The Cricketers Arms - Eastleigh

This restaurant has declined in quality. It is very popular, with a lovely sunny garden and plenty of tables. However, the food was not up to standard. The gammon steaks were cheap but overly fatty, more like pork belly. The chips were also overcooked. The staff were friendly, but the poor quality of food and drink was disappointing. I even received ale in a dirty glass, which was quite unappetizing.

We were extremely disappointed to find out, after deciding on our meal choices, that there was no steak, chicken, or gammon available. We would have appreciated being informed of this when we received the menus. The service was slow, with a long wait for our food and drinks. However, when the meal finally arrived, we found it to be delicious.

I have been to this restaurant several times and I can confidently say that the issues I experienced are not isolated incidents. It seems that there is a problem with stock levels, as a large portion of the menu is consistently unavailable or sold out. Despite the positive aspects mentioned in other reviews, such as a great outdoor space and being dog friendly, these are overshadowed by the menu problems. Additionally, it often takes too long to be served a drink, even when ordering through the app and the pub is not busy (20+ minutes for a coke). Because of these issues, I can only give this restaurant 2 stars.

Staff were very friendly and welcoming. We turned up without a reservation but were seated with no problem. The food was delicious, especially the lamb shank and the price was very reasonable. The only downside is we are only in the area for 1 night. Highly recommended.

Very good. The pub has a gluten free menu with quite a few options. They assured me there was no risk of cross contamination either and I felt well after the meal. Very happy with the service as well.