The Cross Keys

Leeds, United Kingdom

3.9

Open now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Bussiness info

Takes Reservations
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Bitcoin
No
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Noise Level
Quiet
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
No
Best Nights
Fri, Sat, Sun
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes

Description

History

Established in 2005.

Built in 1802, The Cross Keys was a watering hole for local foundry workers. Shortly after opening industrial engineer James Watt hired a room in the pub from where he could spy on is rival Matthew Murray, and steal trade secrets by getting Murray’s workers drunk.

Part of the North Bar group, The Cross Keys was named in the Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide 2016, was runner up in the Observer Food Monthly’s Best Sunday Lunch award 2015.

For over ten years, The Cross Keys has been part of the city’s up-​and-​coming Southbank, but step through the doors and you are instantly transported into a country pub that could be miles from anywhere, complete with original beams, roaring fires and cosy alcoves. With one of the best beer gardens in the city, summer at The Cross Keys is a haze of warm afternoons, outdoor barbecues, and cool drinks in the sun.