Frog & Wicket, Eversley Crossback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
What a great pub !
Very cosy, and quirky, with a frog and Cricket theme, with a lot of cricket memorabilia.
Well kept bitters from Gales , plus guest ales.
Great banter from some friendly clientele who you can have a good bit of banter with , as well as v. friendly staff.
Must try the food soon.
I think it would be great sitting outside watching the cricket on a summer evening with a pint of bitter.
The mural in the gents is gloriously Un-PC - well done !!!
If you're looking for some great beer and food, coupled with a liberal dose oif 'Britishness' then this is the place for you !
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Visited at the end of March on a Sunday lunchtime and had a pleasant Sunday Roast. Chef/Landlord even came out afterwards to make sure everything was okay with the meal. Very friendly waiting staff and good selection of beers. After dinner we visited the garden with the kids and they enjoyed the play equipment while we enjoyed the sun. Well worth a visit.
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not happy at all . made a booking for my husbands surprise 40th. was promised lamb spit roast/ bbq menu and prices via email. nothing ever sent. just had a call telling me my date has been booked by someone else. have a huge nightmare now everyone has an invite etc kids all excited. all landlady could say was i had not been in touch! well thats because i was waiting for the menu!? to this she replied she was too bust at christmas. if course she was thatd why i thought i'd wait before reminding her about the lack of peomused info! a phonecall before giving the date away would have been the obvious thing to!
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Now in the Good Beer Guide 2012 and permanently serving 5 real ales. Live music is on 3 times a week (Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays). New Menu launched 13th October 2012, and for Sunday lunch its recommended to book esp. as the winter is upon us and you can no longer sit outside to eat!
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stopped off here for a drink and and a spot of lunch on way to football in reading and was afforded a nice welcome even with the reading fan ( bit of good banter) the food was excelent as was the beer the setting is real nice with the cricket pitch right opposite bet its really good in the summer pint in hand watching the game would recomend to anyone to pay avisit to this lovely pub.
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You got to a pub for a Sunday lunch, and you kind of expect if to be "ok". But Mark and the team at the Frog really did exceed all my expectations; the service was great - always with a smile and never too much bother. I remember the beer being lovely too (regrettably, can't remember what I had), but the creme-de-la-creme was undoubtedly the roast dinner. Absolutely delicious roast beer, beautifully cooked and so much of it. I can't wait for the next one!
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Oh, I do like BITE. Whilst not every recommendation has been to my tastes, this one definitely has. I just spent a very pleasant Sunday afternoon there, and will be back.
We decided to visit there for Sunday lunch. After reading the recommendations here, I visited the website, and, following its instructions, duly phoned to make a lunchtime reservation. Am I glad I did.
I live in SW London, so it was around a 40 minute drive, down the M3 and through country lanes. Opposite a cricket pitch (is that a surprise?) you'll find the Frog and Wicket. There is a layby in front of the pub, and a bigish (well, by British standards) car park in the back - I'd hate to try to get into and out of it if it were any busier than it was today (and it was pretty busy).
There are a surprising number of doors to get in, for the relatively small size of the pub. If you come in the main door, you'll see a bar right in front of you, with several (four or five) hand pulls for real ale in front of you. The ales aren't thrilling - Doom Bar, Youngs, 6X and Pride greeted us, but there is a choice, and the service is superb.
Despite the busyness of the pub, we were greeted immediately. We mentioned that we had a table booked; the barman took our beer order (one Youngs Bitter shandy for my husband and a mediocre 6X for me), insisted on starting a tab, and showed us our table, right near the bar and the kitchen. Normally, I'd moan a bit about being seated near the kitchen door, but the pub was full, so I wasn't disgruntled.
There were three roasts on offer for �9.95 each, or you could have a bit of each (beef, pork and lamb) for the same price. My husband chose the pork, and received a stonking great piece of meat, complete with a bit of bone, and loads of crackling (yum - I had a bit), along with lots of potatoes, parsnips, gravy and a Yorkshire pud, and, sadly, some insipid looking veg (though the red cabbage was nice). The pork was lovely (yes, I nicked a bit) - tender and juicy, and the crackling was superb. The menu offers you additional gravy, potatoes, parsnip or veg simply for the asking. It's just as well he didn't ask; he had quite a full plate as it was. I chose to order from the specials board, and so had seared duck with potatoes, spinach and balsamic onions. I'd have liked the duck a wee bit less cooked - it wasn't overcooked, per se, but I just prefer it rarer, and perhaps not quite so many potatoes (I thought I was going to grow extra potato eyes had I finished them all - I left loads), but the onions and spinach were delicious, as was the duck itself and the sauce.
The beer was well kept - I had Doom Bar after my slightly disappointing 6X; I suspect the 6X was disappointing because my tastes had changed - it was not off or stale. The staff were friendly and efficient, and the locals were very friendly.
The pub clearly caters for a mixed clientele - there were locals at the bar and in the smoking area, families with small children dining (though not too many, and they were well behaved), a few groups of elderly folk - a real mixed bag. I did not, however, spot any 'oiks' - I have no idea, though, whether such folk are around during the week. There were signs scattered around admonishing the customers to not deal in drugs, nor to use foul language. Whether this prevents such behaviour, or is there because such behaviour exists, I cannot tell. I can only say I saw no such behaviour on my visit.
