The Cricketers in Canterbury

Nice pub, very accommodating and dog friendly, service was great and food was good

Great local pub with a great selection of beer and food. Not far from the car park and great location on the main street

Lovely food and right in the high street

They are claiming to have the best fish&chips, so you come in, sit and the kitchen is closed

On a Saturday night first impressions were good. Classic tunes playing and drinks a fair price. Unfortunately a lot of drunk people being plied with more and more alcohol without question. 3 people spilt their drinks on me and once in the one toilet (that there was a bit queue for!) the girl behind me spent the whole time banging on the door shouting. “I NEED THE TOILET!” As I came out I explained to her that she’d been behind me in the queue the whole time, so clearly I also needed it? She stumbled in and went ‘oh yeah’. Plenty of bouncers out the front, so presumably if any trouble started because of alcohol they’d be at the ready? Fortunately none cropped us whilst we were there.

Cricketers in Canterbury was the perfect stop on our bike ride to Dover en route to Paris. The food was fantastic, with generous portions that hit the spot after a long ride. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and they went above and beyond by being so accommodating with our bikes, making sure we had a safe place to keep them while we enjoyed our meal. The cozy atmosphere and exceptional service made it a much-needed break on our journey. Whether you're passing through or staying longer, this spot is a gem. Highly recommend!

What a fantastic evening we had at the Cricketers. We wanted a pub so we could have drinks and had space if we wanted to dance as we were entertaining guests from Brazil and Sri Lanka. Thomas and Amber - the wonderful bar staff could not have been more accommodating and put on music that we requested. The Brazilians loved it. I am so grateful for such a fab evening. Thank you to Anita and Sam as well. I am still receiving thank yous from people. Thank you Thomas and Amber. I would highly recommend this venue.

The menu choice was really good as were the portion sizes. The Boss also put on a particular football match when asked to do so by a customer and he was keen to help. The beer choice was also good with a good selection of local beers. I recommend a visit for food and /or drink. Service was excellent.

Not as nice as I remember it, but having said that still a lovely place for a chill and a drink.

We stumbled upon this pub by chance and were happy with the food and service.

Really original English food. enjoyed the Fish&chips

Ottimo fish and Chips e prezzo onestissimo. Personale molto gentile e disponibile . Locale molto carino ed accogliente

Was a good experience lower the prices 🤔🤔🤔🥪🥪🥪🤠🤠🤠

A good pub to have a few pints of beer and watch the Euro Cup.

We went for a (half) pint of local ales and found the pub to be an interesting place to relax, sip and have an amiable conversation. The Cricketer is situated at the St. Peter’s Street, one of touristy area in Canterbury, but it retains the vibes of an old-style british pub. If you are visiting the city, a quick drop here for light lunch or drink, is recommended.

Visited a couple of weeks ago during the late afternoon. While all the seating at the front of pub was taken largely due to a birthday celebration, I was the only person sat at the 'restaurant' section at the back. Consequently, there was no atmosphere. Pity. I guess I went at the wrong time because the fish, chips and mushy peas was to die for. The Cricketers certainly lives up to its reputation for serving the best quality fish and chips in the city. Furthermore, the beautiful young woman who served me was welcoming, attentive and very professional.

Good sports pub. Great beer selection.

Not a lot to offer for beer options. I chose a half pint of Master Brew by Shepherd Neame. It was actually a decent Kentish Ale.

Good choice of beers and wines .Friendly staff,constantly cleaning the tables etc. Clean and tidy premises,with a good choice of food.

An absolute gem nestled in the heart of Canterbury, The Cricketers pun offers a delightful blend of tradition and modernity. From the warm, inviting ambiance to the impeccable service, every visit is a true delight. The menu boasts a fantastic array of dishes, each expertly crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, ensuring a culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you're enjoying a pint of their finest ale or savoring a hearty meal, The Cricketers pun never fails to impress. A must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike!

Super cool pub in the heart of Canterbury. We just stopped in for drinks and chips. Everything was fantastic. Would definitely recommend.

Good food, good ale and good atmosphere.

Lovely place .. the in-house DJs are "W!CKED"! 🔥 always dishing out the best mix ..from old school r&b to garage music, Afrobeats and so on!! #iLOVIT 😍

Have had lunch here several times The food is very good but not quite so for vegetarian,limited non meat choice It is a traditional old fashioned type pub conveniently located in town centre

Can be good on the right night but very over crowded

On our overnight stay in Canterbury we came in for a meal, the Cricketer's offers a tradition pub menu with enough choices and is very good quality. With freindly staff and the traditional pub layout this was a relaxing environment in which to eat.

Walking past this pub from Canterbury West railway station towards the town, (The pub) The Cricketers seemed to be a cut above the others. We noticed a sign, 'best fish & chips in C/bury', and they wasn't wrong! The fish is soo white and moist; the light & crispy batter is also what makes this delightful dish the BEST we have ever tasted. Well done The Cricketers.

