The Cricketers Arms - Restaurant in Uttlesford

I chose to have my Birthday meal with my family here, (including my elderly barky Chi), and I couldn't be happier. Atmosphere was lovely and friendly, I even got 2 wonderful Birthday hugs from the guy who greeted and seated us, (sorry, I didn't catch his name). Food was served quickly and was delicious. We'll definitely be going again. I would highly recommend this place.

My friend and I stayed over Sunday evening. Wonderful landlord with a great sense of humour. Breakfast was lovely. Room was very comfortable. We will be back very soon.

We stopped here for a meal, with our large dog, as it was about half way on our journey to Norfolk. We also stopped on the way back as we were impressed the first time round. As before, staff were friendly and welcoming, and the service was very good. The food was delicious and we really enjoyed our meal. I had the Pork Belly (previously I had Pan Fried Salmon), and my husband had Chilli Beef Wrap (previously he had Fish & Chips). Desert, both times, was Flourless Chocolate Cake, and Sorbet. It is a lovely location as we took our dog for a short walk before resuming our journey. First time we visited there was a cricket match on, the second time there was a dog show and family fun day.

We held a 60th birthday party for 40 people here last night. A beautiful country pub in a great setting. The staff were excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Buffet food was amazing and plentiful. The family used 8 of the hotel rooms which were very clean and beautifully furnished. We all had such a good time. The Sunday gravy was epic with their triple cooked chips!! Highly recommended.

Stopped here on our way from Wokingham to Blakeney in Norfolk. Easy to park at the pub which is right in front of a cricket green, and by an area where we could walk our dog. We were very pleased with the welcome that we, and our large dog, received, which set the tone for the visit. We were attended to promptly by a very cheerful waitress, who took our drinks and food order. We did not have to wait long before our meals were served - pan fried salmon and fish & chips. I can honestly say that the meals were delicious and we both really enjoyed them. We then had dessert - flourless chocolate cake and sorbet, again both delicious. We enjoyed the visit so much that we intend to call in on our return. (No photos as food smelt so good I didn't think to take any!)

Regular visitors which says it all. Good food, service and location.

Nice place, good experience all round. Owner/manager a friendly guy.

The pub staff were friendly and venue perfect for indoor out. I and 9 others plus a puppy eat outside and I can highly recommend The fish 🐟 and chips. It has a large open field and cricket gounds

Staff and food excellent Came here for a evening meal Found everything very good. And would recommend this establishment. Well done to all the staff who made it such a pleasant experience.

This was a cute little pub with nice staff, however it wasn’t very clean for my visit. There were dead spiders in the shower and the bathroom bin hadn’t been emptied unfortunately since the previous occupant. However the food was good and breakfast was lovely. Would have preferred some fresh fruit at breakfast.

Great traditional British pub inn, very dog friendly, evening meal was great we sat outside on a beautiful evening, village is typical British with village green and cricket. Staff helpful. Breakfast ok, no fresh fruit or croissants. Excellent overnight stay for price will stay again.

Great place to stay when watching concerts at Audley 👍🏻

We found The Cricketers Arms through neighbours of ours who know the chef. We were staying at Stansted before an early flight the next day and were looking for an evening meal. The setting of The Cricketers Arms is idyllic, we arrived one sunny evening as the cricketers themselves were leaving the cricket green in the centre of the village and directly outside the pub. There was outside seating but we sat in the restaurant seating inside. The service was friendly and prompt. The food was great, we had fish & chips, a burger and chicken goujons from the children’s menu. We also enjoyed a delicious strawberry cheesecake with Pimms-soaked strawberries and cookie dough from the children’s menu. Note that of the other 4 parties dining at the same time, 3 of them had (well-behaved) dogs so it is very dog-friendly. All in all, it was the best meal we could have had at an easy distance from our hotel at Stansted and if we stay over again, we’ll be booking in for food!

We were looking for somewhere to eat having travelled a couple of hours to get to Stansted. Found the Cricketers Arms and booked a table in advance. Lovely location opposite the cricket pitch. Tables outside of the weathers nice, inside nice and spacious, The staff were friendly. Good selection on the menu. There’s a kids menu as well (doesn’t show on the website). Would recommend.

