Customer Reviews
Posted by MrB — 29/06/2008 at 10:16
We had Sunday lunch here for Father's day - it was brill - so maybe we were in a different cricketers to the previous reviewer. I did have one of those pesky dogs in tow though :)
Great sunday lunch, freshly cooked meat + veg and home made yorkies - stuffed for the rest of the day. Service can be slow when they are busy but no surprise there - it is a local pub with limted resources. There is some decent beer to pass the time if you're waiting. On the day they had Hogs back or Timothy Taylor beers to choose from - both well cared for and good pints.
Dave.
Posted by julia — 17/06/2008 at 9:36
Took my father here for fathers day, SLOW service wasnt the word, felt pushed off table, staff shouting in kitchen NOT VERY PLESANT TO HEAR. Not oxfordshires friendliest pub, how on earth they can say that man behind bar very rude & unpleasant,my father thought it was an awful pint, didnt like the cats and dogs around our feet. Shame as we had good reports from friends.
Food was ok.
Posted by Cricketers Claire — 10/04/2008 at 12:48
Mel you are right & I can only apologise.
About a month ago we noticed that some batter was being left on plates, especially with the plaice (the plaice dips in the middle & holds the oil) I ordered one for myself & realised that it was not up to scratch & immediately amended our batter recipe.
We take great pride in our reputation for good fish & chips, especially since the article in the Wallingford Herald which suggested that we have the best Fish & Chips in Oxfordshire.
Because some sub-standard battered fish slipped through the net (excuse the pun) and as no-one complained at the time, I welcome this opportunity to apologise publicly.
Mel if you would like to visit us again, please make yourself known & we will happily refund you.
Claire
Posted by MELLS MATE! — 08/04/2008 at 17:27
MELL GET BACK ON YOUR BROOM STICK OR BETTER STILL, DONT HIDE BEHIND WEB SITES LIKE THIS AND THEN SPOUT OFF (ANNON) THATS IF YOUR NAME IS MELL???????????????????PUT THE CLAWS AWAY NOBODY INTERESTED,, THEY ARE BOTH LOVELY PUBS GIVING THE VILLAGERS THAT USE THE PUBS GOOD NIGHTS OUT AND GOOD FOOD AND THE LOCALS ARE ALL FRIENDLY TOWARDS EACH OTHER AND ENJOY GREAT TIMES..... IN BOTH PUBS.........PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE THE PROBLEM CAUSERS IVE EATEN IN BOTH PUBS THEY ARE BOTH FANTASTIC FOR GOOD PRICE FOODS.. YOU SHOULD GO TO HUNGRY HORSE AN HAVE FISH THERE...LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Posted by Mell — 08/04/2008 at 16:30
Went there about 5 weeks ago will not be going back soon, I had the fried fish(heat up oilwhen up to temp drop fish in leave till crispy take out job done) as I figured it was a safe bet well it proved that therory wrong fish was wet and batter was soaked through with oil.Had a bad stomach for a day or two after that.
Posted by jackie — 22/03/2008 at 16:44
A group of friends met in this lovely village pub on good friday, we had an excellent lunch was very pleased will return to sample other meals on menu. 10/10
Posted by Regular — 25/02/2008 at 23:01
Its very sad when some one feels the need to moan about stuff that is obviously uncontrollable at times, and in response to the comment about the sunday roast only being ok because you had a burnt yorkshire pudding and the veg was hard, well at least the yorkshire puddings are home made and it is more healthier for veg to be crunchy. You moaned because you had a wait when you could see that it was busy, and you would of had to of waited a whole lot longer for mushy veg and fresh yorkshire puddings maybe you should stick to cooking yourself at home then maybe you won't feel the need to moan so much.
Posted by sarah — 06/02/2008 at 18:58
I have to strongly disagree with the comments made by mrs M as I have eaten many times at the cricketers and have never had any thing bad to say about the food, the dining area or the cat. also many of my friends and family have also eaten in their resteraunt and have never had any complaints. If you felt that your experiance was bad then i recomend speaking to someone at the time so that the situation can be rectified as I know that none of the staff or management would want you to have gone away with a bad impression and would of done everything possible to put it right at the time of your visit. A big thankyou and well done to all staff and management at the cricketers, food, atmosphere and venue all get a 10 out of 10 from me.
Posted by mrs milner. — 05/02/2008 at 9:37
My husband and i went to the pub sunday for a reccomended sunday lunch, lovely pub , BUT found resturant very cold, the food was OK apart from burnt huge yorkshire puddings that were soggy, veg rock hard and what had to be frozen cauli as water was running all over it. We waited 35 mins for the food in the cold room while next door was a lovely log fire shame there wasnt log fire in resturant..IF you dont like cats DO not come here i hate cats and my husband has allergies to them there its an awful ginger cat that would not leave the table although the staff who were obviously rushed off there feet tried ,the thing kept coming back, table behind were very upset about it.well done to the friendly couple behind bar, very friendly couple we did have a laugh with them, nice to have mature waiting staff.Afterwards had a lovely walk around a pretty village...
Posted by ?? — 31/01/2008 at 11:22
very nice enjoyed meal..
Posted by Jen — 29/01/2008 at 16:57
Having had lunch at The Cricketers quite a few times now .. I can thoroughly recommend it! Lovely place, lovely hosts and staff and the food is always fresh and cooked to order and all at a very reasonable price. Beautiful log fire too .. much appreciated on the cold winter days. It's how a village pub should be .. well done and keep up the good work!!!! :)
Posted by Regular — 28/01/2008 at 16:52
To KP: In all the time I have drank and been drunk in the Cric's I have never seen any of the regular drinkers falling over tables when people have been seated either eating or not. I have always thought that the regular drinkers have been very respectful to customers eating or wanting to eat, making sure they vacant tables so people wanting food can sit down when it gets busy, when smoking inside was still permitted! not standing around the tables smoking whilst people ate. Your comments just don’t sound right and I would really urge you to give the pub another try.
Posted by rachel from bicester — 28/01/2008 at 9:24
This saturday evening i enjoyed a refreshing time at this lovely pub had a meal with family celebrating a birthday, the food was fantastic and the atmosphere was great for such a small place infact it was packed the bar gent was excellent helped with every thing even take out for dogs, the customers were really friendly and made us welcome which can be unusual for a village. nice music and a chat with an irish man who made my mum laugh with his jokes, i wouldnt hesitate to return with my whole family and have some more blush wine which was very tasty and enjoyed.
Even having a cigeratte was a laugh talking to people who made us very welcome, thank-you to all in the criketers see you again in a few weeks.Its a shame there arent more pubs like this one.
Posted by local — 28/01/2008 at 1:56
kp, thats a terrible shame because the crics is a lovely place to eat drink and enjoy great company when people go out of an evening, the drink can sometimes make a person be merry thats why its called a pub. May be you should go in there with out your mum and let your self go!!!!!Also you will find there are some great people in this pub just like a big happy family.. Excellent night usually had by all.
Posted by kp — 27/01/2008 at 10:37
Took my mother for a drink & was disappointed, lots of VERY drunk people falling on to our table. Wont be returning!
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