The Cricketers Inn in Epsom and Ewell

Under new management and it shows. Food was great and fairly priced definitely coming back

Under new management. I’m optimistic it’s going in the right direction.

Inviting and comfortable, with quick service and pleasant staff. Good portions, well cooked, nice pub menu at reasonable prices including a lunch menu lower priced. Nice outlook over Epsom green with some outside seating. Parking is limited . Has seating on ground level but also an area downstairs and some upstairs, so if stairs are an issue specify when booking. But they were helpful and accommodating. Bit noisy, as all wooden floors and interior, and loud bell rings when orders are ready ! Well worth a visit. Recommend.

Under new ownership and the kids menu has doubled in cost. You have ruined what was good value and something that stood out against other pubs.

Charming building in a beautiful spot. A few of the clientele were … let’s say… unpretentious.

Such a shame how a pub in a great location is run. Food is overpriced - what they are charging for bog standard meal is beyond me, with the prices of food you would expect much better quality. Plenty of other pubs in Epsom offering better quality food at the same price. The menu is boring and hasn’t changed in a good few years. The pub itself is situated in a fanatic area and can be a buzz come warm weather but the inside has not changed in id say nearly a decade if not more. The toilets leave nothing to be desired, they look Edwardian. The pub has been bounced around to many different owners within the last 7-8 years. Each of which seem to have less and less input and do nothing in terms of renovation to the facilities or the menu. It really does have potential but nobody is willing to spend any money and this seems to have been the case for as long as I have been visiting. The only thing decent about this place was the quiz that was run on a Wednesday, has been run by the same person for over a decade and attended by many of the same people too. But now they’ve decided to sack him off also and bring in somebody else under “new management” Some things are just better left untouched. Yet another pub chain coming in with bright ideas yet having no understanding of the community and what people want from a pub. The Cricketers will always attract customers due to the location but my advise would be to save your money and go to one of the other numerous pubs in Epsom to get better food and give your money to a pub that will actually invest in itself. So sad to see how a place with such great memories has had the slate wiped clean.

Really good food, served by polite and friendly staff in a relaxed and comfortable environment. A very pleasant pub and restaurant.

Lovely meal, Alex and the staff were very accommodating and friendly. We had a gift voucher for a meal for two and Alex was very happy to be flexible with the menu to suit our tastes. Would highly recommend

Just had a delightful afternoon tea at The Cricketers, it was HUGE and delicious! Had to take the rest of the food home. Thanks especially to Harriet and Alex.

Absolutely awful, nothing on the menu,it was a present, such a shame, and if that isn't enough the toilet's where out of order . We had a voucher for £59.99 and they said it was only for £36, good luck to all

food was quite lacklustre and disappointing but service was really good! still had a decent time there

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff

All I can say is they're lucky I'm forced to rate it 1 star. Awful food, tough meat, dry potatoes, raw veg and most things out of stock. To top it off being made aware of a gluten intolerance and vegetarian dietary requirement - gravy being added to the gluten free dish and then waiting over an hour for a replacement and meat gravy being added to the vegetarian dish. The lack of communication for out of stock food was absolutely awful, serving overcooked steak when the sauces were out of order and not informing customers with time to change their order and serving a 2 year old a huge piece of fish instead of fish fingers. Worst experience ever for a Sunday lunch and birthday celebration!

Absolute worst meal ever! Food completely inedible, a vegetarian meal with meat gravy and then the kitchen lied about it. A barmaid was left in charge by management with no notice. She did her very best to rectify but sister's 40th family lunch was ruined. I came from Devon for this. The kitchen staff need sacking. If I could give minus points I would. I resent having to put one star.

A pub that looks good from the outside and commands a prestigious position in a beautiful area. Then you go inside lol. The food is good to be fair but the vibe isn't great at all and one of the male staff members seems to have a massive chip on his shoulders. A bit of a locals place, enough said.

Good beer and reasonably priced.

