The Cricketers in Worthing - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Sadly during these challenging times a warmer welcome could be had. To be told closing in half an hour, before being welcomed is sad to hear.

Nice venue, staff helpful, good covid precautions. Sadly food disappointing especially compared to a previous visit. I had curry. Didn't expect it to be like an Indian but my chicken was tough as if it had been microwaved and it had clearly not been cooked in the sauce but added later. The sauce was watery and lacking in flavour. My friends were not impressed with their food either. Would come again but not for food.

We've been a several times during 2020 and they have exceeded expectations always. Fabulous food, cheerful, warm and welcoming staff and Covid precautions reviewed updated and implemented to ensure we all kept safe. Well done one and all. We'll be back.

Went for Sunday lunch with my parents who have hardly been out since March.Alan has totally nailed the social distancing,all Covid rules followed to the letter,fabulous food,great table service,staff all very friendly and helpful.The new menu is brilliant.My parents had a lovely time and felt very safe and not at all worried.

Family lunch, very attentive staff and very safe for older family; lots of protection and distancing practice. The garden looks amazing too. Thank you x

there was four adults, three children, one toddler , the table was pre-booked the service and food was second to none it pays to pre-book so you dont loose out

The afternoon of open-mic acoustic music in the spacious Cricketers Pub garden was wonderful, fun and relaxing. All the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Thank you for having us and we look forward to the next one!

Came to acoustic music session in the garden. Fabulous pub with brilliant table service and great music.

I came here because I heard what I didn't think was possible, yet it was. Lots of acts, lots of space and most unbelievable was how well the sound carried :D I am looking forward too more.

On Sun 26th July 2020 we had a welcome return so Live music in the welcoming and very large garden of The Cricketers in Broadwater Worthing.The event, an acoustic unplugged open mic event was very well organised and was well attended with over 20 acts performing and many appreciative audience members enjoying a relaxed afternoon of music and entertainment.The staff were exemplary in their service and the whole affair was managed in a very positive COVID safe manner.Overall, the beer was flowing, the coffee hot, the food was yummy and the music made the afternoon complete.I look forward to the next open mic event on the weekend of 22nd August

Spent the afternoon at an Open Mic music event. Was wonderful - relaxed, friendly, welcoming. The staff provided everything we needed and were friendly and helpful throughout - would highly recommend it

Great to be able to visit a pub again, even with hygiene and safety for fellow customers and staff a matter of priority. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with compliance to new rules regarding contact details. Such a pleasure to sit in the beautiful garden on a sunny evening with a cool drink. Very grateful to the pubs and restaurants working hard behind the scenes to allow us all to get back to some safe normality.

In this strange world of hand no sanitizer, masks and social distancing choosing which establishment to spend your hard earned money in is now a minefield. There are places who are still friendly and welcoming and try to reduce any impact that current restrictions have on customer's enjoyment. The second kind are run by rude, power- hungry jobsworths who seem to take a perverse pleasure in strictly enforcing the 'rules' which ends up alienating the very people who keep their establishment afloat. Unfortunately the Cricketers in West Worthing falls strictly into the latter camp. At the weekend we were unfortunately witness to a nasty altercation between the staff, manager and a couple of regulars against a poor young family that frankly bordered on abuse and bullying. Not wishing to go into detail we can confirm that the manager was extremely rude and obnoxious and obviously took exception to the presence of customers who were not regulars. The staff were also hysterical about social distancing (although didn't seem to practise it themselves) and were also unfriendly, unwelcoming and rude. Once a couple of obvious regulars chipped in with nasty comments against this innocent group we decided that we had had enough and left in disgust. On reflection we wish that we had stepped into help but trying to reason with hysterical, miserable jobsworths like the staff in this pub is like trying to persuade a lion to let go of your neck once they get hold of you. I assume the recent negative review of this place is from the people involved and I can confirm that everything they said is true. I would advise anyone who wants a nice quiet drink in a relaxed welcoming environment to stay a million miles away from The Cricketers in West Worthing.

