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Cross Keys, Chester

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Opens at 4:00pm
2 Duke St, Chester, CH1 1RP (View on Google Map)
(01244) 344460
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This attractive red brick one-room pub was bought by Joules brewery in 2012. It has subsequently undergone a stylish refurbishment with oak floors and wood panelling throughout. Notable features are the etched mirrors and stained glass windows depicting other hostelries in the Joules estate. A large upstairs function room ("The Slaughtered Lamb") has received an equally lavish makeover while at the front is a small terraced veranda ideal for late afternoon sunshine. Pies are always available and a traditional roast on Sunday. The pub hosts a popular quiz on Thursday, live Irish music on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month and an open mic night on the first Wednesday of the month.

Historic Interest

Built as a pub in 1894.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester (B)
Last updated
06/03/2025
Last surveyed
08/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Joule's
Pub ID
CLW/630
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
No Service
Friday
No Service
Saturday
No Service
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
No Service

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Sunday roasts only. Pies always available
Live Music Live Music
Irish traditional - 2nd/4th Wed each month, monthly Open Mic night in 1st Weds
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Except food times Sunday 12-6
Events Events
Weekly quiz at 8pm on Thursdays
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1250m)
Chester

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