New went to an afternoon tea, I have an expectation photo ( which I I’ll add ) and I’ll also post photos of what we received, the sandwiches came barely even filled with anything, they brought out our pudding at the beginning which had melted by the time we had finished our sandwiches, which we front eat as it was basically just bread, we still stayed for over two hours and no staff even came up to us and offered us another tea.

I went in with some of my friends and were appalled by everything. Once we had placed our orders the bar man I think called Simon made a remark with his colleague about one of my friends as I overheard it.

Pretty pub, friendly staff, highly recommend

Ordered a burger and chips. It came without a bun! No apologies of offer of a drink etc. Pretty poor.

One of the worst Sunday roasts I’ve ever paid for. Effectively Iceland frozen food reheated for £18 each. 45 minute wait for food and 30 minute wait just for our drinks to arrive. Toilets a mess - won’t be returning

Nice pub and good for a drink. Bar staff didn't really know what they had available though

We booked for a Sunday lunch and all of us enjoyed a very pleasant roast dinner and dessert. The roast was piping hot and good quality - we didn’t go for the bottomless extras on offer but thought it was a good option. We couldn’t fault the food and the staff were friendly and helpful - special shout out to Alex who looked after us.

It's location is fine and the pub is serviceable, the staff friendly.

Love this pub, fantastic for poker on a Tuesday always fun and good to grab a couple pints and some grub!

I had food here yesterday. The food was good but the service was very poor. I ordered at the bar by a blonde girl who was just abrupt and rude. She was very impatient as if she was very busy but the place was quiet. She was more interested in her phone than the customers. There was tables to be cleared and cleaned whilst she was on her phone. Preciously, we sat at a dirty table and moved to find a clean one. Train your staff or find new ones.

Had an absolutely lovely Sunday Roast to celebrate our son's 1st birthday. Food was great (top notch mushroom Wellington) but it was the stand out service that made the meal for us. Really lovely lady served, us, made us feel welcome and that nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.

Had an amazing evening here such great staff and atmosphere the food was the best ever.

My mum and I came in here yesterday for Christmas afternoon tea and it was lovely! Super great value and delicious food, it was £23pp for plenty of food and 2 cocktails/proseccos each. The staff were lovely too!

Lovely place. Mulled wine was very good !! They just don't serve coffees !

Love this little pub, staff are so friendly everytime we go, food is good I wouldn’t say it’s the best but not bad. Lovely in the summer and cozy in the winter.

The pub was generally nice and the staff were great. The Lamb roast wasn't great. The lamb meat was nice, the potatoes were below average, the parsnip was inedible (undercooked), all in all I won't be going back for a roast and wouldn't recommend it for one. The burger someone else ordered looked good so maybe it's just the roasts which aren't great.

Where do I start my friend denise peck booked this up she even got her surname wrong they put teck instead went downstairs though we had booked upstairs, it was so cold we were sitting there with our coats on could not eat like that two of my friends wanted sea bass and lasgnane only to be told they did not have it which I thought was very disappointing it really did ruin it for us, staff to that extent did not even bother that we were cold. I will not recommend you at all, and completely ruined it for us all.

Having used the Cricketers before with family and friends we were badly let down today 28th November 2024. We had made what we thought was a Christmas Menu booking for a group of friends, we had spoken directly with the pub on two occasions to confirm that they did not require pre-booking or a deposit and were assured that none was needed, we had also requested the upstairs area, but this was not available as there was a wake on up there. When we arrived at 1230 the pub was freezing, and we were downstairs in the coldest place with a constant draught down the stairs, the radiators were on. We started to say we were having the Christmas Menu and told this had to be pre-booked and it was Mr Nobodies fault that we had not been told that, that is after two phone calls checking. Drinks order taken and delivered promptly, after we had ordered the food, the waitress left and then came back and told us some of the menu was unavailable, at this point we made the decision to leave and go elsewhere, there was no apology just pay for your drinks. Such a shame that they let themselves down when they are normally good. Will I rush back NO. Would I advise others to Triple Check before booking YES.

The atmosphere was so lovely, the food was really good and the staff were very friendly. It's also lovely to be able to bring the dogs.

