The Cricketers Arms in Chelmsford

Tremendous meal with a good varied menu. Food excellent! Good value for money as well. Will definitely come again, hopefully soon.

We were there at the weekend from 2pm - 11pm for a birthday party. The entire garden was booked out and there were 100 or so guests, including Tony Hadley performing. The food was decent and the whole thing was extremely generous of the host. The pub were extremely lucky as looking at the rest of the clientele for the day (despite being the last warm sunny day of the year it seems) would have spent maybe 10% at most of what they took for the party. Sadly one member of staff clearly doesn't enjoy actually having to work for her wages. A blonde lady behind the bar. Constantly huffing and tutting when being asked for a drink, the final straw which led to this review was late in the evening. We asked a young lad behind the bar for a beer and a vodka and coke. He said "we don't have any vodka". I said "blimey, a pub with no vodka", that's unusual, to which the lovely blonde lady who was earwigging just behind declared, "that's because you d1ckheads have drunk it all" (6 litres apparently - hardly a lot for an all day party of over 100 people but still). Bearing in mind the amount they took and charged on the day (tens of thousands), was nice to know that we were regarded as d1ckheads - note there was no trouble whatsoever. Will never return.

Out on a long walk we stopped off for a beer at the pub and got seduced by the smell of the BBQ. Chicken Souvlaki and Monkfish fresh from the baby. Superb food , delicious. And served with great sides. More than enough for lunch. Staff really friendly too.

Popped in for a drink but ended up staying for dinner. The BBQ was excellent and came with some really nice sides. Highly recommended.

Amazing service and lovely food. The staff were so helpful, we couldn't eat all the food so we asked for some plastic containers to take it home. The BBQ hallumi skewers were very nice.

A busy pub but its understandable why as the food was excellent. We ordered off the BBQ menu which was a choice of 3 menus where there is also the everyday menu and the specials menu. Good value for money and generous portions beautifully presented. Will certainly go again

Limited menu and for my tastes not very appetizing. Meal was well cooked, but basic Staff showed limited attention, certainly not treated as valued customers Perhaps they are now catering for a different clientele, which is their purgative Used to be so friendly, thankfully we have plenty of other alternatives

The Sunday roast was honestly the best we've had and we've had a few. Absolutely delicious. Will be back soon for sure. Thank you.

Met up here with friends for a catch up and food. As far as food goes it was pretty average but ok along with the service. On leaving the restaurant I noticed an actual restaurant area with decent tables and chairs which was also fairly quiet and nicely lit. So now I am wondering why we were sat in a very bland area right in front of a busy bar that had only one table (ours) with loads of noise on a rough old looking table. The noise and shouting (and sometimes the language) from the nearby bar was also not pleasant for a night out. I had no idea there was a restaurant there until I saw it and thought that was how it was so for the life of me I cannot see why we were sat in that area as when it came to paying we paid the same price of the menu. I had a decent night meeting up with friends but I just don't see why we were sat where we were. I would not go back there if I were to be sat in a similar place with the loud shouting from the bar (and bad language) whilst others were being served in more comfortable surroundings and paying the same price. Just ask beforehand where you will be sitting, in the restaurant or in the bar area

another fabulous lunch, excellent food and great new menus. The new owners have made an effort to provide a different pub experience. You can get a (very large) sandwich or a more substantial steak! really lovely menu with great choices and superb salads Lovely staff always happy to help. Great place to go at the weekends with bbq's and live music (depending on time of year)

Nicely renovated pub - the food looked fab. Unfortunately our experience wasn't the best. On a nice walk around the Danbury area we popped in for a quick drink and ordered some chips. After waiting half an hour I approached the bar to get an update & suggested I get a refund & we’d leave. In response I don’t think I received any more than a shocked-look, let alone an apology! Anyway, then our chips appeared, we quickly ate them, and left a bit disappointed.

Just visited the cricketers and still blown away. Had the best burger in a very long time. Now they are doing sharing platers. Does this place get any better? . The menu changes every few days. And looking outside that’s now buzzing.