Lovely staff, very polite and helpful x

Empty well over priced don't do dessert

January's the cruelest month, as many shops, pubs and restaurants in tourist/student places are closed. We happened by for a swift, Brewmaster and Whitstable Pale were on hand pump. The pale was crystal clear and tasted bright along with a sparkling lying clean glass. The log burner was going at the rear of the pub, where the clean toilets can be found. The landlady was discussing the dilemma of Jan opening whilst putting fresh roses into cleaned small vases for each table. It's a Shepherd Neame pub with well kept beer, so too good to just let the students have it.

Rien à dire. Tout simplement, un vrai pub. Comme on les aimes. Cuisine, ambiance, service et bière.... Parfait.

Loved it, didn’t want to leave! Great vibe with all age groups and nationalities. Staff friendly and efficient.

Pub décoré avec goût, met du baume au coeur après une journée bien remplie. Sans prise de tête, on va commander au bar les boissons, musique sympa et pas trop fort dans la salle du fond. Ambiance typique After work british. On a passé un petit moment joyeux, ça fait bu bien.

Popped in to the Cricketers Arms after a long drive to Canterbury. We were greeted politely and asked if we would be dining or drinking. Both! The barman was very friendly and ushered us to a table, gave us a menu, told us the curry special (Sri Lanka beef), which we ordered. It was delicious! Very authentic and warming! Great service, tasty food!

Doorman there are absolute scum. Went for a drink and after purchasing, the door man tried to grab a fireman by the throat and tried to throw me out just for walking past and wanting to use the toilet. 100% bunch of jumped up tossers on the door that wouldn’t have done anything if the police weren’t there.

Its most expensive mulled wine ever £8.50 for small glass, i paid cheaper in central London.

Had a few pints with my friends to escape the rain. Lovely,.cosy pub

We were visiting from London and stumbled upon this place. We really enjoyed our visit. Great music had us sitting there for ages! Great atmosphere for a Friday evening and very nice, happy, friendly staff. They also showed the sport which was a win win for my husband.

Great DJs at night, be prepared to shout as it's pretty loud, sports screens available tho. Plenty of bar staff although a bit of a small bar. I felt old LOL

Great little pub. Friendly service

Great food. Slightly lacking in service, ie didn't ask if we wanted more drinks (we would have ordered more) and didn't ask if we wanted dessert (we wouldn't, we were stuffed!). We would go here again.

Très bonne cuisine de pub traditionnelle. Portions généreuses et savoureuses. Excellente bière pression et service sympa. Le tout dans la rue touristique la plus fréquentée de la ville … un coup de chance !

Didn't eat on this occasion but will visit again and try the menu. The food coming out looked amazing. Ash was friendly and welcoming. The place was spotless and is a beautiful building. Definitely recommend to visit

Wir waren spontan eingekehrt, nachdem wir sahen das die Locals hier her gehen. Bier schmeckt. Nette Bedienung. Sehr saubere Toiletten und das Essen war auch sehr lecker. We came here spontaniosly. Locals are here and the food is really good. The beere is perfect and the Toillettes are very clean.

Wasn't my sort of place the music was to loud wouldn't visit there again

Was a good pub, just had some beers.

Great British pub for a pint ! Everyone should experience, Fire place lit in winter, Outdoor seating in summer Perfect !

What a lovely pub I would highly recommend it,the food was fantastic and the staff were lovely

Un sitio en Canterbury para comer, cenar y beber cerveza increible, 100% casero y todo espectacular

I want to recommend the Cricketers as it's one of the places, where you'll be happy not just grub a beer, but feel the atmosphere. Live music - yes, night life - yes, meet new faces - yes. Absolutely recommend

Pub sul "corso principale" di Canterbury, offre anche qualche grande tavolo all'aperto in zona pedonale che permette di bere una birra in rilassatezza.

Great little pub and one of the best in Canterbury! Friendly staff and good drinks with decent music. Not much more you can ask for!

One of my favorite place in Canterbury for some amazing refreshments. Best Pimms in the town, nice and a cossy place to chat and enjoy your meal with family and friends.

Prima gegeten, vooral de muziek is tof!

Friendly, good pint of Guinness

Had a bad stomach after eating there 😩 won't be doing that again but nice enough bar man

Only stopped for a drink, so I can only comment on a very brief experience. The bar staff were friendly, and the selection of drinks was good. My wife and I enjoyed our drinks and a chat while watching the world go by in a relaxing atmosphere.

Can't beat a 16th century pub for atmosphere! Great service. We showed up literally 2 minutes before they stopped serving food and they were lovely about squeezing us in.

