The Cricketers in Brighton and Hove

Used the function room for a social event, easy to book, staff welcoming and friendly.

Stunning roast dinner,Yorkshire pudding to die for. Meat just melted and stunning flavour stuffing. Fantastic prices would 100% recommend and will return when in the area.

The young woman of Asian decent putting my drink under the tap, realized it can't be lifted herself but when I asked her could you please get it out of that spot and hand it to me as I don't want to come into their space, she said to me get it yourself and left. Get a new job! To the young guy that acknowledged the unprofessional behaviour behind the bar by his colleague. Rock on. To the Bulgarian doorman. Rock on! Kalo bradi!

Really nice pub and friendly staff and great food. Would highly recommend.

Lovely old pub by day, banging dancing by night!

Lovely place, good service, good selection of beer and very friendly manager/landlord. Great that they regularly have live music

Big Sunday roast, great taste. Didn't need to ask for extra gravy which is a first. Extremely salty Yorkshire pudding which I'd say 9/10 ppl would call out as bad but I liked it. Service was a bit meh, stood to wait by the bar then another older man came in after and got served before us. I guess we all live in a man's world. The vegetarian Wellington was ok but wanted more mushrooms and less pumpkin because it was like eating the trimmings x2. Same same. I like a meaty alternative. Impossible to find in the world of Roasts. Hmm. But yeah overall lovely, the guy with the knee brace was a nice lad .

Historic, well-kept and well-managed pub. Both the hamburgers and the fish (cod) & chips are good. Decent choice of beers on tap. You pay first at the counter and they serve you at the table. English prices.

Popped in for a drink midweek evening before a show at the Brighton Centre. Busy but not excessively so. Cosy bar area, several other spaces too.

This feels and looks like a traditional English pub. If this is what you want to experience, it is well worth visiting. Personally, I feel that charging £7.15 for a pint is excessive, but I understand that this is probably outside of the control of the landlord/lady. Nevertheless, the pint I had was very nice. I didn't try the food, so I can't comment on it Overall, I enjoyed the experience and would recommend that visitors come here to enjoy the ambience and look of the place.

Staff very friendly, food was a bit cold but they were busy. When we said it had been cold they gave us a free desert when they didn't need to as we had eaten our meals so thank-you very much super customer service. We will be back again. 5 STARS Highly recommend a visit.

Big, quirky pub. We went on a Saturday evening and there was lots of little seating areas and a dance floor area - not ideal if you want a quiet drink but has a really good atmosphere.

Amazing pub in the middle of old Brighton! Oldest pub in Brighton too. Great feel and ambiance inside and out. Only been here for drinks but love it & will return. See a lot of people enjoying their food too.

BE AWARE OF WHAT YOU PAY FOR YOUR DRINKS. RIPPING OFF CUSTOMERS IS COMMON HERE. 1 PINT OF AMSTEL & 1 VODKA & COKE RANGES BETWEEN £10.25 - £18.30.

Claims to be the oldest pub in Brighton, which is in the South lanes area. Inside it's cosy and unique with old fashioned styling, definitely worth a look, load's of outside seating (too cold for us to sit outside). Inside there is a bar with a dining area round the back of the bar, which looked spacious. The ale I had was okay! So the question is would I go back probably not.

Beautiful pub. Had a pint and enjoyed the music and atmosphere.

Unspoiled proper pub decor. Very cosy. Side area for sports on big screen. Excellent.

Really poor from this place. We went to Brighton for the day with our dog and bay daughter. Googled dog friendly pubs for lunch, found The Cricketers, we called to check availability as it said no same day booking on their website, we were told there was loads of space and to head down (about 1 mile away, walking). On arrival we asked if we could have lunch we were told to find ourselves a table that didn't have reserved on it. We managed to find one table at the back with an empty pint glass and no sign saying reserved. Just as we're were about to sit down we were told it is actually reserved and we couldn't sit there. No offer of help was made we're were just left standing there with out dog and baby in the middle of other groups eating, pretty embarrassing and frustrating to be frank. We just walked out in the end as no one offered us any sort of help or other option. Why tell us to head over, find a table with no reservation notice and then tell us we can't use it and leave us stood there like idiots. Pretty muggy way to treat people.

