The Cricketers Horsell Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was reasonably priced and slightly higher standard than expected for pub food."
• "Prices are good too, considering your getting such a good amount of food!!"
• "Amazing starter - prawn lollipops. So meaty and full of flavour!"
• "The food equally was hot, attractive and very tasty."
• "The food was excellent as always - I'm vegetarian and their halloumi burger was fantastic."
• "Famous for its ribs, I had it with cajun chicken and lovely dessert."
• "Food is lovely and fresh. I love the Chicken and Leek Pie."

Cons:

• "It also tasted like it had gone off so I never ended up eating it."
• "The burger buns were very bone dry with no butter, sauce or mayo."
• "The burgers tasted cheap and gristly."
• "It took long to be served, I ordered duck, but it came a bit burnt."
• "The vegetables are always undercooked - last night's hard green beans tasted of nothing!"
• "Meats were ok but the potatoes and vegetables were greasy and soggy. Yorkshires totally dried out."
• "The steak was well done and felt like a cheap cut."

Service

Pros:

• "We experienced busy but efficient service."
• "Enjoyed the ambience and the service was excellent."
• "Very friendly service."
• "The service was welcoming and attentive."
• "Service was friendly and efficient and the food that we ordered was excellent."
• "The service was very good too. Friendly staff who did everything they could to make our visit a good experience."
• "Service was fantastic. Was never waiting around for anything and was very friendly and welcoming."

Cons:

• "Starters arrived before the main course despite being specifically asked by the server if we wanted them to arrive before or with the main course."
• "Asked for mayonnaise for the main course, was told yes it'll be brought in a minute but it was a no show."
• "Service was a bit slow and inconsistent on a very busy day."
• "Have to wait 30 mins for getting a drink in the 7 people queue, bar stuff is very slow and not organised at all."
• "Service was pretty slow."
• "Staff were run off there feet, so service was slow and not attentive."
• "The service let it down."

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "Fabulous village location, beautiful historic interior...the whole experience is well worth it."
• "A warm comfortable atmosphere."
• "Gorgeous put, excellent atmosphere & service."
• "Lovely large garden, parking and then more overflow parking."
• "The atmosphere was very nice during our work Christmas lunch."
• "Beer garden on a nice day is superb in nice location and surroundings."
• "Lovely large, sunny garden."

Cons:

• "The pub was alittle cold also but it was 4pm and my partner and I was the only ones eating at that time."
• "The venue is awesome. Large, family friendly and plenty of space inside and out."
• "The parking is a bit limited and will fill up fast on nice weekends."
• "Bit tight walking around the pub but good atmosphere."
• "Although the front seating can experience gush of wind as it’s mainly in shade most of day."
• "The outside garden is huge, with a children's play area as well, and an outside bar."
• "The pub is tucked away behind a private road with ample parking behind and in front of green."

Value

Pros:

• "The food was reasonably priced and slightly higher standard than expected for pub food."
• "Prices are good too, considering your getting such a good amount of food!!"
• "I believe they have some sort of diners card you can get for about £2 which gives you a good discount at non peak times."
• "We spent about £35- £40 per person for three courses with drinks and well worth it."
• "The food was great and priced reasonably."
• "It's reasonably priced for what it is."
• "Just over £30 per adult with a drink and a sweet. Really worth it."

Cons:

• "The price of the mushroom Wellington is almost the same price as the salmon, so it is quite overpriced as well."
• "After spending a huge amount of money on what was only a standard starter, main and pud, almost £200, I am not happy."
• "A meal for 2 adults and 2 kids came to 140 (2 individual drinks each) which is at the upper end of what I would expect."
• "Some prices are very high so its not a mid range place to come."
• "Food is overpriced though."
• "Considering the prices, the food quality is below par."
• "£20 for a Sunday roast."