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Cross Keys, Washington

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Operator: Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Spout Lane, Washington, NE38 7AB (View on Google Map)
(0191) 415 4679
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At nearly 200 years old, the Cross Keys is one of the oldest pubs in Washington & located in the picturesque Village Green.

The pub underwent a major refurbishment in 2020 and a brief refresh in 2025. There is a beer garden at the rear and seating at the front overlooking the Green. There are up to three handpulls with two in use at last visit in Feb 2025.. Food is served daily

Bus stop for the Town Centre opposite

Part of Washington Village Conservation Area

Historic Interest

This pub is nearly 200 years old

Information for this venue is provided by the Sunderland & South Tyneside Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Sunderland
Last updated
02/03/2025
Last surveyed
26/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUN/6763
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Timothy Taylor - Landlord , Wainwright (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Buskers Night every Tuesday from 7pm
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Go North East : 81 (Sunday Daytime ), 83 (Evenings ); Nexus : 82 (Daytimes)

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