We popped in for a beer and a snack and were should to get a great table that was in a covered area but still kind of outside. We had some beers and loaded tots which were really delicious- we almost stayed for a second order! The place is situated well to watch what's happening around while you have a drink read more

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Fish and chips is one of my favorite meals, so finding somewhere with good fish and chips is always appreciated. The flavor of the fish and the batter is really yummy. I don't always use vinegar when eating fish and chips, but it seems to go particularly well with the dish here. I'm also one of those people who loves to squeeze lemon on my fish and chips, and I thought it was cute how the lemon came wrapped in a little cloth. The peas were also good and had a bit of a black pepper taste to them, which may seem odd but I liked it. The one thing I was a bit disappointed with was the price in relation to the portion. The fish is a pretty good size and it comes with a decent amount of fries, but I think for the price it could have been just a tad bit more. However, it will still fill you up for the most part. I also like where this restaurant is located, and the building has a cool old-timey feel to it. There's a decent amount of seating, and if you sit in more of the restaurant side (instead of the pub/bar side) it doesn't get too loud or crowded. read more

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The Cricketers is a very nice Brighton pub indeed, a very old-school and stylish alternative to some of the more traditional local competition. The inside reeks of posh old-fashioned pub, with plenty of green felt and even an old cobblestone drive that's been turned into a side room. It's a bit pricey and often far too busy to enjoy properly, but it is a very nice place indeed, serving a huge variety of drinks as well as some perfectly nice food. What the Cricketer's has in character is sometimes a little oppressive: everything's gilt or felt or stone or something similarly showy: there's few places to really relax. It also gets far too busy far too quickly: it's a shame that there's rarely somewhere to sit or even perch on one of the bar stools: once the courtyard in the back is opened in the summer, it gets slightly better, but it's still too busy most of the year. It's a shame: I wish I could come here more often, but my dislike of big crowds and want of somewhere to sit when I'm drinking means I only occasionally give the Cricketers a go. read more

The Cricketers - Pubs Near Me - Brighton, BNH

A visit for Sunday lunch is a must!!!! We ordered the black pudding scotch egg and sausage roll to share as a starter between three people and I had the roast pork for my main. The portions were huge and super tasty. There was a slight mix up with our order, which to be honest we wouldn't have known about if the staff hadn't apologised and offered us free drinks. They were so helpful and friendly, we would have forgiven them anything! Delicious and great value for money. read more

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Allegedly one of the oldest pubs in Brighton, The Cricketers oozes pure charm. There's no plasma TV screens belting out football or reality TV, there's just cosy red velvet seats and an old fashioned bar serving good quality spirits, beers and bottles of wine. In fact, I've spent dozens of evenings here catching up with friends over a bottle (or two) of great Australian Shiraz. As well as the cosy areas tucked around the main bar, there's a more formal dining area and bar open for lunch and evening meals upstairs and a courtyard area which seats larger groups. They serve meals in the latter and a range of bar snacks, like chips and dips, in the main bar. It's also two mins from Jamie's Italian, Food for Friends, Zizzi, Cafe Rouge and Pizza Express - so a great place to pop in for a drink pre or post-dinner. No wonder Graham Greene set part of Brighton Rock here! read more

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I've only been to this pub a few times, but each one has ended in me leaving with a smile on my face. This is very much a cosy, local pub - with warm and rich decor and a dimly lit interior. The pub is deceptively large actually, stretching back far, with a rooms off rooms and a hidden bar right at the bar. They also have a nice outdoor seating area, right in the middle of the bustling south laines, which is perfect for people watching. The drinks are pretty standard pub fare here, I'd say, so no complaints there! The staff, too, are lovely and accommodating. They often have live music playing, which is wonderful and adds a great atmosphere to the place. This is a great spot to just chill with a pint and catch up with some mates. If you're after a relaxed and comfortable vibe, in the very heart of town - this is for you! read more

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Looks nice inside, particularly within the courtyard, where we managed to find a spot. The beer choice was a bit boring though, best I could find was a Caledonian non-Deuchars. read more

