Cricketers Arms Hotel

Surry Hills & Darlinghurst


A favourite haunt of arts students, dog-owners and locals of all persuasions, you don't even have to know what a silly mid-off is to enjoy this pub. There are open fires for when you need warming up and good food deals through the week.


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