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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 1734 reviews

Was SC19672015 at Cross Keys a mag?
We visited on a wet Saturday , when required to still be outside . The landlady could not have been more helpful in finding us a table with shelter and ensuring that we were dry and could enjoy our afternoon . Excellent table service in Covid safe way , without it impacting at all on the great atmosphere , fantastic garden and brilliant personal service from the owner gong the extra mile for us .This was always a fav... View all feedback.

What Chelsea Ross dislikes about Cross Keys:
Been going to this pub for many years (at least but over the past year or so it's become a less pleasant experience. Dirty glasses, indifferent and slow service from regularly changing bar staff, the small bar area blocked by the same faces (who...won't move and you have to order around/over them) and recently even the ever reliable pint of Landlord by Timothy Taylor was lack lustre. It's not always like this and eff... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it

Last update : 11.10.2024

4.4 ★ from 50 reviews
jon-lambert-bush647
Jon 11.10.2024 - 08:33

Excellent beers and service as always. Friendly local. Highly Recommend.

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Mital 11.10.2024 - 08:33

A locals pub in the middle of the high street that most people by pass??? Why its got a huge garden and serves a very decent pint!!! It's a calm restful place in the hassle and bustle of the town centre. No food which is probably why its quieter than the other pubs.....deffo worth a visit!!! Street parking only which is the common thing with all town centre pubs.

michael-strong-flowe-1
Michael 11.10.2024 - 08:33

Lovely beer garden, nice staff. good pint, will give the staff back home some focus and direction.

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Dan 11.10.2024 - 08:33

My husband visits this lovely pub for the good beer and friendly atmosphere but always moans about the flooded loos. Now he’s getting on he will have to be more careful, but great pub!

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Jill 11.10.2024 - 08:33

Having been in the cross keys a few times over the festive period it has been a really enjoyable time with the friendly staff and fellow drinkers who enjoy a great pint the best by far for a Guinness and ale that my father in law and father both love in harpenden The Christmas decorations were absolutely lovely with clearly a lot of care taken making the pub very festive however having returned yesterday and the decorations were taken down leaving all the faults of lack of maintenance clear to be seen … damp walls with large cracks and only one stool apart from uncomfortable benches to sit on, we asked to use a chair from the other bar but they were all worn and wobbled.. a real shame a real pub is being left to deteriorate in this way but no doubt it will be lost to a big chain who will save it.

The Cross Keys in Harpenden has been a staple in the community for years, but recent reviews indicate a decline in quality. While some patrons appreciate the traditional English vibe, cozy atmosphere, and friendly staff, others have noted issues like dirty glasses, lackluster maintenance, and slow service. The pub's charm and large garden still attract visitors looking for a quiet spot away from the town center. Despite mixed reviews, the Cross Keys remains a local favorite for good ale and a welcoming ambiance.

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Last update : 24.12.2022

4.8 ★ from 17 reviews
mason27
Mason 24.12.2022 - 05:15

Beautiful pub, with a good atmosphere and a large garden. friendly staff.

isaac85-1
Isaac 24.12.2022 - 05:15

Always beautiful there great pint all so great in the afternoon

yhvyd25
יהוידע 24.12.2022 - 05:15

Great pub with Tim Taylor's Landlord and Tring Side Pocket beers available on tap!

stephen-morgan-5
Stephen 24.12.2022 - 05:15

Fantastic little pub! The beer garden is unreal. Beautiful place to sit and enjoy a beer. Can't wait to be able to return again.

chelsea40
Chelsea 20.04.2022 - 22:23

Really nice place to visit and have some drinks. the team was good to look for us. will be back soon.

Heyrestaurants

Last update : 04.10.2024

3.4 ★ from 612 reviews
jodie-morgan-tree88
Jodie 04.10.2024 - 12:46

An amazing pub full of friendly people a happy place to socialise.

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Mark 04.10.2024 - 12:46

It may seem small and cosy when first entering but the garden is lovely and very welcoming. Bar staff lovely and friendly and a surprising little pub!...

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John 04.10.2024 - 12:46

Great little pub remembered it from my youth 50 years ago very cosy and friendly worth a visit

jgabrovlieva
Христела 04.10.2024 - 12:46

It's a strange pub.... No TV , no music, had the worse ham roll ever but I only come here for the beer and to listen to the crusty old bigots.

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Tony 04.10.2024 - 12:46

Great pub, fantastic service as always. Always a friendly place to have a drink with friends.

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4.5 ★ from 88 reviews
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3.9 ★ from 319 reviews
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