About The Cricketers Arms: Village Pub in Rickling Green

About Us

We are an AA Rosette, family-run, independent 18th-century pub with 10 en-suite hotel bedrooms. Our pub is located in the picturesque village of Rickling Green, overlooking the historic cricket ground. Our kitchen is run by our award-winning chef, Harry Kodagoda. Adding the cherry to the top of The Cricketers Arms cake, we’re a 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!

The Cricketers Arms

Our history

In August 2019, The Cricketers Arms was proudly reopened under the ownership of Harry and Sam Kodagoda, marking the first venture of Horizon Pub Company Ltd.

Harry brings extensive experience from his award-winning career, having worked in some of London’s best kitchens since 16. He later spent 15 years at Anglian Country Inns, working his way up to the Director of Food. Whilst there, he earned accolades such as AA rosettes, Michelin Bib Gourmand, and was awarded Best Fish & Chips in the country by Tom Kerridge.

Harry always dreamt of having his restaurant and once The Cricketers Arms came onto the market, the opportunity was too good to miss. The timing wasn’t “ideal” as his wife Sam had just given birth to their 2nd child, she was less than impressed! Nevertheless, Sam was firmly on board having grown up in Bishops Stortford. After seeing the pub’s picturesque village setting, she knew this was the right pub for them.

Together, with their General Manager, Harry and Sam aim to establish The Cricketers Arms as a premier destination for dining and accommodation, offering exceptional food and warm hospitality.

That’s our history, come and add to it by booking your table here.

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Testimonials

What our customers say

    
 
 
         
   JillyHed 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
        
   Gregor 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing steak and chips
  
 
        
   Jo Russell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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
  
 
        
   Heath Callan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.