The Cricketers in Guildford

Cool country vibes .excellent service

Incredible pub. Been a couple of times. Roast dinner amazing. Great value at £14.95 too. Kitchen hours now extended apparently so food into the evening. New owners are making slow changes. So far so good. Prices some of the lowest in the area. Very competitive.

Went there for lunch food was good the staff were very friendly, also dog friendly and they came over with a bowl of water for the dog and some treats made you feel very welcome. Will definitely go back.

This is close to us and thought as under new management would try to support as need good pubs. There is no atmosphere and place feels drab to be honest but we stuck with it. Pint was appalling poured with a two inch head which was handed over. Was redone but bar lady did not know how and got help from Landlord. Had roast dinner but it was worse than school dinners. Meat was cheap and fatty, food all very basic. We left all uneaten and went elsewhere to get good food as not worth eating a bad meal. Shame as had high hopes but be amazed if survives.

A warm welcome from Adam who has just taken over. A good selection of both alcoholic and soft drinks are on offer. Chucky the Chef cooks amazing food and will come out to see diners personally to check everything is good. They have a large garden with plenty of seating ideal for watching the sun go down with friends and family. A excellent venue for family and friends with plenty of parking.

Understand under new ownership so tried. Ghost beer £5:65 a pint cant even manage a sandwich as kitchen closes at 17:00! Despite menus on every table. I doubt it will survive

This pub is under new management and has a completely different vibe! Lovely garden and great food. Compliments to the chef!

Thanks to Chucky and the team for putting on a fantastic spread for my Aunts funeral celebrations. We were very well looked after and the venue was just perfect.

First time visiting this pub. The food was lovely. The staff were brilliant, welcoming and friendly. I believe this was their first week of ownership and I see a great future for this pub. Can’t wait to try their Sunday lunch! Thank you so much for making our Wednesday evening 😊

Friendly pub with a great garden area with lots of seating and tables, lovely spot for families. Food was very good and they serve a variety with main meals and light snacks. Prices are normal for nowadays. The barman was very welcoming and helpful. I think the pub was quiet at the time because of Guilfest which was on for the whole weekend. I would definitely recommend a stop here and we will be returning.

Great pub. Pricey, but worth every penny. Ample parking, great staff, decent food.

we came along on a whim on a Saturday afternoon as our new local. Absolutely great food and service. We had two beef burgers and two jacket potatoes, finishing off with strawberry cheesecake. Everyone loved their food and we were very happy with the service. Highly recommend here and we will be back again!

Stopped by for an afternoon in the pub garden. Perfect for young kids as they have several items of play equipment dotted about the well maintained gardens to keep them entertained. Friendly service and reasonably priced tasty food with generous portions.

Stopped off for a bit of lunch on Friday the 18th at about 3pm. Barman informed us that the kitchen had just closed but at that point the chef was walking out and said “no worries I can knock you something up” we ordered food and a couple drinks, food came quickly, was great and the barman was absolutely top draw. Couldn’t do enough for us, really friendly, and just made it so pleasant! I’d never normally write a review after a bit of lunch but on this occasion, I had to! My only disappointment was that I didn’t have any cash to bung him a bit of a tip! Thanks and will definitely be returning soon 😊

What attracted me initially is the fact it's local and has a reasonable price list. The fact it has a beautiful garden with things to keep young kids happy playing is just an added bonus. However, there were a few things missing from the menu. A couple of us ordered prawn sandwiches with chunky chips, but our only complaint was the bread didn't taste very fresh and was so thin. Some chunky bread would have been great. The kids burger didn't look great (very thin and possibly of frozen sort?), whereas the main burger (adults), looked incredible! Hard to say on atmos as there were very few people around. I guess that made it nicer in a way 😀. I would return, but not sure I'd order food atm

We don’t eat out often but came here for a drink and food, I had Lasagne and it was amazing!!! Home cooked and good price. Lovely when the log fire is lit. Look forward to summer to sit in the garden 🪴

