Drink

Drinks at The Cricket Inn

Our light and airy bar is the perfect place for a pre-dinner drink where you can sample fine wines, quality gins and local ales and ciders.

Although modernised, we’ve stayed true to The Cricket Inn’s original identity with nautical influences and we give a nod to the history of the pub by showcasing black-and-white photographs and historical artefacts of traditional village life on the walls.

In the warmer months, we have plenty of outdoor seating where you can sit and watch the sun go down over the stunning panoramic views of Start Bay.

See the Wine List

Wine of the Month

Featherdrop

Perfect for a sunny afternoon at The Cricket...

The grapes for the Featherdrop Sauvignon Blanc come from specially selected vineyards in the Marlborough wine region of New Zealand. Bold flavours of lemon, lime, grapefruit and gooseberry and the refreshing clean finish perfectly express the lively varietal character for which Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is celebrated.

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Wine List

The grapes for the Featherdrop Sauvignon Blanc come from specially selected vineyards in the Marlborough wine region of New Zealand. Bold flavours of lemon, lime, grapefruit and gooseberry and the refreshing clean finish perfectly express the lively varietal character for which Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is celebrated.

Red Wine


Villa Rossi Sangiovese, Rubicone

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

A smooth and easy-drinking red wine with a delicate aroma and flavours of red fruits.

First Fleet Shiraz

South-Eastern Australia

A modern, easy-drinking style. Mulberry and plum fruit mixes with spice on the smooth-textured palate, making this a versatile accompaniment to food.

Santa Alegra Merlot

Valle Central, Chile

Smooth juicy Merlot full of ripe plum and red berry fruit, medium weight and slightly spicy on the palate, and with a generous fruit-filled finish.

Côtes-du-Rhône Samorëns rouge, Ferraton

Rhône, France

Medium to full-bodied, the fresh cherry and berry fruit is followed by a savoury earthy note and lifted by floral, peppery aromas

Finca La Colonia Colección Malbec, Norton

Mendoza, Argentina

Deep red colour with violet hues. Aromas of ripe red fruit, cassis and black pepper, with more fruit and a touch of spice on the palate. Elegant and smooth with a long finish.

Promesa Rioja Crianza

Rioja, Spain

A classic style of Rioja, with strawberry, blackberry and rhubarb fruit flavours taking on a vanilla and cocoa smoothness during twelve months in oak barrels.

Spinyback Pinot Noir, Nelson

South Island, New Zealand

Black cherry and red berry aromas are followed by succulent red fruit flavours on the palate. The tannins are soft and support the bright fruit, whilst the finish is lifted by gentle acidity and subtle notes of spices.

Ridge Three Valleys Zinfandel

California, USA

Deep garnet-red colour. Aromas of ripe raspberry and cherry fruits, fresh mint, exotic spices, with clay-earth minerals. Beautiful briary fruits on entry, medium-full bodied.

White Wine


First Fleet Chardonnay

South-Eastern Australia

A delicious Chardonnay that captures the pioneering spirit of the first voyages to Australia in a crisp, modern style.

Nina Pinot Grigio

Veneto, Italy

Fresh pear and almond notes infuse this delicately structured, stylish Pinot Grigio. Dry yet rounded, with a refreshing finish.

Morandé Pionero Sauvignon Blanc Reserva

Valle Central, Chile

An exceptional Sauvignon Blanc with really vivid aromas of grapefruit, peach and herbs.

Vinho Verde Anjos de Portugal

Quinta da Lixa, Portugal

Ripe, fruity and soft textured. Light and zingy.

Picpoul de Pinet St Clair, Luvignac

Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Aromas of citrus, pear and flowers, and a crisp, mineral palate.

Muscadet Cuvée l'Origine, Domaine de la Foliette

Loire, France

Clear and shiny in colour, Aromatic smell of fresh white flowers and fresh fruit. Smooth and balanced taste…

Spinyback Sauvignon Blank, Nelson

South Island, New Zealand

Citrus and pink grapefruit aromas lead into a crisp palate, combining tropical fruit flavours with hints of lemongrass.

Finca Montepedroso Verdejo Rueda

Rueda, Spain

Characteristic notes of fennel, green apple, cut hay and peach, this wine is also imbued with an extra depth of richness.

Chablis, Hamelin

Burgundy, France

Fresh, classic nose with notes of green apple, hawthorn and minerals. Crisp on the palate, displaying good depth of flavour.

Sancerre Thauvenay, Domaine Masson-Blondelet

Loire, France

Vivid, fresh and rich white Sancerre, made from Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp, elegant, versatile and well-structured.

Bubbles


Prosecco Corte delle Caili

Veneto, Italy

Aromas of peach, pear and flowers. Fresh, not too dry on the finish.

Ca’ del Console Prosecco Extra Dry

Veneto, Italy

A classic Prosecco with aromas of peach, pear and flowers.

Champagne Drappier Carte d'Or Brut

Champagne, France

Delicate aromas of white peach, quince and a touch of spice.

Champagne Drappier Rosé de Saignée Brut

Champagne, France

Elegant and characterful. Red berry aromas, crispy, dry and refreshing.

Veuve Clicquot Rosé

Champagne, France

Aromas of red fruits, notes of almonds, apricots and brioche.

Rosé Wine


Golden State Zinfandel Blush

California, USA

Fruity aromas and flavours of ripe red fruit, cranberries and watermelon. The palate has a gentle sweetness with a refreshing acidity that prevents it from becoming cloying.

Nina Pinot Grigio Rosé

Veneto, Italy

Pale pink with an elegant nose of acacia flowers. Light bodied, dry and delightful.

Saint-Roch Les Vignes Rosé, Les Maîtres Vignerons

Provence, France

Notes of white peaches and lychees. Fresh and lively on the palate.

M de Minuty Côtes de Provence Rosé

Provence, France

Beautiful pale pink, with aromas of redcurrants. Delicate flavours of peach and orange peel.

Whispering Angel, Côtes de Provence Rosé

Provence, France

A core of stone fruit with herbal notes. Dry but smooth-textured, with a mineral finish.