Cross Keys Inn, Combe Down, Bath

A pub of 2 halves with a GBG entry. It’s an early 19th pub which would once have been a village local but has now been absorbed into the suburbs, losing something in the process. There is a minimal amount of parking at the front, but this is shared with benches and tables, and it’s easy to get blocked in. There is a paved garden at the back with covered seating. The right half is a restaurant, the left a smaller bar with various seating arrangements. Both areas have open fires and old wooden floors. The atmosphere was friendly, though possibly a bit cliquey, while the staff were welcoming enough. There was 1960s music on the sound system. Midford Cider was on hand pump, along with Otter Ale and Tribute, both ales in perfect condition. It’s probably a decent local, and it’s worth seeking out for its beer quality, though the range could be better.

Official site of the Cross Keys - crosskeysbath.co.uk

Official site of the Cross Keys - crosskeysbath.co.uk