Mum and l have visited this place a few times but just for tea and coffee as we do with a number of places. However, we wanted to eat there today, so headed out and arrived at about 4pm. On arrival, we noted they were super busy and regretfully, as we had not booked, they were unable to serve us any food, which we totally understood. For future reference, l took a look at the menue, and we really fancied the nut roast. I asked Emily, who we had been talking with, and asked if she recommended it and confirmed it was a really nice dish. I told her l regretted that we were late, but at least l knew what to have for next time. They were continually busy both at the bar and in the restaurant and were clearly under pressure as you would expect, but they were all professional, smiling, and getting on with their duties. We were just about to leave when Emily stopped us and said they had managed to make us the nut roast if we wanted it, and l am so glad we stayed to have it. The nut roast was out of this world, very tasty, presented well and in great quantity. We finished with apple crumble and blackberry with custard (would have been rude not to) and wowzer, taste, quantity, quality again top shelf. Big thanks to Amelie for looking after us, professional from start to finish, and her colleagues were great too. Thanks for looking after us. David and mum Janet Date of visit: July 2024

Amazing service, lovely staff and delicious food, great place to stay.

Overcharged with no refund. Avoid!! I stayed here with a few people back in first week of April. Stay was alright, don't expect anything more than what one should expect in a room. Problem happened when I forgot my watch there. From when they found my watch to it being posted it took around 2 weeks. They would not reply back to emails, then I would get an email from 2 different sources, very unprofessional. Like I said, don't expect much. I received two quotes on shipping the 300 gram watch to Ireland, one was 20 pounds and the other was 14.50 pounds. Each quote was from 2 different email addresses from The Cricketers arms. They didn't ship my watch until after I had sent the money and I had to ask twice in order to get a receipt. The receipt showed a charge of 9.50 pounds, with no explanation in the email. I had to email back detailing the two quotes I got and how I overpaid (I'm sure they're not too dim to realize 9.50 is not 14.50 but who knows). Once I spelled it out for them, they said in order to get a refund I have to call a specific number on Friday between 12 and 5pm. Getting my money to ship the watch was very easy, simple bank transfer. But after emailing for 2 weeks and getting overcharged, I felt like I was being strung along and they had to keep inconveniencing me just so I can get my money back. If I paid a pound less than what they wanted they wouldn't have sent the watch, but they shamefully overcharged me, had me ask twice for a receipt and have my have to call them while im at work just for 5 pounds. Do yourself a favor and look somewhere else, other places have been much more professional than this dump that obviously doesn't care about repeat customers. Side note, I emailed them mentioning I would like to get my money back or I will be detailing the problem on a Google review. No reply back, at least they're staying true to their values.

Nice Pub country feel and right on the cricket green of a gorgeous English Village

Stayed here for 1 night as was attending a wedding in the area. Could not recommend it enough! The room was absolutely amazing and so clean. Had breakfast the following morning which was unreal. Few options for a cooked breakfast along with cereal and tea/coffee/juices to go along with it. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Very good value for money and would definitely stay again.

Fantastic building in a lovely location next to the village cricket pitch - the room was great; comfortable, clean and quiet - nice cooked breakfast with options was included - the beer was good and the atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend.

Stayed one night here. The room was cozy, very comfortable, spacious and clean. The owner Harry, Manager Andrew and the bar tender Lydia were all amazing!! They were friendly and was always ready to please. The food was delicious and the ambiance fantastic!! I highly recommend staying for atleast one night and enjoying their menu which offers a variety of different flavours not only pub style. The prices was very affordable. If looking for a family event, the pub as a few different sections away from the local crowd. The picnic tables and the park right by the side is very handy for kids to run around and also for your four legged friend/family member. Nothing, but good things to say about this place!!

Altijd zeer vriendelijke medewerkers, heel lekker eten en bier. Buiten kun je heerlijk zitten aan een groot grasveld en binnen is het ook gezellig. Aanrader!

Last minute booking and everyone couldn't have been more accommodating. Lovely room, amazing food and great staff! Dan is The Man!! A return visit without the work and traffic stress is definitely on the cards soon!

We booked as I understand it can be busy, however on this occasion the half term holiday herds hadn’t appeared; which gave the venue a very relaxed feel. There is now a summer menu as well as a special starters list We sampled from both and really enjoyed the food here. The lady who served us was friendly and knowledgeable regarding the menu and assisted us in small variations we requested. A lunchtime well spent!