Great old pub brimming with centuries of history top spot

Cute little pub in the laines. Funky alice in womderland style decor serving late night food and a casual drink. Great spot to meet with friends

Un pub traditionnel, le plus ancien de Brighton a priori, avec une ambiance typique et chaleureuse. J'ai pris une pinte et un fish and chips, c'était parfait ! Le service est sympathique et souriant, je recommande vivement.

Food took around 50 minutes. Aside that, no complaints.

Good starting place for a night out in Brighton. Didn't sample the food

Dog friendly 🐶 Nice toilets (I mean it). Always a lovely ambience 🙌🏼

Only went for drinks but really like this pub & have been here before, was a Wednesday night so pretty quite as expected. Staff we're nice & friendly & has a nice atmosphere about it also really warm & toasty. Recommended & I will be going back again.

Fish n chips, beer braised pork belly, both scrumptious! Good bottle of Shiraz washed it all down. Well, most of my belly anyway, just too much! Ate in the courtyard so not fantastic atmosphere. Would go again most certainly.

Had my 30th birthday here on the 30th of December. Wow, the staff were absolutely amazing, communication beforehand was super easy, food was great, menu pleased everyone, the pub itself is beautiful. Thank you so much!

One of Brighton's great drinking houses steeped in history. Lovely atmosphere and an eclectic mix of clientele. Comprehensive food menu and good choice of ale.

Went for Friday drinks.. old pub vibe with polite staff and awesome crowd. They play live music on Friday night. Worth visiting for all ages. Only had drinks so no idea about food.

Classic central pub, love the lighting at night. Beer choice is a tad 'meh' but you come here for the location tbh

Wonderful cosy atmosphere, like walking back into history. So good to find a pub that hasnt had the corporate makeover

What a great old fashioned pub Really loved the atmosphere

Very dry burger. Not worth £15.95. Chicken had so much garlic, wife threw up 1 hour later. Dreadful overpriced place. Far too many nicer places in Brighton

Great pub always visit when in Brighton

Food very average but beer excellent

Great pub to visit the oldest in Brighton.

Good food but need some improvement on the desert menu. It will be great to have something sweet but still refreshing after eating heavy meal courses

Came here for a booked festive meal, a nice menu selection, food came in good time and was very tasty! :D

Lovely old pub with a great atmosphere for all ages!!!!

I live not far from Brighton and had been wanting to visit The Cricketers for quite some time so had a few pints with an old friend on Monday afternoon. A very warm, welcoming environment and I loved all the old decor, many thanks to your friendly staff and I hope to visit again sometime soon!

Believe we got food poisoning from lunch here ... Oh dear!

Traditional local pub with a great selection of beer and decent food

Lovely pub, didn't eat here but staff and atmosphere really good

Relentless consistency is my feelings about the Cricketers, from the cheery and fast service, the band in the courtyard room, even the folk that poke themselves into the hideaway corners of the place whilst every space is full of revellers. I have been dropping into the cricketers over the last twenty years with often five years or more In-between. Each time I feel the same way I did the first time in my twenties. It's a timeless pub for all ages.

We popped in for a drink and my partner asked for a Bloody Mary. A good ten minutes later we finally were served a very poor excuse for a Bloody Mary. No Tabasco, no Worcester sauce, no celery, no celery salt, nothing. Just basically vodka and tomato juice and no seasoning or garnish. The bar person didn’t seem to care at all and charged £11.75 for the pleasure! £11.75 for a vodka and tomato juice. Absolutely scandalous. Avoid this at all costs!

Poor service, chap behind the bar was more interested in drinking shots than serving customers. Good atmosphere and a lovely bar let down by service.