Absolutely amazing. The building itself has so much character and charm, so many different areas to choose from when dining in. Lovely outdoor seating area, amazing friendly staff that cannot help enough. The food was out of this world to be quite frank. Absolutely delicious. We enjoyed the slow cooked ribs to start and they just fell off the bone, flavourful and meaty, exactly what you would want from a plate of ribs. This was followed by the pork belly and the boar hot dog topped with slow cooked beef, truffle mayo and Parmesan (as well as some crunchy crackling which was off the specials board). Honestly it was like our belly had won a prize, every mouthful was a taste sensation. Can’t wait to return, can’t recommend enough. Honestly can’t wait to try some other items off the menu. Thanks so much for your hospitality. See you again soon.

Hadn't been back there since having a bad meal with previous owners over a year ago , but decided to give it another chance when we knew new owners had taken it over, and very glad we did, the Food was lovely and the service was very good, service with a smile and lovely Food, what's not to love! Jerry

Yet another fantastic meal here with Mrs C . Had the special Calves Liver and bacon and can genuinely say it was the best I have ever had . Hats off to chef and all staff. Come down and enjoy wonderful food and great hosts

Great food, atmosphere and staff! Lovely cosy pub with a great menu! It’s a great place to visit for lunch and dinner with friends and family! Highly recommend!

Amazing night with family and friends for my partners 60th Birthday landlady Ella had made it extra special by putting us in the gallery room so it was just us family and friends we were served all night by Lexi and Macey food was lovely prawn cocktail was to die for steak cooked just how I liked it would 100% recommend this place staff are so friendly and you can take your dogs too Ella was amazing rushing around to make things perfect which she did manage very well will definitely go back

Met up with friends for a lunch and were not disappointed delicious freshly cooked food. Lovely staff and great atmosphere. Landlady Ella energetic proactive and knowledgeable. We know this pub well and will be back!

New management have for this local pub spot on! Great staff, decor fab and chefs amazing! We now frequent at Least once a week. Can’t wait for the summer in the garden.

This pub is ideal for groups and afternoon lunch members we went as a group of pensioners and had a lovely lunch the food was great and the staff friendly and helpful

The food was Amazing perfectly cooked 👌Great options to choose from fab service will definitely be back ! 10 out of 10!!

We all received a really warm welcome, the ambience of the pub is really lovely. The food was really delicious, hot and served really quickly. It was my birthday, my friend had told the owners, they came out with a birthday cake for me, thank you so much! We will definitely be going back to taste the rest of the menu and for drinks. We all left saying we would recommend going here.

The food is absolutely amazing . The staff went that extra mile to make sure our stay was perfect . I will be returning with my family and I would most definitely recommend to anyone .

Visited the other week for lunch with a friend . Nicely decorated place which apparently has had a refurb and new management . We had the scallops , they were amazing !! Will definitely be back

Absolutely faultless. Service was warm, friendly and helpful throughout our visit, atmosphere was great and the food was outstanding- of a much higher standard than your average pub meal! Cant wait to go back. Well done to the new management team/owners turning this little gem into something special.

What a lovely place to eat. Food was outstanding. Everyone was friendly and very helpful. Would really recommend this place as a family but also as a couple.

Have been here for dinner and lunch a few times now since the re-opening and every time has been amazing! The food is absolutely delicious with different specials each time which is so refreshing to see! The staff all seem so happy and friendly. Would...

My friends and I went for my birthday they had balloons which was a wonderful surprise I also took a cake but forgot the candles it was no trouble for them to get me some candles service second to none we had the most wonderful...

Incredible service, food and wine… the atmosphere was amazing, with both friendly customers and staff. Love that we can take our pooch too.

Check your bill carefully! On arrival the waitress took our drinks order and my friend ordered a glass of rose… (generally this would be house wine as not specified?) It wasn’t until the bill arrived at the end of the meal we were shocked to...

Food was fabulous … the delay in receiving our food was unacceptable. I had visited the previous Wednesday and food and service were excellent. Today the same could not be said. Food was delicious … but lengthy delays in receiving food and between courses …...

Popped along on a Saturday evening with a friend. The atmosphere was buzzy and relaxed and greeted by friendly staff who took us to our table Food was delicious I had salmon my friend the pork Been recommending to everyone good luck to the team...

This little gem . Could be the pub everyone’s talking about. Under new management. Totally refurbished. Big smiles from the staff. Like a pub should be . Food was excellent. What was so nice it felt like a family pub that you don’t want to...

Since the pub re-opened, the food has been 10/10. The new decor makes the pub feel like village home with a mix of fine dining. The menu is so well thought out taking pub classics and elevating to a new level which Danbury has needed...

