The Cross Keys

The Cross Keys our beautiful Chester Tap, can be found just inside the Roman city walls and just up hill from the river. A great spot for locals and visitors to find on the corner of Lower Bridge Street & Duke Street, which is spoilt for real ale choice with Sam Smiths and the Spitting Feathers all close by.

The Cross Keys is a small single roomed Victorian gem, a charming tavern. The pub has a real quality feel within, twinkling stained glass windows, leather seats, oak floors and a Joule’s hallmark finish which we think you will love.

When the Cross Keys was restored we also created the perfect place for hire, ‘The Slaughtered Lamb’ designed to be your own private pub, a pub inside a pub. Perfect for that special party or family gathering but also an ideal meeting room for clubs, societies and business meetings.

With a slim raised beer terrace outside to the front, the Cross Keys is the perfect spot to enjoy a pint of Joule’s in the fresh air.

Always on Tap, Joule’s Pale Ale, Slumbering Monk, Pure Blonde and our English craft lager Green Monkey, alongside our rotating seasonal ale and cold craft beer. All brewed in Market Drayton with pure Shropshire mineral water.