The pub dates from the inter-war period and has been opened up over the years. Today there is a series of inter-connecting areas at the front, which each still have their own distinctive character, with traditional decor, comfortable seating and open fires. At the back is a separate large vault-cum-games room. There used to be a bowling green to the rear of the pub and while this was sold off for housing there still remains a decent sized outdoor area which is a real sun-trap in the summer. Upstairs is a large function room available for events and local bands. There’s entertainment with live DJs every Friday and perhaps a live singer or band appear one a month. Sports fans can enjoy both BT and Sky Sports. The Cross Keys is very much a community pub and the tenants really would like to make it a social club for the whole community. Fundraising is for Manchester Children’s Hospital, which it the charity chosen by Hydes for their pubs. This pub is a survivor, outliving near neighbours such as the long-gone Greyhound and Wembley.
Historic Interest
Built around the early years of the 20th Century, as the farmland started to give way to housing before the Second World War. Some years ago there was a shed at the rear used by the Pigeon Club.
This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.
Cross Keys, Cheadle Hulme