The Cricketers - Uttlesford

We have been going to the Cricketers for many years so was really looking forward to going on Christmas Eve as it had been a long time since we had eaten out due to covid. The staff were welcoming and friendly as we would have expected, however we did not have the great meal we were expecting.Our starter was very good and really enjoyed it but our mains were below par, my pasta was al dente but perhaps a bit too al dente and others in our party had vegetables which I am told were almost raw. Whilst we understand they should have a bite to them they had a bit too much bite. Dessert was great I am told.We should have mentioned our issues at the time I suppose. However, we will probably go back and try again but we have been to other restaurants in the Chestnut group and found them very good.

As part of our Dinner B&B stay we had a dinner. The food was well cooked, presented, served and overall we had a very nice experience. We would happily visit again. Our breakfast was freshly cooked to order and excellent.

Warm welcome at reception, lovely rooms and delicious meal. Breakfast very good, poached eggs exactly right.

Everything was not as we had previously enjoyed at The Cricketers Clavering. So disappointing , Now, as it really could be any cheap village pub but at a higher cost. Cannot be bothered to comment further as we will NOT return -End…

This is our third visit for an overnight stay but the first since it had new owners. My wife and I stayed for one night with an evening meal and breakfast. The room staff and breakfast were all very good. Unfortunately our evening meal was disappointing. Our starters and my steak were all good. However my wife ordered triple cut chips and fish. The fish was fine but the chips were soggy and very dark brown. They tasted like they had been cooked in old oil that was overdue for a change. These were so soft and not at all like triple cooked chips. We raised the issue with the waitress who replaced them without any fuss. Unfortunately she did not listen to the problem and brought another bowl that were just as bad. Not wanting to let this spoil our meal we did not complain further. I did however ask the waitress to inform the manager of this problem as we were paying the bill. Overall our visit was very nice but could have been much better if it was not for the issue over dinner.