We booked a room and breakfast at the Cricketers Arms for a local wedding the next day. Because of various motorways from Kent being closed, we phoned the Cricketers to let them know we would be arriving quite late and they said that was not a problem. When we arrived we had a very warm welcome from Jacob and shown to our room which we could not fault. In the morning we were greeted by Andy, who is the manager, with a lovely welcome and asked if everything was okay. We said that we had no problems at all. Andy showed us to our table for breakfast and gave us a menu and took our order and within a short time our breakfast was served. The breakfast was one of the best we have had for a long time. On checking out we felt like a family member. We have stayed in 5*hotels and not received as warm a welcome as we received from the Cricketers Arms. Would we recommend and stay here again ...most definitely. The staff here are a credit to them. The Cricketers Arms have definitely got it right.

Quality Food at this restaurant we had various starters and mains all cooked and presented perfectly,good wine choice and great friendly service

Great cosy business meeting spot.

Brilliant place to stay. Friendly service. Comfortable room. Great breakfast

Super lunch! Chef staid on to feed us. Very tidy and great staff with plenty of banter.

What a lovely pub/hotel. Room was clean and the bed was so comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. As a team their service was as good as any 4/5 star hotel I have been too. Very welcoming and also went out their way to help us when our little boy needed food before bedtime. Breakfast was lovely and with a very good selection. The full English I had was clearly locally sourced ingredients as the bacon/sausages were very good quality. The only downside was the coffee in a bag but to be honest I never questioned if I could get any other coffee. I was staying for a wedding so I can't comment on the location other than it seemed very quiet and rural which made it pleasantly quiet.

Their 'special offer' of 2 burgers with fries for £25 is a JOKE!! ! £25 !! What is it comedy Tuesday?! What a rip of!! This pub is simply the most disappointing and overpriced place in the area. Avoid avoid avoid!!!

Had a lovely meal out with family on Bank Holiday Monday. Amazing food, great service and the location is fabulous. Nice village pub, with a busy atmosphere.

I went for dinner with five friends and it was frankly disappointing. Three of us had the rump steak and the other three had Miso chicken. The steak was great, no complaints, but all three people who had the chicken said it was very dry. The sevice was not brilliant, the highlight being my meal turning up five minutes after everyone elses! Given this was a Tuesday night they weren't packed so there really was no excuse for the poor service. This is the second time we have been to the Cricketers and had a disappointing experience so we probably won't go again.

This is a lovely friendly country pub in a beautiful village. We (me, my husband and my mum and our dog) stayed from good Friday until Easter Sunday for a short break away. The rooms of this pub are very large and very comfortable with everything you need. One of the rooms even had a fridge (room 4) which was very handy. Only downside of rooms are the shower rooms are pretty small and shower also small but realise there’s not much else they can do with the bathroom space. Everything very clean. We had dinner & breakfast both days. The dinner was really nice good quality food and tasty and well cooked on both nights. Breakfast also very tasty with s few different options to choose from along with the continental to choose from on a large laid out table. Andy (the owner I think) & Issy especially very friendly and helpful. Thanks for making this a lovely stay and we’ll definitely be back and cannot recommend enough.

Nice beer and wine although a bit more expensive than many pubs in the area.

Just home from a four night stay here and would highly recommend The Cricketers Arms at Rickling Green. Ideally placed for places of interest in the locality ( or to stay and park if flying from Stansted). Comfortable room, the food was amazing and plentiful and the bar staff especially Danny and Jake went out of their way to ensure we had great service. Well done to the whole team. Will definitely be returning.

My Wife and I had our wedding reception at the Cricketers on the 18th March 1995. We went back on Sunday 17th March (13 of us including Mums, Dads, Kids and Grand Kids) and had a wonderful mea, food was amazing and the Staff were excellent and looked after us, couldn't fault one moment of the day. My Wife and I also stayed the night and had a superb breakfast on our Wedding Anniversary.