Staff are acting like little Hitler's. I was there today as I was asked to play at a music event. To begin with I was refused entry on account of the fact the garden was full, despite me telling them I'd been asked to play. When I mentioned I had 4 family members already in the garden they reluctantly let me in. However I was forced to leave my details from a very hostile doorman (presumably the manager but couldn't be certain) despite this not actually being mandatory, I told him I felt very uncomfortable doing this as was told in a very unfriendly manner that I didn't have to leave my details, however he would refuse entry. Ordinarily I would have left however I'd already made a commitment to play. I finally got in and reached my family only to be pounced on almost instantly and lectured about social distancing by a masked member of staff, despite me not being anywhere near anyone else other than the group of people I was with. This member of staff was stood about an inch from me, telling me about social distancing. I couldn't quite believe it. I was told (not asked) that I had to move my daughters buggy which was parked next to the table a d that I had to sit down (I was stood next to the table with my 15 month old daughter who I'd just taken out of said buggy). I hadn't had a chance to sit at that point. Her tone was very condescending a d unfriendly and I felt like a naughty 5 year old, despite me not doing anything wrong. It was rather humiliating. If that wasn't bad enough, whilst expressing my upset to my family about the horrible experience I was then shouted at by another member of the public about giving the staff a break and that I needed to wind my neck in. I was perfectly polite to the staff member despite her tone upsetting me. This guy and his wife had no reason to abuse me. I appreciate it is not the fault of the staff that this guy had a go at me, however it does give a feel to the type of person who frequents this place (he told me he was a local) and I must say from start to finish it was an awful environment and a horrible experience. I ended up leaving and not performing as I felt so unwelcome. I would like to add that there was a young blonde girl serving us who was amazingly polite and very aminable when we asked her permission to put the parasol up at the table soI thank her for not making the whole experience completely dreadful.

Had a really good meal here last night. Great service with lots to choose from. Had the halloumi burger with fries which was delicious. So nice that it wasn’t noisy and overcrowded.

We often come to the cricketers as it has a lovely beer garden in the summer and some lovely open fires in the winter. The staff are nice and friendly and the beer is good. What else could you ask for in a pub?

Visit Worthing every year and always venture over to the Cricketers with the dog. Had a voucher for a free drink which the owner wasn’t sure about. He went and found out what it was and gave it to me. Felt great and valued as a customer as he could have just said no. Another great visit.

Been visiting here on Fridays for years. Changes in chefs have brought variable food quality. Last week the food was back to usual good standard. Very friendly staff, always welcoming and efficient. Looks like a regular venue again! Thanks!

We visited here one evening really nice atmosphere friendly staff and loved the decor it has many editions of encyclopaedias all around we need up looking n some of them very interesting its a lot bigger than you might think goes back a long way , had such a nice time we went back again while we were staying in the area.

I had a lovely beer here in the pubic bar, the locals were very friendly and the land Lord was lovely. I was pleased to see vaping wasn't allowed as I hate that in a pub.

We have just walked out of this pub after being treated horribly by the staff. Our kids were sitting on the chairs near the bar, but not at the bar and it was only 18:45. The lady at the bar was very rude to us saying that the kids can’t sit there, in a horrible manner and tone in her voice. Would not rocommend, very unfriendly pub!

We had my mum's wake here and it was perfect for a small family get together. We had a small buffet and took over half of the restaurant which was very secluded and private for our gathering. The log burner was on and lent a very cozy feeling to the room. There was also a real fire in the main bar which was comforting on a cold February day.The buffet was very good and included a tasty selection of sandwiches, vol au vents, breaded mushrooms and mozzarella sticks, crudites and dips. Very unobtrusive service and helpful bar staff made our visit go without a hitch on the sad occasion. Very welcoming local, friendly, personal pub which we would recommend without hesitation.

We went along to a Burns night Evening, and what a fantastic Evening. we were piped into the restaurant by a Piper. The music was great. We were given a talk about Robbie Burns, the food was brilliant. The haggis was Superb. They piped the haggis in. The Staff were friendly and efficient. we had Whiskey tasting and a wee dram afterwards all included in the price, which was very reasonable, Can't wait to go back next year.

