm not sure if a vital ingredient was missed in the sauce or what. But they were very accommodating and the other dishes were lovely.

Went for a family meal with 8 of us. Food great but 5 of us had pizza and we all thought there wasn’t enough topping. Apart from that it was lovely and good service. Maybe needs some lighter summer specials in the salads from as only option was goats cheese but all the food served was very nice.

We came on a hot Sunday afternoon to sit outside to be told that, despite there being no announcement on the website or social media, that the kitchen would be closing to cater for a private party - the girl behind the bar in the outside bar was quite rude and abrupt when explaining this.

Great atmosphere..Been to watch my grandson play rugby ..popped in for a quick drink..lovely time

A lovely English country gastro pub, nice atmosphere and lovely food and beverages Very busy most of the time but worth going to eat there - the pizza's are delicious according to my wife!

We had our wedding reception here and it was AMAZING the food was unreal for so many people the standard was unenviable for canapés dinner and late night pizzas everyone raves about it. Mike and the team are all so lovely and friendly and he really let us do anything we asked for entertainment wise for adults and children and decoration wise. They even did majority set up for us on the day which took the stress away. Everyone said how lovely it was and how efficient all the staff were on the day too. Nothing seemed to much. We’ve been here many times before and never had a bad experience. All anyone did was say how Amazing the place was Thank you for making our day so perfect for us!

This is a great pub in a beautiful village setting with great food and service and probably the best pizza for miles. Perfect for family gatherings or couples. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. Our grandchildren love the children’s menu and the older ones the pizzas which are delicious.

Service was really good. We come here for the pizzas - consistently great

Lovely local pub lots of indoor and outdoor space has a great pub/restaurant feel to the place depending on what you are visiting for can cater for all. Highly recommended visiting.

This was not my first time at The Cricketers, however the other time was around the Millennium. We were sat in a barn-type area that I didn't remember from my first visit. The waitress said that it had only been there for about ten years. Evie was an excellent waitress and fantastically named to work in a room where all the rafters were showing. The lampshades were deliberately gappy to help illuminate the roof space. It all combined to make a wonderful dining area; not so far from the toilets but remote enough from the main bar that we were not troubled by the live music. The food was really good too. High marks for the wings to start and top marks for the sausages. The googlie pizza was also very good; well baked and nicely topped. We particularly liked the Stokes condement sachets as they were much more generous than the typical little plastic slips. While the prices were not the lowest, the food and experience qualities are there - as is the spacious car park and the lovely rural location. I like the idea that I won't leave it another two decades before I return.

We visit The Cricketers fairly regularly and find the service and the food consistently good. The team all work incredibly hard and it is much appreciated. The pizzas are so tasty; always crispy. Definitely recommend. Definitely worth a nice countryside walk from the surrounding area.

Very nice out of the way venue with plenty of parking and good food.

I visited, with my daughter & granddaughter for lunch. The pub was fairly empty, with just 2 members of staff who appeared busy in the top restaurant. After 5 minutes of waiting at the bar to order, we called over a staff member to serve...

Love both the food and the friendly staff here

On a warm summer afternoon we thought we would give The Cricketers another go. Historically we ate here a lot, found it had a great atmosphere and food. My chilli prawn salad lacked any hint of chilli. The couscous lacked seasoning and the dish was...

Good food, prices are ok, outdoor bar, great garden.

very good pizzas and starters, we really enjoyed the lunch and the cricket aesthetic was very interesting for me in particular; I don't know much about sports but I really like to discover new sports hehe

Godd pub food in a simple dining area. Chairs not comfortable and benches have no backs so very uncomfortable...... Service staff very nice, enthusiastic and friendly but only reactive ....need to request action at every stage of the meal. Need much better management in the...

Great village pub, excellent food, especially the pizza, definitely recommend.

Went here for a car meet. While the meeting was fantastic, we'll catered and spacious, from what I saw of the Cricketers seemed pleasant. The people dining and for the meeting were polite and friendly. The staff were extremely friendly and informative. The place seemed clean and actually well respected, like there wasn't any debris or rubbish anywhere. You have to respect a place others care for. However.. the drinks were so overpriced. For 2X pints was over £13, which is extortionate. While I'm happy to go here for some food after I've heard nothing but good things about the place, the price of a drink has made me think twice before going. Maybe I'll be back for another event, maybe a meal, but I'm in no rush for those prices.

