The Cricketers, Canterbury - pub details
Address: 14 St Peters Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BQ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 28693) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Canterbury West (0.2 miles), Canterbury East (0.5 miles), Sturry (2.3 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
- Outside seating
Pub suggested by cuttysark on 9 Apr 2006
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> Current user rating: 5.4/10 (rated by 14 users)
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user reviews of the Cricketers, Canterbury
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| Didn't want to go in there at first as the colour of the pub looked naff (who on earth chose mustard?). Bright white would be a lot fresher. Anyway we went in because it looked more like a traditional pub as opposed to a naff themed one and were pleasantly surprised. It was nice and dark and cosy. There was a bookshelf (proceeds would go towards Demelza House, which was nice and ethical). I always like pubs that have books in, and you can take them out, not just there for show. I noticed the games in the window which encouraged me to go into the pub. It also has old fashioned traditional games like shove ha'penny. I was looking for a pub that is fun in a traditional way and community focused. We had a nice cider. I think reviewers who go round bitching behind staff's backs are cowards. They were absolutely fine. I went out with a student from the University and trust me, not all students want to vomit and trash the place! I'd definitely go back again 'as a regular', and hope to play some board games there (and chess), at least it keeps my middleaged student friend out of trouble! cyclechick - 13 Sep 2011 14:53 |
| Went in here on Good Friday and have to say the place impressed me. The Spitfire was well kept and the food selection was extensive. The Steak Huffkin was lovely and the Irish guy behind the bar couldn't have been more friendly or welcoming. UrbanGenieThing - 3 Apr 2010 15:50 |
| THE worst pint of Masterbrew ever (turgid, fizzy vinegar) plus the most ignorant/lazy bar staff all add up to a real disaster. It's not cheap either. Not one I'd recommend. eastkent - 7 Mar 2010 13:59 |
| Amazing food try the wild rabbit pudding made by the mad chef bet !! great music on a thurs eve well worth a visit A PROPER PUB WITH GREAT FOOD HARD TO FIND THESE DAYS WELL WORTH A VISIT xx roger105 - 27 Dec 2009 23:36 |
| Well, if you like a nice traditional pub, then the Cricketers is fine at lunchtime/early evening. Nice menu (local produce) with at least one of Shepherd Neame's Real Ales on. My experience (1/2 visits a month) is pretty positive, except after about 8.30pm when the "can't have a drink without having a shot/gimme music at 150dB and oops, mind the vomit" brigade seem to gets let out of the zoo! Shame really but then, that's the way the Student Loan Company makes money! With that caveat (ie go early/lunchtime) the Cricketers is a good pub. Don't know about grumpy bar staff. Those that I saw working last time I was there were so off their face with whatever substance they'd been snorting, that they were positivley radiant/smiling and completely unable to work the till! MrCheeky - 7 Apr 2009 14:02 |
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