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The Cricketers, Blandford Forum, ENG

The Cricketers

4.5 (289)
£25 and under
Pub
Shroton, Blandford Forum, ENG DT11 8QD

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the impressive roadside pub in the picturesque village of Shorton. Here at The Cricketers, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand.
Situated at the foot of Hambledon Hill, home of an Iron Age hill fort, and just off the Wessex Ridgeway footpath, a right of way passes right through our garden, making it a delightful spot for walkers to rest and enjoy some well-earned refreshments!
Here at the Cricketers, we see ourselves as being a real village pub - delicious food, a great selection of drinks and the warmest of welcomes. Well behaved dogs are also welcome!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01258 268107
  • Website
    https://www.thecricketersshroton.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    Shroton, Blandford Forum, ENG DT11 8QD
  • Neighborhood
    Poole
  • Parking details
    You may be required to park on the road due to limited spaces in our car park
  • Public transit
    1 Bus stop opposite to pub
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 289 people are saying

The Cricketers reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

289 Reviews

  1. Morag

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great find! A roast for those that want the traditional, but also some fantastic things for those that don't including bao buns with satay halloumi - outstanding and delicious! A lovely pub, not too fancy - just right!

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  2. clare

    Dorset1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Menu was limited. Burgers a bit tough and drinks expensive
    The CricketersResponded on June 15, 2025
    Thanks for your feedback. We're a little surprised by your comments, as our menu currently includes 22 items plus around 5 daily specials, offering plenty of choice for all tastes. Our drinks are also competitively priced and in line with – if not cheaper than – many other local pubs. Are you sure it was The Cricketers in Shroton you visited? We'd love the chance to welcome you back and show you what we're really about. Best wishes, The Cricketers Team

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  3. Stuart

    Dorset1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We will definitely return . The Cricketers is back to being highly recommendable under the new ownership.

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  4. James

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, couldn’t fault anything, and they really offered a personal service. I have been a few times over the years, but is now becoming a destination itself

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  5. David VIP

    Dorset6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Sunday roast and ambient surroundings. Pub was flexible with our booking, allowing us to eat earlier than our booked time.

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  6. Jane

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice welcoming pub . Good price for Sunday lunch. One suggestion would be to use hot plates , food was really cold very quickly which was a shame.

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  7. David

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch at a great local country pub! Thoroughly enjoyed our time and will definitely be back!

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  8. Jez VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have to say the beef was excellent... nice and rare, not tough at all. Sirloin beef is worth the extra cost..... Lovely meal. Great service and very nice people. A wonderful Sunday afternoon roast after a long dog walk with muddy boots...

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  9. John

    Dorset2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cricketers always offer a warm welcome and an interesting menu. My sister had the belly pork boa buns to start followed by chicken supreme with couscous. I started with the spicy buffalo wings with Dorset blue dip and then onto the prawn curry. We both the food was absolutely fabulous and certainly very different to most pub fares. Highly recommended!

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  10. John

    Dorset2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a warm welcome here at the Cricketers! The lunchtime menu is good with special mention for the burger and ham, egg and chips. Timothy Taylor Landlord seems to be a permanent option and it is very rare to encounter it this far south in the country and all the more of a pleasure to enjoy one of the UK’s finest ales.

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FAQs

The Cricketers offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01258 268107.

The Cricketers is rated 4.5 stars by 289 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for The Cricketers

Shroton, Blandford Forum, ENG DT11 8QD

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Poole
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    You may be required to park on the road due to limited spaces in our car park
  • Public transit
    1 Bus stop opposite to pub
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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