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Golden Cross, Coventry

8 Hay Lane
Coventry
CV1 5RF

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Coventry Central

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Will Larter left this review about Golden Cross

An old building with some impressively ancient timbers, though it's been opened up quite a bit, and the background music is not quite as old as the 1583 date included in the WiFi password suggests, but perhaps just as time-worn. Four hand pumps with an interesting selection. I went for the local Warwick Lady Godiva 4.2% pale (very good, £4.50/pint, but a 10% discount was offered to me, probably because I look so vibrant and enthusiastic, so I paid £2.05 for my half).

On 12^th August 2026 - rating: 7
[User has posted 4910 recommendations about 4493 pubs]

Quinno _ left this review about Golden Cross

Impressively Medieval black and white timbered building with lead lined windows up a narrow lane in one of the few parts of town that wasn’t obliterated during the Blitz. Not much to write home about inside, unsympathetic modernisation bar some aged wood supports. Two rooms, with the servery at the far end. GBG listed. My first choice was obviously iffy, the grumpy barmaid retorted "I'M NOT TAKING IT OFF!” loud enough for the entire pub to hear. The replacement Osset was much better (NBSS 3.5) but the stay felt a bit sour and we shoved-off fairly swiftly.

On 8^th January 2026 - rating: 6
[User has posted 6341 recommendations about 6319 pubs]

Bucking Fastard left this review about Golden Cross

Missed by the Luftwaffe,this is a fine medeival building from the outside very close to a large 'spoons.The windows are all leaded lattice but the interior is plane with some original features such as a central wood burner and low beams but I guess a lot has been lost in refurbs.The furniture is traditional with a seating area around the front windows,a mid ship of a few small tables ,then further seating infront of the rear servery running across the back wall.
The star here is the real ale and it features in the 2026 GBG. Bath Gem and Titanic Plum Porter (NBSS 4.5) are regulars while on my trip guests were Ossett Silver King (NBSS 4.5) and Silhill WOW IPA.Rosie Pig Rhubarb and Old Rosie were the cider options.There is also a CAMRA discount.The service was friendly and very helpful on the curry question and for me this is a must visit in Coventry.I will most certainly be back,the ale conditioning was outstanding.

On 17^th October 2025 - rating: 8
[User has posted 3252 recommendations about 3252 pubs]

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