Decided to go here for Sunday lunch so booked ahead first time eating here ordered pork roast quick service dinner was amazing not too much just right amount ordered cauliflower cheese as side it was lovely so tasty an cheesy really lovely dinner will definitely...

Lovely refurb under new management. Staff were so lovely, smiles on their faces and very socialable. Food great too. An all round great experience.

Had a sunday roast here last week and thoroughly enjoyed it, lovely atmosphere stuff where very friendly and helpful, the management was great and ll definitely be back here more often. Great prices and very reasonable also very cozy 😃 xx

Brilliant pub, will be coming back!! Food was brill, drinks were brill, charlotte and tilda great service!! Do reccomend

Went for a hike on the common and stopped in at this little gem of a pub afterwards for Sunday lunch. There was a nice atmosphere and it was busy. We both had a roast. The food and service were both fantastic and although not...

Delightful Christmas lunch. This pub has a great atmosphere, cheerful and helpful staff and a good menu. Just wish the mixed grill was a regular item on the menu 👍🏻

We have eaten here a couple of times in the last two weeks following walking around the area. Both times staff were friendly and helpful and the foods was good. We had fish finger sandwiches, prawn and crayfish and cheese and pickle and found the sandwiches very fresh and enjoyable. Will definitely be back

The chicken and leek pie was exceptional! Even though served in a take-away foil container it was very good and will be ordering again. The value is very good and I am looking forward to the day when we can have a nice relaxed meal in the lovely garden sampling some of their excellent beer. By the way, the team are very friendly and welcoming. As this was a take-away, there were no social distancing issues albeit when we visited they were very strict on COVID security and were well organised.

Had a lovely afternoon beer on tap was incredible, moretti, shipyard etc, 4 of us had food all different meals all perfect and the desert was lovely, and the staff couldn’t ask for better service.

We visited here with the family for Sunday lunch and we weren't disappointed. Very tasty beef, lovely gravy and the Yorkshires were as good as my mum's! and there was plenty of it. We could see they were extremely busy but the staff were excellent and kept us informed. It was lovely and cosy by the fire and a great atmosphere. It felt very safe as all guidelines were in place

We came with friends so had to sit outside under the heated gazebo. We brought blankets but didn’t need them as it was lovely and cosy. We all had a roast which was excellent and clean plates all round. The staff were very attentive and friendly. We enjoyed our lunch so much we have booked for next week

Excellent roast lamb. Ran out of beef but they accommodated us with lamb. Lovely homemade Yorkshire and veg

The Cricketers, to which I have been going for many years, has been adapted to government Covid rules very well. It is very clean indeed with screens and protocols in place.On this visit, service was not that good. We booked an early Sunday lunch at 12.45 to avoid the rush. The waiter forgot to serve my starter which was annoying as I had been looking forward to my bubble & squeak. It took 30 minutes to serve our main course. I reminded him about the missing starter so he offered to take the plates of food back to the kitchen while he brought the starter. i cancelled the starter. Marie had roast beef which was pretty tasteless, she said, and the Yorkshire pudding was burnt. My ham, egg and chips was fine and the desserts were nice.We lunched in the Green room and it was COLD. We had to put on coats as did the other diners in that section.

The Burgers are some of the best available in Essex , if not England . All the food , service , music , dog friendly ... was par excellence . Bravo to The Cricketers Arms... A first class job all round ..!

Were visiting a garden nearby and decided to have lunch at The Cricketers Arms. Pleased to see that Covid rules were being well applied ! Sat outside in the sunshine - very pleasant - as was the lunch - typical Pub Grub but fine ! staff very pleasant also !

A nice cosy pub, Traditional/Original style. Restaurant can be booked ahead to double as great event/entertainment space for small groups, Tables outside for the sun and small garden with shade at the side/back Occasional Beer Festivals in the summer

We visited this pub two weeks ago for a lunchtime drink. We found the pub very welcoming and cosy and loved how they are really dog friendly. We decided to return the following weekend with friends for lunch. We were not disappointed, the starters of bubble and squeak and poached egg was fabulous. For main, two of our party had the pork belly which was delicious and with very generous portions of pork. The remaining two of our party had the nut roast which was very tasty and clearly homemade. The staff were very welcoming and the service was good. The only small point for improvement for us wound be the real ale selection, otherwise this would beva five star review.

