A village institution since the 16th century

The Cricketers sits at the heart of Horsell, a 16th-century timber-framed building that’s had a few lives — general store, poorhouse, school — before settling into its role as one of the area’s best-loved pubs.

We joined Barons in 2006, and under general manager Stefan Boncata, we’ve built a reputation for good food (brunch from 9am daily), a cracking Sunday carvery, and a garden that’s hard to leave once you’ve settled in.

Inside there are low beams and warm lighting. Dogs are welcome in the Garden Room, bar, Snug, and Cave.

Out the back, we have a very large garden. There’s a Garden Room and tent, six pods, a play area, an outdoor bar, and a Pizza Shack in summer. Whatever the weather, there’s a spot that works.

We’re part of the fabric of Horsell — involved with the Christmas Village Fair, Picnic on the Green, the Dragon Boat Race, and the Bee-lieve Foundation. If it’s happening in Horsell, we’re usually there.