The Cricketers

4.1 (948)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Wicken Road, Clavering, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4QT

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Romantic

Welcome to our English Country Inn in North Essex, close to the borders of both Hertfordshire & Cambridgeshire, boasting lovely walks, cycle routes and thatched cottages.

Near to Stansted Airport and close to the historic market town of Saffron Walden and magnificent Audley End House, we are also lucky to be a short drive to the Imperial War Museum in Duxford.

With so much to see and do in the area, why not make a night of it and stay over in one of our cosy bedrooms - it is worth it just to try our award-winning breakfasts!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Daily 10:00 am–11:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–9:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Website
http://www.thecricketers.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Anthony Cameron

Location
Wicken Road, Clavering, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4QT
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Reviews

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4.1

(948)

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

948 Reviews

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LynnE
Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 18, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Some of the meals were great but the Sunday roasts were a disappointment. Obviously veg had been sitting around a while keeping warm
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TrevorR
Cambridge1 review
3.0
Dined on June 18, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A lovely pub with character. Unfortunately out Sunday roasts were luke warm and the roast (not sure they were roasted) potatoes were hard. Very disappointing.
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JohnP
Hertfordshire8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went there, again, for an early Father's Day breakfast and had a great time with the range and quality of food on offer - thank you.
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GVBrook
Hamburg1 review
3.0
Dined on June 11, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The only criticism we have is the Sunday roast beef was very stringy and difficult to cut. The risotto portion was too small for the price. The rest was fine. We wouldn't recommend the food I'm afraid but the ambience was great
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Titika
Hertfordshire2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 10, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I would recommend cricketers for the lovely environment and the good service. Pie was good but overpriced and fish and chips were good but mushy peas were inedible as they were very dry. Quality should be consistent to match the price!
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Plum26
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 10, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
It had been many years since we last visited The Cricketers, and although it bought back many happy memories we felt that it now had very little atmosphere. Overall we enjoyed our visit, the food was good but nothing special and a little over priced. The service however was excellent, our server was cheerful and on hand if we needed anything further, but then again the restaurant was very quite for a Saturday evening, most customers opting to sit outside, although they were just drinking and snaking, from what we could see.
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MaxR
Hertfordshire6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 10, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were pleased to see pies back on the menu - we had delicious chicken & ham in shortcrust pastry with excellent mashed potato, cabbage & Gravy
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CorrinaM
London14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful impromptu meal out. Delicious food and fabulous service. Thank you!
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RoyA
Cambridge1 review
1.0
Dined on June 4, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The food was lovely until one of two of the very many flies landed on my sons dinner and side. There were loads where we sat by the window I did start to mention as I got off the table to pay at the bar because I didn’t want to make a scene but the girl doing the bill seemed to ignore my comment. I left disappointed and would now not return or recommend unfortunately.
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AmandaL
London2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 4, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Having previously dined here 10 years ago was really looking forward to returning. Unfortunately everything has deteriorated. The starter was ok. The Sunday roast was lukewarm. The smart casual dress code was predominantly casual. No longer feels a special place. Based on our experience we wouldn’t recommend or return.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Daily 10:00 am–11:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–9:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Website
http://www.thecricketers.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Anthony Cameron

Location
Wicken Road, Clavering, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4QT
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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