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Cross Keys, Wallingford

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Operator: Oak Taverns
48 High Street, Wallingford, OX10 0DB (View on Google Map)
(01491) 915888
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17th-century pub in a Grade II-listed building retaining many original features such as exposed low beams, large fireplaces and internal cellar. The large, fenced garden sits on probable Saxon-age town ramparts.

Reopened on 13 May 2022 having closed temporarily on 22 April 2022 while there was a change of ownership from the Brakspear pub co to Oak Taverns. There was a refurbishment inside and outside.

The house beer (Cross Keys - House Bitter) may be swapped with another local beer. Dark beers are often sold, plus limited edition beers from the Dead Brewers' Society.

May open at 2pm on bank holiday Mondays.

Pop-up food stalls are present at the rear of the pub from Wednesdays to Sundays, the operators offer varying food choices - check their Facebook page for details including timings that may vary from the meal times above.

Has wheelchair access into the pub and the pop-up food area but there are no disabled toilet facilities.

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South Oxfordshire CAMRA and Oxfordshire area Pub of the Year 2024.

South Oxfordshire CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year 2023 and 2024.

Historic Interest

Historic England Grade II listed, entry number 1368920. Built probably late 17th century, with 19th century alterations and additions, and 20th century alterations.

Historic England

Information for this venue is provided by the South Oxfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District
Last updated
15/08/2025
Last surveyed
28/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Oak Taverns
Pub ID
SOX/0370
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
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
3:00pm - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Amwell Springs - Stay Jammy TasteMatch Prediction

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Amwell Springs - Stay Jammy
Amwell Springs - Cross Keys - House Bitter - House Beer Amwell Springs - Stay Jammy Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once. House beer @ 3.8% ABV
Amwell Springs - Stay Jammy
Amwell Springs - Cross Keys - House Bitter - House Beer
(Amwell Springs - Stay Jammy)

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Cross Keys, Wallingford.

House beer @ 3.8% ABV

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Rebellion (varies) , Vale (varies) , XT (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Freeview (national rugby matches)
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Pop-up street food vendors - mobile fish and chips van 7pm to 8pm Wednesday, 5pm to 9pm Thursday to Saturday, and 3pm to 8pm Sunday
Live Music Live Music
Ukelele group Tuesday evenings, plus bigger events every couple of months
Garden Garden
Large beer garden plus a heated patio; there is a large decking area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
East of the Thames in Crowmarsh Gifford: Riverside Camp Site north off The Street & Bridge Villa Camping and Caravan Park south off The Street (850m)
Events Events
Scrabble night Monday evenings, quiz night Thursday evenings, rum and reggae festival in July
Games Games
Aunt Sally; range of board games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
The part of the outside covered area to the rear of the pub closest to the car park
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Five bag in box ciders available, producers varies (but may include Lilleys which is not real - see CAMRA's website: https://camra.org.uk/producers)
LocAle LocAle
Amwell Springs; Loose Cannon, Rebellion, Renegade, Siren, Vale, Windsor & Eton, XT
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Easter and Christmas beer festivals, June cider festival and September beer & cider (the latter as a BunkFest associated venue)
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Thames Travel: 33 (Charter Way stop 50 m west), 33A (Charter Way stop 50 m west), 136 (250 m from Market Place; not Sun nor public holidays), 139 (250 m from Market Place; not Sun nor public holidays), NX40 (250 m from Market Place; Fri (not public holidays) & Sat only, after midnight), X40 (250 m from Market Place); Going Forward Buses: 133 (250 m from Market Place; Mon, Wed & Fri only (not public holidays) - one return journey only Mon & Wed, two return journeys Fri, but the morning services are before 11:30am), 134 or 134L or 134X (250 m from Market Place; not Sat, Sun nor public holidays), 137 (250 m from Market Place; Fri only - not public holidays; one of the two return journeys is before 11:00am), 138 (250 m from Market Place; Fri only - not public holidays; two return journeys only; all before pub opens); Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services): 138 (250 m from Market Place; Mon, Wed & Fri only - not public holidays; two return journeys Mon & Wed, one return journey only Fri; all before pub opens)
school services only are not listed
Nearby Station (650m)
Wallingford
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU605894

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