Cross Keys Inn - County Durham

If ever there was a good ole country pub, then this quirky little place ticks every box. Cracking grub at a cracking price, friendly atmosphere, service outstanding and portions to please every Desperate Dan. Staff lovely and very welcoming. Lovely location, dog friendly, parking on site and ideal for that ideal country pit stop. Well done Cross Keys. We’ll be back and we will try the desserts next time

Lovely cosy and warm pub. The staff are very friendly and attentive. Our food was excellent with homemade chips. My husband had the steak pie and he said it was very tasty and the meat tender. I had the hunters chicken and it was cooked beautifully. Look forward to our next visit

Had lunch here last weekend, but was a bit disappointed. I had the CrossKeys burger, double burger with BBQ, Bacon and a grilled chicken breast on top. Chicken was okay, burger was tough and rubbery and not what you would expect it to be at about £18. My son enjoyed the cod bites and my wife said the hunters chicken was okay, though was overpriced for what it was. My wife and son cleared most of their plates. My daughter had the burger also and said it was okay but she's had much better ones. We both only ate about half of what we had, even though we were both ravenous post football and me skipping breakfast. Chips were decent, service was decent, both prevented a 2 star review. I am back with some friends in February, so will give it another chance, but not having a burger. Burger was (in my experience) far inferior to a Five Guys, never mind a Fat Hippo, barely better than Maccies and i think i'd prefer Burger King. In summary, definitely the worst pub burger i have had in the £10-£20 price range.

My daughter booked lunch here to celebrate my 90th Birthday on Boxing Day. She had Bacon Pudding, my son-in-law had local black pudding, my grandson I believe had calamari and I had a local Fillet steak perfectly cooked to my taste with all the trimmings. The staff went out of their way to make it a special occasion for me and served the cake my daughter had made with a 90 sparkler all lit up.. Although we were only a small family group several other diners came across to congratulate me and it felt as though the whole restaurant was joining in encouraged by the staff making it a day I shall never forget. I would certainly recommend the Cross Keys Inn to celebrate any special occasion.

Outstanding quality and value Sunday Lunch.All home made, good inputs and food which delivered in taste and quantity. Lots of options including veggie sausages with veggie gravy.Very pleasant staff who enjoy serving ! A rare situation today.Main course for £10.50P.....Extensive choice of puddings which were excellent.Breathtaking vistas over the wear valley.