The Cricketers in Cardiff

Followed their 5 star Google comment to come, Really want to have a good Sunday lunch. But turn out very disappointed, the vegetarian Sunday lunch is a very little mini amount And cost £18! and don’t have enough gravy. The stuff never come to ask if we are ok with the food. Expensive and terrible food, and location is bad also. Been fooled by the google comments.

Nice pub on Cathedral Road, Evan Evan's on cask

Super nice The waiter who speaks French with a smile, humor and complicity Perfect, here we are... Quality dishes Nickel 👌

Lovely pub. Good beers. Good food. Not quite 5 star but it's all really "solid" and you won't go far wrong. Been many times, will be back again too

Absolutely delicious Sunday lunch and great service

Lovely place to have a afternoon in

Lovely bar, quiet when I visited but hear good things about Sunday lunch... defo revisit

A very nice pub with excellent quality food and very nice service. A little bit more expensive than most pubs but the quality reflects the price. I'll be going there again very soon.

Decent Sunday lunch at a reasonable price for 3 courses.

Lovely place for food and drink. Well maintained with a fantastic selection of drinks available. Highly recommend.

We arrived late afternoon with a dog in tow, tired and cold after a wet shopping trip in the City. After ordering our drinks we were told that the kitchen had closed but would reopen at 1630 if we were happy to wait. The young barmaid apologised for not informing us of this sooner and explained that she had been working on her own due to staff sickness and had lost track of time. No problem, we were happy to wait in the warm and dry. The barmaid came over with treats and water for our dog and even made sure we were kept informed as to when we could put in our food order. Once ordered the food arrived quickly and was very tasty, a decent but not too large a portion and reasonably priced. All in all, a lovely friendly pub with decent food and we were impressed by the young barmaid who went out of her way to make us feel welcome. We will visit again when in the area.

I liked the location Sunday roast was ok service could have been more attentive but maybe just not enough staff so stretched thin… staff were lovely when they came to us.

Great venue for a group gathering in the function room. Delicious food and such attentive service. A gem of a pub and everyone should support these special locals, the heartbeat of Cardiff.

Great food and atmosphere. Service was fab and the singing added an extra dimension

Went for Christmas Menu, very poor we visited there 3 years ago & had a lovely Christmas meal, this time paid £37.00 for 3 course had No Stuffing,No Sprouts, the Christmas Pudding arrived & was dry told that the Brandy Butter had melted very disappointing for the money expected a little bit more.

Popped in for Sunday lunch. Staff very helpful and flexible about our number ( we had late drop out). Food very enjoyable, drink very pleasant and well looked after by friendly and attentive staff. Recommend.

Fantastic lunch, great service. For someone renowned for being fussy re the quality of food have to say just found my to go to place for Sunday lunch in Cardiff. Really enjoyed it.

Lovely friendly family pub and restaurant with nice home cooked food, friendly staff and great beers. Recommended for a family Sunday lunch.

Attentive and friendly service, accommodating a party of 9 on a late Sunday afternoon with 20mins notice. Would highly recommend

EXCEPTIONAL! Sophie and her team were incredible from the beginning, old school service with every care taken to ensure we were well looked after and very genuine service. We’ll be back very soon, food was incredible and the service was even better. Thank you very much :) p.s. venison was the best I’ve eaten in years.

Really poor eating experience. Food was lukewarm. Whilst the taste was nice, portions were small with a lack of vegetables. We complained at the time but staff were not minded to take action...kind of shrugged their shoulders. Will not be back.

Looks like a pub, but in reality it's more of a restaurant. Hard to find a seat inside if you're not dining, although there are large beer gardens front and back. The beer is surprisingly good, but pricey due to the location. Overall, nice enough, but wouldn't rush back.

Wonderful Sunday lunch, and great cocktails!

We went to the Cricketers today for Sunday lunch it was terrible. The food was cold, beef not even eatable full of fat, vegetables not cooked, roast potatoes hard, service poor and Turkey taste like a plastic slice of nothing! I did complain we ended up just paying for drinks after some disagreement! Then an hour later after we had been they cancelled our reservation very odd!

Honestly could not recommend the cricketers enough. We enquired with the cricketers to hold a family meal after our registry office wedding and it could not have gone better. Sophy and her team are so personable and really did everything they could to make the day really special. I’m so thankful to them all for going above and beyond not just for hosting us but for every extra detail included. The room looked perfect when we got there and the food was superb - to the point that all family members want to book in again. I can’t thank so Sophy and the team enough for being so laid back and and taking care of everything. It couldn’t have gone any better. It’s always been our favourite pub but now it holds a place in our hearts forever.

Fabulous food, it was the first time I ate at The Cricketers, we were in a large group and all food came out at the same time. Brilliant atmosphere, very chilled out and laid back.

