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The Cricketers Inn, Southampton, Hampshire

The Cricketers Inn

4.6
4.6
441 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
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Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Cricketers Inn is everything you would expect from a traditional country pub: cosy interiors, open fire, well-kept ales, local gins, a good selection of wine and a warm welcome from the team. You can choose to dine in the restaurant, the dog-friendly bar area, or outside in our large beer garden.

We are all about creating food that is full of flavour without the fuss. Hearty pub classics and daily specials that can be enjoyed in a relaxed environment with the whole family. We champion local producers and are
committed to sourcing quality, seasonal produce whenever possible.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01489 784420
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Bishops Waltham
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef Tasting Menu

    GBP 65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Mar 2025 only
    7:00 pm
    Thursday 20th March, 7pm 5-course tasting menu for £65 per person. A different yet fabulous evening to be had at The Cricketers Inn. Each of our chefs will be cooking their own course for this special evening. The courses have been chosen and here's the line-up: Amuse bouche - Evie Starter - Hayley Fish Course - Harry Main Course - Tarren Dessert - Robbie Menu will be released soon! Evening to start at 7pm for 5-courses.

What 441 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Hampshire

    Great for brunch

  • Hampshire

    Good for business meals

  • Hampshire

    Child-friendly

  • Hampshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Hampshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hampshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cricketers Inn delights with "fantastic food and service," offering a "great menu" that's more than typical pub fare. Known for its "amazing Sunday roast," patrons enjoy a cozy atmosphere and attentive staff. While prices can be high, the quality justifies it. A must-visit for food lovers seeking a memorable dining experience.
441 Reviews
  1. Graham

    Hampshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply excellent experience on all fronts would highly recommend to anyone

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  2. Edward

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great sunday lunch at the Cricketers. The Cricketers really does live up to its reputation, the standard and quality is always very good. Service as well. Pretty much a banker of a pub around here.

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  3. Peter

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful dinner with no complaints at all! We look forward to coming back asap.

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  4. Andy

    Hampshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was fine, and as expected. Value for money not so much, for example JD and coke was a shot of Jack and a can of coke, £4.50 for a single, and £3.20 for the can, Dick Turpin at least wore a mask. Then the other issue was heating; it was on full wack, but in their defence it was cold outside. The trouble was, my chair was immediately adjacent to the frying pan, the chef wasn't as warm as me I swear! Honestly, I had to get out of there, the most uncomfortable of eating experiences in a long time. In short, if you don't drink JD and don't mind being cooked, you'll have a lovely experience.

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  5. Sian

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, lovely atmosphere, and friendly staff.

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  6. Rebecca

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous meal here on valentines night, 4 courses & each one was 10/10. Try the vanilla ice cream with brandy snap just couldn’t stop eating it. Staff were very welcoming & friendly. Fully recommend.

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  7. Martin

    Hampshire

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I cannot fault this place. Every time we go the food is amazing. The staff are always welcoming and attentive. I had the Fillet steak and it was perfectly cooked. My husband had the fish and chips which he said was delicious. Enjoyed it so much we are going back tonight with our friends.

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  8. Stuart

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really very nice, service was excellent and the food fantastic. Really enjoyed my meal and the experience. Would highly recommend.

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  9. Kevyn

    VIP

    Tokyo

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant. Food was superb. Will return soon.

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  10. Paul

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday roast, tasty hot food, will be back again soon.

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FAQs

The Cricketers Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01489 784420.

The Cricketers Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 441 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Cricketers Inn

Curdridge Ln, Southampton, Hampshire SO32

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Bishops Waltham
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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