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Cross Keys Hotel, Hednesford

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42 Hill Street, Hednesford, WS12 2DN (View on Google Map)
(01543) 879534
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A former coaching inn dating back to 1746. This traditionally styled pub has historic and sporting photographs decorating the wall. This is the closest pub to the local football team Hednesford town FC, so can be busy on match days. Notorious highway man Dick Turpin is rumoured to have stopped here on his famous overnight ride from London to York.

Historic Interest

It is rumoured that Dick Turpin stayed here on his famous ride to York.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cannock Chase Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cannock Chase District
Last updated
Last surveyed
04/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
WAL/2997
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 6 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Wye Valley - Butty Bach TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 6 times
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wye Valley - Butty Bach

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Cross Keys Hotel, Hednesford.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wye Valley - HPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - HPA
Wye Valley - HPA Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 10 times
Wye Valley - HPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wye Valley - HPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times. at Cross Keys Hotel, Hednesford.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Draught Bass - Draught Bass TasteMatch Prediction

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted twice
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Cross Keys Hotel, Hednesford.

ABV 4.4%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly at Cross Keys Hotel, Hednesford.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Oakham - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 4 times
Oakham - Citra
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Oakham - Citra

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Cross Keys Hotel, Hednesford.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ossett - White Rat TasteMatch Prediction

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Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat Session Golden Ale • 4%
Ossett - White Rat
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Ossett - White Rat

This beer is served regularly at Cross Keys Hotel, Hednesford.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Sharp's - Twin Coast , St Austell - Tribute , Thornbridge - Jaipur

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Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
3, 60
Closest station (1150m)
Hednesford

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