The Cricketers has established itself as an excellent cask ale pub. Now with 13 handpumps on the bar the beers come from newer regional brewers and local microbreweries. This is a very friendly local community pub on the edge of the town centre which hosts darts and pool teams. Entertainment is offered on the weekend and regular social events are held including ones for various local charities. St Helens CAMRA pub of the year in 2014,15, 16 and 17. St Helens Cider Pub of year 2015 and 16 Regional Pub of the Year 2015, 16 and 17. CAMRA Pub of the Year National finalist (last four) in 2017 and every chance of being named best in Britain.
The only fault of this pub is its popularity; it really isn't big enough to cope with the number of people who love it! From being boarded up less than five years ago, the current management have transformed it into, as has been said, possibly the best pub in Britain for real ales and for atmosphere.
They also serve a huge selection of wines and spirits (64 gins!) and do simple snacks like home-made barms, cheese boards and similar. read more