Popped in one Sunday afternoon recently on the off-chance of some food following a long woodland walk. If nothing else, a pint and some snacks (the little one was flagging). But although booking is definitely recommended, especially on a Sunday, a table was found and cleared quickly. That was the quickest bit. After that, service throughout was a bit slow, overall, and it was quite a wait to order and for the food to materialise (and drinks, and dessert, and bill... in the end we went up to the bar to pay) but the food was excellent. A roast, a burger and a kids' fish and chips, with drinks, set us back just over £80. The Sunday menu (mainly roasts) is a little limited, but I'd be keen to come back for the full menu. There is a great kids' menu, too (cricket-themed, obviously, so the crossword and puzzles might be a bit tricky if you're not into that particular sport!). Good selection of drinks at the bar, with some very decent wines. Many tables outside by the Green in this little hamlet. The toilets were decent (though a little small). We'll definitely be back. (There are also rooms, and they apparently offer a stay-and-park deal for Stansted airport, but it's not something we're likely to try).

One word EXCELLENT!!! Highly recommended situated in a quiet village, although about 15 mins away the motorway. The staff were all friendly and nothing was too much trouble and very accommodating. The food was excellent and not badly priced either. The room as well the main restaurant was spotless, we had dogs with us and they accommodated us with a room near the exit door to allow us to sort dogs out without making too much noise. Overall very clean throughout and supplied fresh towels etc on a daily basis without asking. We cannot rate the Cricketers Arms highly enough. Highly recommended and will be going back again in the near future.

Wow what a meal!! We have just visited The Cricketers Arms for a meal with family to celebrate my Dads birthday. There were 7 of us and everyone really enjoyed their food. Everything was cooked perfectly and really good portion sizes too. The triple cooked chips were so good 😋 The staff were friendly and attentive and we were given a warm welcome when we arrived. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area.

My husband and I pulled into this pub for lunch yesterday afternoon en route to Kings Lynn, ravished as we had only travelled a distance of 35 miles in 2 1/2 hours following an accident on the M11. We arrived at approx 2pm and placed an order for their Beef Wellington platter to share priced at £59, which included glazed carrots, dauphinoise potatoes, roast onions, long stem broccoli, red cabbage and a red wine jus. At around 2.45pm I enquired how long our meal would be and was advised that they were plating the meal up. Shortly after a gentleman, who may have been the owner/manager, arrived at our table with 2 warmed plates. He apologised for the delay and offered us a further tea/coffee free of charge while we were waiting. My husband accepted his offer though I declined and suggested to him that we should have been advised of the wait for our meal when we first placed the order. He accepted this and apologised again. The meal arrived shortly after and to say it was disappointing would be an understatement. The beef Wellington was cut in half and the beef was red raw. The vegetables were lukewarm. We were served one large carrot cut in half, which was hardly cooked as was the broccoli. There was one small cooked onion and the potatoes were certainly a version of dauphinoise that I had never been served before. Equally though I didn't get round to pouring the jus on my meal I cannot confirm whether it was a red wine jus or just a small jug of ordinary gravy. The proprietor did check whether we were happy and I returned my meal as I couldn't even cut the meat with my knife, while my husband asked for a steak knife and did actually eat the beef, the half carrot and the potatoes. As I needed something to eat I noticed a party arriving after us had been presented with a "Fish Friday" placard offering 2 meals for £28 and said to the proprietor that we would have both ordered that had we known it was on the menu. I subsequently ordered that for myself and similarly the meal was very mediocre. The fish was fine though the batter was very greasy and I think the very small serving of chips that accompanied the fish and mushy peas must have been triple cooked probably 3 or 4 times as they were rock hard and I actually only ate probably 3 or 4 of the portion of 8 chips served. I was loathe to write this review as my policy is usually only to review very good experiences and service though I do recall that I have made one other very poor review. My main reason for writing this review in such depth is that I was shocked to find that we had been charged £29.50 (exactly half of the cost of the beef Wellington meal) for the part that my husband actually ate though it was evident that the very small serving of broccoli and red cabbage still remained in the service dish and I was charged £17 for a VERY SMALL badly cooked version of the "£28 for 2" Fish Friday meal - though to their credit they did "compensate" us by not charging for the 3 teas we had. I did want to go back and question the cost but as we had another 2 hour drive ahead of us my husband asked me not to bother as it would only extend our bad experience. Exceptionally bad customer goodwill and as you would expect we will not be returning there.

What a fantastic place. I stayed as a solo traveller and was made to feel part of the family from even before I arrived as Andy, the manager had called me the day before. The food in the restaurant is superb, with the stubble being one of the best I had ever eaten. My room was wonderful, the staff so helpful and the overall ambience being one of a friendly and kind local pub. The manager, Andy, is the best, I have never come across such a wonderful manager - so caring and considerate. I cannot recommend enough - either for a stay before a trip from the airport or for a weekend exploring the area and enjoying the pub food. Simply amazing - thank you !

