News broke today (23rd February) that the popular Cricketers Inn in Longparish is to close, though hopefully not for long.
They published the following:
Hello all,we have made the heartbreaking decision to close the Cricketers Inn, we are working hard for a solution to possibly continue next week. Thank you for all of your support, and I am really sorry we have had to close. But there may be a solution next week.
It features in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for 2024 and always serves a good range of traditional brews from its handpumps, including beers from local breweries.
In addition it has a very good reputation for its home-cooked food, its pizza oven and excellent Sunday roasts. Fish and steak dishes also feature highly.
The Cricketers Inn had been registered as an Asset of Community Value in recognition of its importance to the local community.
Recently it had suffered from the drainage issues in the area when the road to the pub had been closed by Southern Water. It also sadly lost its bus service recently when Hampshire County Council removed their support. It had been possible to visit the pub for lunch by public transport.
We hope that The Cricketers Inn will soon be back serving the both local people and visitors to this lovely part of Hampshire.
In addition it has a very good reputation for its home-cooked food, its pizza oven and excellent Sunday roasts. Fish and steak dishes also feature highly.
The Cricketers Inn had been registered as an Asset of Community Value in recognition of its importance to the local community.
Recently it had suffered from the drainage issues in the area when the road to the pub had been closed by Southern Water. It also sadly lost its bus service recently when Hampshire County Council removed their support. It had been possible to visit the pub for lunch by public transport.
We hope that The Cricketers Inn will soon be back serving the both local people and visitors to this lovely part of Hampshire.
