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Royal Cricketers Arms

385 Reservoir Rd, Prospect NSW 2148, Australia

Recommended by 39 people

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385 Reservoir Rd, Prospect NSW 2148, Australia

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+61 2 9622 6498
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM Friday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Royal Cricketers Arms

Licensed in 1880, this tucked-away roadside cottage trades suburban bustle for the unpretentious warmth of a historic country tavern. Multiple hearthside nooks, crannies, and an open-air verandah set an easygoing backdrop for team lunches or weekend pints. Order at the bar, pocket your buzzer, and settle by the wood fireplace. Patrons lean on hearty counter staples—generous chicken parmigianas, juicy steaks, and crispy pork knuckle served with mash and tangy sauerkraut.

  • Heritage Hearth Rooms: An authentic 1880s cottage layout featuring distinct rooms, rustic timber benches, and crackling wood hearths for winter gatherings.
  • All-Weather Verandah: A sprawling outdoor beer garden and verandah equipped with overhead heaters for year-round dining.
  • Low-Fuss Counter Service: Card-only counter ordering with pick-up buzzers keeps casual group lunches moving along.
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Why Choose Royal Cricketers Arms

Discover why guests choose the Royal Cricketers Arms for casual gatherings, hearty pub feeds, and memorable rustic celebrations.

  • Heritage Cottage Nooks with Real Fireplaces

    Authentic 1880s cottage architecture with separated dining rooms, cozy nooks, and real crackling fireplaces for cold weather.

    Felt like I was in a cottage and even had the fire 🔥 place going.

    Sue Chanthaboury

  • Heated Year-Round Verandah & Beer Garden

    An expansive outdoor beer garden and verandah equipped with overhead heaters to ensure cozy, comfortable open-air dining across seasons.

    Even when it’s chilly, the overhead heaters in the outdoor area keep things perfectly cozy, so you can enjoy the fresh air regardless of the temperature.

    Sofiya Garipova

  • Efficient Counter-Order Dining Model

    A counter-order buzzer and card-only system enables fast turnaround, letting guests focus on conversation and hearty meals.

    You need to order at the bar and then go and pick the food up when your buzzer goes off.

    Bart Man

  • Feasting Menus for Group Celebrations

    Dedicated group catering packages and accommodating team execution tailored for milestone birthdays and gatherings in a rustic setting.

    We had the feasting menu for our guests and the food was fantastic and so delicious.

    V FR

  • Country Tavern Escape from Suburban Sydney

    An escape from modern suburban bustle into a classic Australian tavern environment that feels centuries away.

    Grab a table outside in the beer garden and I'll guarantee you won't feel like you're still in Sydney.

    Dacmac

  • Unpretentious Historic Atmosphere

    A nostalgic, unpretentious atmosphere built on genuine 1880 heritage, friendly hospitality, and relaxed dining.

    None of the commercial fake rubbish, a genuine old Sydney pub that has a fantastic feel.

    Greg B

Hearty pub classics enjoyed in a relaxed heritage cottage setting

  • Steak

    Food was amazing. My steak was divine.

    Sue Chanthaboury

  • Chicken Parmigiana

    The Chicken Parmigiana is a standout: served with a hearty portion of chips and a fresh salad.

    Sofiya Garipova

  • Burgers

    We both ordered burgers, which were excellent — well-prepared and full of flavour, paired with crispy, golden fries.

    Michelle Favotto

  • Steak sandwich

    I had the steak sandwich. The steak was so juicy and the bread was perfectly crunchy.

    Jack Bruce

Before you head over

Practical advice on ordering, parking, and seating for your visit to Royal Cricketers Arms

  • Bar Ordering and Card Payments

    Order at the bar and collect your food when your buzzer sounds; note that the pub operates on a card-only payment policy and does not offer table service or customer Wi-Fi.

  • Plan Your Parking

    Onsite parking is very limited, but ample street parking is available along the surrounding road if the dedicated lot is full.

  • Indoor Nooks and Weather Planning

    Indoor fireplace nooks and covered verandah tables fill up fast on rainy days and winter weekends, though overhead heaters keep the outdoor beer garden warm in cooler weather.

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