I was looking forward to having lunchtime sandwich and a pint in this pub as Id heard some good feedback about it. I dont know if it was just a bad day, if the staff were new, or the chef was unsupported but we had to wait nearly an hour for a sandwich. Way too long. We all no that stuff happens and things go wrong, but customers need to be looked after. Keep customers informed. The sandwich was ok and filled a gap, but for £6 wasnt great. In these days of tough competition and pubs closing weekly I wasn't given any reason to return or to recommend this to others. Real shame as the pub is in a good location and clearly has a strong local following and many others have had a good experience.

Congratulations to Zoe and Team for a fabulous New Year Eve party with buffet and great singer Rebecca Ray..she was fantastic with amazing voice and selection of songs...just went with the flow. We danced sang and made merry...thank you mine hostess and hard working team.

Great food, friendly staff and fantastic food. Quick service in a lovely atmosphere. Really couldn't ask for anymore. Thank you to you all.

It was a wet miserable day and we had been out walking with the dogs and just wanted a light lunch etc. We had decided to go into the pub as it looked really nice the time before but we only had drinks. It was empty and it was a Thursday. However the staff could not of been more friendly. The pub also is very dog friendly and provided towels and dog treats. It’s menu is good pub food. It’s not a gastro pub and I thought the prices were reasonable. All three of us enjoyed our meals. We all had no complaints at all. I had a decent double espresso coffee as well.

A great, cosy pub with friendly staff and great food. Enjoyed the burgers, fish and then crumble & Bakewell tart. All fresh & tasty. We will return! Thank you

Another lovely Sunday lunch and glad we’d booked a table as pub was very busy. The food was beautifully cooked: 1 roast beef with all the trimmings and 1 liver and bacon. The food is freshly cooked to order so you do need to bear this in mind during busy times. It is however a lovely place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. We will be back.

Three of us tried lunch here on a Sunday. As you walk through the door there is a basket with towels for dogs (embossed with a paw). We did not bring a dog, but a nice touch if we had.Very friendly welcome as soon as we entered. Good choice on the menu and the food was very tasty and value for money.

Had lunch here today with a about 17 friends. We had a lovely walk around Danbury and ended our walk here. I had Roast Beef and My Husband had Roast Chicken. I would agree with one of our party saying the veg was sparse and it could have been hotter. We enjoyed our lunch. We also had the Cheeseboard for two which was really good. £35 for two main meals and Cheese and Crackers for two. Job done.

It’s been a while since our last visit so we weren’t sure what to expect once we realised there were new owners, although they have been in there for a number of months.

Four of us arrived for lunch today at about 1.30 - it was very busy when we arrived but emptied out a little when our food was served. The choice on the menu was good, something for everyone with some nice specials. The serving sizes were generous and all our dishes were freshly prepared exactly as ordered (all of us had special requirements).

lovely pub with a nice beer but was well out of my price range and i won't be returning, most places will give you a lime and soda for 20/30p this place charged 1.50, its a poor show trying to hurt the people that have to drive to the drinkers to a country pub

Needed an evening meal and were in the area so drove over here, it is obviously a popular pub and must be heaving at busy times but we were there on a Wednesday so it was not that busy although there were enough folks to give it a pleasant atmosphere. We got a table easily in the bar. Nice fish and chips and also nice vegan curry, pleasant friendly staff and good atmosphere, nice clean toilets. It is in a rural area and so it is quiet. It really hit the spot for us.

We went to this pub on a Friday early evening, unfortunately it was chaotic. The staff were pleasant but the pub was disorganised and the service was slow.

Just popped into this place whilst passing through. Lovely little pub great venue and very friendly staff. However the food is poor it wasn’t a busy period so can’t use that as an excuse or reason.

Have been a few times now for Sunday lunch and it is well worth it; especially the home made Yorkshire pudding and for afters, crumble. Prices are very reasonable and it’s a lovely place to sit. It can get busy but does have outside seating (weather permitting) and a restaurant area. The food is freshly cooked so you do need to bear this in mind and enjoy the ambience. Good wine selection too. I’m planning my next visit ... soon.