One of the few pubs which serve food but remain a very local pub. Bar Service is very quick despite its fairly small area. Lots of tables to sit at in comfy armchairs as well as more formal dining.

This public house is great for all. Families, couples and meeting your mates. In the summer the garden is heaving with guests. They do a lot for the community and have great bands playing in the summer. Food is superb and bar staff and owners lovely.

We had our first christmas dinner here in November. Excellent food as always 3 courses very reasonable priced. Never had a bad meal here Staff friendly and courteous in the dining area, Chef cooks some great fish dishes

We came here on a Sunday for a family meal, myself and my wife had the roast beef and my son had the burger. The roast was really good and the meat cooked perfectly and the children's burger was very nice too. The service was excellent and we will definitely be back.

Good amazing and device brilliant

Two friends and I had lunch here last week, it wasn't very busy and we were served straight away by a very friendly member of staff. We all had something different from a very varied menu. Our meal was absolutely wonderful and I do recommend the Fish Finger sandwich! Will visit again.

We had a lovely beef roast today and it was lovely nice seating. lovely staff and lovely food.we shall be comming back again

We are local and visit regularly. We arrived for our lunch today and the place was not yet busy. The menu was very disappointing from our view as a family - no lamb on offer on Easter Sunday! Very bizarre. Starters were unimaginative and not a good selection especially if you are vegetarian. Not all vegetarians eat fish and goats cheese and Broccoli & Stilton soup doesn't seem like a good spring soup option in my opinion! Service in the past is normally pleasant and whilst today staff were not rude we felt rushed from almost the moment we sat down being told the table was required back at 2pm for the next sitting. Staff need to learn to be discreet when a restaurant is not yet at capacity rather than stand at a distance and stare at the 2-3 families eating or busy themselves with other tasks. So overall a mediocre experience, we felt we could not relax and enjoy our meal and have had better meals here in the past.

Second visit here and again a high quality. A proper family boozer, great atmosphere, simple but effective food with good prices. Friendly staff. Would make this place my local in stayed here. Lovely dogs in the bar always a bonus!!

Just wanted to write a review after our recent visit for a Mother’s Day lunch to the Cricketers. Despite them being obviously extremely busy in both the restaurant and bar, I must say the service we received in both areas was excellent. Fortunately we had the foresight to book ahead, as when we called a few weeks in advance to reserve our table for 4 we were lucky enough to secure their last reservation. The roast dinner was superb, all fresh ingredients and very good value. It’s nice to have a family friendly pub/restaurant where the staff are so welcoming. A mention to the behind the scenes staff in the kitchen who managed to cater for a very busy afternoon, where all meals arrived in a timely manner and very tasty. We have eaten in the restaurant in the evening before, which has always been good, but now will definitely return for more Sunday roasts!

Although regulars to the pub... we've started to eat here more often. Lovely specials menu and today was a super beef madras with home made onion bhaji, delicious. Great beer and friendly service from knowledgeable staff. We can't fault it nor the real fires in this weather. Hope that the seafood taglatelli will make another appearance soon.

Nice friendly local with an open fire. Separate dining area. Nice to see a couple of pub dogs and another with a customer.

We turned up on Mother’s Day with the fam kids and 3 disabled ladies and was Rudley told there was no space would not recommend not disabled friendly

We've visited the pub on many occasions through the years for drinks but have not eaten here so we're here now on a birthday meal. The dining area is not huge but can take about 20 + covers.

We are so lucky to have this friendly traditional pub so local to us.

Has been our Friday venu for years. Food used to be excellent in quality and value. Sadly change of chef has seen decline in choice, value and quality.

Nice to go to a friendly dog friendly pub. Burgers looked amazing the ploughmans was lovely could have had a bit more bread but extremely tasty apple and rhubarb crumble was to die for too. Very reasonable and nice staff and nice beer garden with kids play area too. Look forward to any family reunion here

We had a great lunch at the pub,good wine and good food as well as friendly staff. The garden is...