The atmosphere was so lovely, the food was really good and the staff were very friendly. It's also lovely to be able to bring the dogs.

We ordered two garlic bread with cheese and two mains the garlic bread arrived it was stone cold !!! No one about but we are hungry so eat them then eventually when the waitress arrived we told her they were cold but wouldn’t do anything about it !!!! Not even a sorry coffee we are regulars here very disappointed I. This service!!!

Nice pub, nice people, good choice of beer and excellent food.

Came in for dinner today & the service & food was 10/10 Lovely pub with helpful staff and table service... Can even order from the app at the table witho NO service / additional cost ! Fresh Food & Drink... Cocktails Are Amazing

Very friendly staff who couldn't do enough to serve us, in a lovely location, with a particularly good varied menu, to suit all tastes.

Lovely pub! Super warm welcome on arrival, food and staff was amazing! great and fast service no faults, Robbo is fantastic!

Excellent Sunday lunch with young kids (age 4 and 6), they loved it. Free top ups for the roast potatoes is a nice touch!

Very friendly,clean and tidy, food was superb lovely friendly staff, great service

Nice place to pop in for a drink on a hot day.

A regular for us as quite local especially when out on a bike ride. Staff very helpful & friendly. Food acceptable. Cleanliness is a BIG issue just lately, especially the toilets!? Very very dirty & unkempt. Not sure who is checking them & signing the sheets but whoever it is needs replacing. Such a shame, let's the whole place down in my opinion.

I can't put my finger on why I can't give this more stars. 3.5 is what I'd like but I can't. The pub needs some tlc really, it's looking tired. The lake is more like a big pond and the common is not what I expected. The service was lovely, greeted with a big smile and she was great, so cannot take anything away from the staff. The burger was good, nothing special, feltnit was just missing that something. My wife said the Earth burger was really good though. My main disappointment.... The S'mores, toasted marshmallows... But they were not toasted, they may have been last week but they were cold, clumped together and just the tiny ones you'd add to a hot chocolate. Also the Brownie was cold as well, gutted.

Came in for dinner with my partner and didn't realise the kitchen closed at 9. With 10 mins till it closes I was able to get an order in and they happily ablieged , made two happy customers in to future regulars.

Fair priced drinks (lager) and good atmosphere. Lots going on with different 'rooms' seeming to cater for different group celebrations. Very nice decor.

Not Great. This is a classic case of 'that looks like a really nice pub so will probably do a nice lunch...' only to really disappoint. It's a quaint building sandwiched into a semi rural setting overlooking a pond. Sure it looks like a nice place to have a few beers in, nice bar area and ambient. Very friendly (if frantic) service from overstretched staff, but unfortunately the food was really not very good...poor even. Lamb shank and roast turkey....meat was ok in both cases, but the food was just about luke warm, plates were cold, turkey needed way more gravy than the spoonful that appeared to come with it, and the roast potatoes were frankly just horrible....tasted really hard, like they'd been warmed up from the day before... Really wasn't worth going out for...sorry Cricketers, but not good.

Not Great. This is a classic case of 'that looks like a really nice pub so will probably do a nice lunch...' only to really disappoint. It's a quaint building sandwiched into a semi rural setting overlooking a pond. Sure it looks like a nice place to have a few beers in, nice bar area and ambient. Very friendly (if frantic) service from overstretched staff, but unfortunately the food was really not very good...poor even. Lamb shank and roast turkey....meat was ok in both cases, but the food was just about luke warm, plates were cold, turkey needed way more gravy than the spoonful that appeared to come with it, and the roast potatoes were frankly just horrible....tasted really hard, like they'd been warmed up from the day before... Really wasn't worth going out for...sorry Cricketers, but not good and on reflection, we're pretty cross that such poor quality food even get's to leave the kitchen....waste of our hard earned money and spoiled a rare meal out for my wife and I.

Met with family for Sunday dinner, not disappointed. Had the lamb shank, so tender 😋 staff friendly and very good service. Thank you so much. Will be back again.