Awful Sunday lunch. Wierd turkey. Strange texture, horrible tasting greens, bland watery gravy. Terrible service, not a smile on sight. £19 per head for one course. Really disappointed. Will jot be going back

Earlier this afternoon I was served the worst caesar salad ever: a few lettuce leaves covered in dressing, some token parmesan shavings and three small pieces of chargrilled chicken breast. This culinary catastrophe cost £13. Make sure they don't see you coming from as far away as they must have seen me.

Earlier this afternoon I was served the worst caesar salad ever: a few lettuce leaves covered in dressing, some token parmesan shavings and three small pieces of chargrilled chicken breast. This culinary catastrophe cost £13. Make sure they don't see you coming from as far away as they must have seen me.

Great service, great beer, and an astonishingly good game pie. Pheasant, Partridge and Wood Pigeon. Under rare Cardiff sun. Impressed.

Booked a table for 7pm expecting it to be very busy due to its reputation , but it was very quiet with only a few gentlemen in following the close of play at cricket. However this didnt detract from the great service, good beer and wonderful food we received. The staff were smart and attentive. On the bar were a selection of Evan Evans beers, all good quality. The food was beautifully cooked and nicely presented. The pastry on my beetroot, onion and goats cheese tart was amazingly light and crispy. Great pub, good beer, magnificent food

Great Sunday Lunch, great service and great atmosphere. The Dog's Bollox! Will definately come back. Beef was excellent and plenty of it, great veg and gravy for days!

Friendly staff but the food was appalling.

Just came in for Sunday lunch. We ordered two Beef Dinners that were dismal: the vegetables were tasteless, and the beef was rubbery, grisly, and watery as if it’d been boiled. We barley touched the beef and spoke to a member of staff and showed how impossible it was to cut into one of the slices of beef as it was nothing but connective tissue only to have our comment brushed off and our plates taken away - we weren’t even offered an apology let alone a complimentary drink. We won’t be coming back as the food has definitely gone down hill, and despite the service being friendly, the issue today was not handled correctly.

Top quality food in a pub. Terrific location, just outside the city center, but convenient. Fairly busy, so best to try and make reservations. Pet friendly.

Sunday lunch was fair - plenty to choose from in the area but worth a visit.

Used to go there very often pre-pandemic, visited a few weeks ago and disappointed to see how the menu had changed. Used to be a wider selection and lovely cheese/ploughman boards. No problem with shrinking the menu as understand businesses need to survive and only need different types of food to appeal on the menu and would prefer smaller menu and it being freshly cooked. Disappointed that on a Friday evening they didn't have many things on the menu, i was really looking forward to the ploughmans but no longer on the menu. what we had was nice, but we felt expensive for what it was and certainly smaller portions. Didn't have many beers either.

I enjoyed a great club sandwich with a pint of Hawzat. The club sandwich was really good - probably enough for 2. The Howzat from Evan Evans was a light golden real ale and only £3 a pint (Mon - Thurs). Service was quick. An...

Fabulous birthday Lunch, at a great venue with excellent and attentive staff. What more can you ask for. Da Iawn All

Birthday Lunch at the Cricketers Cardiff. Fantastic venue with excellent and attentive staff. A great place , just a short hop from the City Centre

I've visited this pub in the past several times, every time I visit Cardiff (last one probably 3-4 years ago) and it was quite good. The last time I went, we had Sunday roast but it was quite dry. We ordered more gravy but they brought broth instead (water consistency instead of thick liquid, as gravy should be). The starters were good though. Regrettably I won't come back since there are best options around.

I recently had the displeasure of visiting The Cricketers pub in Cardiff, and I must say, it was an extremely disappointing experience. From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted by the obnoxious presence of the landlord, who seemed more interested in his own ego than in providing a pleasant atmosphere for customers. To make matters worse, the beer served at this establishment was truly abysmal. I tried a few different options in hopes of finding something decent, but each one tasted flat, stale, and lacking any sort of flavor. The pub clearly has no standards when it comes to the quality of their beers, and it left me questioning their commitment to providing a positive drinking experience. On top of the terrible beer, the overall ambiance of The Cricketers was lackluster. The decor looked tired and neglected, and it seemed as though no effort was made to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. It felt more like a run-down dive rather than a welcoming pub. Furthermore, the service was slow and unprofessional. The staff appeared disinterested and provided minimal attention to customers. It's evident that the lack of enthusiasm and care shown by the landlord has trickled down to the rest of the staff, resulting in an overall lack of customer service. Overall, I would strongly advise against visiting The Cricketers pub. With an obnoxious landlord who clearly prioritizes his own ego over customer satisfaction, coupled with the dismal quality of their beer, it was an experience that left me feeling disappointed and regretful. Save your time and money by seeking out other pubs in the area that actually value their customers and take pride in serving quality beverages.

