Reopened on 13 May 2022 having closed temporarily on 22 April 2022 while there was a change of ownership from the Brakspear pub co to Oak Taverns. There was a refurbishment inside and outside.
17th-century pub in a Grade II-listed building retaining many original features such as exposed low beams, large fireplaces and internal cellar. The large, fenced garden sits on probable Saxon-age town ramparts.
The house beer (Cross Keys - Keys Amber) may be swapped with another local beer. Dark beers are often sold, plus limited edition beers from the Dead Brewers' Society.
May open at 2pm on bank holiday Mondays.
Pop-up food stalls are present at the rear of the pub from Wednesdays to Sundays, the operators offer varying food choices - check their Facebook page for details including timings that may vary from the meal times above.
Has wheelchair access into the pub and the pop-up food area but there are no disabled toilet facilities.
The Instagram account for this pub is viewable by left clicking on https://www.instagram.com/crosskeyswallingford.
The Historic England website entry for this pub is viewable by left clicking on https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1368920.
South Oxfordshire CAMRA Pub of the Season for Winter 2022/2023.
South Oxfordshire CAMRA and Oxfordshire area Pub of the Year 2024.
South Oxfordshire 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.
This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.
Cross Keys, Wallingford
Changing beers typically include: Rebellion (varies) , Vale (varies) , XT (varies)
Source: National