We have lived very near the pub for 20 years, but only been once about ages ago and service and food was terrible. So as it was going to be hot we decided to give it another try we sat outside which the grandkids loved the food and friendliness of the staff made it worth going back the food was good pub food freshly prepared so you wait a while and the cheese board was the best I've had great selections and although for 2 everyone had some will definitely go back and make this our new local

Visited with three friends and we were all impressed with friendly welcome and the excellent pub grub. This is not a pretentious gastro pub it's a friendly pub which provides a very good quality pub food, well cooked and served hot. Nothing to complain about and would whole heartedly recommend to anyone wanting a genuine country pub food and atmosphere.

Friendly pub with outside seating. Dog friendly. Very busy at peak times. Not eaten there recently but heard food is good. Nice walks nearby

We hadn't revisited The Cricketers for many years but as we were in the area we decided to pay a visit.

Have seen this pub for a while always looking busy so thought we would try it. Couldn't of been more disappointed with our first (& last) experience.

I came in with some friends for lunch recently and was warmly welcomed by the landlady, Zoe. I had the quiche, which was delicious.My friends had fish and chips which they thought was tasty and hot - and not greasy - with crispy beer batter. I’d definitely recommend this traditional country pub. Lovely atmosphere and prompt friendly service!

Just had another fantastic meal with drinks at Cricketers Arms in Danbury. Food was excellent with really attentive service and a great atmosphere. Roaring fire and friendly staff - definitely one of the best pubs we have eaten at and can't wait to visit again soon!

Very rude and uninterested staff! After waiting over 5 minutes the warm welcome never came the pub only had 2 others in it! Vegetable quiche was actual only onion and egg and finally went to pay the bil of over 40 pounds and didnt even get a thank you never mind was everything ok with your meals! On paying the person was too busy on the phone to serve me properly even though she had started to the phone was more important!! Very rude need to go to some customer service lessons!! Would never recommend or revisit!

We were a party of 12 needing somewhere to eat at 2.30 on a Sunday afternoon. We called 10 minutes before and Zoe could not have been more helpful. We enjoyed a lovely meal in a lovely setting, the staff were wonderful. Thank you so much.

This pub has huge potential and nice staff, unfortunately the food is very basic, unimaginative pub food at not a great standard.

Beautiful pub, lovely location. Extremely tasty food and great service. I say this as many pub restaurants are pretty disappointing these days.

We stopped here Sunday lunch for a drink and something to eat. On entering the bar, I found myself 14th in the queue. Only 1 man serving. Stay or go? I stayed. It must have been 15 minuets before I was served, with no apology for the wait. I did ,during my wait to be served notice that all the regulars were being served at a separate side bar, not needing to queue at all. This was done, I assumed by the landlady. I wasn’t impressed. Are regulars more thirsty, or have less time to waste than passers by? The food was quicker, standard bar food. A good spot for walkers, but you may take second place if you’re not local.

The Cricketers is a lovely pub, clean and good atmosphere. The staff were friendly and welcoming although slow on service. The food however was disappointing. We had ordered roasts and fish fingers for the children. The roasts were basic and not very tasty. The waitress brought out the roasts first, they were luke warm. She needed to return with the children's meals and veg and gravy for roasts. She didn't return for around 5-10 minutes with the children's meals which were hot on piping hot plates (not practical for young children) and returned for a third time with veg and gravy. Needless to say the roasts were cold by the time we were able to eat them. We would return to The Cricketers for a drink or light lunch, sandwiches looked nice.

Enjoyed a marvellous lunch of chilli and coriander prawn salad. Could not fault the quality of the food and drink. Bar was very clean and inviting and the staff friendly and polite. Will certainty be back again.

Landlord was spot on, lovely chap. Landlady, different story. I’ve never met anyone so rude. I’m always astonished to see people with no customer service skills in these roles. Just plain rude. We only stopped for a drink and left promptly when the landlady made an appearance. I feel for the landlord who is the polar opposite to the landlady. We would never go back to this pub.

Halfway round a walk on Danbury Common we came across this Shepard and Neame pub - just right for a quick beer and bite to eat! It turned out to be absolutely spot on. Only had a "pub lunch" of ham egg and chips but it was very good. Beer was well kept and service very friendly.

Dogs are not welcome in the main bar area, you are pushed into the end bar which is dark, dingy and looks dirty. The landlord then closes the connecting door behind you. Not a happy experience.

Went there for some drinks first and then expected to have some food. When asked to look at the menus staff member said ok but you will need to wait (in a very rude manner). 20 Min later and still no menus we just left....

