Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 2486 reviews

What User likes about The Cross Keys:
visited the crucibles on Mother's Day with my parents, men and teens. the service was friendly and fast. we had all lunches and it was delicious. the portions were generous and everything on the plate was on the square. Although we were all filled, we all made a pudding that was also beautiful. it was also a good value for money and dog friendly. would definitely recommend. View all feedback. What Neil Parmenter doesn't like about The Cross Keys:
The food was very enjoyable (despite my rare steak being a little over medium) Unfortunately, the landlady was at best "standoffish... bordering RUDE. The pub has a clear clique of locals who gather around the bar and get/expect preferential treatment. Delays in ordering, waiting for the bill and QUEUING to pay, meant an hour lunch took well over two hours. We had a well behaved three year old. I sensed despite the c... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Gastroranking-it
4.4 ★ from 90 reviews
Harold
29.05.2024 - 12:22

Fish and chips are gorgeous well recommended lovely people and great food

Graeme
29.05.2024 - 12:22

Always a great place . Excellent service , food, and beer

Jamie
29.05.2024 - 12:22

Say no more absolutely delicious food dog freindly and make you feel welcome !

JoanneMetcalfe72
29.05.2024 - 12:22

Friendly welcome from owners and locals. Busy pub which is larger than appears from the outside. Food was really tasty and good value. Very dog friendly and ple...

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Neil
29.05.2024 - 12:22

The food was very enjoyable (despite my rare steak being a little over medium) Unfortunately, the landlady was at best "standoffish... bordering RUDE. The pub h...

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 12 reviews

Excellent traditional pub that is a great place to relax. everything they need to know about location. drive directly to the cross keys.

Visited the crucibles on Mother's Day with my parents, men and teens. the service was friendly and fast. we had all lunches and it was delicious. the portions w...

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Before the first time there were for a meal nice place friendly staff nice eating through the week 12 to 2 two meals for the price of a second time couple beer...

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Good quality pub eating with the best homemade chips of all time. dog-friendly. very friendly staff. chillaxed atmos. What is it?

Previously than young came here, after approx. 20 years better than I remember! also other half steakcakes were enviable. the personal was friendly attentive at...

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Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 367 reviews
leishar2015
25.02.2024 - 00:37

We visited as a family of 4 for an evening meal. The home cooked food was delicious and very generous portion size! Friendly and welcoming staff. Highly recomme...

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Betty
25.02.2024 - 00:37

Great pub and great food... and not pricey. Warm and friendly with pleasant and efficient staff. I had two starters instead of a main course crispy belly pork,...

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351matthewm
25.02.2024 - 00:37

We called in on a Saturday afternoon with our Greyhound and ordered two meals with drinks. Steak pie and chips and a house burger with chips. Both meals were su...

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cannew55
25.02.2024 - 00:37

Chose this pub as we were visiting the area and it was dog friendly. We were a party of 12 and all the food was excellent. Cod and chips highly recommended. Sta...

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Roger
25.02.2024 - 00:37

Selected as this is a dog friendly restaurant that also serves great food. Greeted by friendly staff who showed us an ideal table and quickly took our drinks or...

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Facebook
4.8 ★ from 176 reviews
Google
4.5 ★ from 558 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.1 ★ from 310 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 837 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 724 reviews

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