Husband , son, grandaughter , we all came for Sunday Lunch, I can honestly say it was the best roast I have had out for many years, beautiful beef , large portions, great veg, Yorkshire pudding really tasty, I couldn’t manage desert, but crumble and custard for my son and ice cream for the other 2, tasted custard, yum, everything good. The dog had a ball, lovely biscuit treats. The staff were really amazing, so friendly and courteous, cheers to the chef. The friendly atmosphere passed on through to the customers, altogether great experience, will be back, highly recommend

Husband , son, grandaughter , we all came for Sunday Lunch, I can honestly say it was the best roast I have had out for many years, beautiful beef , large portions, great veg, Yorkshire pudding really tasty, I couldn’t manage desert, but crumble and custard for my son and ice cream for the other 2, tasted custard, yum, everything good. The dog had a ball, lovely biscuit treats. The staff were really amazing, so friendly and courteous, cheers to the chef. The friendly atmosphere passed on through to the customers, altogether great experience, will be back, highly recommend

So glad we pulled in here , the best homemade food I've had since nans Sunday dinners, lovely friendly people , great pub , bright airy,warm , local, amazing garden , kids menu , basket food , great British grub , can't wait to go back for more , ten stars

Could do with a refurb or maybe just a tidy up as there is quite a lot of clutter. 90% of the beers were unavailable but the wine was nice.

A week before Xmas I asked if they could possibly fit my family in for Xmas lunch (2adults 3kids) and they were stretched but agreed which was a huge relief for us! Well a couple of days later we added another adult and then another day later we asked to add another adult and her 2 kids, and they still accommodated us. 1 child is autistic and would only eat nuggets and chips… that was not a problem and I was recovering from surgery and could only eat soup/pursed food so I explained to them I wouldn’t be having the 5 courses and they were understanding, but not only that, the chef contacted me and asked if I would like a different soup making or could she do anything else to help as it was Xmas…. Well I said a turkey dinner puréed would be nice but I knew she would be busy so didn’t expect it. Well she did do it and it was amazing! And gave me a couple of extra portions to take home!! The day was lovely, the food was amazing, the staff were all really nice and helpful and chatty. We all had a good day after the few weeks before we were all worried about the day and not feeling festive but these guys saved my family and my sister and my friends families Xmas!!

I had Christmas Day lunch with my son today. I can’t recommend this enough. Food was great and portions were so generous that neither of us could finish it all. Staff were all friendly and helpful and even the chef came out to check everyone was happy with meals. I took my dog who was welcomed with fusses, given water and treats and an empty bowl so that she could share some of my food. Will definitely be going back again.

Looking forward to a lunchtime beer on Christmas Eve only to be told that as they had not ordered beer in time there was no draught beer at all. They could only offer bottled beer. What's more they weren't expecting a beer delivery for another five days. How can a pub expect to survive if it doesn't have any draught beer over the whole of the Christmas holiday period.

Nice and friendly, reasonable beer unfortunately let down by their coffee. No food on a Monday as Chef was having day off. Good location outside Guildford and plentiful parking. Has a beer garden and terrace for the summer months.

Was disappointed to find that no food was being served for lunch and was informed that the chef just hadn't turned up for work. The last meal I had here was excellent, but on this occasion I was forced to dine elsewhere.

Went for lunch on a Saturday. Easy to get to from Guildford by car, good car park. Staff pleasant and helpful. Menu limited, and what we had was of only average quality. My chicken and leek pie was rather soggy and had little discernible meat. Chips good thick cut. Peas (thankfully) just peas - not minted or mushy! Sticky toffee pudding was pleasant and served with plenty of custard. However it was closer to streamed syrup pudding than sticky toffee.

Popped in for food! Was told we can only have the Sunday roast, and was given the menu. First thing we order was soup, out of stock (home made soup)? Out of stock? Next on the menu we read that a generous Sunday roast (meat of choice) as obviously they had no idea what they had left in stock would be accompanied by a Yorkshire pudding (delightful) honey glazed parsnips(didn’t arrive on the plate) and seasoned vegetables, I can only assume came direct from the microwave(had to season myslef)! To top it off they came in three separate pie roasting dishes which was only one short of the 4 overcooked aunty Bessie’s potatoes that arrived that looked like they’d been cooked in dirty oil or four times over! Added to this a family that booked 2 nights ago which also included the meat(so it was pre ordered) was told they have no pork left!! Never go there again! Stay clear

Standard pub fare - not the sort of food you'd travel to eat, but equally you won't have your soul crushed if you need to stop off here for a bite. Decent beer garden out the back.