Había asado con mi novio no puede faltar en una era increíble! ! Precioso pub realmente amable y acogedor a sólo un buen lugar para ir.

Por desgracia nos quedamos muy decepcionados con nuestra visita más reciente. Cuando llegamos nos dieron un menú domingo almuerzo y un menú de aperitivos. Después de elegir fuimos a pedido y dijeron algunas cosas en el menú de aperitivos no eran en realidad (y no una de Domingo plowman! ). También no tenía un domingo menú infantil - la única opción para mi hijo pequeño era un mini asado. Lo que no ayuda la otra menús dough alrededor del jardín con comida de pub que de costumbre no pudimos tener!

Actividad promueve a ser niños aunque hoy nos dijeron que los niños no pueden correr en el jardín. La próxima semana es la búsqueda de huevos de pascua, que será interesante!

Llegó el día de las madres el almuerzo. Espere 20 minutos para un menú. . Y además otros 40 minutos siendo completamente ignorado por los camareros a pesar de otros que lleguen después de nosotros y se esperaban! Indignado, comer allí pero os aseguro que ahora. Nunca más.

Este es mi pub local, pero es la primera vez que he usado el restaurante. Teníamos sopa para comenzar. Yo estaba deliciosa y salió en el hombre medio. porciones Teníamos las ofertas especiales, que cambian periódicamente, capa de hierbas con almejas, bacalao y Chorizo con puré y puré de comino Parsnip. Ambos eran fabulosos, y contundente. El menú a la carta no sólo tenía comida de pub, pero algunas cosas más interesantes. Todo muy bien de precio. El anfitrión, y el personal era educado, atento y amable sin ser abrumador. El restaurante tiene una apariencia de "valor añadido", sin valor añadido los precios. En general, una buena experiencia nocturna. Esto debería ser más popular de lo que actualmente es.

Visita a mediodía. Ofrecen comida de muy buena para lo que es un pretencioso pub. Excelente pinta de Mejor Harveys, buen servicio. Volveré.

Wonderful evening. The food was EXCEPTIONAL 4 courses each in tapas style which really displayed the chefs innovative professionalism. The wine flowed well described by Luca who obviously had a wealth of knowledge. The service was very friendly and both Mandy and Allan were the usual welcoming hosts. This was a great evening WE WILL RETURN. (and thank you)

We had a meze type meal with four courses and wine was by the glass and chosen for us. With details of where the wine was from and other details. All food was absolutely perfect. Landlord entertained us too.

Visited for lunch with a couple of friends. Service was great. Friendly staff. Portions were huge, well cooked and well presented. Prices fair. Not sure why others have had a bad time but no problems as far as I'm concerned. Going again next week.

As a regular visitor to the cricketers over the past couple of years, we have come to rely on this local pub as a hidden gem for excellent food despite its modest ambience. However our past couple of visits have been a real let down, despite still offering a menu indicating dishes that you would expect of a food orientated gastro pub, they seem to have forgotten or lost interest in producing the dishes to any decent standard. We felt somewhat embarrassed upon taking visiting friends here on the premise of a wonderful dining experience, but where served awful fare by an awfully grumpy, unapologetic waitress.Such a shame that it appears the chef has lost his/her love for the job.

A group of friends visited The Cricketers for lunch recently on our Monthly lunch date.The menu was more than adequate although rather expensive for the very limited amount of food supplied which was very dissapointing.The meals were generally overcooked. Speaking for the majority of my friends I very much doubt that we would return