Ambiance très sympathique, bonne musique plutôt rock fish and chips bons et copieux avec bien sûr un bière pression

Lots of choices in Canterbury, but we made the right one! This pub has great food, great music, and a lovely inviting staff. Ash, the manager, was friendly, and inviting! If you’re looking for a great meal in a vintage Canterbury pub, c.1698, you’ve found it!

As a beaten middx fan I didn't really need a cricket pub. Bunch of Kents.

Lovely burger and fries staff very nice

A great pub with excellent food!

Since i arrived in the UK for holidays i had been trying to show my wife that the England has the best Fish and Chips. Much to my embarrassment everyone we tried where below expectations especially the ones claiming Traditional Fish and Chips. So we decided to try one more in Canterbury, the Cricketers Pub and i and my wife were not disappointed. Ash the manager promised a great meal and thats what we got. Add to the meal the great service and friendliness of the staff it topped of a great night. Don’t hesitate, come to the Cricketers if your ever in Canterbury UK.

Great cocktails, always welcoming to our big groups

Lovely pub near westgate towers

Great Saturday lunchtime spent here last week

Lovely bar maid and food looked nice

Had beers and lunch last week while visiting from Suffolk, Excellent beer and food , friendly barman ( Harvey) . Going back this week for a few days

Nice pub near Westgate towers polite staff good beer

Fish and chips not fresh at all and the waiter didn't admit it. Run away!!!! We do not have the same idea of freshness, because it smelled not fish but litter. Even not really cooked, if you look at this photo.

Proper ale, unsure about the spitfire lager, it's an ale in Sussex. 😄

Pub très sympa, jolis plats, bon burgers, bien servis 🙂, bien accueillis, donne envie de revenir à Canterbury

Very friendly pub just called in for coffee on the way back to catch a train home

Pub très agréable et accueillant. Plusieurs sortes de bière et un excellent fisch and chips. Prix abordable en plein cœur de Canterbury.

Très bon accueil. Fish&Chips excellent et généreux. Ambiance pub sympa.

Not a bad pub nothing special and not a lot on their food menu , would use again for a drink but wouldn't eat in there. Nice polite staff though

Quaint place to get drinks. The bartender was extremely friendly and made us feel welcomed. If you’re around the area and looking for a place to grab a drink don’t look any further!

Went in for a drink before going to the theatre. Friendly staff and a good pint.

Visited mid week for lunch, good service by friendly staff but food was poor, ordered a fav haddock and chips, fantastic tasting chips, served with mushy peas, sadly fish was far from fresh, disappointing visit.

One of the nicest cheeseburgers in recent memory. Lovely staff shared their chocolate with me and made me feel like a regular.

Popped in for a drink before dinner. It was very busy but we were served quickly. Unfortunately our beers were flat so had to return them for a different drink. Lots of very loud customers, including a rather noisy child whose father seemed to be winding her up and encouraging her to be as noisy as possible. We were unable to have a conversation so drank up sharpish and left.

Popped in for a couple of drinks, a good selection of beers and spirits, friendly staff and a good atmosphere, I recommend the Whitstable Bay lager

We had a great lunch, lush chips, fantastic service from a lovely lad called Ash! We Will come again!

Cosy town centre pub with good facilities, although needed more choice of alcohol available.

Nice pub in town. Bit of a shame the beer prices!

This place gets top marks as a quaint English Inn. Something is missing, maybe atmosphere earlier in the evening but certainly a decent range of beers. Still not bad for a quick pint. To be fair it could be a banging pub with a decent band on but unfortunately we didn't experience that.

Always lively and good atmosphere on a saturday night. Would recommend

Great atmosphere, specially lively music evening, sing along

Great service, warm environment, and decent food for this central pub.

Dashed in to get out of the rain. Lady who served us was very welcoming and had a chat. Lovely pub and would be happy to go in again on next visit ☺️

We attended an evening dedicated to Sri Lanken cuisine here on Wednesday 9th November. An absolute pleasure from beginning to end. The three course set menu had two choices of starter and main. This is actually the second time we’ve attended this event and will 100% be coming back again. For someone who has travelled widely and from tip to toe of Sri Lanka I can vouch for the food being traditionally Sri Lanken. A great night.

Bel pub con la sua caratteristica parete di foto ed il suo stile caldo e accogliente. Personale molto gentile. Buono il sidro. E molto buono anche il fish & chips con una pastella molto croccante e ben fatta. Le patatine erano da urlo.

A very nice hangout spot, full of energy and vibes

The Sri Lankan curry of the day (or was it the week) was very satisfying and something I would definitely return for.

A warm and friendly welcome, popped in after a show for a couple of drinks

Love the food and the Motown while we ate

Good food, tasty classic house burgers and chips, and hearty steak pie, mash and peas. Would definitely go back again.

Good beer, great staff, entertaining guests XD

The scrumptious homemade burgers that I really loved. It is also value for money.