Visited here on a Sunday afternoon when taking some Japanese friends to visit Brighton. Ordered food and sat outside. When food hadn't arrived after 30 minutes I went to enquire only to be told that orders were taking up to 40 minutes .... I wish I knew that when ordering! When the food did eventually arrive it was okay. Staff seemed to run off their feet and a bit stressed.

It’s my first time visiting The Cricketers since it was refurbished. Personally, I like the old look, there’s character… Although, the new look is modern and spacious. The service is great! It’s quite expensive. We ordered an orange juice, ginger beer, cider and beer; tortilla chips and burgers. There should be an option for the tortilla dip aside from Hummus. Because my friend didn’t really enjoyed the hummus in the end. I’m not a fan of the music selection. I heard that Sunday roast is really good. We will be back for that.

Busy Brighton pub. Nice interiors. Good music & vibe. Only came for a drink but enjoyed the time. Outdoor space too.

This place, one of the city's most renowned bars, boasts beautiful interior design and an extensive menu. Prices are moderate. Considering the rather high average customer age, it should be chosen accordingly.

Actually i was pleasantly suprised how nice and cosy this pub was, and the staff are so friendly and helpful, i hadn't been in for about year or so, but after this visit i shall go back, very nice in the laines

A group of our family and friends all met up and had a fantastic afternoon and evening here last Saturday for our birthday celebrations, a big shout out to the chef and the kitchen as we could not fault the food which was excellent even our dietary needs were all catered for. All in all the service and the staff were fabulous, good value and a great atmosphere and we even got to watch the rugby, there really is nothing at all to find to complain about, we would definitely recommend this lovely pub and will be back soon

Nice pub good beer in a great location

The service in here is quick and good. They have a nice selection of drinks and food is amazing. We had a mixup with the food order as we were served someone else food by mistake. It was quickly sorted out though.

We were on a mystery tour and we ended up in Brighton on Avery hot day and we ended up Sitting outside the Cricketers pub We passed a very pleasant few hours there with friends We also enjoyed some very good food

Lovely little bar, with good service and very friendly staff, great atmosphere, nice decor,reasonable priced beers would highly recommend a visit if in the area.a quaint bar

Just a quick pint nothing not to like.

great place to watch rugby and drink English bitters. Brighton is fun town.

Great pub to go to and a friendly atmosphere. Good drinks . Good people watching spot if sat outside too.

Love the way this pub looks!! Beer was great!! Harvey's never fails to please. 😋🍺👌🏽

Pricey, but tasty. Sunday toast is banging

Friendly service and good prices.

Beautiful old pub that is well maintained. Good to have a proper space to dance too with a real DJ :-)

Me and my wife had a relaxing drink in a very nice atmosphere 🥂👍🏿

Absolute must for any visitor to Brighton. Was a local for us for many years.

Lovely little pub and great staff 👍🏿

Mysigt pub, hjälpsamma och trevliga personal.

Lovely old pub... Cheese and meat platter very nice... Staff very friendly and welcoming... Quirky and clean... A nice pint of Guinness and London pride... Would go back...

Brilliant food, good service and a nice atmosphere.

The oldest pub in Brighton, est 1547, with a unique and charming decor. Nice pint and local gin.

Great pub nice food great service.

Velvet, old wood, beer and some fag smoke, and thatvis just the smell! Woof! This is an authentic pub, it sells booze, it has an outside bit, it has booze. Frankly, more pubs should look like this, its lovely.

Great pub. Old world charm mixed with lively atmosphere, live music and outdoor space. Over 25 only, tight security

Food was nice and they served a large group at short notice. A lovely place. Recommended.

Great little pub in Brighton with a good selection of beers on tap. The staff were really friendly and the food was amazing, would definitely recommend if you're in the area!

We used the Greene room for my Mum's 70th. The room hire minimum spend was reasonable. The buffet was really nice everyone loved it. Rob was so helpful setting up and all the staff were lovely! I highly recommend and would use them again.

