The Cricketers Arms - Test Valley

We called in for a pub lunch after 40 years since we last visited as we was based in the camp just up the road. And it was one of our local pubs, not a lot changed but I do say maybe a few landlord's. Brought a few memoirs back to us all. Very friendly landlord's Man n Wife team the ploughmans lunch was well proportioned and very tasty the beverages had a good choice. Loverly village pub well worth the visit recommend. Only thing I can find fault with is parking limited but no fault of the pub . Also has loverly beer garden when weather permits which it did for us. We will be back next year for our reunion see you then.

We decided to go for a decent walk this morning and found ourselves at the Cricketers in time for lunch. Quite empty when we arrived but filled up a bit. Roaring log fires at both top and bottom made it lovely and warm. Good mix of dishes on the menu even though they don’t do pizzas on a Sunday. Burrito was slightly soggy but I had a really decent portion and it was nicely cooked. Pork belly can be a bit hit and miss I’ve found (in a lot of places it can be all fat) but that was delicious too. It deserves to do well as it ticks all the country pub boxes.

I lost a wonderful Saturday afternoon and evening with old friends at the Cricketers. Landlord could not have been more accommodating, and the accommodation was just perfect for an overnight stay there was no way any of us were driving home after the wonderful real ale, gin tonics and wine! The food was excellent; the home made pizza was the best I've ever had anywhere! There was a roaring log fire and the whole experience could not have been more enjoyable. Will most definitely visit again so look out Ed! Oh, and apparently the vegetarian options were great too the chef was prepared to mix and match to suit requirements!!!

Can't believe we found this lovely unspoilt true country pub. Landlord was super lovely, food even better, fire roaring. The best pub ever found on a cold Saturday afternoon!! In fact we decided to stay the night it was good!

The staff at this rural pub are all friendly and the food is excellent. It is slightly off the beaten track but well worth the drive.