Where Christmas Feels Like Home
This Christmas we are your home for festive cheer. We’re bringing all the sparkle, all the flavour and all the feels. Whether it’s a work’s do, a catch-up with mates or a festive family feast, our pub is where Christmas truly feels like home.
August Bank Holiday Blowout!
24th to 26th August
We’re going out with a bang! Join us this August Bank Holiday for one last summer hurrah – sun (hopefully), ice-cold drinks, good vibes and even better company
Whether you’re dancing in the garden, chilling with a cider, this is your final excuse to party like Summer has just begun again!
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.
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.
RAISING THE BAR
Our bar is fully stocked with the best selection of your favourite drinks! From world lagers to spirits, wines to cocktails and every tipple in-between.
Join us for a fleeting cocktail with a friend, a quiet pint at the bar, or celebrate the big occasion and start your weekend with high spirits. No matter what you fancy, we’ll have something to tickle your tastebuds every time.
Fancy a pint of cask? Our three handpulls offer changing ales, with a spotlight on our local breweries, you can be sure to enjoy a proper pint with us.
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.
Thursday night = Quiz night at Cross Keys, Washington from 7pm A fun night of our Pub Quiz, Card Bingo and Play Yor Cards Right 😁 Play Your Cards Right prize pot this week is £70!!! Free hot bar snacks for all quizzers which I can share that due to popular demand, Rob is in the kitchen and making his delicious chicken xim - xim 😘
Live music this Friday with the amazing Stringed Fellows joining us again from 8pm. They always guarantee a good night 😁 See you Friday!
Our kitchen is back open today 12pm - 8pm. We have our fantastic lunch deal menu 12pm - 5pm of selected meals and drinks for only £8.99. Plus we have kids meals for only £1.00 when purchasing an adult meal from our main menu. Hopefully see you soon 😋
We are so sorry to have to do this but due to unforeseen circumstances our kitchen will be closed today 😔 We are open all day for drinks and we have a great selection of crisps and nuts, including pork scratching and scampi fries 🤣 Our kitchen will be open again tomorrow from 12pm - 8pm, don’t forget our great lunch menu (12pm -5pm) £8.99 for selected meals and drinks. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Join us today for our traditional Sunday roast. We have beef, chicken, pork or can’t decide you can go for all three. Fancy something different we also have our Sunday pub classic menu, fish & chips, sausage & mash, cheese & bacon burger plus more 😋 See you soon 😃
By popular demand …………..Wainwrights is back.
Thursday night = Quiz Night at Cross Keys, Washington Join us from 7pm for our weekly pub quiz, plus card bingo and play your cards right 🃏 Cash prizes and as our Play Your Cards Right pot was won last week we are re setting at £50, could you be the lucky one tonight 😉 Plus free hot bar snacks for all our quizzers. See you tonight 😃
Well done Washington Village in Bloom Group for today and for everything you do for our lovely Village. You are all now TV stars and we have everything crossed for you. Cross Keys, Washington
Did you know you can reserve small areas within our lovely pub for your special occasions! If you have a special occasion coming up where you are getting family and friends together send us a message or pop in for a look and chat about how we can help and look after your special event. ⭐️ Birthdays ⭐️ Christenings ⭐️ Baby Shower ⭐️ Leaving do ⭐️ Wake ⭐️ Retirement Groups of 20 - 40, and we can even sort the catering for you 😋
Barbie didn’t make it home last night!! Anyone looking for Barbie she is safe and sound in the Cross Keys, Washington Ken must be missing her!