Nice pub setting, with children’s play area and also bouncy castle in the summer…Service however is bad and food, drink are over priced. Ordered a pizza and after waiting over nearly 40 minutes I decided to ask a member of staff if they knew how long our food would be. They went off to check and 2 minutes later returned with a cold and tasteless pizza that cost £14.50! Probably one of the worst pizza’s I’ve ever had! I would have sent it back if it was not for the fact my son was really hungry…. Would I return here, yes but only due to the fact there is a play area. But I would never purchase food from here again.

The food here is absolutely amazing. One of the best places I’ve been to in Hertfordshire. The service was faultless too. The only reason I am not giving it 5* is because it’s a little bit pricey. But the food is sublime.

We had a pizza which was very tasty. Great garden area for kids too

This is one of our local pubs, not the closest, but one that we visit regularly, great food (especially the pizza), great staff with a nice atmosphere

Lovely was at a function the buffet food was excellent pizza especially

Cracking countryside pub. Great food even better if you are a cricket fan!

Ok.Pizzas ok..beer ok...they automatically add 12.5% service charge.. overpriced for what they serve tbh.

Really nice pub ,very friendly and efficient staff ,food was great,have to deduct one star for the miserly portion of pasta in the child’s meal at £6.50 would have expected a standard bowl but was more like a teacup our 10 year old was disappointed and hungry.

Arrived at 8pm on a lovely summer evening hoping to have a quiet pint. The place was busy outside-tables groaning with drinks. A guy walks out with a fresh drink as I am going in. Get to the bar to be told they were shut (website says 9pm) and last orders was at 7:30 but they had staff training. Went to Tesco instead and got better and more polite service from the automatic checkout- at least it says thank you for shopping at Tesco. Will not be back

We came here for lunch. They allow dogs which is good, lots of room in the bar and there is a large outside area too. The pizza and ribs we had were tasty and came out pretty quickly, the chips and pizza were really nice,...

Lovely food, family friendly, great outdoor area, great staff

Great food, such a lovely pub garden and it’s dog friendly!

Under staffed even though it wasn’t busy

Went for a few hours of the country music festival. Thoroughly enjoyed and a great pint!

The food here is usually exceptional. However this evening I am disappointed to write a negative review. As a local I want the business to thrive and trade for many years to come. My experience tonight is somewhat mixed. I had visited the cricketers in...

We very rarely go out for a roast dinner as we don’t usually enjoy pub cooked roast dinners. This though was an exception. The roast beef and sides were fantastic. Kids loved their meals as well. The only negative would be we paid 5.50 each...

Probably the best place within the area. Food is touch pricy but the atmosphere and set up makes up for it. Friendly staff too. Plenty parking.

Great outdoor space with plenty for kifsy to do. Some dishes were rather expensive

Visited with the family to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Great place to eat out, the atmosphere was great, the company fantastic, the staff friendly and the food delicious. A great night out, looking forward to going back.

My friend lives in Weston so there’s not a huge amount of options for takeaway. Last Friday we planned on getting Pizzas from here as a birthday treat. We called at 7:20 to be told there was an hour wait for food and they cannot...

Only sat in the garden for a pint and a packet of crisps. Lovely place. Probably gets very busy u though...

Would not eat there again, very expensive and food not very good . Had Eaton mess for dessert, icecream topped with squirty cream a few pieces of meringue, half a cut up strawberry and a squint of cheap strawberry sauce.. £7

Didn't have any food but it looked great But great staff and great vibe 👏

Manager/owner of this this establishment and his team are absolutely smashing it here, we’ll done. 🎉 Hands on manager who treats his staff with kindness & respect, definitely not worried about rolling up his sleeves and pitching in, serving customers behind the bar and delivering their food, all the staff friendly, courageous and extremely helpful and the food amazing. Thank you for such a warm welcome, an amazing meal in a lovely relaxed atmosphere, will definitely be returning real soon.

Lovely pizza, serving staff were friendly efficient and great with the kids. The Pavilion is light and airy, great outdoor space, good for the summer, the kids could enjoy the play equipment whilst I relaxed in the garden. Ample parking.

Fantastic! Haven't had a pizza but it comes highly recommended,another excuse to visit!

Delicious! The restaurant itself is quite lovely. Delicious food and personable staff add to the beauty of the location.

Good for families and very child friendly. Huge garden for children to run about in. The Pizzas are good. The scampi was complete rubbish. It is all pretty no frills.

Very good for and excellent service, garden area for children. Recommend to all.

Lovely inside and out. Plenty of play area for the children. Cricket themed pizzas were really good, fish and chips excellent and kids meals good portions and tasty. Puddings were delicious. Staff friendly and accommodating. We will happily return..especially on a sunny day.

