Award-winning country pub

Welcome to The Cricketers Arms

Our award-winning country pub with 10 rooms is in the picturesque village of Rickling Green, Essex. Found between the market towns of Bishops Stortford and Saffron Walden, and just a 10-15 minute drive from Stansted Airport, so close enough for a quick get-away but far enough away to just hear the birds, not the planes! Some might say, we’re perfectly located for business and leisure stays alike.

We proudly serve seasonal menus, crafted by our talented Head Chef and Owner, Harry Kodagoda, featuring local ingredients, real ales, and a brilliant little wine list. We invite you to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner with us every day, and we’re delighted to have been awarded 1 AA Rosette for culinary excellence. You can book your table with us here.

In the summer months, you can dine al fresco overlooking the picturesque cricket green or settle inside our stylish, traditional restaurant. We welcome families, children of all ages, and even those with muddy paws! Our pub is also available for private functions, including wedding receptions, wakes, and parties. Want to host a special occasion here? Get in touch and our team will be in touch to make your special day more than just a day to remember.

Are you looking for a hotel room near Stansted Airport?

We offer 10 individually designed ensuite bedrooms, perfect for both business and leisure guests. Whether you’re exploring the nearby countryside, visiting local attractions like Audley End House or the Imperial War Museum Duxford, or simply seeking a peaceful getaway, we provide all the comfort and charm you need for a memorable stay.

Restaurant

We’re proud of the food we serve at The Cricketers Arms. Our menus are designed to bring joy through a superb choice of freshly cooked dishes that put flavour at the heart of every plate. Full English…

Rooms

The Cricketers Arms is the ideal place to stay, whether you’re on business, travelling to the airport, attending a wedding or simply visiting the area. We offer a choice of rooms, including Standard Doubles,…

Bar

We take pride in offering a wide range of drinks for our guests. Enjoy your favourite drink in the cosy setting of our oak-beamed bar or pair it with a meal in our restaurant. Our wine list, carefully…

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The Cricketers Arms is the perfect venue for weddings. Come and celebrate yours with us, and we’ll make it a day to remember.

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This is our first time at The Cricketers and it will now become our favourite stopover. We are driving to Folkestone from Newcastle and looked for somewhere to break the journey. What a choice, this place has been perfect. It is in a beautiful village overlooking the green. Beers kept beautifully and such bliss sitting outside drinking them. Evening meal was excellent, salmon and prawn curry cooked very well, my husband loved his pork meal. Puddings delightful. Rooms comfortable and very high quality bedding. Breakfast was the poshest I have had, smoked salmon, avocado, feta. Seeds and poached eggs, what a treat. Service was very friendly and excellent. Perfect stay, thank you.
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Amazing steak and chips
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Nice room in what I think is an old building. The day I arrived the pub was super busy but service was really good nevertheless. Located fairly close to stanstead airport and good value for money
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Perfect Sunday lunch. Delicious food, great service and all in the sun watching cricket. Can’t be beaten ! Thanks for a lovely afternoon. Thoroughly recommended.

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