A lovely Pub in a super setting. Dog friendly. Attentive and welcoming staff.Vegetarian options: The Vegetarian plant based burger and chips was delicious.
Anthony Hourd
Good old proper local pub/restaurant with great food and excellent
Bigphillips
This place has gone seriously downhill! The service was OK but extremely slow. Though they were nice enough, they just seemed a little lost. The food was not very good for the price. Very disjointed timing's, to say the least. The landlady was interesting, she seems to have completely checked out. Sat around talking. Gave off a massive, I just want an argument with anyone vibe. Certainly not going to win any hospitality awards! Shame, really.
dic891
I have been to this pub a few times last summer and it was lovely. This time however the Sunday roast was barely average. It had obviously been kept warm as the gravy had skin on it. Service was appalling. We waited 40 mins for 3 starters, then another 30 mins for mains. Deserts were bought one at a time so some of us had finished before others even had theirs. Coffee served with no spoon or sugar. Staff very indifferent. All in all very disappointed.
Robert Norman
Great place for dining experience and good selection of drinks. Well worth a visit in the area.
G Hartland
Updated 2024. Beer Morris men and Mummers. Good beer great atmosphere, but got kidnapped by friends for lunch.Came here for the Morris Dancers and Mummers, but stayed for a pint and a burger. Good food, nice atmosphere, careful serving. Good outdoors tables and I would have been undercover in the purpose built area, but the Morris men were to much fun!
Paul F
Awful, the landlady or is that the dragon in charge, couldn't give a stuff. Waited at least 10mins for the overworked barman (only 1 on) whilst she sat on a bar stool swapping chit chat with one of her mates. Was left feeling they'd rather not have me there.... shame.
Steven Jones
Probably the best pub Xmas meal I have ever had. The food was too class, and the 'house' wine was
A sweet pub tucked away, friendly and welcoming staff .They kindly made space for two hungry travellers; delicious food.
thegreen321
A group of 14 of us went for lunch and the food was excellent. Jodie looked after our table and couldn't have done more for us. The service was excellent and the atmosphere convivial. I would recommend The Cricketers if passing through Hartney Witney near lunchime.
jonada85
This is a really sweet pub, overlooking the village green. It has a lot of potential. We stopped for an impromptu lunch, mid Sunday afternoon. The service was friendly and we felt accommodated for. With regards to the food, I think it has the basics right with room for improvement. I think the oil for the chips and fish could be changed more regularly, so that it tastes fresher. I could have also done with something like salad / garnish + balsamic glaze / peas to go with my burger. Well done for catering for Sunday lunch trade, thanks for a relaxing stop.
Explore37680092343
A great location and very helpful staff. We went in a large group but Simon accomodated us at short notice and was able to feed us some excellent Fish and Chips, lasagne, Squid etc. Food was great and we got service with a smile.
Beresford Davis
We arrived at the pub for Sunday lunch, placed an order of roast lamb for me and jerk chicken salad with chips for my wife. I ordered a sparkling water and my wife ordered a small beer.We waited for 30 minutes and decided to sit outside until the food came. I told the waitress that I would leave my drink until I came back. We sat outside and then came back after 20 minutes, but the food still wasn’t ready. After about another 20 minutes, I asked a waiter how much longer and he said it is “in the pass.”The food eventually came about 15 minutes later and my lamb tasted processed and possibly frozen. My wife’s meal was also very average. I was offered horseradish which never came and when I asked for the bill, I had been charged for two roast lamb meals!The waiter, Simon, was apologetic and offered free wine if we returned. I can honestly say that I would never go back. My wife also said the ladies toilet was filthy! The restaurant was not busy and I cannot understand why the service and food was so bad.Incidentally, a couple of ladies on the adjacent table waited a similar amount of time and one of the meals was wrong when it arrived. She was offered an alternative and that never came! She watched her friend eat some tasteless ravioli and left the pub hungry.A total disaster all round!
Greasy fish and chips, quite
A lovely Pub in a super setting. Dog friendly. Attentive and welcoming staff.Vegetarian options: The Vegetarian plant based burger and chips was delicious.
Good old proper local pub/restaurant with great food and excellent
This place has gone seriously downhill! The service was OK but extremely slow. Though they were nice enough, they just seemed a little lost. The food was not very good for the price. Very disjointed timing's, to say the least. The landlady was interesting, she seems to have completely checked out. Sat around talking. Gave off a massive, I just want an argument with anyone vibe. Certainly not going to win any hospitality awards! Shame, really.
I have been to this pub a few times last summer and it was lovely. This time however the Sunday roast was barely average. It had obviously been kept warm as the gravy had skin on it. Service was appalling. We waited 40 mins for 3 starters, then another 30 mins for mains. Deserts were bought one at a time so some of us had finished before others even had theirs. Coffee served with no spoon or sugar. Staff very indifferent. All in all very disappointed.
Great place for dining experience and good selection of drinks. Well worth a visit in the area.
Updated 2024. Beer Morris men and Mummers. Good beer great atmosphere, but got kidnapped by friends for lunch.Came here for the Morris Dancers and Mummers, but stayed for a pint and a burger. Good food, nice atmosphere, careful serving. Good outdoors tables and I would have been undercover in the purpose built area, but the Morris men were to much fun!
Awful, the landlady or is that the dragon in charge, couldn't give a stuff. Waited at least 10mins for the overworked barman (only 1 on) whilst she sat on a bar stool swapping chit chat with one of her mates. Was left feeling they'd rather not have me there.... shame.
Probably the best pub Xmas meal I have ever had. The food was too class, and the 'house' wine was
Kind of high priced food for a Pub...
Restaurantji Recommends
A sweet pub tucked away, friendly and welcoming staff .They kindly made space for two hungry travellers; delicious food.
A group of 14 of us went for lunch and the food was excellent. Jodie looked after our table and couldn't have done more for us. The service was excellent and the atmosphere convivial. I would recommend The Cricketers if passing through Hartney Witney near lunchime.
This is a really sweet pub, overlooking the village green. It has a lot of potential. We stopped for an impromptu lunch, mid Sunday afternoon. The service was friendly and we felt accommodated for. With regards to the food, I think it has the basics right with room for improvement. I think the oil for the chips and fish could be changed more regularly, so that it tastes fresher. I could have also done with something like salad / garnish + balsamic glaze / peas to go with my burger. Well done for catering for Sunday lunch trade, thanks for a relaxing stop.
A great location and very helpful staff. We went in a large group but Simon accomodated us at short notice and was able to feed us some excellent Fish and Chips, lasagne, Squid etc. Food was great and we got service with a smile.
We arrived at the pub for Sunday lunch, placed an order of roast lamb for me and jerk chicken salad with chips for my wife. I ordered a sparkling water and my wife ordered a small beer.We waited for 30 minutes and decided to sit outside until the food came. I told the waitress that I would leave my drink until I came back. We sat outside and then came back after 20 minutes, but the food still wasn’t ready. After about another 20 minutes, I asked a waiter how much longer and he said it is “in the pass.”The food eventually came about 15 minutes later and my lamb tasted processed and possibly frozen. My wife’s meal was also very average. I was offered horseradish which never came and when I asked for the bill, I had been charged for two roast lamb meals!The waiter, Simon, was apologetic and offered free wine if we returned. I can honestly say that I would never go back. My wife also said the ladies toilet was filthy! The restaurant was not busy and I cannot understand why the service and food was so bad.Incidentally, a couple of ladies on the adjacent table waited a similar amount of time and one of the meals was wrong when it arrived. She was offered an alternative and that never came! She watched her friend eat some tasteless ravioli and left the pub hungry.A total disaster all round!