A first visit to this attractive pub. Lunch was great value, the food was excellent, very well presented and the service was friendly and efficient. We look forward to returning soon.

We hadn't booked and the staff said we were welcome to say IF we could find a table. We went out to the back garden and there were a family leaving so we settled down, brought drinks and watched as the one person who was...bringing out food, walked past us several times - and the table was still full of the previous peoples' meals & drinks. We piled them up & made the person aware, but he seemed very rushed off his feet. We managed to get a menu after returning to the bar and were told it was going to be over an hour wait for food as they were too busy and as we hadn't booked - they weren't' expecting others to want to eat. Despite the seemingly negative attitude of the lady behind the bar - we ordered some food & enjoyed spending time with friends in the garden until our food arrived - which was very welcome after the wait! When our food was brought over, that was when the table was cleared - we did feel quite sorry for the young person as he seemed overwhelmed with it being just him, but he just kept going so should be given kudos for that. We will return but will book a garden table next time in advance. The garden is dog friendly, which was fantastic as brought 2 Newfoundlands who enjoyed the shade, the bowls of water left out for visiting dogs, and the attention from other adults & children.More

I went to this pub a little time ago very I very rude staff and owner named Ruth horrid not friendly and dose not look after there customers well at all food was appalling tasted horrid for the price I hope people no they reuse...sources off of tables that people have used and spit in food all together horrible pub would never go back over my dead bodyMore

Apologies but I cannot believe the comments about the food here. I ate here for dinner and then lunch and the food was of a very basic quality. I had two different salads and the quality of ingredients and care take on creation was less...than I was expecting for the price I paid. The location is lovely and the staff were very friendly but this food is arguably £3/4 overpriced at least for what you get.More

Over the past year visiting with a friend who came over from Australia it was a half way meeting point. Lovely staff, lovely food and well looked after. The Garden is beautiful and the weather really helped and we sat on the decking in shade...because of her two dogs. Would we go back - yes.More

We stayed for one night in this lovely pub. Clean and comfortable with lovely touches such as fresh milk in fridge and fruit. Breakfast in the beautiful garden was delicious. highly recommend this little jewel in the Hampshire countryside. landlady was helpful and accommodating when...I foolishly ran out of petrol. Will definitely stay again. plus I had the best dessert I have had for a long time. waffle with salted caramel ice cream , Chantilly cream strawberries, toffee sauce and popcorn. I recreated it a few days later at a family party. it went down a storm. thank you to the chef.More

We have just come back from a 1 night stay in a renovated barn it's absolutely beautiful inside exceptionally clean with everything you need. Fresh milk and fruit in the fridge. Hot drinks selection and breakfast boxes in the room. Ruth is a fantastic host...and goes above to ensure you have a perfect stay. The breakfast in the morning is delicious with fresh coffees and orange juice. We will definitely stay again. The grounds in the garden is stunning.More

We discovered this charming pub whilst out walking today, it’s beautiful inside and a wonderful spacious garden to the rear, helpful friendly staff and great beer.

We found this little gem whilst staying near Petworth and visited several time during our stay. There is a good selection on the menu and the meals we selected were delicious and mu husband was impressed with the burgers and the chips are brilliant. We...also tried the ploughmans which were excellent. The service was great and staff very friendly. We loved the garden which was really well spaced out and very peaceful. We really look forward to coming back on our next visit.More

Had a great meal on a Saturday afternoon at 2 pm. The service was great and the food was good honest pub food at a reasonable price. The pub garden is spacious and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Took almost an hour to get food, no updates, apologies or explanations, charged for drinks we never had, again corrected with no apology, food mediocre at best (super watery sauce with mussels; tasteless seafood gratin). Staff were inattentive and we had to reach out to...them almost every time, usually found them in the bar which was near empty, pub/restaurant was overall at perhaps 30% capacity, so being busy no excuse. Hopefully we just visited on a very slack day… Great garden and pub in itself, other customers main courses looked decent and arrived quicker.More

It's been a while since we visited the Cricketers, but the food was absolutely great and the staff very friendly. We both chose the local griddled asparagus on a bed of salad leaves with poached egg and hollandaise. It was beautifully cooked and presented and...our side order of cheesy garlic bread was delicious. Every one of our group complimented the food on how good it was.More