A country pub in the heart of Leeds. 01132433711 - book a table!
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The Cross Keys is at the heart of some of the most important industrial buildings of the Victorian age. It was here in Leeds that the engineer Matthew Murray first made his name developing steam engines, textile machinery and the very first locomotives. Indeed, shortly after opening it is said that rival engineer and inventor of the modern steam engine James Watt hired a room within the pub from which he spent 3 months spying on Murray and stealing trade secrets from the workers who were drinking in the pub. Today the Cross Keys is one of Leeds’ few genuine free houses and is still at the heart of its vibrant community.
We were visiting Leeds for 4 days and stopped in for dinner. We've had drinks here before on previous visits but never food. It didn't disappoint. Nothing fancy, just pie and mash chased with gin and tonics. Decent selection of cask and draft beers. Friendly service and clean toilets.
Delicious Sunday lunch. Great choices of traditional very well cooked roast beef and Yorkshire pudding with fresh hot vegetables and plenty of gravy. Also nice choice of tapas. The churros and chocolate sauce were a winner to finish off with. Fantastic choice of local beer also. Service from our waitress was also 1st class.
I've always used this pub as an "post-drinks" place for the Northern Monk beer festivals - Unassuming from the front of the pub, but never a disappointment for the reasons I visit, always has a great selection of beers on cask and various keg beers on offer, great selection of craft beers - especially a very well kept stock of Belgian Lambics if you fancy sharing a bottle with some friends. Staff are always welcoming and good for a chat when things are quiet. I've been there until closing a few times, and I would say the staff are definitely very patient with the beer nerds like me hanging around!! So thanks for that guys!! Good size beer garden out the back. I can't comment on the food as I've never ordered
i don't think it's any surprise that the ales/beers in here are absolutely spot on. but i just wanted to shout about the pies, too! this was one of the hot pies that they serve at the bar as opposed to something from the menu. it was absolutely gorgeous. ended-up having one with my first pint & another with my second! (steak & then chicken). really beautiful flavoursome pie, packed with fillings. a match-day essential if you're heading to elland road!
Lush pub food. Proper beer. Great atmosphere and music. One of my favourite places in Leeds. Fish n chips was huge. And the burger was too quality. Staff super friendly and helpful too. Big old recommend
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Opening Times
| Mon | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Tue | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Wed | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Thur | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Fri | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Sat | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Sun | 12:00 – 22:30 |
Food Times
| Mon | 12:00 – 15:00 | 17:30 – 21:30 |
| Tue | 12:00 – 15:00 | 17:30 – 21:30 |
| Wed | 12:00 – 15:00 | 17:30 – 21:30 |
| Thur | 12:00 – 15:00 | 17:30 – 21:30 |
| Fri | 12:00 – 15:00 | 17:30 – 21:30 |
| Sat | 12:00 – 15:00 | 17:30 – 21:30 |
| Sun | 12:00 – 17:30 |
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