The Cricketers Arms in Rickling Green

4.7

589 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Dog-friendly

RESTAURANT NOTE: Our outside tables are not bookable, they are available on a first come first served basis. Should you wish to reserve a table in our pergola, you must contact us directly please by phone 01799 619260 or email info@thecricketersarmspub.co.uk

Whether you’re after a comforting home - cooked meal after a long day at work or fabulous fine dining for a special celebration, we’ve got something for every occasion. Choose from our locally sourced, innovative menu and excellent wine list in our oak beamed bar or stylish restaurant.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon–Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01799 619260
Website
http://thecricketersarmspub.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Harry Kodagoda
Private party facilities
For all private events please contact us directly via our website or call 01799 619260.

Location
Rickling Green, Near Stansted, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3YG
Area
Saffron Walden
Parking details
Parking is at the rear of the property.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Filo baked ricotta, spinach and feta pie£18.50
Roasted root vegetable, squash and mushroom risotto£18.00
Pan fried fillet of sea bass£24.00
Café de Paris butter chicken Kiev£24.00
Rump steak, braised beef and ox tail pie£28.00
Beer battered market fish and chips£17.50
Cajun spiced halloumi burger£16.00
Buffalo chicken burger£16.50
Beef and pork burger£16.50
- smoked bacon£1.50
- cheese£1.50
- guacamole£1.50
28-day aged 10oz rump steak£26.00
- peppercorn sauce£2.50
- red wine jus£2.50
- Béarnaise£2.50
- Binham Blue cheese£2.50

Extras

Skinny fries / triple cooked chips£4.50
- add truffle oil and parmesan£1.00
Dauphinoise potato£4.50
Garlic buttered mushroom, greens and peas£4.50
Braised red cabbage and honey glazed root veg£4.50
Greek salad£4.50

What 589 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Essex
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Cricketers Arms in Rickling Green offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "friendly atmosphere" and "good value for money." The Sunday roast is a highlight, although some diners noted service inconsistencies. Overall, it's a delightful spot for a memorable meal.

589 Reviews

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Phillipa
Hertfordshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always guaranteed a delicious roast, lovely staff.
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Helena
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a lovely experience - great food, beautiful setting.
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Susan
Essex
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
My son was happy with his burger but I was disappointed with my fish and chips. The quality of the potatoes was poor and they’d weren’t really chips but cut up potatoes with the skin on I would rather have had the french fries my son had with his burger. The fish batter was a bit ‘heavy’ and it didn’t taste freshly fried. It was a shame as it was my birthday lunch. The noise from other diners in the room was so great that we quickly drank our coffee and left, as it was hard to have a conversation!!
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Hannah
Cambridge
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Whilst the food was good quality, we ordered three roast dinners and all were cold by the time they were served. We did advise a member of the team but they didn’t do much about it. It was also quite cold in the pub, but we would definitely eat there again and passed on the feedback at the time.
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Mac
Cambridge
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Went for Sunday lunch with a group of friends, been here many times before but clearly since Andy the manager has left things have gone down hill slightly. As always delicious food, but the service was far from excellent. Had to ask twice for gravy and sauces to compliment our roast dinner. Had to ask twice for hot milk for my coffee, very slow and poor service throughout our visit. Staff just walking around looking lost, just seemed no one at was taking charge of the place. A real shame.
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jackie
Essex
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First visit ( needed somewhere convenient for airport and a decent Sunday roast). Had trouble finding actual entrance to building but once in, was impressed. Lots of staff do no waiting around. It was a freezing cold day and not very warm inside the building but it soon warmed up once more people arrived. My friend was on crutches but we were put on a table up a level so she struggled with steps. Our order was taken quickly and the food arrived promptly. It was hot, plentiful and delicious. No complaints at all with the food. Good value for money!
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clive
Hertfordshire
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great Sunday roast with cheerful and helpful staff , very busy which to us was a good sign . Recommended.
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Stuart
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Glad to see place nice and busy Was well card for and the good was..... Fantastic
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Jocelyn
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and nice friendly service. Good value and quality festive menu. Will definitely be back!
The Cricketers Arms in Rickling GreenResponded on 19 December 2024
Dear Jocelyn, Most kind words, huge thanks. I have passed these onto my team We look forward to seeing you again Regards Andy @ TCA
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Rosemary
Essex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. Delicious food as always. Thanks
The Cricketers Arms in Rickling GreenResponded on 12 December 2024
Dear Rosemary, Your most to kind to reviw our facilities. We look forward to seeing you again Regards Andy
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The Cricketers Arms in Rickling Green offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01799 619260.

The Cricketers Arms in Rickling Green is rated 4.7 stars by 589 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

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Rickling Green, Near Stansted, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3YG

Additional information

Area
Saffron Walden
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon–Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is at the rear of the property.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Harry Kodagoda
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://thecricketersarmspub.co.uk/
Phone number
01799 619260
Private party facilities
For all private events please contact us directly via our website or call 01799 619260.

The Cricketers Arms in Rickling Green

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

Home baked tomato, garlic and basil sourdough focaccia£4.50

Marinated olives£4.50

Openers

Roast butternut squash and coconut soup£7.00

Smoked haddock and cheese fondue£10.00

Pan fried gnocchi£9.00

Poached and smoked salmon tian£10.50

Chicken liver parfait£9.50

Pulled pork bao bun£9.50

Second Innings

Filo baked ricotta, spinach and feta pie£18.50

Roasted root vegetable, squash and mushroom risotto£18.00

Pan fried fillet of sea bass£24.00

Café de Paris butter chicken Kiev£24.00

Rump steak, braised beef and ox tail pie£28.00

Beer battered market fish and chips£17.50

Cajun spiced halloumi burger£16.00

Buffalo chicken burger£16.50

Beef and pork burger£16.50

28-day aged 10oz rump steak£26.00

Extras

Skinny fries / triple cooked chips£4.50

Dauphinoise potato£4.50

Garlic buttered mushroom, greens and peas£4.50

Braised red cabbage and honey glazed root veg£4.50

Greek salad£4.50

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Diners' Choice Awards

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