Having been to the Cricketers for a sunday lunch before, I was keen to go back. They had these amazing vegetarian sausages!! However, the food this time was a definite reconfirmation, after being told by the staff, that they have changed the chef. The food tasted good, however, the execution of the dishes left a lot to be desired. The stuffing was so dry it broke into crumbs when cut into, the roasted vegetables were tough despite a roasted appearance, the portions of vegetables with the meal have severely shrunk, the pork was dry and the crackling fairly inedible. Yorkshire pretty solid though. If this had been for a more modest price then I would let it slide, however, for £17 a head this really was too much and very disappointing. Especially as the Cricketers used to have one of the best Sunday lunches in Pontcanna. I have even recommended it to alot of people. Until they change chefs again, I will not be going back there for food and will discourage anyone who wants to go. If you want a great Sunday lunch, go to Chapter (amazing vegetarian option), Robin Hood, Lansdowne, Brewhouse and kitchen, and even Toby Carvery.

The Cricketers pub was a dreadful experience due to the landlord's behavior. The service was incredibly rude, and the atmosphere felt unwelcoming. The beer served was subpar and not properly chilled. The overall cleanliness was disappointing, especially the unhygienic restrooms. I would strongly advise against visiting this pub if you're seeking a pleasant and enjoyable time. There are much better options available where you can be treated with respect and have a more enjoyable experience

This is a really sad review. Been going to the Cricketers for the whole five years I've been in Cardiff for special occasions and when I fancy more elevated pub food. I booked a table for this evening because my cousin is visiting from France....

We booked (in the week) for a meal for 5 people. They took our order then said there was a wedding and food would be 1 and a half hours. Had they told us when we arrived (at 2.30) we would have ordered earlier. They offered a free round of drinks. We had to move on for food as one of our party has diabetes and needs to eat at certain times. Very disappointed as have always had good service and good food.

Called in for light lunch. Excellent food from a very innovative menu.. This is not bought in run of the mill pub food. Chef knows what he is doing

A lovely pub, ideal to stop here before and after the cricket

Really friendly staff, good beer, great food (and in particular, spectacular chips!) and dog friendly, with water and treats. The fish and chips was particularly good but so was the pie and burger apparently! We will definitely be returning!

Lovely atmosphere. Lovely staff. Superb food. What more do you want? We will definitely be back don't hesitate to go try them out.

Lovely food with amazing specials - all staff were very friendly and were more than happy giving their advice on what best to try.

Great place and very inviting! I was looking for a great meal and realized that I had to take it instead. They were very accommodating and the meal was fantastic! Highly recommend them for beers and food.

Good food, good beer, good service! There's a connection with Evan Evans brewery in Llandeilo, try their ales!

Food was poor. Bland and dry. The selection of beers and ciders was pitfall. Would not recommend.

Booked in for Sunday lunch. This was a set menu and on paper looked good. I opted for the "Cockles on Laver Bread, and we bother decided on the Roast Turkey. Whilst waiting we ordered drinks. Unfortunately for me I ordered a Gin and Tonic....

Food was fine but really weird service. Young lad at the bar initially took our order and my friends food arrived promptly but mine didn't appear. I went to ask and found that my order hadn't been passed up to the kitchen. Another young lad...

We had a beef roast and a vegan wellington and both were delicious. Service was impeccable, would definitely come back!

Great place with lovely food. Nice friendly welcome, will certainly use again when next in Cardiff. 👍👌

Excellent hospitality at The Cricketers, the staff were warm, welcoming and helpful. Sunday lunch was tasty, generous potions of main meal & pud!

Completely unpretentious and a great Sunday lunch. The staff were super friendly, but in particular, the fantastic lady who seated us. I’m visually impaired, and the thought and effort to accommodate this was both touching and made a huge difference. I didn’t get her name, but she is a real asset.

Great food great location great welcome

Lovely food here and the barman Cuthbert aka Liam was super friendly and a genuinely lovely guy. Definitely will be coming again. Lovely atmosphere and dog friendly too. Well done to the Cricketers team 👏

Great staff and great real ale ( Sea Spray) will definately return

First visit to this establishment. Although the food was ok, bit disappointed with the presentation. Ordered a Sunday Roast sharing board expecting an actual board with meats and veg laid out on it but instead received a plate with everything on it and the gravy...

Disappointing Sunday lunch. Food service was chaos, slow to be seated and even given a 1 page menu. 3pm half menu items not available, food cold when finally came and nothing to rave about. Did receive a free meal for the cold food but won't be going back any time soon I'm afraid.

Came for Sunday lunch, beef was excellent, as was the service. Would highly recommend, and will be returning, with any luck.