I called up nearly 3 weeks ago to reserve a table for a lunch time meal with friends, I was asked if we would require the Christmas menu or the regular one. As I wasn't sure I said I would check & get back to them. A few days later I called back & confirmed that we all wanted the regular menu & confirmed once again the time & date. All was ok, or as I thought. I then received a voicemail message asking me which menu I wanted, I called & confirmed again that I required the regular menu & date & time of meal. A few days later my husband took a message asking me which menu I wanted. I called again & confirmed all details. Today I received a call from the manager asking me what menu I wanted, I told him that all 6 of us wanted the regular menu. He then advised me that as he had a Christmas party in that I couldn't have the regular menu unless we arrived at mid day & pre ordered or have the Christmas menu & we could then arrive at our booked time but once again I would have to pre order. I explained that I couldn't get in touch with the rest of the people coming to get their pre order. He said there was nothing he could do & that they couldn't cope unless I did the pre order.I think to do this to us 1 week before we were due to go out for our meal is disgraceful. I am now left with trying to find somewhere else at short notice. I will never make a reservation at this pub again as I can't trust them. Clearly they just don't care enough, they didn't even offer a gesture of goodwill should I have continued with the booking. There are plenty of other pubs around serving food & I will be going to them in the future.

Nice enough pub meal, little over priced for my liking! Service was rubbish and there were two waitresses! They were pleasant and friendly but just super slow.

We decided to give this place a second chance to get things right - oh dear. On the previous occasion we were charged a ridiculous price for a glass of wine but as it was local to where we were staying, it was getting late and our usual pub was not serving food we tried again. The web site and sign outside the door informed us that food was served until 9pm and although we went in at 8.30, we were refused with no good reason being given. Unfortunately we had already ordered our drinks so couldn't really turn round and walk out. Indifferent staff, lousy customer service and if it hadn't have been for the dogs that gave us such a lovely welcome, I would have given this place only one star.

Went there with my side ho late evening. Didnt have anything we first ordered left but probs cos we was late. Very nice food not perfect, fair price. She dished out anyway so happy days

The Cricketers was the right place to end a pleasant day with a couple of friends. The staff was really nice, the atmosphere relaxed and joyful with a good mix of local and new guests - and two cute dogs.

The Cricketers is a good friendly pub serving great beers and food - but the food only on a Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We stopped by initially on a Wednesday so had to return the next day, but it was worth it. I had the Chef's special and it was exceptional. Staff helpful, efficient, and friendly, recommended.

Good selection of lagers and ales. Ever changing specials food board. Nice beer garden and friendly staff

We always visit the Cricketers when we are in Worthing mainly because of good beer for my partner but this time we also ate in. The plough mans platter and mackerel salad were excellent. The sausages and mustard mash were a bit average.

Have tried the 'chef's specials' on a number of occasions, which I've commented before always exceed expectations. Most recently experienced an incredible meal of wild sea trout with scallop tortellini, the pasta arriving coloured with squid ink which I believe was a surprise element which was wonderfully described by the waitress Emma. Top marks again!!

Went to have a couple of beers and chill out after a busy day. Only one lady serving with several customers waiting. She looked under pressure. Young lad then arrived behind bar totally ignoring waiting customers and only started serving when shouted at by a customer. The lad appeared more interested in his mobile that serving. All through my time waiting to be served did he smile, communicate other than by gesture. Appalling!!!!!!! The lady was however pleasant, efficient and friendly. In all my visits I have never been confronted with such bad 'service' by this lad. The management should get a grip!!!!!!!

Went to this place on Saturday and wow it was busy and had a great band playing in the massive beer garden. Drink prices were OK and the service was a little slow which loses a star but overall a great venue.

Great pub for food and good price. Thought we would try a local pub for dinner and we were pleasantly surprised as we didn't know what to expect. There was a good choice for food and the waitress very friendly. Good eating area and lovely garden area. I had the lemon sole with baby baked new potatoes which was delicious. My husband had confit of duck (both on the specials menu) We will definitely be coming again.