The Cricketers - Pubs Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Attractive pub in the Lanes area of Brighton dating from 16th Century. Featured in Brighton Rock by Graham Greene, who's said to have written parts of the novel here. Good real ale. This is a largish pub, popular with tourists and day trippers. It's arranged over two floors, with a bar on each floor. The ground floor has two distinct areas: the main bar area, which gets packed during the day at weekends, and a dining area one end of which is open to the elements. The ladies' toilet is in the main bar area, and the gents' is in the dining area. The entire upstairs floor is the Greene Room (which is actually three rooms with interconnecting doors). This area has quite a different feel from the downstairs areas. For a start, it's never as busy as downstairs (possibly because casual visitors don't realise it's there), and is generally quieter. Also, it's decorated differently (light greens, creams and browns, if I remember correctly), and the seating is better (mostly armchairs). The upstairs bar usually only has one person serving. There are toilets in the upstairs area as well as downstairs. Note: there are no real ales upstairs so you have to get it at the main ground floor bar. There are various Graham Greene memorabilia on the walls. Upstairs serves as a very good function room. The real ale is consistently good I've been here maybe 30-40 times and never had a duff pint. Typically they have Broadside, Pride, Harveys and Speckled Hen. However, drinking here is expensive: Pride is £3.20, and Guinness £3.50 (prices as at March 2008). I have heard that the food is very good, but I haven't tried it myself apart from a baguette or something a few years ago. The staff are very professional. The pub is part of the Golden Lion pub chain. However, I'm only giving four stars because the prices are a little excessive. read more

The Cricketers - Pubs Near Me - Brighton, BNH

A proper local pub which me and my friends on our girlie weekend were hoping to find. This little gem is nestled in the lanes and has a proper local feel. We stood out more than a lamb chop in a plate of sushi but we still had a great time. Sampled the local beer and loved the cheap prices. We were also very impressed by the bed pans used as decoration? What's that about? The tables and chairs are cleverly positioned so everyone gets a seat and a natter. Be sure to pop in for a cheeky pint. read more

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Lovely old pub well worth a visit old Victorian decor really good ales too nice friendly staff . Loads of outside seating and tables too haven't eaten there yet but I expect the foods nice too read more

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The ladies at the bar were very nice and gave us half price tickets to a local show! The atmosphere was old school pub feel and a very cool experience. I think this is as old pub feel in England as you are going to get!! Coming back again for sure. read more

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Great fish and chips, the best I've had so far in England. Beautiful ambiance and friendly staff! Apple cider was good and the wine was generously served! read more

The Cricketers - Pubs Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Being Canadian, this is what I picture when someone says British pub. It's quite small but has a separate section which is decorated differently from the main pub part which is where the eating section is. I had one of the best soups I've ever had in my life here which is cool because I was debating whether I should go somewhere else close by (e.g. one of the many proper restaurants in the area) to eat but nonetheless it was really really good. I like to be surprised by places. On weekends, it is packed with all age groups and is really busy (which I usually prefer when I do venture out). Very fun place to get some drinks before heading out to another place for the night. There's nothing I don't like about this place, really. read more

Situated in the heart of the Laines, the Cricketers is a bustling centre of activity at the weekend. It can attract a lot of Brighton visitors due to its location so close to the sea front and the town centre and can sometimes be a bit of a lout magnet. Having said that its been a boozer for many many moons which gives it a lot of character, particularly in the traditional furniture and decor. Its deffo worth popping in if you passing on a week day but on a weekend evening its always absolutely rammed. Lots of ales on offer and pub grub served seven days a week. read more

Damn it's cold outside! Ten minutes into walking around the streets and my hands were like ice blocks, a swift decisions was made...to the pub. As geographical luck would have it, I was in spitting distance of The Cricketers. As soon as I walked in I knew I'd struck gold, the holy grail...a roaring open fireplace. Huddled around the flames, warming our bones, I realised I hadn't been in here for ages. The Cricketers has a visual warmth, shrouded in dark red tones, it's an inviting hub of what I consider a traditional pub aesthetic. The pints however are quite expensive, £3.80 for a Kronenberg is quite step even for The Laines. read more

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This is a fantastic pub with a really nice atmosphere surrounding it but it does tend to get absolutely rammed on a sunny Saturday so try and get there a lot earlier than usual - especially if you want one of their lovely tables in the old courtyard. There's some really nice little cosy tables inside and the bar stools are pretty comfortable also. They have a nice open fire throughout the winter but now its getting warmer, they usually open the big barn doors on the courtyard. Food wise, they do some really nice salads here which go perfectly with a nice cold bottle of Sauvingon Blanc. read more

This is about as British a pub that you could possibly find. When you step inside, you first notice the size of the Cricketers, of the lack of size. The pub is very small, mainly dominated by a wide spanning bar the covers half the room. They sell a very good selection of traditional ales and lagers, often stocking guest ales. I quite like this pub and the traditional decor that fills it, even if it is somewhat dated. For fans of a quieter drink, this might be a good bet for you. read more

Proudly proclaiming to be Brighton's oldest pub, apparently gaining its name in the late 1800s when the landlord was a famous cricketer. Don't ask me to tell you who though. Next to one of my regular haunts, the Black Lion, The Cricketers is full of ye olde English charm, with an open fireplace, cosy red velvet chairs and carpets, mounted animal heads and brass ornamentals throughout. Serving top notch pub grub 7 days a week, with real ales and cocktails, it attracts a mixed crowd of young and old, and due to its central location, can get rammed on the weekends. read more

