Great Beer, Great Food And A Great Location
The Cricketers Brighton is a city centre traditional pub, full of charm, history, warmth and character – and one of the few Brighton pubs that still retains its Victorian splendour. Situated in the thick of Brighton’s Lanes , this venue attracts a real mix of people. It has a warren of different rooms, each with their own feel and a convenient central location.
“A step back in time to the days of Victorian splendour”
The Cricketers Brighton
If you think thick carpets, Victorian detail, pictures on walls and ceilings, a great selection of wines and beers and then you are getting a better idea as to what the place has to offer. The venue also has an internal courtyard great for larger tables and with quite a rustic feel to it.
A Venue Since 1547
There has been a pub on this site since 1547 and the original Landlord, Derrick Carver was burnt as a heretic for his religious beliefs back in the day. It is suggested that one of their most famous, or infamous, guests was Robert Donston Stephenson, a contender for the real identity of Jack the Ripper. In The Greene Room bar, (upstairs), you can spend some time sleuthing through the story of his origins and how he may have planned his murders from the very same spot.
This is also the famous pub immortalised by Graham Greene in his classic novel “Brighton Rock”.
Brighton Roast Co. at The Cricketers
Brighton Roast Co. is resident at The Cricketers serving full roasts seven days a week, because why wait until Sunday? Head chef Phil Bartley has prepared a menu of traditional exquisite roasts, using high welfare organic meat from Bartley’s Butchers and local, seasonal vegetables.
A host of classic sides support the main act, or to bolster the appetites of those who believe no quantity of crispy, fluffy roast potatoes can ever be enough. Naturally, for Brighton, there are great vegan and vegetarian main options and extras, including vegan macaroni or cauliflower cheese.
Don’t fancy a roast?
As a ‘gateway’ option for those not quite comfortable with having a roast any day they please, there are smaller portions of each roast’s ‘main event’ served in white or wholegrain sub rolls, with free-pouring gravy and a side of sauce; all for a little less than a full roast cost. Putting a roast dinner in a sandwich is, simply speaking, genius.
The militant traditionalist need not go all ‘Derrick Carver’ and get the heretic’s bonfire started. If roast simply has to be on Sundays you can still eat at The Cricketers from their small pub classics selection; such as battered cod and chips or prime beef burgers. All of ‘the classics’ have vegetarian alternatives and are sourced with the same attention to quality, sustainable produce.
The Brighton Roast Co. serves roasts (and non-roasts) Sunday-Thursday 12-10pm Friday and Saturday 12-8pm.
Wine at The Greene Room
The upstairs part of the Cricketers, ‘The Greene Room’ has it’s very own Wine Bar. Just walk through the main bar on arrival at The Cricketers and head up their stairs to experience a drinks menu with a difference. A great location for private events and parties, or an ‘in-the-know’ venue where you can escape from the busy city centre crowd.
For more information about private hire, seasonal menus or exclusive use of the Greene room, then please view their website – http://www.cricketersbrighton.co.uk/
