The Cricketers in Hart

Great food; hot, plentiful and delicious. Superb service from Louise and Nicole. Update: 10th November 2024. Another return visit and, again, great food and service. A huge thanks to Amy and Lilia for the 1st rate service today.

Food wasn't too bad, given the comparatively low price. The portions were generous and all the plates arrived at the same time, presented nicely. The only real criticism I had was that the steak looked like it had been beaten a bit too hard with the tenderiser and had an odd texture. Service, whilst friendly, was incredibly slow. We were a table of three adults having one course and not drinking; this visit still took north of 90 minutes. The venue was clearly understaffed. I understand that the hospitality industry is suffering - like many - but if you can't afford to adequately staff your business then the customer experience suffers. The venue itself was neat and clean, and I suspect on a good day it'd be a lovely place to have a meal. The frustration felt by the staff at having to rush and offer a compromised service was palpable, and negatively affected the experience. The staff did their best though, I don't blame them in the slightest. Given the competition in the area, I can't recommend The Cricketers.

Sadly poor quality food. Microwaved, partly cold, portions missing. Really disappointed as was looking forward to trying.

During a week of work at Yateley Cricketers was our trusted pub, we spent several incredible nights, the service of the waitress <Lilian> was very good (in fact we have yet to send her a "the beers" t-shirt). We hope to return

What a happy place to visit! The staff, led by James, seem to really enjoy being there and it showed in their excellent service. And it felt like James had time to check in with customers too! Totally recommend!

The best place in town for having a beer and good food

Lunch with family and friends today Lovely food and good service. Extremely good value for money

Spent a great evening here celebrating a 60th wedding anniversary. The staff were great, couldn't do enough for us. The food was good and reasonably priced. Would recommend this establishment to anyone that wants to drink in a well run, friendly traditional pub.Thanks for a great time .

Jason and his team run a fantastic pub, my parents go for lunch once a week with their beloved dog and it was the ideal venue for family gathering and celebration over the weekend. There’s a nice menu and the food has always been great with a good selection of pub Classics as well as a few specials along the way. All in all really nice place to sit out the front in the sunshine and enjoy a beer or have a bite to eat Inside whilst enjoying a few cold drinks. Keep up the good work and I can wholeheartedly recommend it, so why not pop in?

Just had a great evening, we booked a table for drinks only. We were greeted by the manager who then introduce the staff who will be serving us. We were asked straight away if we'd prefer to go to the bar to order, or have table service. We opted for table service and it worked perfectly. Poppy, Libby and Lilia checked on us regularly and were prompt with drink orders. The girls were equally attentive with all customers. You made our evening, thank you all. It was an Elvis evening, Gary Roman is brill and makes the evening fun for all ages. Perfect evening, which reminds us we must go out more often...

Great value and service, Amy and Demi were great hostesses

Had a lovely lunch with my parents last week, the food was super but what really impressed us was the way we were made to feel by Amy and Demi, they are both so welcoming. Stars there for sure, and deserve a bottle of something lovely! Thanks again.

Popped in this lunchtime on the off-chance with my mum, daughter and granddaughter. I have to say, the food was so good. The chef (Kirk) cooked my meal exactly as I had requested it and there were clean plates all round. Prompt, attentive service and a friendly atmosphere. We will return again and again. Thanks for a lovely lunch!

Fabulous evening in the Crickers. Lilia and her team were so friendly. The 2 meals deal was very good value and gammon steak was amazing. Will definitely come again.

Reserved an area for our daughters 18th 🎉 Excellent place for this sort of Gathering 🎉 Great space & friendly staff also the food is amazing 😋 would highly recommend for any type of occasions

Lovely food , great staff and a relaxed atmosphere, really enjoyed it

Can’t fault the meal we had this evening, food was excellent and we were really well looked after by Lilia and Libby. Lovely atmosphere and will definitely be back

Great food and service. Thank you to Lily and the staff!

Enjoyed a very good Sunday lunch last week with family. The childrens' meals were nicely presented & enjoyed by a 5yr old & a 12yr old. Staff were very attentive & helpful & willing to compromise.

Great location friendly service can't wait to come back.

I have been coming to this pub for a few years, consistently the staff has been friendly. The service has been great and food tasty.

Good food and good service, will be back. We came back and excellent once again, staff attentive and lovely fish and chips. 5 star once again.