Great food Great bar staff five

Waited for half hour before we were asked if we wanted food, even though we had booked a table for dinner. Staff behind the bar had no idea of our booking, said we could sit anywhere. The chef was standing at the bar just chatting with the bartender and other customers while we waited, this was at least 15 minutes he was by the bar. When the bartender/waiter did come to our table to ask if we still wanted food (we didn’t) we said no and he just walked off not caring why we no longer wanted to eat. There was no query as to why we didn’t, he didn’t seem to care. He seemed more concerned with having a good time with the chef, who was still at the bar when we left, than serving people who had booked a table to eat dinner. Won’t be returning here and will be telling family and friends of our experience.

Had a good lunch we both did it was well presented and very nice. We will be back.

Plays very loud music late into the night from their garden parties; I live several streets away and with windows shut the bass can still be heard well past a reasonable time in the evening (coming up to midnight and still going...)

Consistently great pub. Everyone who works here is warm and friendly, nothing is too much trouble. Very dog friendly, with dogs positively welcomed and spoiled rotten during their visit! Food is excellent and generous and there are gardens front and back which are well maintained and lovely to sit in on a warm day. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Beautiful and cool inside. Great barman

I've eaten better quality food at KFC. The staff today were rude and unfriendly, the food was tasteless, and the male toilets didn't even have a door for privacy!

Kitchen not open even though they state it is all day. Reply I got was she closes when she wants!

Nice little pub. Great garden to sit in on a aunny day

Great food and lovely staff. Enjoy coming here every time.

Lovely local pub, good TV and good prices. Wonderful staff

Awesome staff, dog friendly 👍🐶 😀 simply amazing 👏 🥰

Very friendly pub and very clean

Have used the pub for years for the odd family roast dinner or for a meal out with my husband. Food is nice but it’s a treat visiting for meals. Well they did a Reggae Day last weekend and it was fantastic! Music on all day, carrabiane food, rum punch and cocktails and was all decked out looking the part. Kids had the new playarea to play in which I never heard was there and it is really good for the kids. But the atmosphere was great and drinks and food was nice and good money for the good time we had. It felt like the summer is finally coming and was a good day for everyone. We left about 8 but it went on until midnight I think so they really did well. They say they are going to be doing more over the summer and are putting on other stuff too for kids and stuff. We will all be coming back to them and a lot of people I have spoke to say that aswell so I thought I give you a review

Had a lovely Sunday roast, top quality food

There were 4 of us for lunch. Steamed meat pudding was fine, fish and chips looked dry. But, whatever you do .... Avoid the Lasagne... way too much melted, oily cheese, no white sauce, no prosciutto very little pasta. Not an Italian delight. Food, generally short of middle of the road.

Amazing pub, good food, nice people

Very nice meal, and the rottweiler puppy was an added bonus, sooo cute

Lovely looking pub with a pretty garden i pass by so often but haven’t been in for several years. Family visiting last week and we had an issue with our water supply, so tea and a bite to eat was off the menu. Let’s go try the cricketers, and the seven of us headed straight there. It was very quiet, but it is expected on a dreary January afternoon, the 2nd official working day of a new long and difficult year,festivities are over and normal life resumes again. However, firstly it was lovely and warm and we were all very pleasantly surprised at how clean and fresh and welcoming it was. A recent revamp in whites and greys and a lovely wooden floor have done this place the justice it needed. The back garden was well maintained, very pruned and tidy. There has been a child play area landscaped and wooden play equipment erected which looks very new. I will be back in the kids holidays to make use of the good beer, free WiFi and child activities that look like I’d enjoy 20m alone?? The woman working was lovely, chatty, and efficient/attentive. The chef came out after our dinner and was very pleasant and asked if we enjoyed the food and so forth. We very much did enjoy our meals, but they were huge portions! So lunch Infact was dinner and we unfortunately couldn’t even get a couple of desserts to share! Coffees all round finishing a lovely, unexpected but very pleasant and enjoyable afternoon with family. We shall without a doubt be coming again, with friends, with family, whenever the opportunity is given if I have my way! Very much think you need to shout about your refit, garden, kid’s facilities because I think a lot of people would be more inclined to revisit, but what is unseen is unknown.