The loos were clean, though unremarkable. The first time I went into the ladies, the toilet wouldn't flush; the second time presented no problem. Apparently, the men's loo has a rather interesting painting over the urinals - a few of the pub from the cricket pitch opposite, featuring rather buxom women in a state of undress. According to what I presume was the landlord, the painting features a number of people who were locals at the time of painting. Needless to say, I cannot verify this, for a number of reasons.
Out back, there is a tented and heated smoking area, with several tables and chairs. Sadly, the tent only covers three sides (I think this is a legal thing), so on a windy day, as it was today, the protection isn't quite what I'd like.
I would love to revisit this pub in the summer, when there is cricket on the green, and birds singing in the area. On the basis of my first visit, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
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This pub has a great deal going for it, particularly in the summer.
The beer garden at the back of the pub is unusually large and a deal of effort has gone in to make this a great area for kids and parents. The area is divided into two with the eating and drinking area separated from the swings and footballs by a low fence. The swings, slides, rockers and toy cars are in good condition and should entertain from toddlers up to about age 7 or so. The bouncy castles have gone - apparently they were stolen. Personally this is not much of a loss for me as the need for supervision was always a bit of an issue.
Out front the pub has a number of tables with a great view of the cricket pitch. But be aware this is on the other side of the main road through Eversley Cross. So probably not such a great seat if you don't like road noise or you don't like to have your kids/dog/whatever near traffic. But certainly very popular for adults to sit and watch the cricket and the weekend traffic.
Indeed the pub seems to have a few car fans among it's clientele. The Formula 1 Grand Prix are shown live on a large screen. A "Grand Prix Breakfast" was advertised for the Chinese Grand Prix. There is often a few cars worth noticing and today there was something to catch your interest whether your fancy is modern (DB9 convertible) classic (BMW 840i) or ancient (Austin Healy Sprite).
Food and drink has already been commented on. Not hugely special but there is a fair range of ales at not-unreasonable prices, the ham egg and chips was excellent, portions generous and staff were friendly.
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An all round good pub with some excallant real ales on offer! Will be back soon!
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We called in there three weeks ago as it was a nice day and there was a Cricket match on across the road. It was a sunny day and we had a graet time with a couple of friends and thier wifes joining us. A good selection of ales and wines anlong with all the norm.
we ended up staying rather longer than planned and ended up eating there, the foods was served quickley and was good value
We have since been back for Sunday lunch which also vary good.
we will be back very soon
Michael & Co
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Hey, what a difference 18 months can make. The Cross at Eversley was my local but I stopped using this pub about 2 years ago as it was cold and unwelcoming.
Whilst I live quite local and knew it had changed hands and name, I just never got round to going back there.
I arranged to meet a mate there a couple of months ago on the Eversley Cricket day and the pub was great.
The three bars where packed to the rafters (but still the efficient and friendly staff kept us all supplied with drink) and I went home suitably oiled.
The new owners who it turned out I knew as they are ex customers of the said pup, had got the place literally rocking with three different bands playing music on a trailer of an articulated lorry that was parked out the front of the pub.
Also if you have kids go and enjoy the newly vamped garden with FREE bouncy castles and a great seating and play area. My son loves it and it keeps him happy for hours. Also there is now a sports bar where I can have a beer watch the Rugby and not get moaned at by my darling wife.
Well done Mark and Tania, I have got my local back
Steve F, the Rugby fan
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A fab local village pub with an excellent location together with a great atmosphere. Great venue for live music...I wouldn't go anywhere else!!!
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A great many thanks to all Customers, Neighbours, Friends, Colleagues & Family for your support for us following recent events. We are really touched and assure you of our determination to 'get back on the horse' so to speak! Cheers.. you're all wonderful people! x
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Now called the Frog & Wicket, this pub formerly, the Le Cross, Formerly The Toad & Stumps, Formerly The Lamb, LOL! A really nice pub espcalliy in summer, when sitting outside watching the cricket. 3 Real Ales on offer, tankards and news & ales avaiable! Worth a visit!
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IS CALLED THE FROG & WICKET!!!
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could be a nice pub. the bar staff seem friendly enough and the beer was OK. But whilst I've only been here twice, IMHO the atmosphere is spoiled by an element of regulars who behave outwardly as if they think they own the place. I'm no stranger to bad language, but if I go out for a quiet drink with the missus I don't really want to be obliged to take in an abundance of over the top loud swearing which is dominating the centre of the pub. Maybe I've been unlucky on my visits.
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now called THE FROG AND WICKET.
very friendly bar staff and live music on a monday.
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Came here yesterday for a few beers before playing cricket across the road and was very impressed with the quality of the ale and the friendliness of the bar staff - particularly the chap who recommended a great drink for my hang over struck girlfriend!! Other members of our party also had food and were impressed with the portion size and quality.
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Yes
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Question
Was this 'The Toad & Stumps' back in 1993?
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