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Brendan Teaon Google

8 months ago

Classic Australian pub on the Balmain peninsula a short bus ride from the Queen Victoria Building. The 442 bus stops out front. Established in 1872, the Cricketers has been through many incarnations in more than a century, adapting to the changing face of Balmain, one of Sydney’s oldest suburbs. The staff are friendly, there is a good range of food and beverages and the atmosphere is relaxed. Dining al fresco, in the pub or the restaurant.

Peter Lloydon Google

a year ago

Popped into the pub for a lunch time meal. The bar worker was very friendly, being courteous and knowledgeable about the food service and renovations due to be finished by November 2025. Pleasant and well kept premises. Will return once renovations are completed.

Angeon Google

12 months ago

Went to The Cricketers for the first time for the NRL grand final 2025. Good (multiple) screen sizes and can see from pretty much every angle of the pub downstairs. Doesn’t look grubby and is well presented. Upstairs was much smaller and less screens. Sports lounge is being renovated. Best part was the food. The usual pub grub but excellent quality and came out pretty fast. The calamari was super soft and tender and not greasy. Perfect. The burger wasn’t greasy at all, chips of good quality. Kids burger but was a very decent size. The chicken tenders had a really generous amount of chicken and were super tender and juicy at $15 and weren’t greasy. Bottles of wine are pretty much all over $45 (I think there was only one at that price. The rest are $55/60 and higher). Not a huge wine list but the Chardonnay was very good. Overall very pleasantly surprised. Will def be back. *Am a bit surprised by the neg reviews from the past but can only assume it was a long time ago and hopefully different management.

Michael Pillayon Google

2 years ago

I read a few Google reviews about good pub food in Balmain and this establishment stood out, which I am glad to say did not disappoint! The service was friendly and helpful and the food was excellent. The chicken tenders were exactly as stated...tender, which is not often the case in many an establishment. The chicken parmigiana was huge and juicy and the nachos did not skimp on the meat, guacamole or sour cream, so everyone in my group were more than complimentary about our experience, so well done Cricketers!!!

leon devrilon Google

a year ago

The pub is on the street and very welcoming. The chicken was very nicely done and the sauce was good but soccer ball ham is a bit plain but the cheese was really good and made it a bit special. The chip were good and the serving was plentiful as was the salad ( huge) but just olive oil for dressing.