Very disappointing! We came last night for a lovely meal with our children and friends. We arrived at 5.30 ordered at 6 and didn’t receive our food until 7:30!!! (There was only 4 tables so they weren’t even busy!) By this point the children were just tired and not even hungry. The calamari starter was very over cooked. Both my steak and my friends (medium rare) were so over cooked both were not edible! All extremely over priced for such a poor experience!

Popped in went to order food at 5,50 told no walk ins so can't service food So left without having a drink went to the rusty gun hitchen made very welcome and great food there As you only seem to people finishing up there dinners and no tables waiting can't understand why no walk ins ho well your loss rusty guns profit

Poor evening at the Cricketers. Place overwhelmed on a sunny Bank Holiday weekend. We booked a table but were told due to numbers of people eating outside it was at least 45 minute wait for food. 1 hour after we ordered they brought our kids food out but were then told our mains were another 30 minutes away. By this point we cut our loses and left getting fish and chips on the way home. Staff were trying their best but not a great experience. Hopefully will improve throughout the summer.

Saturday Lunch 13:30 hrs. I was amazed at the large number of children under the age of 7. Inside the restaurant area the background noise was unbearable. More like a kindergarten. The decor is cute and in theme. The washrooms where clean and fresh. The...

Burger was shockingly poor. Lovely staff and decor but as a specialist burger and pizza place, expected far far better.

Good for family meals. Wood fire pizzas and speciality burgers at lunch time. Good atmosphere and service. Service a little slow but everything cooked to order. Personally I would appreciate a little more variety on the menu.

I don’t understand how this doesn’t have 5 stars. Never had a bad experience. Food, great, staff friendly. Yes, it’s not Weatherspoon prices but it’s worth paying a good price for great food.

The pub looks like it has been renovated recently and it looks good. Unfortunately the atmosphere is not good as the main restaurant bit is quite noisy. I think this is due to poor acoustics. The service was reasonably quick and the staff even though were very young they were very pleasant and accommodating. The food was a bit hit and miss, my fish burger was beautifully cooked and tasty but the portion was small and needed some kind of salad to complete the dish. My partner’s roast was a good portion but lacked flavour and the beef was very chewy. For these prices I’d expect more and I probably wouldn’t visit again any time soon.

What a fabulous day we had. The pub put on 2 bouncy castles, Easter egg hunt and face painting for the kids. My first time here and the food was excellent especially the pizza. We will be booking soon to come back as I have...

We celebrated mother's day here. Décor and building was fabulous. Service was very good. The food was a let down. Yorkshire puddings were over cooked, vegetables were over cooked and gravy seemed made from bisto. All over priced for the food served.

Lots of character and good food.

Tho somewhat pricey you are always guaranteed a good meal with friendly staff. I would recommend the fish and chips.

What a beautiful pub our local is. Fantastic food and drink. Lovely staff with fantastic service. The 2 for 1 pizza on a Tuesday is so good. The pizza was unreal. 10/10. Highly recommend this place.

Booked a lunchtime table on a Sunday for 5 of us plus two dogs (Labrador and a Great Dane). I called ahead the day before to ask specially for a table in the bar area as spacious as possible, as Great Danes are rather large....

First time experience of cricketers. I'm not a cricket fan by any means but got totally bowled over. Staff were friendly and fantastic making sure customer needs are fully met Prices were very reasonable, food is absolutely amazing ( pizzas highly recommended ) Decor was...

We ordered two Third Man burgers. One with salad instead of brioche bun. The burgers were Moving Mountains burgers which are a widely used vegan brand. We were surprised at our meals which were quite meagre portions. We ordered an additional portion of chips to...

Smallest steak, poor size portions and over priced £23 for this small amount, don’t try the pies as they look like the have been made using a muffin tin!!

Half price pizzas on a Tuesday is worth checking out. And the NYE party was great also

Really nice place to eat and drink! Food is well priced for the amount of food you get and the quality of it. Lovely setting with really nice staff!

Went for roast dinner yesterday, this is our local pub and was really disappointed with the whole thing. We ordered drinks at the table, people coming in and being seated after us were getting their drinks before us, I went and asked where our drinks...

Had a lovely walk to western and came across this pub what a find excellent staff atmosphere and food. Had the roast beef it was so good nice and warm with plenty of veg and potatoes will definitely be returning. Huge pizza oven the pizzas...

Excellent place to stop after a long walk.Had the roast beef nothing not to like hot and very well cooked will definitely return. Tha staff are so friendly and helpful excellent location.lovely looking Pizzas that’s my next choice.

Nice pub with hot chocolate available after a bracing walk