Such a lovely meal here. We had the roast lamb/beef and burger. The meat was cooked perfectly and they were generous portion sizes! Such lovely food and very polite staff. Service was timed perfectly. Would recommend to anyone.

we came here with some classmates after rather stressful exam for some drink and lunch. normally beer is not my first choice of beverage, but the landlady let me have a try of a London's pride and it was lovely. then we had ordered some lunch. I have to say, the food was amazing - lovely salad on the side, perfectly cooked delicious chips and the main dish, I had a stilton burger and loved every mouthful of it. my classmate had sausage and mash that also had thumbs up. the atmosphere is very friendly and warm, everyone feels welcome. the interior is very sweet with its quirky pieces of décor, that add to the cozy, traditional pub a homely feel. the garden is lovely, again with a mix of chesterfield style sofas and cottage-y looking cupboard under the covered area, plenty of seating outside, children area and even outdoor oven for those short but lovely summer days. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, and I will certainly be back.

This is a lovely traditional, family-friendly pub with a huge pub garden which is well maintained and very pleasant to sit in when it stops raining. When it's raining there are also lots of little nooks and crannies to sit in and the best bit is they have a resident cat, called Percy, who is happy to come and sit on your lap for a cuddle. All the bar staff are really friendly and this makes for great service. The only thing to worry about is Dave the beagle who will happily investigate any unattended handbag in the pursuit of snacks :) lovely pub and can recommend to families and friends <3

We experienced the new garden menu including burgers, pizzas and salads. the big bad boy was yummy and good value

If you look at the pub from the outside, you may think it's tiny, but it's not, it's actually huge, has a lovely pub feel and a great big garden, which is dog and child friendly, with plenty of seating.We visited there today and ordered from the new garden menu, where they have a pizza oven in the garden. I'm not the biggest pizza fan, but ts was delicious, light base and rlly fresh toppings. If you like a nice chunky crispy chip, then they're worth ordering too. We haven't eaten there before, so can talk about the rest of the menu, but there's loads to choose from and what we saw landing on other tables looked really good!What's also great, the service was quick, staff are friendly and it's all very reasonably priced... Can't believe we haven't visited before and will certainly be back!

Have found consistently high quality standard of food and a level of service that would befit a respectable restaurant, a pleasant and welcome surprise for a local pub in the area.Have recently discovered the chefs specials on a Thursday evening, the quality of which the hubby insists are worthy of any top eatery he's ever visited and he has quite a discerning palate!

Visited today for "Sunday roast" with the family at very short notice. The staff were impeccably accommodating and attentive. The food was absolutely fantastic! The chef was happy & able to cater for a vegan AND a carb-free requirement. And a lovely touch that he even came to see us to ensure all requirements were met. Thumbs-up all round!!!

It's a locals local. The interior is tatty and the carpets really need replacing! Landlord and bar staff friendly. Shame the same effort hasn't been made on the interior as has been expended on the gardens and wood fired oven. Will still drop in for a beer now and again

Visiting friends in Worthing and met up here. Good choice of beer (London Pride is probably my fav). The food was great. Beware of the dog going into your pockets/purse. Truly enjoyed it.

Visited as a part of a group of twelve or so pleasure cyclists over the bank holiday weekend. We came in, in staggered groups of 4-6 cyclists over a period around ten minutes from around 1345hrs.There was ample seating free in the bar restaurant and in the garden but we were made to feel distinctly unwelcome at the bar and service was slow, and with an edge, along with comments about been one of "those cyclists". Friends we were cycling with had the same experience at the bar and were told they couldn't order food until the kitchen had confirmed stock levels, resonable but delivered in a off hand manor.When our food came my burger was average and my wife's order was wrong, she had ordered the Pork belly without mash or the cream sauce, and some chips, she got the Pork belly with mash and cream sauce and chips on the side. When she complained the pork was taken away and lifted of the mash and put on a clean plate and brought back.We were surprised, that this pub seemed surprised that paying customers would be out on a bank holiday looking for food and drink and seem quite shocked to have to deal with customers.I can't see us returning here give the other options we discovered on our otherwise fun ride.

A traditional old pub with excellent food. My husband had a sunday roast with all the trimmings, meat, veg, roast potatoes, yorkshire pud - I asked for a "low carbohydrate version" and the chef knew what to do and I had chicken and low car veg - which was no trouble. There was no long wait, the food was served by a lovely friendly waitress and nothing was too much trouble. I have a vegan daughter who they say they will happily accommodate on our next visit!