Had a lovely breakfast and service was excellent would highly recommend

Great pub/restaurant. Took my neighbours to lunch as a thank you and it was just great. Beautifully decorated with a great ambiance. Beer (Timothy Taylor Landlord) was in first class condition and the food was lovely. Tasted as good as it looked. This establishment is a credit to the management and staff. Highly recommended.

I stayed here for a few nights and loved it so much. Highly recommend for everyone! My family was visiting friends and they recommended this place and it did not disappoint.

Fabulous Sunday lunch at The Cricketers Arms with family today. We received a really warm welcome, everyone was super friendly and all of the food was wonderful. Recommended!

We have just stayed for two nights attending a wedding nearby. The pub is a lovely place to stay. The staff are super friendly especially Andy and the bar manager whose name I forgot 😩, and very accommodating. Our room was lovely although there was no shower, we managed with bath and handheld shower. The breakfast was lovely and I would highly recommend staying here.

We visited one Sunday without a reservation. Thankfully staff were able to accommodate us after some drinks at the bar. We all had three courses including the Sunday roast. We all agreed it’s the best roast dinner we’ve ever eaten out at a restaurant. Plus great value for money. The staff were also lovely and welcoming. Simply a perfect visit.

An enjoyable time was had at the pub restuarant. The atmosphere was good and so was the service.We were well looked after and my experience was better than anticipated. The pricing was fine but in particular the seabass portion was two very small thin pieces of fish. Parking was easy.

Absolutely fantastic Sunday roast! Every element on the plate was delicious. The beef was tender and tasty, Best gravy I’ve eaten in years. Staff were very friendly and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Well worth it!

We had a wonderful 3 course meal at the Cricketers Arms. We ate as part of a large group (4 adults and 3 children) and had great service throughout. Our favourite starters included the squid and chicken liver parfait, with the mains of steak and pork especially going down a treat. The cookie dough pudding was to die for – we just about had space to share one! The food was presented beautifully and there was something for everyone. The wine list has been expertly put together – we enjoyed a new world red and a lovely bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. The children’s menu is also great value for money. We hope to return at the next opportunity.

Spent a few hours in the sunshine at this lovely pub. The service was really good and the food was equally delicious. There were 9 of us and everyone enjoyed their meals. The burgers were great and the cookie dough dessert was divine! Thanks for a lovely afternoon !

Beautiful pub, great location & service was fab! however the food was really, really disappointing, the standard of the food has really gone downhill

Had a lovely meal here on a sunny monday evening with a group of friends. The food and service was phenomenal!! I had the steak which I had asked to be cooked M/R and it was one of the best steaks i’ve ever had along,...

Had such an awesome Monday night out with friends at the Cricketers Arms. A small group of us met for a meal out and we had an amazing evening. The setting is stunning and we managed to get a table out on the patio so...

Very disappointed with the meal on bank holiday Monday. We had pre booked for a family celebration . On arrival we were left standing for quite a while before anyone acknowledged us. Then had to wait for our table to be laid which felt awkward...

Absolutely amazing fresh produce, and the chef clearly understands season and how to extract everything from every ingredient and how to pair flavours. Would highly recommend.

Andy and his staff all worked very hard to accommodate us as we are a big family, always good food and service when ever we go would highly recommend

I have just had my wedding at The Cricketers and I have to say the whole day was absolutely amazing! The team are second to none, they pulled out every single stop to ensure my day was perfect. Lydia, Andy and Jacob went above and...

We were staying at the cricketers arms for the weekend. We were down for a family wedding. The food was good, the staff were lovely and the service was good as well. Unfortunately the accommodation is in desperate need of refurbishment and really pulls the...

Had an overnight stay at the cricketers, what a pleasure. The pub is in a pretty little village, the food was fabulous both evening meal and breakfast. Staff were all very cheerful and helpful. One of the best places we have stayed. We had our...

Had an amazing overnight stay for a wedding near by, the sraff are all super friendly and very helpful . Food was lovely and the room was nice. Very comfy bed. Very clean . Would recommend to anyone

Shocked with the price of rose Prosecco. A whole £18 more than white making 1 bottle £48! Insane. Such a shame as a local pub which is friendly and has great food and ambience. But over £100 for two people for a salad and a...