We took a punt and booked this pub for Mother's Day lunch. We struggled to find somewhere not fully booked or with a set meal. We were very impressed with the meal we had at the Cricketers Arms. The menu was just right and what we chose was well prepared and good. I had the Sunday lunch beef which was excellent; probably one of the best I have ever had. The puddings were good too. Staff were attentive and friendly and the environment pleasant. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend it.

Always a very warm welcome from Kay and Ade, the landlords and staff. Eaten here lots of times and the home cooked food is always wonderful. Can't recommend The Cricketers enough.

Really nice country pub Stopped off for their roast beef Sunday lunch Reasonable tasty food. Dog friendly side bar old weatherboarding building. Real ale. Home made desserts.

Slow service, bar lady not overly welcoming. Apart from that, the place is clean and tidy and food reasonably priced (but the scampi and chips were a bit over-done and meagre in number). The drinks were OK, and reasonably priced.

Having checked the website in advance to ensure that the pub was open on Mondays, I walked two hours there only to discover that it was closed (despite a notice on the door confirming the advertised opening hours). The pub was deserted. No staff cars...

We have often walked past this pub on country walks around the area and decided today was the day to...

Mi madre de 70 años y amigos visitamos el cricketers recientemente y, por desgracia, es poco probable mi madre lo visitaremos de nuevo. El único aspecto positivo que puede ser dado, es que la comida era buena y aparentemente casero. Por desgracia, es donde la...

Un agradable pub inglés antiguo, lleno de carácter, con un ambiente relajado y agradable. Buena comida, buena cerveza y excelente servicio.

Encontré este lugar por casualidad un domingo a mediodía. Excelente comida sencilla y buena cerveza. Bien merece una visita.

No he estado en el Cricketers durante unos 40 años, no ha cambiado mucho en este país, salvo agradable pub ahora venden comida. Fui para una comida y niños una pinta o dos. Había una bonita alegre bienvenida del anfitrión mein, en lo que resultó ser un almuerzo muy tranquila. El menú no era enorme, pero tenía todos los favoritos, además de un pub, ofertas especiales a precios razonables. Nuestra selección de gambas y lasaña estaban muy bien presentadas y bien caliente. Varios Shepherd Neame cervezas ale y lager, junto con algunas cervezas continental, disponibles en el día de nuestra visita, mi única queja sería que la overchilled Masterbrew era bastante para mi gusto. El pub ha conservado un ambiente agradable bar separada de la zona de restaurante. No voy a salir con otra de 40 años!

Corta con la familia y los nietos. Terminó con el almuerzo. Gran servicio de encendido personal. Comedor atractivo con flores frescas. Comida fresca y bien presentado. Sirve y excelente oportuna Los postres como siempre casera y deliciosa. Gracias, volveremos muy pronto.

Decided to try here Thursday evening . Staff lovely especially the young lady who forever smiled . Prawn cocktail and Camembert , chilli was really nice also . Good honest pub grub in a cozy setting . We will return again soon. Thank you

He visitado este pub en varias ocasiones y disfrutamos cada vez que mi comida. El pub está en un hermoso entorno, genial para una comida paseos antes o después. El menú es como cabe esperar de un pub con tamaño de la porción generoso país. Si se siente un poco más aventureros, hay especialidades diarias que puede tentar lejos del menú principal. Postres aquí son preciosas, prueba todos ellos! El personal es siempre muy acogedor y dispuesto a satisfacer a sus clientes. Yo recomendaría la reserva.

Stopped off here for a Sunday roast. Very pleasant atmosphere which appears to be a favourite with the locals so book in advance if you plan to visit. Nice food with a nice selection of starters and good selection of real local ale and varied wines served by enthusiastic staff.The added bonus is the small seating area with comfy sofas where you can sit with a drink before or after your meal.

We visited here for a family birthday celebration and were delighted with the quality of the meals, the courteous service and pleasant surroundings. This was our second visit this year and this time, we made sure we had room for the tasty homemade desserts. We would recommend it and will be back.

Just what we needed after a 10 mile walk in the beautiful surrounding area. We'd booked a table for 7 in the dining room but when we explained that we'd got a dog with us we were accommodated in the bar area with no problem. The landlord was very attentive ensuring that we had everything that we needed without being intrusive...& the roast dinners were excellent! Thank you to The Cricketers Arms!