Great service. Nothing was too much trouble. I'm glad we booked in advance as it can get busy.

The manager, Jason and assistant manageress Kayleigh, are so welcoming, which gives it a lovely atmosphere, all of the staff are really nice,

I attend the poker night at the pub every tuesday , its really good to do something fun for a reasonable price , simon who runs the night is good and passionate about poker he is very friendly and runs the night smoothly , my only criticism would the young bar girls they always seem unhappy and never smile , everything seems like it is too much effort and sometimes it takes them a long time to forefill the order.

Just visited for Sunday Roast. Firstly compliments to the servers - two ladies who found us a table and then served the food ensuring we had all we wanted. The roasts were ok, but the roast potatoes had obviouly been pre-cooked and 'nuked' in the microwave making the skins like tough leather and the inside overcooked. The tenderstem brocolli was anything but tender. Al dente I understand, undercooked and tough I don't. For dessert we had the rhubarb crumble which again had been reheated and 'nuked' in the microwave resulting in a 'wet stodge' rather than a crumble. I have sympathy with a pub kitchen, particularly on a busy Sunday, dealing with orders coming in all the time. The food is either part ruined as above, or it is par-cooked and finished in the oven before serving but creating a delay to patrons. I believe if warned the food is cooked fresh and there may be a wait before serving, this is preferred to food served straight from being 'nuked' and ruined. Last point. If you had no cash or coin, there was no way of giving a tip to the serving ladies. At least two people offered tips whilst we were there to add to the bill but this had to be declined as the system didn't allow it. Come on Stonegate, recognise that these days people don't carry coin or notes for tips and it's all on plastic and make appropriate arrangements so clients can reward good service.

A lovely pub in Epsom. Staff are lovely and extremely kind when I am with people I help. A big shout out in particular to Kayleigh for her help

Booked for Sunday roast with friends. Lovely pub, roast was amazing. Staff were friendly and attentive. Already booked for next Sunday with family.

A pub with all the potential in the world sadly let down by how it’s being run. It’s a chaotic mix of bar and table service, neither of which was being done well. If you try and please everyone, you please no one as is the case here. I ordered a pint and a tea at the bar and was told they’d bring the tea to the table. The tea hadn’t come and after 20 minutes I went to the bar and chased it up. It was sat at the end of the bar waiting and the young chap put it on a tray and asked a young female colleague whether it was my tea and they said yes. They both walked off leaving the tray for me to take with no apology or acknowledgement of a long wait. I light as well have waited at the bar for it to be made and taken it myself, but the confused setup here means no accountability and no one knowing what they’re doing at the expense of the customer experience. The customer service here was non existent and there is clearly no leadership or organisation. Worse still the pot of tea only filled a single cup 3/4s as per the photos. What’s the point of the pot? You might as well just serve it by the cup as a pot is supposed to refill the cup provided. The place is run by non pub people who really don’t know what they’re doing. I can’t even say the staff need customer service training as they didn’t have basic manners which should come naturally. Clearly this wasn’t picked up when employing people at the interview stage and not remedied since either. The pub is in a great location, but is an absolute mess in how it’s being run and managed by people who go have no pride in their work. Hopefully it gets taken over by someone who knows what they’re doing such as a proper landlord who actually cares. A woeful experience here and not worth the overinflated prices.

We waited for over an hour, asked the staff several times before our food arrived. And my beef was very salty.

Nice atmosphere, nice beer, lovely location, comfortable and dog friendly.

I would not return. I had the Mushroom Wellington and my husband had the roast beef. My granddaughter had the hand battered fish, the only good thing that came to our table. My food was cold so I complained. Clearly they just shoved it in the microwave. The roast potatoes were like bullets and the broccoli very undercooked. We were given our money back for the Wellington receiving good customer service; however, will not unfortunately return. Bar staff excellent, kitchen staff awful.

Lovely food & pleasant experience with great service . Very attentive waitress (obviously picking good staff which makes a huge difference). Parking was not great so We parked a short distance which was not an issue (we parked in Westhill Avenue). This was not a biggie. It’s also dog friendly which was lovely for Indi (our Sprocker … woof)

We got very surprised of this nice place! Recommend you to get some wine! They got good Collection and the staff is friendly!