Excellent food as usual. Service really improved since new manager & staff. Thoroughly recommend. Great location as well.

Went with family (inc 2 children) for a Sunday roast. Sat in courtyard area, children had a lovely time playing on the green. Beef roast was delicious, as was the white chocolate blondie. Staff were attentive. Perfect Sunday!

50 mins after ordering 2 mains and watching the table next to us get served their starters despite ordering 15 mins later than us. We enquired about our meals, the reply was the kitchen was “backed up” and couldn’t confirm when we would receive our...

Amazing Sunday roast, great desserts, lovely staff and wonderful setting, couldn’t ask for more, will definitely be going back very soon!!!

Wonderful B&B experience. Venue, staff and catering were all amazing. A beautiful country pub/restaurant set overlooking the village cricket green. The staff were so welcoming on arrival and helpful with our bags while raining (saving my hair from disaster when attending a wedding locally) We...

A great and warm welcome from Andy, the manager with entertainment from Jacob who served us. Formal and relaxed dining on offer but I chose formal as I have history of dropping food! The food was delicious and catered for a full lunch or coffee/tea...

Truly wonderful mid-week lunch. Great surprise to find such an imaginative and delicious menu in this, albeit delightful, village pub setting. Top Marks for: . Prolific use of herbs . Interesting vegatable side dishes (Broccoli, marinated courgettes, chilli and feta) - totally blows the usual...

Oh this beautiful picturesque hotel dotted in the most stunning location! We stayed here as we had a wedding nearby. When we checked in it was busy as the bar was full of people from the wedding. But it was lovely. Everyone full of joys...

After seeing so many positive reviews about the "locally sourced and innovative" menu available at the Cricketers Arms , I booked dinner for four, looking forward to a really special meal. Sadly however the chef's emphasis at the Cricketers Arms, appears to be on how...

What an experience! Great atmosphere, great service and the food was out of this world. We cannot wait to visit again.

We had a very comfortable over night stay here. We arrived around midday, enjoyed a few drinks and a very tasty Sunday lunch, it was very busy, people sitting inside and out, lovely atmosphere, how a pub/restaurant should be. It’s in a nice setting, can...

Very tasty food. Service is good quality with a nice selection of pub food and some other dishes. Although it can be busy so book a table.

The pub and restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere although would have been better if the fire was going. Dinner here was excellent very tasty food and good friendly service. I found everything here a little expensive and didn’t realise until I got home that...

This pub is amazing. The welcome we got was so warm and funny and the same vibes continued right till closing time and again over breakfast. The staff create such a lovely atmosphere. The food was amazing. I’m gluten free and my breakfast was delicious....

Delicious Sunday lunch- probably the best I’ve ever eaten - in a lovely, dog-friendly pub. Imaginative starters and incredibly well-cooked roast. We will be back!

From the moment you walk in your made to feel very welcome,staff both at night & for breakfast were brilliant.The room was beautiful & spacious with a superb large,comfy bed.The meal we had was out of this world,I’m not one for posh,arty farty food but...

A really super Sunday Roast today and fabulous service too. Thank you so much for looking after us so well today…

Had a lovely family meal - different generations- all very happy. From the moment of booking over the phone we got an incredibly warm feel about the place When we arrived we got a very warm friendly welcome. Service was then attentive but also not...

We came to this lovely hotel/pub after our flight at Stansted had been cancelled due to heavy snowing. We had a very nice room, a delicious dinner and breakfast. The staff was very warm and well comming and the whole place has a homely atmosphere....

What a fabulous place ! Made my mum feel so special on her 80th day went out of their way to Accommodate oldies taste The food was amazing turkey roast the best. Lovely host Andy just what a village needs lucky to have this on...

I've missed being able to visit the Cricketers Arms over lockdown and was so excited to have dinner last night with a friend. It did not disappoint!! The food was so delicious, fresh and full of flavour. The staff were also very attentive. Highly recommend if you're looking for yummy food and great service!

