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Cross Keys, Hamsterley

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Opens Tue at 11:00am
Hamsterley, DL13 3PX (View on Google Map)
(01388) 488457
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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
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Wainwright - Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted 4 times.
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold

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

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Black Sheep - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Cross Keys, Hamsterley.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
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
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
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