A Warm Welcome to The Cross Keys
We're a family run pub and serve real ale, fine wines, lager on draught and great pub food. Cosy up with a book from our mini library next to the real coal fire. Or just sit back, relax and have a drink from our large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. If you have a four legged friend they are more than welcome in the bar with well behaved owners ;-)
If a short visit isn't long enough, choose to stay with us, we can offer you Bed & Breakfast in one of our 6 spacious en-suite rooms. We have ample parking at the rear of the pub. Plenty of room for you and your family or friends.
We look forward to seeing you soon
Gaynor, Brian and everyone at The Cross Keys.
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We always have such a wonderful time; the food is absolutely delicious and the service is caring and impeccable!
First of all, if you want to eat here you MUST have an advance reservation. In June of 2023 my daughter and I walked in at 7:30PM on a Thursday evening and asked for a table for two. The young girl behind the bar asked if we had a reservation, to which we said, "no." The whole pub went quiet while everyone listened in on our conversation. She said that we could come back at 8PM if we wanted to. There was an empty table close to the bar, and we asked if we could have that one. She said, "no, that table is for the bar." So we left. IF she had said, you are welcome to sit and have a drink while you wait, it would have been nice. Undaunted, we called and made a reservation for four for Sunday lunch. We arrived and were seated and had a very nice, gluten free lunch. The food was good. Our table reservation was a 12 noon. As we sat and chatted after lunch, we were asked to vacate the table as another sitting would begin at 1:30PM. So we moved to the bar. On my way to the bathroom, I peeked into the dining room, and guess what, our table was empty. Nice place, nice food, mostly staffed by young girls who need more training.
Called for lunch before visiting at stanhope hospital. Very freindly welcome from walking in the door . Had a nice chat with i presume the owner and staff service with a smile throughout. Food was great cooked fresh to order with good portion,s will call again when in area
Beautiful little pub. We had a meal on a Saturday lunchtime and ordered from one of two menus. Good variety of food available and the home made burgers we had were delicious. Good value and good service, we will be going there again.
Stayed here doing the C2C, secure storage, What a fantastic place! great friendly staff, very welcoming, a great atmosphere, the room was excellent, and very comfortable, the food was brilliant and first class, just what you need when been riding for 2 days. Exceptional Service. Highly recomend. Thank you
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Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, DL13