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Cross Keys, London

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Opens Sat at 11:00am
Operator: Independent
31 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9BA (View on Google Map)
(020) 7836 5185
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29/12/23 - a visitor has reported the folloiwng, "No cask beer - Fullers Pride and GK IPA both run out."

Cask beer has now been reinstated after the problems caused during lockdowns etc. All three handpumps now in use, although a visitor in Jan 2023 only found Pride available.

1848 grade II listed pub. The striking exterior, with its elaborate decoration obscured by extensive foliage, forms an immediate impression upon approaching this pub. Inside is a fascinating collection of bric-a-brac, ranging from copper kettles to musical instruments and even a diving helmet. There are also brewery mirrors, a large collection of portraits and pictures, including a good watercolour landscape, and two notable clocks.

Leased by East London "brewers" Brodie's, who used to brew their beer in the capital but are currently (as of Feb 2019) having their beers brewed elsewhere at Rhymney brewery in Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales. . When busy (which is often) drinkers can spill out onto the pavement in front of the pub.

Historic Interest

Grade II listing:- Public house. 1848-49. Painted brick with guilloche sill band at 3rd floor level. 4 storeys and basement. 2 windows. Elaborate ground floor facade of 3 bays with arcaded treatment. Above, a centre piece with flanking scrolls and swags with putti in relief holding crossed keys. Recessed casement windows in enriched stucco architraves, the first floor with console-bracketed dentil cornices, the 2nd cambered arches with keystones, the 3rd round-headed with keystones. Parapet. INTERIOR: bar has original dado, panelling, ceiling and most bar fittings.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Camden
Last updated
01/01/2024
Last surveyed
09/11/2021
Leasehold owner
other
Freehold owner
Shaftesbury
Pub ID
WLD/15930
Asset of Community Value

Small narrow pub that was clearly sub-divided in the past with doors on the front right and two doors from the left hand vestibule entrance – possibly a private bar and off sales lost?. Along the right-hand side wall is a Victorian bar back fitting of four bays, carved wood to the left and right of each of the higher section of mirrors. Between each bay there is a narrow mirrored panel, with four more along the top of each bay. Note the illuminated addition from the 1960s with the wording “Watney’s Ales” and “Cross Keys”. The canted bar counter has what appears to be a 1970s frontage but this has been added to the original counter. Fine large Truman’s mirror at front right.

Small narrow pub that was clearly sub-divided in the past with doors on the front right and two doors from the left hand vestibule entrance – possibly a private bar and off sales lost?. Along the right-hand side wall is a Victorian bar back fitting of four bays, carved wood to the left and right of each of the higher section of mirrors. Between each bay there is a narrow mirrored panel, with four more along the top of each bay. Note the illuminated addition from the 1960s with the wording “Watney’s Ales” and “Cross Keys”. The canted bar counter has what appears to be a 1970s frontage but this has been added to the original counter. Fine large Truman’s mirror at front right.

General information about historic pub interiors
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 - 10:30pm
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:30pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted once
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Roast dinner Sundays until 3pm
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (750m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (200m)
Covent Garden

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