Cricketer's Arms
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About Cricketer's Arms
Cricketer's Arms is a small, old-style locals' pub at 227 Manchester Rd in Manchester, serving Holt's Ales as part of the Holt's family. The pub runs a quiz night for groups of friends and regulars, and karaoke takes over on weekend nights, Friday included. Many screens show sports, which fits its listing as a sports bar. It is also listed as a live music bar and an events venue, so the calendar goes beyond the pint and the big match. The pub opens daily.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention karaoke nights, Holt's ales, beer garden and sports on screens.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention karaoke nights, Holt's ales, beer garden and sports on screens.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the welcome, describing friendly staff and managers in a locals pub with a good friendly crowd. Karaoke comes close behind, called a good weekend option and a great Friday night, and the drinks earn praise too, from well kept ales to proper beer. A few also mention live entertainment, a beer garden and plenty of screens for sport. The one real complaint concerns karaoke, where a reviewer says the host went between tables telling people to stop singing. Another says the staff are friendly as long as the barmaid's crossword is left alone, and one found the place quiet and small. Several describe it as kept spotless, and one says the landlady and staff came out to the front seating to ask if anything was needed.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the welcome, describing friendly staff and managers in a locals pub with a good friendly crowd. Karaoke comes close behind, called a good weekend option and a great Friday night, and the drinks earn praise too, from well kept ales to proper beer. A few also mention live entertainment, a beer garden and plenty of screens for sport. The one real complaint concerns karaoke, where a reviewer says the host went between tables telling people to stop singing. Another says the staff are friendly as long as the barmaid's crossword is left alone, and one found the place quiet and small. Several describe it as kept spotless, and one says the landlady and staff came out to the front seating to ask if anything was needed.
Featured reviews
- Alex Behrendt Worsley Photography Studio
“A good place for karaoke on a weekend. Friendly people”
- Tommy Garry
“Great little pub apart from old Father Time doing the karaoke who actually went around to various tables and told people to stop singing and enjoying themselves. I think he needs to find another side hussle as he isn’t cut out to entertain customers that for sure.”
- Thomas Lawson
“A Lovely locals pub. With a great atmosphere and service it's nice to see a pub run so well”
- Esther Smith
“Love this pub! Veron & staff keep it spotless. Always a welcoming atmosphere.”
- Colin Carter
“What a great little hidden gem. Old style boozer. Great staff, proper beer, karaoke 🎤. Great couple of hours in there on Friday night.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Quiz night
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Bar games
- Casual
- Beer
Show more amenities
- Spirits
- Seating
- Karaoke
- Quiz night
- Sport
- Toilet
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Offerings· 2
- Alcohol
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Bars near Cricketer's Arms
- Wobbly Stool4.71180 miOutdoor seatingTakeout
craft beer selection, real ale on cask, weekend curries
- White Lion4.01130.1 mi£15–30Outdoor seating
folk night, live music nights, ale on tap
- The Oddfellows Arms4.21280.9 miOutdoor seating
free breakfast buffet, karaoke nights, bar with beer on tap
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cricketer's ArmsOutdoor seating | 4.3207 | — | £1–15 | karaoke nights, Holt's ales, beer garden |
| Wobbly StoolOutdoor seating · Takeout | 4.7118 | 0 mi | — | craft beer selection, real ale on cask, weekend curries |
| White LionOutdoor seating | 4.0113 | 0.1 mi | £15–30 | folk night, live music nights, ale on tap |
| The Oddfellows ArmsOutdoor seating | 4.2128 | 0.9 mi | — | free breakfast buffet, karaoke nights, bar with beer on tap |
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