Cricketer's Arms Hotel

Cricketer's Arms Hotel is a suburban venue in Cooks Hill with a strong focus on dining, functions and flexible spaces for gatherings. Its function offering can accommodate everything from office events for around 20 people to larger celebrations for more than 250, with packages tailored to the occasion.

Food for functions includes finger foods, cocktail-style platters, grazing tables and low-and-slow BBQ platters prepared in a hardwood smoker. Dietary requirements are taken into account, making the venue suitable for groups with varied needs. The website also lists lunch and dinner service, offering a straightforward option for local meals as well as organised events.

The venue has several distinct areas. The Tea Room is filled with natural light and opens towards gardens, working for either cocktail or seated functions. The updated Dining Room includes bi-fold doors that can connect it with the Tea Room for larger events, while The Pavilion provides a covered outdoor setting with lighting and a transparent curved roof. For smaller gatherings, The Boardroom Table seats up to 12, and the Chairman's Lounge has upholstered seating arranged around a fireplace.

There are also dedicated areas for different types of visits, including a sports bar with six televisions, a TAB area with multiple screens, and The Player's Room, which has separate smoking and non-smoking sections and underfloor heating. With its mix of dining, event and viewing spaces, the hotel suits celebrations, work functions, group meals and casual visits in Cooks Hill.