The Cross Keys, Dunstable

Thatched village pub on the main road through Totternhoe. It has just two small rooms and housed a large number of well oiled locals on our New Years Day (evening) visit. Most of the available tables were taken up by complimentary cheese boards. So, pretty much everybody was standing, making it fairly crowded. We managed to find a small table in an old fireplace, but it wasn't the most comfortable. Greene King IPA is the regular beer here. Guests were Timothy Taylor Landlord & Adnams Broadside. I decided to give the IPA a try, after having avoided it for a few years. It was insipid, with no sign of life whatsoever and reminded me of why I normally avoid it.

Called into this pub while visiting another in the village and arrived at the same time as a bride in an open topped car. Drinks delayed a bit for photos including her pulling a keg beer behind the bar. Cask on offer were Adnams Broadside, GK IPA, and Black Sheep Bitter and the Broadside was fine. Lovely big garden.

Official site of The Cross Keys - www.crosskeystotternhoe.co.uk

Official site of The Cross Keys - www.crosskeystotternhoe.co.uk

Great selection of ales and wonderful food. A true gem for a Sunday lunchtime trip.