A busy sunny day outside The Cricketers Arms, with a crowd drinking at the tables and on the pavement under bunting and a green and gold balloon arch

Real Ales, Real Food, Real Pub

Southampton's independent city centre pub since 1861

The place to be.

Locally brewed real ales, chargrilled steaks, homemade burgers and proper Sunday roasts, on the corner of Carlton Place.

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Trading since: 1861
Ownership: Completely independent
Live music: Most Fridays and Saturdays
Find us: 34 Carlton Place, SO15 2DX
Rating: Google ★ 4.5 · 777 reviews

What we are known for

Four good reasons to walk in

A sliced T bone steak on a wooden board with garlic and herbs

Food

Chargrilled steaks, homemade burgers and pub classics. All produce sourced locally.

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Four cask ale hand pumps on the bar at The Cricketers Arms

Ales

A wide range of fine beers, including real ales from local Hampshire breweries.

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A microphone on a stand lit by stage lights

Live Music

Bands most Friday and Saturday evenings, open mic every Monday, fortnightly blues jam.

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A roast beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding and gravy being poured

Sunday Roasts

Beef, pork belly, lamb shank or vegetable wellington, served every Sunday.

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Welcome

The Cricketers Arms of Carlton Place

This is the Cricketers Arms of Carlton Place, in the centre of Southampton SO15 2DX. We are one of the oldest, well established, and completely independent pubs on the south coast.

We pride ourselves in providing a warm, vibrant ambience and the best standards of customer service. We provide a wide range of fine beers including locally provided real ales, fresh home food specialising in succulent steaks and homemade burgers. We are one of the few places where you can enjoy T bone steaks, and all our produce is sourced locally.

We show live sport both inside and in a covered outside area, and have live music most Friday and Saturday evenings.

"My name is John Cooney and I am the proud owner. We look forward to welcoming and serving you."

John Cooney, Owner

The Real Ales, Real Food, Real Pub mural on the outside wall of The Cricketers Arms

A historic framed photograph and a wall of vintage beer mats inside the pub

A red leather Chesterfield armchair beside a table with fresh flowers

Behind the bar

Our team

A black and white group photograph of six people posing together inside The Cricketers Arms, one holding a camera and one wearing a World Famous Cricketers Arms sweatshirt — The team at The Cricketers Arms

The landlord speaking into a microphone outside The Cricketers Arms at a street event, with members of the team and regulars gathered alongside him — The team outside the pub at a street event

What people say

Reviews

"I've visited The Cricketers on and off for many years and have always received a warm welcome. ... The whole team creates a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that keeps me coming back."

Kev Edited a week ago

"Brilliant centre of town pub with the charm and vibe of a country local. Great food, great range of beers, really friendly staff and a wonderful hub for live music and sport!"

Mike 4 weeks ago

"Great little pub, decent food and good service. ... Decent selection of drinks, child friendly and outdoor seating both at the front and at the back garden."

Michael 3 months ago

Reservations are recommended

Our food dishes are ever more popular, so book ahead to avoid disappointment.

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Customers at picnic benches outside the front of The Cricketers Arms

Drinkers watching football under the covered patio at the rear of the pub

Outside and on screen

Two outdoor areas, and the sport on all year

There are outside dining and drinking areas at the rear of the pub in a private enclosed patio, and also at the front in the newly pedestrianised Carlton Place.

We show live sport both inside and in the covered outside area, on Sky Sports and BT, so you can catch the game whatever the weather.

Opening hours may vary on home football games, when we often open early. Check our Facebook and Instagram for up to date information.

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