The Cricket Inn - Sheffield

My family, consisting of 8 members including two children, visited this restaurant. The pub has a charming old-fashioned interior with comfortable seating. The service was outstanding, and the delicious food and drinks were promptly served. Many of us enjoyed the traditional Sunday roast that was available that day, with the beef being particularly exceptional. We highly recommend this restaurant for a similar dining experience.

We visited The Cricket Inn in December 2023 and had a lovely Turkey Christmas Lunch. Service, in an almost empty restaurant, was slow however. Today, 12th Jan 2024, we returned for a second time for lunch. They have a “Two courses for £20, three for £25” offer on at the moment and we also had a mystery discount envelope from our December visit. I chose a main and dessert, my wife chose a starter and main. When the owner/manager took our order, I specifically asked him about the offer (which applied to starred items on the menu) as my choices were on the reverse side of the menu. The food was good but the service again very slow. 45 mins after placing our order we had only had my wife’s starter and were both waiting for our mains. As before, the restaurant wasn’t busy there were three other occupied tables with, perhaps another six diners (so eight people in the restaurant in total). Two things spoilt the visit. Firstly, our final bill (which we checked after getting home) was incorrect we have been overcharged. Secondly, when we asked that the “optional” (but automatically included) 10% service charge be removed, we were challenged as to why. “Was the food okay?” we were asked. “Yes”. “Was the service okay?” “Our food was a bit slow coming out.” You might expect at this point an apology at the very least, but no, simply the response that he’d check the timings in the kitchen. So, would we recommend The Cricket Inn in Totley? No, not really. Food is good but service is slow and I really dislike the automatic inclusion of a 10% service charge especially since the menu clearly states that this is optional. Finally, I really have an issue with being challenged as to my reason for asking for this charge to be removed. I wonder what his response would have been if we’d said that both the food and service were fine but we’d still like the optional charge removed. Would he have argued the toss? In summary, will we be returning to endure slow service, being overcharged and argue about an optional service charge? Not anytime soon.

Visited Cricket In. Again last night for a birthday meal . Used to be one of our favourite venues as we live locally . Again , however , disappointed with the menu choices . The fish dish came with meat (similar it the last twice we visited) . No veggie burger (and there are some amazing ones around) . Little choice for a vegetarian . I ended up with the wellington … which I thought might be rather a large portion … but it was tiny . Only came with roast veg . No option for a fresh bag side . Atmosphere great , staff great , but PLEASE bring back your veggie menu .

Had a wonderful pre Christmas lunch with my sisters the food was excellent, the service warm and welcoming and the setting beautiful. Highly recommended exactly what a good pub should be.

As a coeliac person with many allergies (and a very picky eater I was amazingly catered for! We had booked and given prior warning of my dietary requirements and on arrival was provided with an annotated menu of what I could have! They were accommodating, kind and non-judgmental and the food was delicious. Any coeliacs in need of a gorgeous apple crumble- this is the place! Lovely service and all-round great experience. :