Great food, great customer service. Thank you

Popped into the cricketers and had a lovely pint of Guinness. Probably the best pint of Guinness I've had in yateley so far 👍

A great dog-friendly pub for a drink and lunch after a walk. Very friendly service and reasonably priced food,

We took my 94 year mum for a Sunday roast to the Cricketers. The staff were brilliant, accommodating, the food was excellent as well as the atmosphere. We decided to move after lunch to the outdoors seating area and enjoy the sunshine. We had a thoroughly good experience and would recommend this pub, so a big thank you to the staff and the owners.

Amazing Sunday roast! Arrived without prior booking, and nothing was too much trouble! Great food all served by fantastic staff team!! Thanks to you all!!

Great location for a family Sunday lunch. Weather great, we sat outside, children played in the woods. Well kept beer and excellent food, particularly the pies! Recommended

Popped in yesterday for a quick bite with the kids. Really just appealed to me because of the outside space and freedom to let the kids running around in the woodland while we sat down. I was so impressed with the food. We had roast dinner, and it was just one of the nicest pub roasts I have ever had. I chose the veggie option and it was amazing, and my partner had the roast beef and was also very impressed. Will definitely be returning

Had a lovely lunch at cricketers yesterday with my Nan, food was lovely and staff were so friendly and helpful, Can’t wait to come back.

Fantastic place good service & food I loved it xx

Ate here several times recently whilst exploring the local area, sometimes for food and sometimes just for a few drinks. It pains me not to give this pub a better score, as the food is absolutely great, and it is reasonably priced for the area, with a lovely location. The service on the whole has been good, but unfortunately on 3/6 visits there has been a blonde haired lady called Demi working the bar who has almost made it her mission to upset patrons. Turning away lots of small groups for food, even when the pub wasn't that busy, and giving sarcastic and rude replies to honest questions from paying customers. It seems a shame to rate an otherwise outstanding local pub as only 'average' but unfortunately this individual's lack of decent customer service skills means it is unlikely I will return to this pub any more for the next month that I am staying in the area.

Lovely country pub with friendly staff and excellent food.

Landlord very unwelcoming and surly. Whatever you do, don't ask for a parasol, table in the shade, or try and order food without knowing in advance how the system works, you'll get very short shrift! If you try and meet friends informally, expect to be berated for not giving the landlord warning. Our closest pub but will think twice before we go back.

We went to the Cricketers for a Sunday roast, as it was recommended to us by our friends family. I’d have to say, my lamb shank was delicious, and fell off the bone. My wife, and friends, all thoroughly enjoyed their roasts too. I also had the sticky date pudding for dessert, and could not fault it. But, for me, the cappuccino was fantastic, simply the best one I’ve ever had in England. It was strong & tasty, unlike the weak, milky ones that are so often served. Plus, all the staff today were really good, very customer focused, and made the experience memorable. Do yourself a favour, and give it a go.

Fantastic service and food. We was looked after from start to finish with polite and lovely staff. Lovely place !

Went today was very good service, lovely young lady waitress, I had steak husband had chicken snitzel

This has to be my favourite pub in the whole of yateley due to the lovely bubbly staff (Lilia) I would be here for any football game in the future.

First time to yhe pub staff are very friendly and lovely food atmosphere fun

Lovely location, lovely pub, lovely staff. Just the food is absolutely shocking

Steak was great, and the service was fantastic

Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere, great location with beautiful views!

Good honest pub food, what more do you need from a good local pub

Food was very good and service excellent. Lilia was friendly and very helpful.

Friday 24th May for the Elvis tribute Sunday 26th May for Sunday lunch Both occasions met by friendly helpful staff which made both eating and being entertain relaxing and enjoyable Look forward to making Sunday lunch a regular event

A pleasant impromptu lunch in nice surroundings.

Took our chips that we paid for and put them in the bin without saying anything. Pretty gay

Superb lunch. Really friendly. Demi was superb.

I had my surprise 50th birthday party at the Cricketers a few weeks ago, it was the best night. We often drink there anyway as Jason and all the staff are so welcoming! The drinks are great and reasonably priced. The garden is lovely and the atmosphere is always great. Highly recommended for a party, meal or just a few drinks… love how dog friendly it is too..

Lovely dinner on a sunny Sunday evening - thanks for seating us so last minute! Shout out to Megan for being fantastic!

The waitress who served us tonight was so lovely. Friendly and kind. I wish I asked her name. She was wearing nice earrings. The point is that she showed good customer service. I've often driven past this place on a Fri afternoon. Heading onto the M3 and I think of how it always looks so festive. Probably the sunshine etc. Anyway, caught up with a friend tonight. Nice evening.