Great place, great location, and fantastic atmosphere. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. We all had a great time.

Lovely pub, great food and friendly staff

Decent pub. One of the clean ladies loos in a pub in Brighton, massive bonus. Indoor cobbled area is great if the main pub is full

Brilliant, especially on a sunny day

Cracking little place, great beer, great service

Always try an pop in if in Brighton

Love this place. Always my go-to pub when in town. And on a Friday night I make a bee-line to it, great live music, great atmosphere. Always a good mix of clientele and all having a great time. Especially love the band "Empire" with Gemma Carre at the helm. ❤️ Only criticism is when having a drink in bar area and live music is on, they have different music coming out of the speakers... why not link the two (but obviously on a lower level in the bar area)? Apart from that small point, a great place! Haven't tried the food, but looks good! Another small point - it's haunted!

Faded glory.. Used to be a good pub, sadly on various visits the staff are generally frosty at best, get the feeling customers are a hindrance... Loos dark and dirty and on the last couple of visits tables and pub just dirty Too much competition to be so lax

Lovely place especially when the sun's out.

Lovely old pub, good range of drinks, staff were fab and it's dog friendly 👌👌

Sehr gutes Essen ,angenehme Atmosphäre und toller Service zu guten Preisen.

Very nice historic pub in the heart of brighton. A must visit when there

Great bar and excellent service

Delicious Sunday roast options, good beers, prime location. Highly recommendable.

Came here for a roast with friends, the best roast dinner I've had in a long time. So much beef that was cooked perfectly, lots of yummy roasted veg. The crispiest potatoes and proper homemade gravy! Will definitely come back

It is a beautiful place to stop for a spot of lunch. The menu is excellent, and the portions are generous. A definite place to rest your weary legs!

Oh, The Cricketers pub in Brighton England - what a place! This historic gem has been around since 1547, so you know it's gotta be good. And let me tell you, it doesn't disappoint! First off, let's talk about the atmosphere. The Cricketers pub is like stepping back in time, with its old-school charm and cozy vibes. The low ceilings, wooden beams, and vintage decor make you feel like you're in a Harry Potter movie (in a good way, of course). And the staff? They're like your favorite Hogwarts professors, but with better accents. But let's not forget about the most important part - the drinks! The Cricketers pub has an impressive selection of beers, ales, and ciders to choose from. Whether you're a fan of something light and fruity or dark and hoppy, they've got you covered. And don't even get me started on the cocktails - they're like magic potions that transport you to a whole new level of happiness. But what's a good drink without some delicious food to go with it? The Cricketers pub has you covered there too. From classic pub grub like fish and chips and bangers and mash to more gourmet options like roasted pork belly and duck breast, there's something for everyone. And let's not forget about the desserts - the sticky toffee pudding is to die for! Overall, The Cricketers pub is a must-visit for anyone looking for a bit of old-school charm and delicious drinks and food. It's like a time machine that takes you back to the 16th century, but with better drinks and food. So grab your friends, your family, or your favorite Hogwarts professor and head on over to the Cricketers pub. You won't be disappointed!

Had a wonderful lunch here today. The food was amazing, hot when it arrived and absolutely delicious! Beyond expectation. The staff were friendly. Lovely seating out the front in the sunshine (up until about 3pm). Good selection of ales, beers and wines. Perfect find amongst the chaotic lanes!

Worst pub in Brighton by far. Horribly rude staff.

Great food, great atmosphere reasonable prices, what's not to like!!

He brought my guinness to my table. What a lad.

Expensive but right in the heart of Brighton very quaint and cosy

Very friendly staff...Great location if you want to visit the the older part of Brighton which has all the interesting shops and marketplace...would go back

Service poor Reserved a table which they gave to someone else!! When ordering food, we were told the kitchen is only open for another 10 minutes so we might not get food!! And when we did it was cold…. But they did give us a refund.