Atmosphere lovely,staff efficient, food great just what we wanted. couldn't do enough for us, family of nine. First time back since changed name back to cricketers.

Food good, couldn't do enough for us a family of nine, we definitely will be back.great service and atmosphere.10/10

Guy is extremely welcoming and attentive. Great traditional pub.

Stopped doing food mid Sunday afternoon.

Haven't been back since refurb, lovely decor and improved garden, but unfortunately after booking for an early Sunday roast disappointed to find only turkey and bit of gammon was available out of the usual selections. meal was warm at best, a lot of the gammon was left due to not being edible and the roast potatoes were like bullets which were not pleasant and again left, nice vegetable selection, and desserts for the children were enjoyed. U chose this pub to take my father out and everything he chose from main to dessert was not available, so it really spoiled the occasion.

Very helpful and genuinely nice publican. Great pub.

Excellent service, food lovely, nice atmosphere, re-furbished & not to be missed

Possibly the worst service I have ever had in a pub. The barmaid seemed more interested on her laptop than serving drinks. I then waited at the bar to be served a second time only to be ignored whist she talked about nails at the end of the bar. I left to find a pub that wants to take my money.

Went for lunch as website said open for food..however kitchen was closed at 2pm..ps.only 6 people in pub..beer was OK.

Brilliant service and great food helpful staff many thanks

Stopped briefly on a sunday mid afternoon , a lovely country pub, fairly quiet and very welcoming. Staff are absolutely lovely here. Shame as the kitchen was closed but able to order drinks and snacks from the bar.

Good food and quickly served great cpany

Really what I was looking for, a quiet friendly place thank you

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, great food. What more could you want? The kids play house was fun for my boys and the entire pub was spotlessly clean. Really great visit.

Lovely place to have a tipple and play some poker on Monday. Five stars..

Came for quiet drink with my son after a walk today in a pub that I have been going to since I was very young., with my 13 year old. This was once a family pub, it is now a pub full of aggressive punters, who were swearing at volume, making threatening phone calls and letting their kids run riot. In any other pub I expect this would have been dealt with, but here there was one female member of staff to deal with this vile party (amongst others). - bear in mind this was 3.30pm a Friday afternoon. Being intimidated physically was the last straw and I ended my v expensive and frankly off tasting pint and left. Disgrace of a once half decent family pub. Oh, I am not sure the non drug policy is working either. AVOID.

Nice pub with a great back garden, the staff are friendly and welcoming. I had a very nice evening last Friday!

We stayed there on two occasions in carpark in our motorhome, on the first night we have spend £300 , at the end of the night I asked barman if I could charge my battery and he agreed with no hesitation ( at the end of the day we spent a lot of money that night in this establishment). We called back few days later and asked if we could stay, to be told by Kevin that is fine but he didn't appreciate me stealing his electricity and he would like some kind of contribution...now I thought spending 300 pounds was enough of a contribution on a night where there was no one there. Anyway I agreed, but I didn't pay any money for electric as we didn't use none, what we did do we spend there over £600 second time around. Luckily the unpleasant owner was away at the time and all the staff that was working on the night were voicing their opinions on Kevin, nothing nice to say... making his chef work while she had a massive bruise on her head with no time off. Ignoring the poor management, staff seemed to be OK until we called again and wanted to stay with them again and of course spend money at the pub, we were told no from Chucky, the one who was complaining so much about him to us seemed to told him that we called him a greedy sad man. Not too worry I have booked in up the road from cricketers and the pub owners are delighted to have us here with much more pleasant custom and food.