Great Sunday! Just had a family gathering and the pub certainly delivered! Great food selection, from traditional roasts to tasty specials,including vegetarian options. Nothing was too much trouble thanks to the friendly and professional staff team! Special thanks to Kirk (chef) who works tirelessly behind the scenes! Cheers to you all for making it such a great day!!

Really yummy food and lovely staff!

Staff are brilliant, top humans. Food is great too.

We visited a few weeks ago & the meal was delicious, however this time round the same meal was a disaster, i had salmon fish cakes with hollandaise sauce & poached eg, I’m horrified that the meal was actually sent out from the kitchen in this state, you couldn’t tell where the poached egg was as it had blended in with the sauce to make a mash on the plate

Good burger lunch with friends. Very attentive staff and good service. Exceptionally helpful manager (Jason) who tried everything to assist us with using our Groupon meal voucher.

Staff were friendly and helpful food was lovely the place was a big size and clean with a huge outdoor drinking area

Went with my girlfriend had a mixed grill and Mac cheese! Food was delicious. It was a cold evening but they had the heating on was a really relaxed and calm evening. Will definitely be returning again

We booked a family meal for 13 on the 21st April the service was excellent food was served very quick and efficient would highly recommend it

For a weekday afternoon in the sun, the pub had good atmosphere and bar staff were helpful and friendly. Nice garden.

Food was great but I’ve never been left waiting so long for a bill to come which did sour the experience a bit as we were ignored for twenty minutes. Everything perfect up until then.

Me and my friends came here for a light catch up and a spot for dinner, and Megan was very attentive and was dealing with multiple tables also and was on the ball and had a smile on her face the whole time. The food was lovely I had the chicken schnitzel and it was amazing. One little side note i did notice the rocket on all of our meals was a little soggy but other then that fab!!!

Just popped in for dinner! Garlic mushroom chicken snitzel and marmalade pork loin, both off the 'special' menu! Unbelievable dishes and drinks coupled with great friendly service as always,and great value for money! This pub is a hidden gem for those seeking good food with great staff! Thank u all at 'team Cricketers'!!!

Stopped in from drive back from coast for a beer and bite to eat, apart from getting launched from the drivers seat due to the surface conditions in the drive way to the pub :-). We had a warm friendly welcome straight away, prompt service, good food and a nice beer. Nice outdoor space and plenty of room. would stop in again for sure but will drive very very slowly on approach

Food was really nice. Good staff especially Libby our waitress made you feel really welcome. Would highly recommend

An overall excellent meal in pleasant surroundings served by the lovely attentive waitress Nicole. If I had a minor complaint it was the broccoli being rather soggy and stringy but we were very satisfied overall with the four meals plus dessert. Highly recommended. We shall be back

Excellent lunch deal £8.99 for a sandwich, chips and drink with a choice of bread. Chips were cooked to perfection Nice and hot Great service

I recently discovered "The Cricketers" at Yateley for brief "R&R" stops on my way home. Always a good humoured and warm welcome from the young team 'Front of House', a pleasant glass of beer and a 'light bite' if required. Well worth the short detour from the Main Road.

Hired tables for a birthday, lamb shank was lovely but would have gone with the double steak if saw it on menu (must come back) Big shout out to Amy whom was fantastic. Dealt with large table very well with the demanding frequent request for drinks. Stayed professional and polite and added touch kept coming back to clear empty glasses which on large table can mount up quickly. Thank you Amy & the team!

Young girl Amy, positively had her eyes on the ball, could see her scoping to see who was making eye contact so could attend, impressed

On entry was welcoming and friendlY, being a Essex lad in complete diffrent county can be daunting, however not here, team effort, however young girl Amy was extremely vigilant, and seemed to scout restaurant floor continuously, in a new member of staff this is rear,,, would go here again, tristram

Adrienne & Tara from Dublin had a lovely time in this bar & restaurant met the lovely Chris made us feel very welcome 🍺🥂🍺🥂🍺

We went for a mother's day lunch. The staff were attentive but not overbearing, the atmosphere was friendly and busy, but you could hear yourself chat, and the access was good, with no steps or stairs. The food was plentiful, tasty and reasonably priced. Mum (87) had a chicken schnitzel which 'cut like butter', and I had the vegan risotto. Mum then had a mini Eaton Mess pudding and coffee, and I had a vegan cheesecake. It was all delicious. Mum gave it a 10/10, and who am I to argue? We'll happily go back

Came out for Sunday lunch on Mothers Day. Although we have lived in the area for donkey years, we have never visited. The Ely is our usual choice but as they were fully booked, we had to think outside of the box. All four of us really rated the food - the best roast we’ve had in a while! Open plan so it can get a tad noisy but decor is nice. Service was lovely, and the chap (didn’t catch his name) who had been there only 3 days was friendly and attentive. The only thing we would criticise was the potholes outside - though it did make us laugh with the bumpy ride in. We will return! Thank you

Reasonably priced food nothing special but affordable and pleasant

Just had a mother's day meal with great grandma, grandma, mummy and kids. Food was a good price and plentiful, and the staff were efficient, helpful and friendly.