Enjoyed a lunch there today. It's clear that they're getting a lot right in the kitchen. Some cleverly constructed fairly sophisticated dishes in among the usual stuff. We loved the duck starter - smoked duck that tasted smoked and the "bon-bons" with a sprinkling of pistachio and a sympathetic dressing. Roasts are always a risky thing to order in a pub, but the pork was superb and consisted of a large and juicy chop. Succulent ond not too fatty - the only thing I'd criticise is a slightly heavey hand with the salt (and I'm assuming it's not a ploy to sell more beer!). Oh, also, the chips are of the stringy variety - would be fantastic if there was an option for chunky. A lovely place for a sunny (and not too windy) day. Definitely a place we'll come back to. Will have to check out "the other" Cricketing pub in Clavering soon.

Called into my local for a couple of drinks, big mistake! Was able to get a table for two after a bit of faffing about then sat there for over 15 minutes and had to go to the the reception desk before someone would come to serve us. Made the drinks order then waited 10 minutes before the drinks arrived. Unable to get served when we had finished the drinks so had to got to the reception and order again. Another wait until the drinks arrived so paid the bill then and left. Still compered with the wait the table next to us had (25 minutes for a drink) it may not have been that bad? Lucky I was not really thirsty!

We had a lovely evening here in one of the huts.It had been a while since we had been out so was looking forward to a treat. We were not disappointed. We had lovely service and the food was delicious. I had curry and my partner had steak - one of the best he has had!We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. To top it off we had sticky toffee pudding!In all a really lovely evening and will be back!!Thank you

Booked a table mid December for lunchtime Christmas Eve. I was offered the table by the fire although the Booker pointed out it was a little low for food. I confirmed this was not a problem and booked this table. Turned on time for our booking, ready for some Christmas champagne and some food. The table though empty was not available to us as it was apparently reserved for someone an hour later. Another member of staff came over to try to help and advised us that specific tables cannot be booked. When I relayed my booking conversation, he confirmed we couldn’t sit there as it was booked for three pm and had been for several weeks. Allegedly my conversation when booking did not take place. We left. Came home and enjoyed a glass plus food by our own fire. Used the pub regularly over the last 20 years. Never again. Fortunately there are others better in local villlages such as Arkesden and Brent Pelham

Such a shame, we booked the cricketers Arms for 6 of us for one of the outside tables so we could meet up with another household and still meet the guidelines. We knew it would be cold so wrapped up in all our layers. But also had seen they gave you blankets and there were heat lights and a fire! When we arrived we did have a heat lamp above our table so 2 of our guests were lovely and warm, later on I then asked for blankets which we were given 2, which wasn't great considering there was 6 of us! We also noticed the fire wasnt lit, we asked if this could be done but the waitress said all staff were busy so this couldn't be done, the table behind us also asked for it to be lit which they promised them it would be lit within the next half an hour, again this didn't happen. The service was very slow, but we didn't mind too much as we appreciated they were busy. It took about 15 minutes for anyone to take a drink order, we then had starters, and then ordered a main this took 1 hour an 40 to arrive. Again we weren't going to complain about the wait as the food was delicious, but we were freezing and it did take longer than we expected! They then didn't seem in any rush to take away our plates. But when they came over to clear up they told us we only had 5 minutes left before they needed our table. We had read online that they were 2 hour sittings, but with the service being so slow it really wasn't out fault we were still there and really wanted a desert. We asked to speak to the manager who offered to give us take away desert but this really wasn't what we wanted and declined as the point of us coming out for dinner was to enjoy with family. We also said to the manager about the wait we had had for food and he told us he would check the times out as he didn't think we were correct. We also mentioned the fire was promised to be lit and hadn't been done, he did apologise for this. We also mentioned that the 3 tables around us were all here before us and weren't being asked to leave? He said he would also check this. We thought everyone had a 2 hour slot so didn't seem fair that we were the last to our table yet were being asked to leave. The manager then left and came back with the bill and had deducted the drinks as a good will gesture, we accepted this and got everything out ready to pay. While we were waiting for the waitress she went round to the other tables asking them if they wanted desert, me and the rest of my table were really put out about this as we were told we couldn't have deserts and had to leave within 5 minutes. A member of our table said to the waitress how come they are allowed deserts and not being asked to leave (admittedly this was done in a stern voice as we were getting annoyed by this point) the next thing we know the manager comes back said he has written of the whole bill and we need to leave immediately as we shouted at a member of his staff. This didn't go down well, and whilst leaving we said we look forward to writing a review to which the manager turned around and swore at us.This whole experience was such a shame as the food was delicious and we would definitely of recommended and wanted to of returned. The manager just didn't handle things like a manager should've and should never or sworn at customers. Admittedly we were getting annoyed with the process and things were said at the heat of the moment which perhaps shouldn't of. But had this been settled like it should've been this would never of happened. The manager also never made a comment about the timings of our food which he said he would check (we know exact times as we had made sure we knew what time we got out food out of curiosity of how long it had taken) he also never made comment on why the other tables were allowed longer sittings and allowed to have deserts. We understand the 2 hour rule but you can't have it for one table and not the others.Really disappointed to of had to or written this review as like I said the food was delicious and it was meant to be a lovely way to spend time with family in a safe environment.

