
The Cricketers
Quick info
About The Cricketers
The Cricketers is a gastropub on Bedford Place in Southampton, with open mic on Mondays alongside cask pints, and live music or events on most nights. It is open late, more of a bar than a club, so the evening programme runs well into the night. The menu lists 25 dishes, including Creamy Garlic Mushrooms With Toasted Ciabatta and Chilli & Tomato King Prawn Bruschetta, and the Sunday roast comes with lamb or beef. Football games are shown on TV. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
25 dishes- Creamy Garlic Mushrooms With Toasted Ciabatta
- Chilli & Tomato King Prawn Bruschetta
- Small Seasoned Fries
- Large Seasoned Fries
- Gravy & Fries
- Vegan Gravy & Fries
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, live music, vegan nachos and fish and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, live music, vegan nachos and fish and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws the most praise, with diners calling the lamb always top tier and the beef delicious, and one reviewer recommending the pub over any other in Southampton for it. Close behind are the vegan nachos, loaded with jalapeños and dips, the fish and chips, and the fish pie and battered sausage from a vegan tasting night. Reviewers also single out the beer selection, cheap cask pints on open mic Mondays, live music, and sitting out in the sun. Bartenders and servers are described as friendly, lovely and quick, though one reviewer says service isn't the fastest and prices aren't the cheapest. One reviewer with limited mobility needed help to get in and to reach the toilet, and another finds the toilets relatively clean by day but less so later in the evening. When a cask had problems and a branded glass wasn't available, a server stayed polite and apologetic, and the staff fitted in a family for a last-minute roast.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws the most praise, with diners calling the lamb always top tier and the beef delicious, and one reviewer recommending the pub over any other in Southampton for it. Close behind are the vegan nachos, loaded with jalapeños and dips, the fish and chips, and the fish pie and battered sausage from a vegan tasting night. Reviewers also single out the beer selection, cheap cask pints on open mic Mondays, live music, and sitting out in the sun. Bartenders and servers are described as friendly, lovely and quick, though one reviewer says service isn't the fastest and prices aren't the cheapest. One reviewer with limited mobility needed help to get in and to reach the toilet, and another finds the toilets relatively clean by day but less so later in the evening. When a cask had problems and a branded glass wasn't available, a server stayed polite and apologetic, and the staff fitted in a family for a last-minute roast.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Great little pub, decent food and good service. Toilet facilities are acceptable and are relatively clean during the daytime, not so much later on in the evening/night. Decent selection of drinks, child friendly and outdoor seating both at the front and at the back garden.”
- Google user
“Kat is a lovely bartender and cares deeply for her customers. She looked after us and made sure we had everything we need and the atmosphere is great. Lovely pub and we enjoy coming here!”
- Google user
“Came here for a Lovely Sunday roast dinner! Everything was perfection: the service, food and football games on. Would happily return and I recommend this place over any in southampton for a Roast!”
- Google user
“The cricketers has a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere and has become a central venue for the nightlife of Southampton! Open until 1 AM - The Cricketers is much more of a bar vibe than a club. Food is served until 9 PM on Friday and Saturday nights. The Cricketers often have some of the best local musisicans perform and most nights there is some sort of event on. I managed to catch The Excellent Paul, Charlie and Max perform an excellent set full of 90's and 00's classics, creating a fantastic night! This is a great place to find if you are looking for a great. Night out in Southampton to watch some live music, a place to go for a meal, somewhere to go to get put the house for a quick one on your own or a place to gather the crew for a proper bar crawl. Always a great night out at the Cricketers”
- Google user
“Honestly, if you're looking for a good roast, then this is the place to go. If I didn't work Sundays it would be a weekly tradition. The lamb is always top tier, the beef is always delicious. Gotta give a massive shout-out to Emily behind the bar, she's a laugh and a lovely chat. Sam is also very quick at the bar, serving people quickly and their customer service is amazing. Tbh, all the staff here, every time we come, have been absolute dolls. 💞”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Food
- Offerings· 8
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 5
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Live music
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Parking· 1
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Bars near The Cricketers
- The Dirty Barrel4.83990.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
craft beer selection, thursday wings deal, fries
- The Rockstone4.51,4150.4 mi£10–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
bao buns, sunday roast, wagyu smash burgers
- O'neill's Southampton4.53,3070.4 miWheelchair accessible
craft ale on tap, air conditioned venue
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The CricketersReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5779 | — | £10–20 | sunday roast, live music, vegan nachos |
| The Dirty BarrelWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.8399 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | craft beer selection, thursday wings deal, fries |
| The RockstoneReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,415 | 0.4 mi | £10–30 | bao buns, sunday roast, wagyu smash burgers |
| O'neill's SouthamptonWheelchair accessible | 4.53,307 | 0.4 mi | — | craft ale on tap, air conditioned venue |
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