The Cricketers Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "Had a fab night last night watching dusty heels (drag act); great atmosphere with the other customers and staff good selection of cocktails and deals on the shots 🙂"
• "Great atmosphere, friendly staff they're always happy to help and great with my children."
• "Everything was lovely about this place. The atmosphere, the lovely people welcoming us and the food was amazing."
• "Bar service was quick, staff very friendly and the atmosphere was buzzing!"
• "Everyone was being covid safe, the atmosphere was great."
• "Great location."
• "The atmosphere and food was really good."

Cons:

• "We got sat next to a bunch of people who were swearing while we had our 2 young sons with us."
• "Some customers loud and swearing in restaurant area we had a 5 year old and 7 month old with us."
• "Place gives off shameless vibes."
• "Sorry would not take my friends or family for an evening out it really would cost double you would come out merry and still hungry on £80 for people."
• "Unfortunately there was a problem with the heating and everyone had to sit in coats."
• "The only issue we had was the car parking, there appears to be 2 entrances for cars but one of them is only for disabled parking. Better signage needed for this."
• "Sometimes wish they would keep the older rougher kids out of the baby bit."

Service & Staff

Pros:

• "The food was delicious and the manager was really lovely."
• "Meals were freshly cooked and served piping hot."
• "The staff were really friendly and helpful."
• "Staff where lovely, helpful and chatty."
• "The girls who were serving were very attentive and friendly."
• "It was an absolute pleasure to be served by Mike who was very friendly and accommodating and could not have done more make our visit any better."
• "The staff are all amazing and happy to help with any problems."

Cons:

• "Terrible service, place is falling apart."
• "Staff member that served us was miserable, didn't smile didn't bother."
• "Some of the staff had a sloppy attitude."
• "Not sure if its just poor organisation or no staff in the Kitchen but I would not recommend."
• "Poor service. 20 mins to find a member of staff!"
• "Found the two bar staff rude, preferring to talk to the regulars rather than serve drinks."
• "Tried to get a staff members attention whilst standing at the bar but nobody helped."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "The menu states 2 for 1 (if you buy 1 meal you get another free)."
• "Food was very reasonably priced, very tasty and portion sizes generous."
• "Cheap beer and giggles, what more do you want on a cheeky Saturday afternoon?"
• "Went for Christmas dinner. Very good value. Food excellent and service. Large portions."
• "The food was tasty we had the burgers."
• "Food was really good and excellent value."
• "A good mix of meats. One platter can get you beef, fish, and chicken for a reasonable price."

Cons:

• "Was charged for the soft drink served with burger meal option."
• "No live bands, the food is mediocre, the beer isn't to the best standard."
• "Food luke warm to cold."
• "The food was undercooked and cold I couldn't find any baby changing so I had to change my son on my knee in the male toilets overall bad experience will not be going back."
• "Food used to be lovely but it has now rapidly gone down hill."
• "The fish was dry (overcooked) as were the chips, very disappointing."
• "However, the food was honestly the worst pub grub I’ve had."

Cleanliness & Facilities

Pros:

• "Nice and clean inside."
• "Spitlessly clean new menus warm and friendly."
• "It was very busy both inside and in the outside sitting area but as we were eating, decided to sit our derrieres down in the restaurant area which was clean and tidy with plenty of room between tables."

Cons:

• "Pub was not cleaned, still food on floor from previous day."
• "Cleanliness was about the same - sticky menus!"
• "Table was all sticky! Glasses had lipstick on."
• "Tables left with used plates on in a quiet pub, food ordinary fried & grilled usual, no homecooked specials here, not the worst pub in the world though!"
• "The toilets were not clean, but appeared drug free during our visit."
• "The tables were sticky, the menus were grubby and tables were left a while uncleared."
• "Food was OK staff is helpful but if you're planning on taking your kids in the indoor play area make sure they have coats it's freezing."

Value & Offers

Pros:

• "Been few times for food and drinks, in summer they have a massive sitting area outside which is great in the sun! Food is 6/10 depending on a day I guess!"
• "Prices here are also reasonable, I highly recommend getting the app as some good offers become available on certain days."
• "Good value too."
• "Very good value for money, and have some of the best staff I have seen in a pub, especially that Paula lass, goes above and beyond to help me and my kids out!!"
• "Anyone who wants a light lunch definitely needs to try there salads!"

Cons:

• "Avoid this pub at all costs (especially if there an odd amount of people with you)."
• "Have edited this review from four stars to three... just had a takeaway service from just eat and it left me feeling disappointed."
• "We felt it quite pricey - £25 for two burgers and two cokes."
• "Food is top job but you need the 2 for £8 for yourself to feel like you've had a meal."