The Cricketers

This is a nice local pub, quite old fashioned but in a charming way. The staff are reasonably friendly and there’s plenty of seating in various nooks around the place. Fireplaces make it very cosy and welcoming on a cold day.
We popped in shortly before noon and found a spot to sit near the main bar. We had coffee and then decided to stay for lunch; a soup for myself and fish and chips for my partner. The food was typical pub grub, nothing fancy but it was okay and reasonably priced.
There are pamphlets in the bar indicating a circular walk through the neighbouring countryside and farms, which we ended up doing. We are keen walkers and pubs like this always make good pit stops. We are likely to pop in here again as we frequently ramble around this part of the Chilterns.

We had a delicious Sunday lunch and desserts at the Cricketers this weekend, with super prompt and polite service from several members of staff. Plenty of space indoors around the tables and lots of tables outside under the canopy. We loved our time here, thanks, and we will definitely return!

I’ve been to the crickets a few times and have always had a good experience, however after the last visit I won’t be returning.

My partner and I visited for a birthday meal, we hadn’t booked as it was midweek during the day. The shift manager seemed annoyed at the fact we hadn’t booked, despite the fact the pub was mostly empty.

After 10 minutes of being sat down no one had been over to see us. A gentleman on the table opposite got up and said “I’ve had enough of waiting, I’m paying my bill at the bar”. A further 10 minutes past and still no one had been over to ask what we would like to order, we decided to just leave, clearly the staff were too busy to take orders.

As we left not one member of staff asked why were leaving, instead, 3 of them were stood at the end of the bar having a laugh and joke with the shift manager. Awful service.

Its warm n welcoming. Lots of beer to choose from. Did not try the food, but can't be too bad.

Never been here before, but nice warm welcome, very clean and tidy, cosy, old but new as well!
Good looking menu and Christmas options, we enjoyed a goats cheese and fig brûlée starter, my wife had delicious tortellini(and I mean delicious) and I had the rich and tasty venison pie.

Service was spot on..friendly, informative and quick.

Great place to eat, thoroughly enjoyed it.

I've been coming to The Cricketers for years. It remains one of my favourite pubs to visit. Great atmosphere, great food, and great folks making it all come together. Just celebrated a birthday there and couldn't be happier at the lovely experience of being in the pub.

All the food we ordered was superb. Best fish and chips I've had in a very long time, and the staff were really friendly. We'll be definitely visiting again and would recommend.

A very busy car park and pub in a lovely setting. The food was quickly served and well presented. Alicia was an excellent waitress. Food was good rather than excellent and good value for the location. A great centre for a walk of the Chess Valley. Checkout AllTrails app for details of the walk.