Lovely setting, great outdoors area. A pity about the terrible service and average food.

Nice pub nive food nice people 👍

Been to this awesome pub quite a few times in the last few weeks, fantastic food, excellent service nothing is too much trouble, being Expats we have met a few of our friends here for those long lunches and drinks.

Beautiful time in a pub and garden.

A friend and I meet up for lunch here every so often. Weather permitting, we eat outdoors; yesterday was very hot so, not surprisingly, we ate in the open. I've reviewed The Cricketers more than once and accorded it very favourable comments. This time, I'm only reviewing the dish that I had (and always have): Hunter's Chicken. This has always been good but yesterday's offering was exceptionally good and generous. The large piece of chicken was perfectly cooked and amply coated with melted cheese and a delicious sauce. There was plenty of bacon accompanying the chicken breast. together with tasty chips and nice peas. My companion had her usual fish and chips and told me how good they were. I've said in a previous review that the interior tables are well spaced out and that the pub has a pleasing atmosphere; I can add that yesterday the staff were as friendly, professional and helpful as always. There is still plenty of space to park one's car just outside the pub. The only hang up was that the coffee machine was not working and I missed my cappuchino!! Assuming that said machine will be back in action shortly I can, as before , heartily recommend this pub for lunch.

Came here with my family had an amazing lunch with friendly service and happy to help staff.

Lovely pub , with the pond alongside it , lots outdoor seating , dog friendly, Food good , lovely country side outlook....

We went on a weeknight, great food so likely will visit again owing to separate gluten-free menu too. Appreciate the chef was able to accommodate for us, despite only one chef present so kitchen closing early. However, could do better in terms of welcome from bar staff, felt a bit aloof, so missed on five stars from me.

We decided last minute to take a trip into Epsom and then have lunch at The Cricketers. We were so pleased we chose this, the food was wonderful delicious roast beef and lamb shank with options of endless roasties and gravy. The young lady that served us was amazing and extremely friends and helpful. What a great pub thanks for a great experience

Fantastic food for very reasonable prices! Lovely staff and great atmosphere.

Fantastic Sunday roast as usual

Nicky, was Absolutely wonderful, really attentive, connective, professional. Made the place really feel welcoming she was a delight thank you so much. Super food!

Nice to go there in the summer. I don't go out drinking much but I usually choose the cricketers as my go to place.

Once again we visited the cricketers and Once again we got a very warm welcome. It seems as though nothing was to much for the staff at this wonderful venue. A good selection of various beers, a great menu and the food was excellent.

Went in early Friday evening for a burger and a pint. Food is amazing and quick. Pub was busy but not too busy. Staff were friendly and helpful. Now we go dog walking we will be going for food and drink all the time. Also Sunday roast is huge and very very good. Well worth the money. Best to book a table as it was packed when we went.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere and excellent value for money. The staff were extremely attentive and catered for our 2 year old even down to her own little knife, fork and spoon, a touch that you don’t often get when eating out.

Came for drinks, came back for food and we weren't disappointed. Great roast, gorgeous crackling, quick service.

I had a meal there yesterday with my father as he previously tried the lamb and was thoroughly impressed. Sadly, the lamb had been swapped by the beef rib, which I had. This came well presented, and the food from our two meals was delicious! Simon made sure we were very well looked after - and as my first visit, I genuinely enjoyed the atmosphere. My elderly father prefers quiet places with good food, and this delivered what we needed. A second visit will be needed - for the lamb, or the beef rib in a bun - as Simon suggested! Thank you

Friendly team and made us feel relaxed. Good selection of beers as we were only drinking

Best pub around - friendly staff, good choice of beers, lovely food & always a seat outside!

Food is very expensive for what it is. Very small portions.