Very disappointing. Lack of atmosphere. Ordered food which took over 25 minutes for a fishcake and a burger, no one else ordering food. Asked for a glass of water for a lady, barman brought in a pint glass that was absolutely filthy, covered in lipstick...

Rude bar staff. Rude is an understatement, there are no words. Texting, too busy drinking his pint of coke, didn’t even speak to me when I had a problem. I took drinks back because they were unacceptable and he just poured new drinks and said…...

Superb range of gluten free beer because they are part of the awesome Evan Evans brewery. Friendly staff.

Lovely staff but an absolute shambles

Great food, great service and a wide selection of drinks including local ales.

Very disappointed whilst the food was ok - not great and not value for the price. Xmas atmosphere non-existent. ‘Can’t be bothered’ attitude from the staff - complete lack of any management. Went there 3-4 years ago and it was brilliant on all fronts -...

Love the sunday roast and always bring friends here. Staff are lovely, it's always busy on Sundays (so good idea to book!) and it has a lovely 'pub' feel. Food is brilliant and great value for money. Highly recommend 👌

Managed to book a table here before heading to Principality Stadium for a rugby match. It was really busy (as is everywhere around). They did have to ask people to leave from our table (which we felt guilty for as there were no reserve signs). Food took quite a while to come was a little on the colder side when it arrived but was nice. Staff and door staff friendly 👍🏼

Starter was fig and goats cheese tart which was cold, we weren’t sure if it was meant to be cold as it was stone cold… not good. Then one child’s food came and they forgot about the others then when it came later it had...

Food was good, friendly staff could do with some heating indoors.

Service and food were good; fair price

Good range of beers, and a great atmosphere. Large screens for sporting events.

Wonderful service, value for money, friendly staff, good atmosphere, clean and tidy, excellent range of beers and lagers

After a few years in the doldrums the cricketers is back. Liam and his partner have recently taken over the restaurant and bar, and are bringing it back to the high standards that it had before, highly recommended

Great welcome and food is quality

Lovely, quiet and warm atmosphere. Our favourite local

Nice and friendly pub with a mix of beers and snacks. I was too late for food but from hearing the few customers in the pub talking it sounds like the food is pretty good. On a Tuesday night at ten I was the last customer in there. Very quiet - go and give them some custom if you're in the area.

Very welcoming place serving great food and craft beer. Reasonably priced but glad it's not close to home or I'd soon be broke!

Food was excellent fantastic service. Once the place has a little refurbishment it will then have 5 stars.

We ate here twice. The second time was as part of a large group. The staff couldn’t have been kinder - accommodating us at the last minute. Kudos to the chef who got everything out hot and delicious. The Cricketers is a cozy, clean pub with a romantic vibe. Added bonus: I love it when folks don’t over charge for a glass of Prosecco. If I lived in the area, this would be my local.

Extremely quite...9pm on a Saturday....when the pub/ bar across the road The Beverly was humming....not sure was was wrong with the Cricketers.

Came in for a quick nightcap...nice folks. A bit too bright for us inside but some people like that sort of ambiance...

Nice dog friendly pub with really good attentive service from the staff. Steak and ale pie was really good.

Nice friendly pub serving good food.

I drank a LOT of ales on my recent weekend trip to Cardiff, and the Cricketers was the first of many pubs visited over those three days. It also happened to be the best pint I had of the entire trip - I had the...

We had a lovely lunch here today and were really impressed by how friendly, helpful and professional the staff were. Our food (pork loin and fish & chips) were delicious and our drinks were good value - the house rosé Pinot Grigio was particularly good....

Nice food, nice staff and nice place in general. Fantastic beer garden. Doesn't seem to get as many people in as I think it should as it is a nice place to be.

First time visit,and pleasantly surprised. Roomy once inside with beer garden at the back, good selection of Welsh pale ales and bitters on the tap, didn't have a chance to eat but seems popular as few diners present

Lovely pub in a converted Victorian town house just around the corner from the cricket ground. Well kept real ales on offer in a friendly atmosphere

Excellent food, had the pork loin, probably best pork I've had, cooked to perfection. Mahou on draught is lovely and not often seen. Staff fast and friendly. It was boiling and they were flat out! Inside could do with some air con mind .

Very friendly staff, nice beer, clean pub and very nice steak lunch. Highly recommended.

What has happened to this place! I haven’t visited for a while, but was always impressed with the food. I visited today with a friend for drinks and ordered the Olives, bread & oils sharing plate at £10.00. It was absolutely dreadful, a couple of...

A typical english (Welsh?) pub. Cheap but tasty beers and food. I still dream about that veggy curry with rice and chips whose serving was a bit too much for my little stomach!

We had three members of staff leaving so we booked a table for 16 people at 6pm. When we arrived the table was already set up and the staff couldn't be more helpful. As some people were a little late we had a drink outside...