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The Cricketers (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - JaipurExceptional1
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterExceptional2
Sambrook's - WandleExcellent1
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked LadiesExcellent1
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Excellent2
Moorhouse's - Black Cat MildExcellent1
Hogs Back - BSA (Burma Star Ale)Excellent1
Harvey's - Christmas AleExcellent1
Abbeydale - DeceptionExcellent1
Surrey Hills - Shere DropExcellent1
Dark Star - FestivalExcellent1
Exmoor - GoldGood1
King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Old AleNot Tried0
Acorn - CrackerNot Tried0
Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster)Not Tried0
Fyne - Piper's GoldNot Tried0
Black Sheep - Best BitterNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Cricketers, Addiscombe, Greater London

Visits Details

29 Jan 2011 (ChrisE)
A busy Saturday evening. A group of us met here before moving on to a private party. We all agreed that the doorstep sandwiches being served looked delicious, and the sign outside advertising Burmese Curries means that I may have to pay another visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Surrey Hills - Shere Drop4.20ExcellentVery good indeed.
Sambrook's - Wandle3.80ExcellentThis beer seems to have improved recently. This was a new cask in very good condition.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
30 Aug 2010 (ChrisE)
Bank Holiday Monday, and this place was extremely busy. Several beers ran out during the day, and Exmoor Gold became available just at the time that I had to go and catch my bus.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur5.90ExceptionalTruly exceptional. This ran out before I could get a second one.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00ExcellentGood Harveys.
Moorhouse's - Black Cat Mild3.40ExcellentDelicious dark mild.
Abbeydale - Deception4.10Excellent
Fyne - Piper's Gold3.80Not TriedThis ran out before I could get one.
13 Jun 2010 (ChrisE)
Sunday lunchtime and afternoon. A group of us met for a few beers and a good social event.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Festival5.00ExcellentVery good.
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies4.40ExcellentTruly superb hoppy beer.
Exmoor - Gold4.50GoodThe first from a new cask.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster)3.60Not Tried
26 Dec 2009 (ChrisE)
Excellent real ales and chip butties, a great way to spend the afternoon.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80ExcellentA superb beer, very reasonably priced, and in over sized glasses.
Harvey's - Christmas Ale8.10ExcellentI was given a pint by mistake when I ordered a half. Very enjoyable, it reminded me of Courage Imperial Russian Stout.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Acorn - Cracker4.10Not Tried
13 Dec 2009 (ChrisE)
A busy Sunday lunchtime and afternoon. All beers tasted were in good condition.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00ExceptionalOne of the best pints of Harvey's that I have had for some time.
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80ExcellentFirst few pints from a new cask. Very good indeed.
Hogs Back - BSA (Burma Star Ale)4.50ExcellentA lovely pint for a winter day.
King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Old Ale4.50Not Tried

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About The Cricketers

The pub sign. The Cricketers, Addiscombe, Greater London

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional3
Excellent20
Good10
Acceptable2
Poor-

The pub is found in Addiscombe, Greater London, CR0 7ER.

A large and popular pub situated on a T junction. A log fire adds to the atmosphere in winter months. There are no airs or graces, and an ever changing list of guest ales.

We have visited this pub 15 times, seen 34 different beers and tried 22 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CR0 7ER