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Cross Keys

31 Endell Street, WC2H 9EB Full details & map

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Time Out says 2 Users say 5/5 Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Jul 8 2010

A pavement smoking-and-drinking seating area consisting of planks of wood placed on beer barrels doesn't promise much. However, a peek inside the flower-fringed open window reveals that this is an agreeable little place, a cosy, ages-old pub decked out in ancient copper utensils, London street signs and remarkable pop memorabilia.

The clientele is working-nearby regulars for the most part; you can spot the occasional tourist as they gawp through the dimness to marvel at a poster for the Beatles' Royal Command Performance of 1963, along with a napkin that was once used by Elvis and a newspaper article about the landlord's £500 bid to buy it. Ales might include Bombardier and selections from the Brodie's brewery in Leyton; the food (doorstep sandwiches and the like) doesn't deviate from the old-fashioned path.

Tags: Local flavour, Central, Covent Garden, Pub

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Cross Keys details

Address

Cross Keys

31 Endell Street WC2H 9EB

Transport Covent Garden tube

Telephone

020 7836 5185

Open 11am-11pm Mon-Sat; noon-10.30pm Sun. Food served noon-2.30pm Mon-Fri; noon-3pm Sat, Sun

Credit cards MC, V

Facilities

Function room ( 40 capacity )

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Comments & ratings 5/5 (Average of 2 ratings)

By Willie - Apr 17 2011

5/5

I like Jeanie's comment, as I was working that night, which means that my service was just complimented. It's an awesome pub and there aren't many around like it, especially in Covent Garden. It is a little bit like working in a furnace though.