A treat for our family to go out and enjoy delicious food in the incredible huts. If felt safe, cosy and christmassy! Thank you to the team for making our evening so special.

My family and I went out for dinner for the first time this year !!!! Wow the individual dinning hits are amazing!!!!! Comfortable, warm, and just an amazing idea !!!( hubby likes to worry a lot !! But he felt safe and comfortable)Food was amazing my sons loved the tandoori chicken burger and my daughter even ate her mushy peas!!! Service was right on the ball not to much and not to little .Will be back

The new huts outside are wonderful. They are very warm and have a lovely intimate feel. The food is amazing as always!

Already reviewed with the hotel but it’s worth a trip here just for the lovely food! Beautiful views of the cricket green and you can sit outside and they are dog friendly which was good for us as we took the porch

such a top top visit , really enjoyed our Sunday lunch here, was sat outside in the courtyard area, service very good for the amount of customers sat, young male waiter very attentive and helpful, answered all questions asked!, compliments goes to the chefs, one of the best roasts in a long time, will definitely visit again, very much recommend

Rickling Is a lovely village in the countryside. If you’re lucky you’ll get to watch cricket right outside the pub while having a pint. Food is great and staff and nice and friendly. Stopped by for some lunch while out for a sunny spin in the car and was not disappointed. I have been here a few times and always had a great experience.

Fantastic Saturday lunchtime meal and ice cold cider! Ended up ordering completely of the specials menu. Had Duck Bao buns and a ceasar salad. Great food and nice atmosphere.

One of the best meals out we’ve had out in a long time, perfectly cooked Sirloin steaks and lovely desserts. We really did enjoy our evening in The Crickters Arms and will have no hesitation in going again..oh, forgot to mention breakfast....epic!

We went for a weekday lunch and had booked a table. On the plus side the food was lovely. On the other hand the options for vegetarians at lunch were a bit limited and service so slow it was tortuous. All enjoyment was taken away as the stressed waitresses tried and failed to keep up with the trade. It took us forty minutes from first receiving an incorrect bill - to managing to obtain a correct one and succeeding in paying it. Even after the Government supported Eat out discount the price paid was not worth the stress.

What a amazing place the food was absolutely delicious the best Sunday roast iv ever had so well presented and great value,definitely worth the drive out the service was fantastic staff very friendly an helpful.lovely clean place to eat an very relaxing

Four of us dined at The Cricketers Arms for a celebratory dinner. Situated on a charming village green, it's in a perfect location. The service was exemplary; staff were knowledgeable about the menu, friendly and professional - Julie hit just the right note! The food was as good as we've had in any 'pub'; all 3 courses each of us had were beautifully prepared, seasoned and presented. We had the watermelon salad - light, tasty and refreshing. Fresh sardines were a special option: simply prepared to showcase the natural flavour, with a drzzle of oil, absolutely delicious.The coronation chicken terrine was beautifully presented and very tastyBeef nuggets were good but overshadowed by the other starters.Mains included the cod, very fresh and perfectly cooked with delicious accompaniments.Two of us had the sirloin steak; very tender, tasty and well-seasoned. The chips were beautifully crisp on the outside, soft on the inside - dangerously delicious as we ate the lot. Slow cooked pork was a special, again perfectly seasoned, cooked and rested. Honeyed carrots were delicious, delicately flavoured as was the broccoli side dish. Desserts included the peach meringue, and white chocolate options; both were perfect, not too sweet but full of flavour.As we're 'foodies', eating in a pub can often be disappointing, however the chef obviously has very high standards, as our food was significantly better than standard pub fayre. We're delighted to have found this pub, and whilst it's not local, will definitely be back. Would thoroughly recommend the Cricketers Arms!!