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Cross Keys, Hamsterley

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Comfortable pub in centre of pretty village, handy for Hamsterley Forest. Popular with locals and holidaymakers alike, the Keys hosts regular community events and is very much part of village life. The bar across the front of the building has a huge fire, and joins the dining area. Separate dog-friendly snug at the rear, and restaurant to the side. Emphasis is on local produce in the cooking.

Information for this venue is provided by the Durham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Durham County Council
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
28/10/2012
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
DUR/4
Asset of Community Value
Monday
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted 4 times
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bradfield - Farmers Blonde , Theakston - Best Bitter , Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
(500m)
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport

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