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Welcome to The Cross Keys

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FATHER’S DAY – FIRST PINT ON US

Book your table online and Dad’s first pint is on us.

Whether you’re planning a relaxed catch-up or a full family get-together, we’ve got everything you need to celebrate properly. Enjoy all your usual Sunday favourites, from hearty roasts to classic pub dishes, plus a great selection of drinks behind the bar.

Tables are expected to fill up fast, so book early to secure your spot.

A traditional family-friendly pub

Welcome to The Cross Keys, a charming pub that has stood on the green of Washington for over 200 years. We're proud to serve our community as the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy our delicious menu with your favourite drink in hand.

We offer a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, a lovely beer garden and a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again!

Whether you’re here for a meal, drinks with friends, or to watch live sports, The Cross Keys is the perfect spot for every occasion.

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SERIOUSLY GOOD PUB FOOD

There’s nothing quite like the great British pub when it comes to food, and that’s what we’re all about. A place where proper pub classics meet indulgent flavours, and irresistible bar snacks pair perfectly with our drinks.

With traditional family favourites, small plates to keep the little ones happy and generous sharers to enjoy between friends, our menus are bursting with flavour and promises to satisfy any craving.

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Find your new favourite pour

Our bar is bursting with all your favourite drinks. From world lagers and tasty spirits to wines, cocktails, and everything in between… yep, even Buzzballs!

Swing by for a speedy cocktail with your bestie, a chilled-out pint at the bar, or go big for celebrations and game days. Whatever you’re craving, we’ve got something that’ll make your tastebuds do a little happy dance every time.

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FIND US

The Cross Keys is located right at the heart of Washington, right by the picturesque village green. You’ll find us just off the A1 motorway, a few minutes from Washington Wetland Centre, Herrington Country Park and Wearside Golf Club!

Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the locals passing by as you take your favourite seat. Whether you’ve been exploring the local area, or just wanting a pub outing – we’ll see you soon.

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Let’s us look after you today and help you do Sunday well. ❤️ Whether you fancy a full delicious Sunday roast with a choice of Beef, Pork or Chicken (can’t decide do a trio of all three) or something different we have you covered with our Sunday classics. Serving food today from 12pm - 5pm.

Here now until 1pm today the The Green Grocer At Lilly Bows Lots of sweet, savoury and healthy delicious high quality, local produce 😋 Pop down now before it’s gone 😀 Remember cash only for them please.

Here now until 1pm today the The Green Grocer At Lilly Bows Lots of sweet, savoury and healthy delicious high quality, local produce 😋 Pop down now before it’s gone 😀 Remember cash only for them please.

Get your teams together and join us tonight for another great quiz night at the Cross Keys Washington 😃 We have our Pub Quiz, Card Bingo plus Play Your Cards Right! Cash prizes up for grabs plus our biggest yet prize pot for Play Your Cards Right of £319!!! 🤑 Will you be the lucky one tonight??? Plus of course hot bar snacks for all quizzers 😋 All starts from 7pm. See you tonight!

The Green Grocer At Lilly Bows is back at the Cross Keys Washington this Saturday 13th June, from 10am - 1pm. Pop down for delicious treats and a wide selection of high quality produce. Remember it is cash only. See you Saturday 😀

With only one day to go until kick off and a week today until Englands first game, have you got your plans sorted of where to watch? We are showing every minute of all of Englands group games, with plenty of drink deals, a great atmosphere and free butties at half time. 😋 Come and join us to support our lions ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

Unfortunately our kitchen is closed today. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We will be back open as usual tomorrow.

Traditional Sunday dinners available today 12-5. 🍽️ Book a table to avoid disappointment, walk ins also available. 😋

Don't forget we have the legendary Diablo Newcastle performing LIVE again tonight from 8pm! 🎶 We promise if you've never seen them play before, you won't be disappointed.🎤 See you all later. 😉

‼️ Unfortunately we have had to close our kitchen to the public for the rest of the day. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We will be back open as usual tomorrow.

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