SIMPLY THE BEST! (and I don't say that lightly) As a very fussy northern man I never order roasts at pubs because they always let me down, but this was THE BEST roast I've eaten in many years! The flavour was amazing! the gravy (super important to me) was deep and rich and tasted superb, my pork was dreamy (loads of light, crispy crackling), my wife had beef- also incredible. yorkies with great seasoning, roasties that melted in the mouth and also packed with flavour- even the carrots had great flavour. Every single element was cooked to perfection and packed with taste and, unlike a lot of high-end gastro/fine dining places that serve taste at the expense of portion size, it was a really full plate that filled a big eater like me up. most pubs offer food that looks impressive but doesn't really taste of much, but the chefs here really know what they are doing. The place is just wonderful. the staff were super helpful, friendly and attentive, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. the other non-roast menu looked really exciting and they even had a great list of non/low alcohol beers and ciders etc for me as I was driving. I can't fault it and I'll be going back...
Read moreSince the refit, this place is amazing. The food is always amazing and they do offer quite a range of GF food too. The pub itself is very spacious. We have never found it a problem to get somewhere to sit/eat/drink etc, and they have an extensive range of drinks on offer which change frequently. So you'll not be bored of the same old thing all the time. There is a huge beer garden at the back for more seating and they have very recently opened their pizza oven place for freshly made stone baked pizza. There is also an ice cream stand which is popular with the kids (which brings me to 4 stars for atmosphere. There is a playground in the beer garden which isn't massive but kids will make their own fun. the trouble is whenever we visit there always seems to be a group of kids whom are practically feral, running around screaming I can deal with but throwing car tires off the climbing apparatus, laying old broken timber across the fence really ruins the fun. Sadly the parents are too busy talking or playing on the phones to...
Read moreThis place had never been on my radar and stumbled upon it one Sunday a couple of years back after walking up to Broadwater for a late breakfast, only to find the cafe closed ! Popped in to the cricketer’s on the off chance we could get a table for a roast and struck gold ! The Sunday roast is absolutely out of this world ! I travel the length and breadth of the country and have had more than my fair share of pub roasts and not one even comes close to that of the cricketers, it really is in league all of its own . Have become a regular visitor over the last few years and have worked my way through the menu and every single thing is as amazing as the roasts , the burgers are great and the fish and chips are absolute perfection , the service , the atmosphere and the pub itself are also first class. The cricketers is without question the jewel in worthings crown and I guarantee one visit is all it will take to keep you coming back again and again, if I could give it more stars i...
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