The Cross Keys in London

A really lovely traditional pub. Good choice of beers and friendly bar staff. Great pics and signed memorabilia famous 60s artists and bands adorn the walls.

As the look from outside was so amazing, inside was even better... full carpet, beer selection for everyone, music sooo melow you dont want to leave and if you are Beatles fan... YOU HAVE TO be here. There is "Beatles wall of fame"... toilets are bit funny, but most of pubs have funny toilets ;D. I loved it. Meantime brewery beer... amazing, and beer is cheap!!! I shall be back, if I find my way back :D:D:D.

At one time this was a great London pub. On our visit yesterday it was pretty filthy and care-worn. The bar staff were completely disinterested and there was no real ale on pump. My advice is to keep walking and don't judge our great London pubs by this shoddy example.

🚇 Covent Garden 🍺 £6.50 Madri The Cross Keys is located close to Neal’s Yard in Covent Garden in the West End of London. The nearest Tube is Covent Garden, it’s a few minutes walk to get here. This Grade II listed Freehouse was built in 1848. The pub’s small and striking exterior is famous for its floral displays and foliage. This pub is owned by an antique and memorabilia collector and is the Sister pub to the Old Coffee House in Soho. The interior of this pub is long and narrow, dimly lit and has bags of character. The servery is located on the right hand side, is clad in dark wood and has a brass foot rail. The decor is a treasure trove of all manner of memorabilia and bric-a-brac, you’ll find copper kettles to musical instruments, Brewery Mirrors and historical photos. There are also Beatles posters and even a signed napkin by Elvis Presley. The seating is plentiful throughout the bar, there are small spot stools and elongated comfy banquettes with small circular tables to rest your pint on. Oh, and not forgetting the proper pub carpet. The beer line was a solid mix of mainstream, premium, craft and cask beers. I decided on a Madri, my pint was decent enough, price point was above average. Food comes in the form of a choice of Baguettes, all of which will set you back £4.50, there is also bags of Tayto’s too. I arrived around 11.30am on a rainy Wednesday lunchtime in February. The pub was fairly quiet with a few locals and tourist spread around the bar. The low lights and the decor make for a very atmospheric setting, a feeling of a London pub from times gone by. The service was great, the chap who served me was welcoming and chatty. The Cross Keys is one of those pubs that you immediately feel at home and comfortable in. I loved everything about this pub and could have spent all day here. Next time you are exploring the West End or if you’re looking for a pre or post show pub, may I recommend a visit to this quintessentially British London Boozer. ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 21.02.24

What a fabulous old pub. Well decorated for Christmas but also a fine collection of memorability, esp of the Beatles. Good selection of beers. Friendly staff. And lots of local patrons. Loved that the background music was just that, no shouting to make yourself heard. Just a pleasant babble of conversation. This now our favourite Central London pub.