Quiz nights, live music and great beer. Friendly staff and publican. Real ale served well. Serves food at lunchtimes and weekends.

We visited all three Broawater pubs in one evening and this was by far the most expensive. It's a pity that they don't spend some of those takings on replacing the threadbare carpet in the bar area. Most of the pub looked like it could use a bit of a spruce up. We won't dash back I'm afraid.

My partner and I had lunch here yesterday. The food was excellent, restaurant quality rather than standard pub grub.

My wife and I visited for lunch Friday 26 Feb, one of the few proper pubs left. It's clean, tidy and the staff are friendly. The Bar is what it says it is, several chatty locals enjoying a drink, low conversation and no swearing to be heard anywhere.Their Dining Area is good too, not flash but thoughtfully spaced tasteful furniture with access to a huge garden and play area.Food, very nice. I had the chicken and bacon sandwich, my wife chose their soup-of -the-day. Two good dishes. Of particular interest to us was a small room decorated very nicely in Victorian/Edwardian style. Very much in keeping with the building and furniture we thought. "Nice place for a ladies lunch photograph" said one lady.The only downside is the Dining Area carpet !! As the main thoroughfare to the garden and kitchen, it has seen more foot mileage than a marathon runner !!

we go here quite a lot as we met here so its special for us, The meals are fantastic, the waitress is such a lovely girl so polite and chatty the only thing i feel is that the bar staff could be more friendly but we love the atmosphere and Dave walking around hoovering lol is always lovely to see. The garden is great just a nice place to go .

I stopped in here last night for dinner between 2 appointments. Food was fantastic (I had the fish pie) and promptly delivered as promised (I had to rush off straight away). Extremely reasonably priced too! Locals were really friendly and the waitress that served me was attentive and chatty! The only thing I would comment on is that the bar staff could be more welcoming, although they did, very kindly, let me charge my dead phone before ordering. Overall, really pleasing visit and will definitely be returning.

I visited here yesterday with my wife and three children for Sunday lunch. Food was fantastic and reasonably priced. The service was very attentive and we had a lovely meal. Highly recommend eating here as better than most restaurants in the area. Will defiantly be going back very soon.

Celebrated a family birthday at the Cricketers. Meal for seven, service excellent, friendly and efficient, food excellent and extremely good value. Thanks to Matt the chef and all the team for making this an extra special evening.

If you want a traditional local pub, with the most amazing food, look no further. The staff are really friendly and make you feel welcome. We love popping in for lunch and the food is amazing. Produce is locally sourced and is always fresh. Check the menu on the website or better still go and try the food.I organise a Christmas party each year for around twenty people and we have now had four years running at The Cricketers. Everyone loves the food, the size of the servings and the friendliness of everyone.Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed

The best fish and chip meal I have ever eaten. Friendly, efficient service and pleasant surroundings. Que veut le peuple?Mention bienRDWK

Our group of 30 have just had our Christmas outing at this pub. Always a little wary when there are so many of us to cater for but we need not have worried. The food was really good, tasty and plentiful. The service was excellent and we were made to feel very welcome. I would recommend this pub without hesitation.

Had 2 veggies with us. They cooked roasts in veg oil for them rather than usual meat fat. Meat was very tasty as was the gravy. Good size portion. Will defo go again.

Very good pizza, and a nice backyard. Can recommend the place, just outside the citycenter. Nice beer too!

Not a wine bar or a scrubbed pine gastro pub. A pub. Looks like a pub, smells like a pub and has the interior light that comes from having exclusively opaque windows and dark carpets. If you want updated, go to Wetherspoons. I came for lunch with a friend, it was very good and we sat in the garden to eat it which was sizeable and pleasant. The food was well presented, plentiful and tasted lovely. I have recommended it and I know my friend has since been back with others.