We stayed there on two occasions in carpark in our motorhome, on the first night we have spend £300 , at the end of the night I asked barman if I could charge my battery and he agreed with no hesitation ( at the end of the day we spent a lot of money that night in this establishment). We called back few days later and asked if we could stay, to be told by Kevin that is fine but he didn't appreciate me stealing his electricity and he would like some kind of contribution...now I thought spending 300 pounds was enough of a contribution on a night where there was no one there. Anyway I agreed, but I didn't pay any money for electric as we didn't use none, what we did do we spend there over £600 second time around. Luckily the unpleasant owner was away at the time and all the staff that was working on the night were voicing their opinions on Kevin, nothing nice to say... making his chef work while she had a massive bruise on her head with no time off. Ignoring the poor management, staff seemed to be OK until we called again and wanted to stay with them again and of course spend money at the pub, we were told no from Chucky, the one who was complaining so much about him to us seemed to told him that we called him a greedy sad man. Not too worry I have booked in up the road from cricketers and the pub owners are delighted to have us here with much more pleasant custom and food.

Came here ordered food, paid a lot of money for a full English that tasted like it came from Lidl. The waitress was rude and unhelpful, and kept tripping everywhere in her flip flops, Very dirty and very unwelcoming. Will never come back here.

We were at the cricketers to say a fond farewell to a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. From my first visit to make arrangements to the moment we arrived from the cemetery to the time we left, Kevin, Jade and Chucky were extremely pleasant, highly professional and couldn't have been more helpful. The buffet was well presented and plentiful, but more importantly the garden area and indoor space were perfect for the occasion and easily accommodated the 70+ people. I cannot thank the staff enough for making the day the best it could be.

Fantastic meal and lovely staff x

Had a lovely meal ordered from an excellent customer menu. The food was excellent but the service was fantastic. Our waitress, Effe, was knowledgable, very polite and engaging. She needs a special mention along with the superb Fish Pie and Scotch Egg. Fully recommended

Had an amazing night with friends food was outstanding fantastic service very friendly people and the garden is fantastic

Excellent!! Service very good eaten twice here and Sunday roast was superb very delicious and a very big plate of food will definitely without a doubt return

Closed on a Saturday noon without warning on their website or even a notice on their door. Very unprofessional.

Very nice and convivial. Well worth a visit.

We have been here several times. Each time for different events and with and without children. Drinks are quite expensive but other than that all staff are friendly and food is lovely. We have a great time here. One of the staff in particular Chucky is great fun and always accommodates to my fussy eating little sister. Which is very much appreciated.

Has a lovely atmosphere. Lovely family pub with great food

We had a wonderful mother's day meal at the Cricketers. The food was fantastic and so was the service. Nothing was too much trouble, they went above and beyond.

Really good food. Nice atmosphere & good garden.

Nice selection of beers, nice location with a lovely garden.

I gave 5 stars due to how their upmost service at a time when we there to mourned our love one. I will like to make special mention to Jennifer as, she simply made our day to what is expected of her as, it's just a job. So thanks to cricketers and Jennifer and keep up the good work...🙏🏾

Food was well cooked the prawn cocktail was very good the scampi was good so was the burger the only down side was the curry was very bland needed to be a lot more spicy also the chicken was very dry not very tender price wise not to bad

Beautiful and inviting looking pub but thats about it, went in a few weeks ago for an early evening bite to eat, ordered a pint of Tribute which was flat with no head whatsoever, so settled for another ale which quite frankly was no different, a week later we thought we'd give it one more try, the ale was no different, The barman asked if we would be eating and I said well yes but not just yet, but within a few minutes I was asked the same question but again said not at the moment, then less than 2 minutes later asked again by a young lady in a dirty chef white cover by a dirty grey hoodie, to be honest it actually put us both off, they were trying to hard to get us to eat, we didn't feel welcome we actually felt in the way, we left with our really touching our drinks, it's such a shame as this is a beautiful pub, expensive drinks which would be such a problem if the ale was well kept but it really isn't, they had tv's but they were not on

Friendly welcoming staff, food ok, a little bit pricey, clean interior, good garden for kids

Pleasant pub and nice atmosphere. Sunday best to book for lunch as several choices we were told not available.

