Proper Good Pub Food

Our chefs pour passion into every dish, focusing on bold, honest flavors. Think homemade pies, juicy steaks, continental favourites, vibrant vegetables with a proper bite, and sweets that catch the eye. These are dishes served steaming, full of character and often sourced from talented local producers. Nothing overly complicated, just done with care and skill. The drinks? Local ales with stories to tell, wines picked for their true taste, British spirits chosen with thought, and cocktails designed to delight without fuss. Come join us, food to enjoy, drinks to share, and moments to remember.

Christmas Menus

In the spirit of festive tradition, our Christmas gatherings offer a splendid setting for colleagues, friends and family alike. Fine food, great company, and traditional festive fayre. 

This Christmas Day, sit back by the fire and let us treat you to a menu carefully crafted with the best seasonal flavours.

Join us this Boxing Day for a festive menu full of seasonal comfort, the perfect way to relax and gather after Christmas

Gather friends and family this Christmas for a festive feast of seasonal flavours, good wines and the joy of dining together

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Crafted Drinks

Our Pub drinks are selected with the same care as our food. Local ales, perfectly kept and full of character, sit alongside crisp coastal whites and rich reds that complement hearty dishes beautifully. A thoughtfully crafted gin and tonic, or a skillfully presented cocktail, these are honest, well-balanced flavours that reflect the land and sea around us. Nothing flashy, just drinks that whisper rather than shout, leaving a quiet, memorable impression, those that belong effortlessly to the moment.

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A Sunday Tradition

The Sunday roast, an age old British tradition, reimagined with a playful nod in our pub. Perfectly roasted meats, spuds with a satisfying crunch, Yorkshires puffed up like proud old hats, and seasonal veg with just the right bite. All bathed in chefs rich, glossy gravy. It’s a meal that feels like a hug from history, comforting, familiar, tasty, but done with just enough finesse to keep things interesting. A proper Sunday, done right.

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Alice in Wonderland Events Suite

Beyond the bustle of the bar, Upstairs at The Cross Keys, there’s the Alice in Wonderland Room, yes, really. It’s a function room with just enough quirky charm without being ridiculous. Seats about 30, holds 50 standing, and has all the proper kit, projector, Wi-Fi, the lot. It’s tastefully decorated, slightly eccentric, but entirely practical for dinners, meetings, or just a decent get-together with friends and a pint.

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