Country pub near Southampton welcomes visitors and TV stars

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 08:57 · Archive

The Cricketers Inn in Curdridge, eight miles from Southampton, is a countryside pub that has hosted celebrity visitors.

The Cricketers Inn in the village of Curdridge, eight miles from Southampton, is a countryside pub located on the edge of the South Downs National Park and near the Meon Valley. Landlord Stuart Downie, who has worked in hospitality for more than 20 years, moved to Hampshire with his family in March 2020 shortly before the Covid-19 pandemic began. He and his wife opened The Cricketers Inn in July 2020.

The pub offers cosy interiors, an open fire, well-kept ales, local gins and wine. Customers can eat in the restaurant, the dog-friendly bar area or the large beer garden. The pub describes its approach as creating 'food that is full of flavour without the fuss', serving 'hearty pub classics and daily specials that can be enjoyed in a relaxed environment with the whole family'. It sources quality, seasonal produce from local producers whenever possible.

The Cricketers Inn scores 4.3 out of 5 on Tripadvisor from more than 130 reviews. One reviewer described it as a 'beautiful country pub', noting that 'the staff were friendly and helpful and made us feel welcome'. The pub has also been visited by television stars.

How it is being reported

• 'Beautiful' country pub that welcomed TV star for a visitThe Cricketers Inn can be found in the village of Curdridge, eight miles from Southampton and close to the South Downs National Park.Romsey Advertiser · 24 Oct, 08:18
• 'Beautiful' country pub near Southampton that welcomed TV star for a visitThe Cricketers Inn can be found in the village of Curdridge, eight miles from Southampton and close to the South Downs National Park.Southern Daily Echo · 24 Oct, 03:30

In this story: The Cricketers Inn · Curdridge · Southampton · South Downs National Park · Meon Valley · Stuart Downie · Hampshire

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