The cricketers has a great garden for families and kids with a large play area, we had been here many times before so though we would get some food one Friday afternoon. Bad move... whilst the adult mains were very average for the price, the kids meals, burger and chips had to be sent back because of the awful state and poor quality of the burger which can only be described as a tasting like lard with the texture of cardboard. To their credit they did change this for an adult homemade burger, but why they are passing off what is clearly the worst quality frozen burgers they can possibly get their hands on for a kids meal is beyond me. We won't be eating here again. Nice for a few drinks but don't risk the food.

Went for Sunday roast, not impressed, meat was difficult to cut, spuds tasty but not very roasted. Yorkshire pud was soggy, and veg was undercooked, overall the flavours were nice. Food came very quick, but the place was empty. We felt it lacked atmospher. The waitress service was good, very friendly and helpful.But having to listen to the man (presumably the chef). Shouting and swearing in the kitchen was not good. Wouldn't go back

Have been coming to The Cricketers for food regularly now for the past 4 months and can honestly, in my opinion, say that it is the best eatery of it's kind in the local area. It is clear that the food is home cooked, the quality and freshness is such a welcome relief from mainstream pub 'freezer to mic' pre portioned meals. Only minor grumble would be that, on sunny day, the garden can get quite busy leading to clientele regularly traversing through the sliding doors linking the restaurant area to the bar and the garden. Probably just being a bit pernickety here! This is the first time I've felt the need to take the time to write a review for anything, Keep up the great work! Jacqueline

Trust me food here is as some!! Chef knows what he's doing, everybody that I've spoken to that has eaten here says the same. I've had Sunday roast, evening meals and I've never been disappointed yet!!

I've been visiting the Cricketers for years but had never eaten in there until a recent impromptu Friday evening. I had the ham, egg and chips and my boyfriend the pie of the day. It was the best ham, egg and chips I've ever had!Great bar staff and atmosphere too.

We came here when visiting friends who live in the area. This pub is very cosy, has some great ales on tap and very welcoming and friendly owners. There are several real fires, which we appreciated (we visited just before Christmas) and in summer there is also a very nice looking garden. The pub is also very dog friendly and there are two resident dogs and a cat. We did not have a meal, so I cannot comment on the food, but the ales were fantastic and we felt very much at ease here. This would definitely become my second home if I lived closer.

The pub is very dated and wouldn't be a first choice. However the food board outside looked very interesting so we went in. The meal was much more than we expected. Very enjoyable. Thank you.

Surprised by the other reviews. Service was ok but the food is very average. Cheap but not good quality, the salad hadn't been washed, the baked potato was very obviously microwaved (and had some hard lumps in). We had soup, a baked potato and a sandwich. We could have just picked badly but it was all average to be honest.

I hadn't been to the Cricketers for years but was pleasantly surprised when I went earlier this week with a friend. The menu offers plenty of choice and was great value. My friend and I both wanted Scallops as a main rather than a starter and the chef was happy to oblige. The food was cooked to perfection - a real treat! I will most certainly be back soon.

This is a lovely, welcoming traditional pub. The service is friendly, the food is fantastic and there's a warm, cosy atmosphere that is so hard to find these days. What really makes it are the staff who work like demons, but always with a smile. I will be back!

We went into the Cricketers recently as a meeting place before we went out for dinner with some friends. The pub is a traditional local with loads of charm, a massive beer garden and what looks like logs fires for the winter. We were greeted with a warm welcome and good service. The ales were excellent and my wife was more than happy with the wine selection. As we were having a drink we noticed some quite nice looking food going out, and decided to cancel our previous reservation with our usual restaurant and eat where we were. The menu was a mix between a grill menu and pub classic, but we were told a new menu wasn't far off. We had baked blue Camembert and crispy poached eggs as shared starters and have to say they were some of the best starters we can remember (so much so we ordered another crispy poached egg with parsnip puree). We all ordered the pork belly for our mains and glad we did, it was fabulous. This place has now become our preferred restaurant of choice, we even signed up on their website which gives you the first choice on any deals before they go public. We would happily recommend the Cricketers to everyone.