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(Pub, Garden). Published on 31-07-2014
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(Pub). Published on 31-07-2014
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(Pub, Bar). Published on 31-07-2014
Image: (Pub, Bar). Published on 31-07-2014
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Rear Room. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
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Heritage Pub

Ancrum Cross Keys, Ancrum

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(01835) 830242
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200-year-old Inn perched on the Ale Water (yes really!). Parts have been upgraded but the front bar (beware the sliding door!), with real fire, remains virtually untouched since 1906 retaining pine panelling throughout. There is also a comfy drinking/dining area with additional snug at the front. Born Brewery owned, food features strongly with local produce that is sometimes foraged with their 'Plough to Platter' ethos matching the Brewery’s 'Plough to Pint' philosophy. The outdoor areas have been extended

NOTE: Pub is closed on Monday and Tuesday during winter

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Cross Keys Inn
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Last updated
04/03/2025
Last surveyed
22/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EDN/97
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: C

Village pub built c.1850 of red sandstone and retaining much of its 1906 refurbishment by Jedburgh Brewery. The passage through the pub has 'Bar' etched panels on the inner doors and a hatch, which was originally for off-sales. The small public bar on the right with a sliding door retains its Edwardian interior fittings of back gantry, original counter (bar top is new) and tiled fireplace. The fixed seating is probably 40 years old. Beyond this is a small dado panelled room with an original fireplace and mirrored overmantel, but the bar counter and fixed seating are modern additions. The rear two rooms have been brought into use and the only item of interest is the overhead 'tram lines' used for moving heavy casks as this was the original cellar.

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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Born - Amber
Born - Amber

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Born - Blonde
Born - Blonde

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
occasional, mainly folk
Garden Garden
tables at front, courtyard & garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome with garden play area, games & menu provided.
Disabled Access Disabled Access
through vennel
Parking Parking
at front, limited.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Bar
Camping Camping
At Ancrum FC by arrangement and depending on requirements (800m)
Function Room Function Room
Snug bar can be booked for up to 20 people
Games Games
dominoes, backgammon, darts
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
shelter in courtyard
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes (160m)
Borders Buses: 68, 51
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Directions
on B6400, off A68

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