Larger eatery, to the east of Bagshot, close to the junction with the A322. Formerly a grand roadside inn, but these days branded as a Beefeater, the majority of the clientèle are diners, often from the adjacent Premier Inn. There is long bar, with an extensive array of keg fonts, and a solitary handpump sad and rather forlorn in the middle and not always serving a Real Ale. The rear of the pub is laid out for food and their is an airy conservatory that leads out onto the garden, whilst dining is still the norm to the front, drinking is also allowed. Bench seating in a long narrow gravelled area overlooked by bushes and a palm tree to the front where you can admire the car park and traffic rushing past on the A30.
Historic Interest
Although the pub advertised it dated from 1605 there is no evidence to support this. In 1872 the Cricketers was owned by Charles Dawkins of Chobham. By the early 20th century photos show the building to be of a grand design. As its name suggests, cricket was played in its grounds. Today the site is a Beefeater grill and a Premier Inn hotel chain. Although there have been extensions added to both sides of the main building, it still has the design of a grand roadside inn. (News & Ale 123)
This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.
Cricketers, Bagshot