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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, Grade II-listed town pub retaining many original features such as exposed low beams, large fireplaces and an internal cellar. The large, fenced garden sits on probable Saxon-age town ramparts.

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

Pop-up food stalls are present at the rear of the pub from Wednesday to Sunday, the operators offer varying food choices - check the Facebook page for details including timings.

Reopened May 2022 having closed in April 2022 while the pub was refurbised inside and out following a change of ownership from the Brakspear pub co to Oak Taverns.

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Local CAMRA and Oxfordshire area Pub of the Year 2024.

Local 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
Last surveyed
09/02/2026
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
Easter Monday
Mon 6th April 2026
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Early May Bank Holiday
Mon 4th May 2026
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Spring Bank Holiday
Mon 25th May 2026
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Summer Bank Holiday
Mon 31st August 2026
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Boxing Day
Mon 28th December 2026
2:00pm - 8:00pm
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 (From a wide variety of breweries, in a wide range of styles and strengths) 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 10 times.
Amwell Springs - Stay Jammy
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Amwell Springs - Cross Keys - House Bitter - House Beer
(Amwell Springs - Stay Jammy)

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

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

DEYA - Steady Rolling Man TasteMatch Prediction

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DEYA - Steady Rolling Man
DEYA - Steady Rolling Man Premium Pale Ale • 5.2% Spotted once.
DEYA - Steady Rolling Man
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
DEYA - Steady Rolling Man

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Cross Keys, Wallingford.

ABV 5.2%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Tring - Death or Glory TasteMatch Prediction

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Tring - Death or Glory
Tring - Death or Glory Barley Wine • 7.2% Spotted once.
Tring - Death or Glory
Gold Award
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Tring - Death or Glory

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Cross Keys, Wallingford.

ABV 7.2%
Style Barley Wine
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wantsum - Black Pig TasteMatch Prediction

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Wantsum - Black Pig
Wantsum - Black Pig Session Porter • 4.8% Spotted once.
Wantsum - Black Pig
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wantsum - Black Pig

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Cross Keys, Wallingford.

ABV 4.8%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Freeview (national rugby matches)
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Pop-up street food vendors Wednesday to 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
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Step free access via the front door. No accessible toilet.
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
Password is displayed
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Five bag in box ciders available, producers vary (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 beer festival, June cider festival, September Bunkfest venue, Oktoberfest, Christmas beer festival
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), 134 (250 m from Market Place; not Sat, Sun nor public holidays), 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), 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
SU603896

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