About Us
We're all about passion and fresh produce
The Cricketers Inn is located in Curdridge just 13 miles from the historic town of Winchester and 8 miles from Southampton City Centre. We are on the edge of the South Downs National Park and close to the picturesque Meon Valley.
Community is at the heart of the Cricketers Inn. The ethos of our family-friendly pub is about creating an environment for ALL to enjoy with great food, spot-on service and a relaxing ambience.
Our team is built on people who have a passion for hospitality and have pride in producing delicious food served with a smile.
In February 2024 we took on the Brewery Bar in Botley. Check it out here.
Our Story
Meet the Landlords at The Cricketers Inn, Stuart and Sally Downie. They moved to the area from South Devon with their family to run this wonderful countryside pub. Stuart's career in hospitality spans over 20 year’s with his longest position being Head Chef for various establishments in Devon. Over the last 5 years he has managed a busy seaside pub near Dartmouth and overseen the opening of their sister pub. Sally has always worked in the trade starting off as front of house through to wedding and event organisation then onto hospitality marketing, but she'll be getting stuck into all things admin and accounts.
We're dog-friendly
Dogs are warmly welcomed at The Cricketers Inn and will be greeted with gravy bones on arrival. There is a dedicated area for those dining with dogs and a garden for them to bask in the sun. Fresh water bowls are changed daily and towels are provided for muddy paws.
Treat your four-legged pooch to dog beer or a dog ice-cream specifically designed for man’s best friend.
Curdridge
Curdridge originates from an Anglo-Saxon name meaning Cuthred’s ridge. The ridge is most likely the high ground to the west of the village near the River Hamble but it unknown what Cuthred is!
The Cricketers Inn was once located at another site in the village, near where the Cricketers’ Pond currently is. It was there that a cricket ground was laid and used by Bishop’s Waltham Cricket Club as early as 1838, later by a newly formed Curdridge Cricket Club. It is understood that the pub moved to its current location on Curdridge Lane after reports of flooding.
For a small village, Curdridge has lots of interesting tales, from the local legend, Kitty Notts, to stories of the Curdridge witch who rode field gates, magically moved fallen trees and turned into a white hare.
Hire the Pavilion
Published: 28/06/2023Looking for a private space to hire for your event?
The Pavilion barn offers the ideal place for private gatherings, from birthday celebrations and baby showers through to board meetings and festive pizza parties.
Commis Chef Apprentice
Published: 28/04/2023Huge congratulations to Makor (AKA Pod) who's completed his Commis Chef Apprenticeship!
10 Facts about a Josper Oven
Published: 09/03/2023In January we were closed for a huge kitchen refit. As part of the renovation we installed a Josper oven. But what is a Josper oven? Read more to find out!