A great time at the cricketers with all my work mates and family

My dad was a regular here, and after suddenly loosing him earlier in the year, the main priority for his send off was a big gathering at his local, with everyone he knew and loved!! Because thats what he would have wanted, well we barely lifted a finger and didnt need too, Chucky took care off everything, and it was perfect. A buffet big enough for 5x the amount of guests, all his favourite foods, the fosters were flowing thick and fast in his honour, but although there was a very large gathering there were no long ques at the bar, the elder guests were all looked after and given the comfy sofas to rest in with endless teas and coffee next to them so they didnt have to struggle to get a drink or move around, the kids who attended (several young grandchildren) were all kept amused and busy at a difficult time by chucky too. She went above and beyond and smashed it.... Kev and Guy were great too! Thank you all so much

Started coming in here earlier in the year and didn't realise it was such a decent little pub, Decent beers on, Fair priced, Really nice home cooked food too which is also a good price. Quite often go down now, always been made to feel welcome, and the garden is lovely in the sun! That Chucky too, is a right Babe got to love her always having a giggle, has kids following her around mesmerised, giving hugs to the miserable customers. True Beaut right there, she shouldn't be hidden out in the kitchen, she is the best host with the most (oi oi) that I've seen in a pub for donkeys years!

Six of us booked to have lunch here on Saturday. As it turned out we didn't really need to book as there was plenty of space available. Friendly staff. Plenty of space. Good service. The food was not spectacular but then we weren't looking for...

Very friendly staff. Sadly the food was poor and of low quality. Not sure there's a proper chef. Pub was cold, tables bear and not at all welcoming.

After reading glowing reviews we decided to go for a Sunday Roast. Very disappointing, beef was tough, roast potatoes hard as bullets, vegetables very poor quality. Will not return.

My friend and I are local, and recently started going to this pub in the last month or so. We have become committed regulars, and I don’t even drink! From the moment we walked in we were welcomed by the landlord, and all his staff are super friendly too. The food is great, the chef really cares about your dining experience and has proven to be very committed to our enjoyment of our food. I have taken another friend and my parents there since and all enjoyed it. There are good choices on the regular menu, as well as a light bites menu. The Christmas menu starts 1/12 but due to our own circumstances chef agreed to allow us to experience the Christmas menu early. Last night we arrived to a reserved table with crisp fresh white linen, a reserved sign, Christmas crackers, a candle and party poppers. My friend had chosen the traditional Christmas turkey meal and I had the cod with prawn sauce. Both meals were mouth wateringly good, so good in fact that we have requested the same experience for next week and chef is happy to oblige. They go out of their way to ensure we are happy and comfortable which is much appreciated. The pub puts on various events like monthly pub quizzes, discos, prosecco nights, and so far we have had such fun there. Tonight is a disco, next Friday is a pub quiz which we are going to participate in, and fast becoming regulars. It isn’t a packed pub, which in Covid times is appreciated, but it has a great atmosphere and a warm welcome is guaranteed. Just felt the need to share my experience as it is such a positive one. I’m not a pub person but I love going to the Cricketers, and look forward to spending a great evening there once a week and any spare time in between eating and chatting, and generally having a great time.

The staff were very friendly and the pub lunch was very nicely presented and the food tasted scrumptious. I had fish and chips and my daughter had a prawn jacket potato. I would definitely go back again to the Cricketers without any hesitation.

Good pub food, really good portions and reasonably priced with friendly staff

Very welcoming. Piping hot and very tasty lunch.

Really great service , lovely staff and atmosphere

Substandard food couldn't eat it, cheap watery ham badly cooked egg and undercooked chips (still frozen) never will come to this establishment again

Kevin the manager is a terrifically intelligent man and a genuine mensch . The staff are attentive and well versed in their craft.. Good luck and blessings xx

Service was great, food was average. I appreciate that currently there are supply chain issues but felt the food was more microwaved and fried rather than the promised ”cooked daily".

Lovely roast beef dinner here. Chef is amazing as always nice food. Lovely place all round.

Great pub to visit. Staff are very friendly and good range of drinks and draught beers to choose from. Relaxed atmosphere with plenty of space. Will definitely be going back.