The Cricketers Inn, Kingsley

One of the most hospitable 'drinkers pubs' I've ever been to. Locals are charming and welcoming, the landlord is remarkably accommodating and helpful and the barstaff know their beers and drinks. Overall, a fantastic pub with an extraordinary interior design; a real smorgasbord of character that is frequently added to or reinvented. Every time I go back something has changed. It has a great selection of real ales from a wide and quickly changing range of breweries. Also the food is pretty good, traditional pub menu, nothing too fancy just good old fashioned pub grub. We've stayed four times in the B&B, and every time experienced the same high standards. Out back there's a great play area for the kids, and a beautiful village pond/common area for the family to visit. The pub also puts on plenty of 'nights' and even karaoke on a saturday night, which is a hysterical guilty pleasure. This pub is like no other I've seen, especially in the area. Utterly Brilliant. Highly recommend it.

8 Jun 2011 14:38