This small pub is situated in the south laines and is reminiant of an old country pub. Lovely hanging baskets outside you can pretend your away from the hussle and bussle of city life....that's if it wern't for everyone else doing the same!! It tends to get overcrowded which makes for a great social night out but don't venture in for a quiet pint hoping to have a cozy chat! With the prices being reasonable (for Brighton) this pub is ok it just takes quite a while to get a drink, espically at the weekend! read more

This is a favourite of mine for a sunday afternon drink as it's within stumbling distance of a whole range of nearby restaurants ! Great location right in the heart of Brighton. Pub is welcoming and always busy. Pub is divided into two areas - a cosy inside area and then a lighter enclosed courtyard area (which I think is now exclusively for eating). Give it a try ! read more

Came for a Sunday roast. £12.50 for a disgusting bit of fat attached to a tiny amount of beef. Underseasoned boiled vegetables in minute quantities, stale tasting roast potatoes that tasted like they had been dropped in a deep fat fryer, barely a dribble of gravy and tasteless mashed swede (I think) Total rip off and the worst roast I have ever had in brighton. Yorjshire pudding was passable though. Never coming back. Dont recommend anyone else does either. Also worth noting that our portions were somewhat less than half the size of those on our neighbouring table. read more

Oldest pub in Brighton with the most hospitable barmaids....very easy on the eye too!!!

I get myself to the Cricketers all too rarely, as it's a great city centre pub, with a good selection of drinks and bustling atmosphere. The selling factor is definitely the age of the pub, as it is apparently nearly 500 years old. The old-fashioned vibe is continued with the Victorian decor - think carpets, cosy seats and random pub pictures galore. Jack the Ripper allegedly also visited and you'll find a related exhibition in the Greene Room bar! Stay away at the weekend though as its great decor and central location attract tons of tourists and locals alike. But The Cricketers is great in the week, with the lively atmosphere remaining but a bit of breathing space too. read more

A charming and highly unusual pub, packed with history and quirkiness. It is an old coaching inn, and that function is clearly visible now and made a feature of. Entering the pub, you are in the 'core' - an old-fashioned place with velvet seats and dark corners, and a wonderful array of old vinyl records stuck to the ceiling - certainly a good talking point. Passing through, you're in the old coaching yard. In past years, horse drawn coaches would have pulled up directly into this area, stocking up with food and beer before continuting on their way. Now, it is a light, airy space with prolific seating. In summer, the glass doors are opened wide creating an indoor/outdoor feel. Upstairs is different again, housing the 'Greene Room' cocktail bar, with a good, if pricey, cocktail menu. There is also a fairly extensive food menu of standard but well made pub favourites such as sandwickes, burgers and jacket potatoes. read more

The Cricketers - Pubs Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Lovely flowers on the outside of the pub with lots of seating inside and out. After finding a table, order at the bar with the number on your table. We were able to relax and chat even in a group on 8 people. read more

This pub is ok, a bit small and mostly overcrowded, you often have difficultly getting a seat. It's quite a nice looking place and feels like a real pub but I think there are many better places to drink in Brighton. It's a bit expensive too. read more

Decent pub, good food not too expensive, drink not over priced. We enjoyed sitting in front of the gas fire and having a nice chat to quite random 80's music. All good! read more

A traditional little pub in the centre of brighton, very popular with visitors to brighton, have been a few times for a drink here and its nice and cosy inside, staff are normally friendly, have not eaten here but food has always looked good, good place to stop for a drink while you are in town, recommended read more

What on earth has happened to this place? The staff were not interested and the food was absolutely awful. It was not expensive but not being able to make Cod and Chips for £11 was a disgrace. Two attempts were made, the second was better but what a disaster. Surely it cannot be hard to find a Cook (I will not say Chef) that can do basic meals. I was hungry and they ruined my afternoon. I took my Nephew with me to show him the area. He wanted a Salad and got a plate of oversized leafs. Does anybody know how to do any thing right these days? read more

I love this pub! I recently went for a Sunday roast and, being a vegetarian, it was one of the best I've ever had! Instead of the usual, dry nut roast they had a wonderful butternut squash Wellington. The portions were a decent size and my meat eating friends were also very happy. The price was also very reasonable - £12 for a roast isn't bad :). To top it off, the pub has a really nice atmosphere with lovely staff. It feels like a proper, eclectic English pub. read more

Fantastic little british pub, quirky, Charming, comfortable. Great food too, busy most nights as most people recognise it as a good place. Its one of Brightons oldest pubs, swathed in red velour and full of memorabilia. Definitely one of Brightons best Pubs. read more