The Cricketers Arms is a traditional public house at 34 Carlton Place in Southampton. Known locally through its Bedford Place setting, it combines a characterful bar with a working kitchen and bookable tables for evening meals, weekend food and Sunday lunch.
Homemade dishes sit at the heart of the food offering, with burgers and steaks providing substantial pub favourites. The kitchen also serves changing plates and bar food, giving customers a choice between a full meal and something smaller alongside a drink.
Sunday roasts are a particular part of the weekly pattern, while the bar pours cask ale, cider and other drinks in a relaxed two room pub. Televised sport and a lively evening atmosphere make it suitable for match days as well as a casual gathering with friends.
Kitchen hours vary by day and are shorter than the bar opening times, so diners should check the current service period and reserve when planning a meal. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should also speak with staff about the latest recipes and kitchen preparation before ordering.
Address: 34 Carlton Place, Southampton SO15 2DX, England
The Cricketers Bedford Place Menu
Succulent Steaks
Choose from our range of premium quality steaks, all served with hand cut chunky chips & a fresh side salad. Steak extras: Garlic Butter, Stilton Cheese, Mushrooms £1.50; Peppercorn Sauce £2.95; Surf & Turf (breaded scampi) £3.50.
Tomahawk Steak
A 36oz bone-in ribeye steak! Available rare or medium rare. Please allow 30 minutes cooking time
T-Bone
A big 16oz succulent bone-in steak with a sirloin on one side and tender fillet on the other
Fillet Steak
8oz steak cut from the tenderloin, famous for its soft texture
Steak Sandwich
Warm Ciabatta, sirloin steak, lettuce, tomatoes, English mustard, pickled red onions.
Sirloin
10oz steak cut from the rear of the cow, full of flavour and very tender
Flat Iron
10oz cut from the the shoulder, best cooked medium rare
Steak Poutine
Seasoned fries topped with sliced flat iron steak, melted stilton cheese & a red wine and onion gravy
Homemade Burgers
In a soft brioche bun with mayo, lettuce, tomato, gherkin & burger relish. Served with seasoned fries, homemade coleslaw & a side salad. Burger & Pint Deal – £15.95 (Mon-Thurs). Burger extras: Hash Brown, Cheddar, Stilton, Mushrooms, Jalapenos £1; Onion Rings, Bacon £1.50; Double Up Extra Patty (excluding smash burger) £5.
Classic Beef
Homemade 8oz beef burger
Stilton & Caramelised Onion
8oz beef burger topped with melted stilton & red onion chutney
Brie, Bacon, Cranberry
8oz beef burger topped with brie, bacon & cranberry
Cheese and Bacon
8oz beef burger topped with streaky bacon & cheese
Smash Burger
Two 4oz patties, smoked cheese, bbq sauce, crispy onions
Southern Fried Chicken
Crispy fried chicken burger
Spicy Korean Fried Chicken
Crispy fried chicken burger smothered in our homemade korean sauce
Grilled Chicken
Char-grilled chicken breast
Halloumi Burger
Southern fried halloumi in a crispy coating
Vegan Burger
‘Moving Mountains’ plant burger, with vegan cheese.
Cricketers Classics
Fish & Chips + Pint Deal every Friday – £15.95. Wraps: add fries for £2.
Fish and Chips
Beer battered fish served with mushy peas or side salad, homemade tartar sauce & hand cut chips
Scampi and Fries
Breaded scampi served with seasoned fries, side salad & homemade tartar sauce
Fish Cakes & Fries
Haddock and mozzarella fish cakes served with tartar sauce, salad & fries
Nachos
Tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, salsa & guacamole
Beef Chilli Fries
Seasoned fries topped with homemade beef chilli, cheddar, jalapeno’s & sweet roquito peppers
Bacon & Stilton Fries
Seasoned fries topped with smoked streaky bacon & melted stilton cheese
Mushroom Poutine
Seasoned fries topped with mushrooms, melted stilton cheese & a red wine and onion gravy (Vegan available)
Sharing Cheese Board
Brie, stilton, smoked cheese, cheddar, red onion chutney, grapes, pickled onions, toasted bread & crackers.
Wraps
Filled tortilla wrap served with a side salad & coleslaw. Choices: Breaded chicken goujons & Sriracha mayo; Cajun spiced grilled chicken & mayo; Fish finger & tartar sauce; Southern fried halloumi & Sriracha mayo; Vegan Cajun ‘steak’ wrap.
Small Plates
Mix and match: 3 for £15 on all small plates.
Smashed Avocado
Served with toasted ciabatta strips and chutney
Crispy Garlic Mushrooms
Garlic infused mushrooms fried in breadcrumbs
Halloumi Sticks
Crispy coated halloumi, served with sriracha mayo
Breaded Brie Bites
Panko coated brie wedges served with cranberry sauce
Mac'n'Cheese Sticks
Homemade mac deep fried, served with truffle mayo
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Toasted ciabatta, garlic butter & cheese
Cheesy Fries
Seasoned fries topped with melted cheese
Whitebait
Deep fried breaded fish served with tartare sauce
Cauliflower Wings
Battered spiced cauliflower served with korean dip
Loaded Waffle Fries
Topped with guacamole, sour cream, Roquito peppers
Battered Onion Rings
Homemade crispy coated onion rings
Seasoned Fries
French fries dusted with our house seasoning
Chicken Goujons
Panko coated Chicken strips served with Sriracha mayo
Chorizo & Halloumi Skewers
Char-grilled chorizo & halloumi with balsamic glaze
Fish Goujons
Beer battered fish served with tartar sauce
Cajun Chicken Skewers
Grilled cajun chicken served with sour cream dip