Cross Keys - Combe Down Bath Somerset

Cross Keys
PUBLICANS	Clive & Sam Prescott.
ADDRESS	Midford Road, Combe Down, Bath, NE Somerset BA2 5RZ Tel. 01225 849180
MAP	Click Here For Map.
OWN WEBSITE	www.crosskeysbath.co.uk
PUB EXPLORER REFERENCE	11301.

PHOTO GALLERY	Click on the images to enlarge:

PUB OPENING TIMES	Monday - Thursday 12noon - 3pm & 5pm - 11pm. Friday & Saturday 12noon - 3pm & 5pm - 12mn. Sunday 12noon - 4pm & 6pm - 11pm.
DRAUGHT BEERS SERVED	Fosters, Kronenbourg, Guinness, Dry Blackthorn Cider.
REAL ALES	Butcombe Best, Courage Best, Sharp's Doom Bar + Guest ales.
TEAMS / CLUBS	Cricket team meet on Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday evenings during the season. Diving Club meet on Wednesday evenings.
LIVE MUSIC	Held Occasionally - watch this space or see in-house for full details of what's on & when.

FOOD	Home Cooked Pub Meals served in the bar and restaurant. Children's menu available. Range of Fine Wines, Tea & Fresh Coffee.
MEAL TIMES	Monday - Saturday 12noon - 2.30pm & 6pm - 9pm. Sunday 12noon - 3.30pm.
MENUS	Online Menu Here. (please be patient).


SPECIAL DIETS	Vegetarians & Special Dietary requirements are catered for. For those who have food sensitivities or intolerances please ask at the bar or see link above as we have a comprehensive list of dairy, egg and wheat-free dishes.
SUNDAY ROAST	Available until 3.30pm. We served a Traditional Sunday Roast with the meat selection changing each week. We use fresh vegetables accompanied by all the trimmings. 1 course Ł7.95. 2 courses Ł9.95. 3 courses Ł11.95.

FUNCTIONS	We can cater for parties. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
FACILITIES	Beer Garden, Wheelchair Access, Disabled Friendly (we will assist in any way possible), Baby Changing Facilities (in ladies toilet), Outdoor Children's Play Area.
OTHER	Children Welcome (until 9pm), Car Parking - 20 spaces, Disabled Parking - 1 space, Coaches Welcome. Debit / Cash Back & Credit Cards accepted.
The Cross Keys dates back to the early part of the 18th Century on land which had been acquired by Hugh Sexey of Bruton after the dissolution of the Benedictine Priory of Bath. It is situated just a couple of miles outside Bath City Centre, on the edge of fine Somerset countryside strategically positioned on an important crossroad, intersection of the ecclesiastical route between Bath, Wells, Bristol and Warminster. Historically, the first record of the Cross Keys as an Inn dates from 4th June 1718 when it was described in a lease as 'a new erected tenement or dwelling house...now a Public House on Odwood Down'. There was a downpayment of Ł42 to take the lease and an annual rent of Ł1.10 shillings! The lease from 1739 to 1760 was held by Ralph Allen, one of leading figures in the development of Georgian Bath. In 1896 Sexey Hospital sold the pub to Oakhill Brewery and it has remained in the hands of breweries and pub management companies ever since. The front part of the Inn was remoulded in the mid 18th century and the earlier structure, including original fireplaces and a fine stone staircase, remains today. Today the Cross Keys is a traditional pub and restaurant with friendly, helpful staff, giving good quality and value for money food and drink. The food is homemade on the premises. With no pool table or juke box the friendly local regulars will mix with all newcomers and tourists, thus resurrecting the old pub art of conversation! The Cross Keys is in most of the good beer and food guides and offers excellent hospitality, David, Helen and their friendly team hope to see you soon.