18 of us had lunch there yesterday,unfortunately a couple of items were missing from the menu, but the food we ordered came hot & quickly, the staff were very friendly and attentive, would thoroughly recommend, great service thanks.

As always had a good meal at The Cricketers. but the pub could do with a good clean, ladies toilets are in need of care and attention and decoration!!!!!

lovely venue when you get to it the lane leading down to it needs resurfacing as large pot holes... scraped my under seal of my car going in... quiz nite Tuesdays at 8...

Always a good experience. Food great and a fantastic landlord who is always attentive.

Best roast around! Served quickly, food arrived steaming hot, tasty & cooked to perfection.Welcoming friendly staff & lovely atmosphere.

Great pub , fantastic staff poppy a little gem, owners lovely Jason and Sam and Wilson there dog. Very welcoming and really dog friendly , and food is great wouldn't go anywhere else . Give it a try you won't be disappointed x. Arthur likes it my dog .

Amazing food cooked by Kirk at The Cricketers this evening. We had a large group, and all needs were catered for with no issues. Young children's food was brought out with adult starters, so they had plenty of time to eat. Definitely will be returning.

Had a lovely big family meal here and the staff were fantastic

Visiting family and friends within the area. Good food for the price and the pub itself was clean and tidy. Service was slow to start but the food came out pretty quick. The atmosphere was good and everyone there seemed happy. Would visit again if in the area.

Lovely pub. Friendly and welcoming staff. Food was good and nice buzzy atmosphere

We took a group of 23 on Monday22nd January. No pre-ordering. 3 tables of 9, 8 and 6 ordered seperately . The food appeared very quickly and everyone was appreciative. The service was excellent and done with a smile. Well done to a pub with a small kitchen. Better than many places we go to who demand pre-ordering.

Just returned from the Cricketers having had Sunday roast! Great meals and great service! Have to hand it to the whole team, superb evening!!

Great place, food and service excellent. The only downside was lack of parking and really awkward parking. Would totally recommend.

Great pint, food was on point. Highly recommended. Lilanna w couldn't do enough for us

Lovely meal with family on Sunday. Good portion sizes. Friendly service

Had a great meal at the cricketers yesterday, the staff were extremely welcoming from when we stepped in the door until we left. Food was hot and delicious, we ordered a variety of meal from Sunday Roast, Steak, Burgers and Macaroni cheese. The Apple & Blackberry crumble pie was to die for! Really impressed with the service, food and friendliness of the staff. Thank you 😊

We received a nice pleasant service by Lauren, food arrived pretty quick and was nice and hot, Cricketers serve good classic pub food, The pub was established in 1920's and has a good atmosphere.

Lovely place. Staff is friendly and clearly take pride in their work. Dog friendly place adds a nice touch.

Twelve of us rocked up for lunch on Christmas Eve. We had pre-ordered our food and everything was brought out together and piping hot. The value for money was incredible and we shall definitely be back. Thanks to all the staff.

Great pub, very homely, staff very friendly.

Have been to the cricketers a few time to eat, always good tasty food , and service, last night we went just for a drink and delighted that they had live music on. A 4 piece band called Bullseye excellent! Played a good selection of songs from the 60s 70s and 80s, even did a Christmas song, love hearing live music played well by talented musicians. Hope they will be back next year.

Last year, we were a large group (nearly 40 people) and had reserved the whole area up the ramp. We had also pre-ordered our food. The staff were on fire and brought meals out quickly focusing on plate contents rather than tables. They did an excellent job and the meal was delicious. They took time to check no-one had been missed out. Similar sized group this year and the staff were very helpful with 2 main course swaps that had been ordered incorrectly.

Popped in for a quick lunch and we ended up with a fish frenzy. Squid to start - excellent squid not your preformed stuff but no real flavour of salt and pepper. We both had fish n chips for mains and it's a good size but of fish and well cooked.

I just wanted to say a massive Thank you to Jason and his staff for hosting my daughters 21st party. Great selection of hot buffet food and plenty of space reserved for our 80 guests, dj and photo booth. We all had a great night. All the staff were really helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.