We went to the Cricketers Inn last night with a large group of people. The lady serving behind the bar was fantastic, super helpful and friendly. The venue was great, plenty of space, lovely outdoor and indoor seating and grass for kids to play football on. The only let down was the food which was very expensive and my daughter said the fish and chips was disgusting and she normally loves pub fish and chips. Please improve the food!

I recently visited The Cricketers and it was a terrible experience. The rude, cocky waitresses and bar staff had no idea what good service is. The food was barely edible, and my better half ended up with stomach cramps. It’s such a shame because it’s in a really picturesque spot. We won't be going back and I wouldn't recommend this pub to anyone.

Food was ok bits missing untill I asked the bald guy who sorted it out straight away also must say the bald guy with the piercings and the red haired lady look like an amazing team together

Visited for a family birthday party. Staff were extremely friendly and we received great service. Food was good and drinks were also good. Great location and we were lucky with the weather so managed to sit outside. Will definitely return.

Went to watch annual visit of Morris dancers. Zero alcohol beer viciously expensive. Most expensive pint I've ever bought.

A great place for our leaders meeting.

been too long since we ate at the cricketers inn ,we went last night and it won't be long before we go again .made very welcome ,served quickly and enjoyed a fantastic pie for my husband and salad for myself .i have never had a salad like it ,it was fantastic ,so tasty ,topped with a chicken breast it surpassed any expectation.would not hesitate to recommend and will be back soon .

Nice little pub with a good-looking food menu. Unfortunately, only half the menu was available as everything had run out.

I visit this pub for the second time and I really liked everything, the waiters are very attentive and recommend very tasty dishes! I recommend this pub!I recommend trying lasagna, fish and chips, Sausages & Mash, Steak and Venison Pie!

Cosy and relaxing setting. Good for hanging out with friends

I used to frequent mcaffertys regularly and have switched allegiances to the Cricketeers! The staff are soooo friendly and welcoming. I’m always greeted when I come in and Simon in particular is superb. The food is good and reasonably priced. Ample and cosy seating, and a great selection of real ales and other drinks. Situated right by the pond and dog friendly, too. Great place for a drink, nibble and to bring the family. Best pub in the area? Hard to disagree…

First time visiting this establishment. We had a big family party and had our own area downstairs which was perfect as there were quite a few of us. We ordered food which I must say considering it was busy, was brought out to us promptly and tasted amazing and there was plenty of it. Staff were friendly and always popping in to our area to clean glasses and plates. Will definitely be coming again. Thank you!

Arrived at a rather difficult time with a rugby game in progress so the pub was full. However we managed to find a big table on the upper floor. As a foreigner who hasnt visited many English pubs I mus say I liked the atmosphere. Food was OK but not special, best choice was the beef rib. Gammon steak was interesting but very salty and not tastier than Smoked ham (although looked a lot like it). Burger OK. I liked the sweet potato tiger fries. I believe the place would be even better in the summer when sitting outside by the lake,

Had a fantastic visit to my local pub, The Cricketers last night. The atmosphere was just what I needed – warm and inviting, with a gentle hum of conversation and laughter. The staff were top-notch; friendly and attentive without being overbearing.

Just had a fantastic experience at my local pub, Stepping through the doors, the warm glow and friendly buzz instantly put me at ease. The pub itself is a delight – cozy nooks with comfy armchairs beckoned for a longer stay, while the worn wooden bar held a certain charm. The staff were top-notch. Friendly and attentive, they made everyone feel welcome. Whether it was a quick hello or a chat about the day's news, they struck the perfect balance. Of course, no pub experience is complete without a good drink. The selection at was impressive, with a wide range of beers on tap and a decent selection of wines and spirits. I opted for a Markers mark, and it was perfectly poured and delicious. But what truly elevates The Cricks is the atmosphere. It's a place where regulars and newcomers mix seamlessly, fostering a genuine sense of community. Whether catching up with friends or simply enjoying a quiet pint after work, it caters to all. Overall, this is a fantastic local pub that deserves all the praise. I can't wait for my next visit!

Great draft selection. Delicious food. Helpful and friendly staff. A lovely pub with beautiful surroundings.