Cross Keys

4.9 (12)

£25 and under

Pub

The Grn, Washington, Tyne and Wear NE38 7AB

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Cross Keys

4.9

£25 and under

Pub

Sunderland

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Dog-friendly
Good for groups
Charming

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 10:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
0191 300 6670
Website
https://www.crosskeyswashington.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
The Grn, Washington, Tyne and Wear NE38 7AB
Neighborhood
Sunderland
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Wine

All Experiences

Festive Set Menu - £22.50pp (£5pp deposit)
£5.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 8 people
Nov 18, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
This festive period, 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. Our festive menu is back! Tuck into festive picky bits, share laughs over tasty mains, and save room for our irresistible desserts – because calories don’t count at Christmas, right? Book your festive season with us, whether you’re planning Christmas party nights, family festive meals, Christmas Eve celebrations, Boxing Day gatherings or New Year’s Eve festivities. With our festive menus running throughout the festive season, there’s no better place to eat, drink and celebrate with the people who matter most! Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £5 per person.
4 Course Christmas Day (£10pp deposit)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 8 people
Dec 25, 2026 only
Let us do the cooking (and washing up) this Christmas Day, while you soak up the good times, great company and those unbeatable turkey aromas. This Christmas, we’ve saved the best seat in the house for you and your favourite people. Our four-course Christmas Day menu, is all about proper festive comfort; tasty dishes made with care, alongside the classic turkey and trimmings everyone loves. We can’t wait for the pub to be filled with laughter, full bellies and that warm, happy buzz only Christmas Day can bring. Make it a day to remember, to secure your table for Christmas Day, we require a £10 non-refundable deposit and outstanding full payment balance by the 4th December.

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Reviews

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4.9

(12)

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.9Value

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12 Reviews

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Maureen
Newcastle1 review
5.0
Dined on September 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely local pub, Sunday lunch lovely and reasonable priced
Cross KeysResponded on September 21, 2026
Dear Maureen, Thank you for your kind words, it means everything to us! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your Sunday lunch with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Cross Keys Team
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Kevin
Newcastle1 review
5.0
Dined on August 16, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic Sunday lunch we had yesterday at The Cross Keys, Washington Village. Very attentive staff, delicious food and what a beautiful setting in the village, great to see the bar being dog friendly too, we’ll definitely be back! Thank you
Cross KeysResponded on August 23, 2026
Dear Kevin, Thank you so much for your wonderful review, it really does mean everything to us! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Sunday lunch with us. It's great to know our staff, food, and setting made such a positive impression. We look forward to welcoming you and your furry friend back soon! Best regards, The Cross Keys Team
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Karen
Newcastle1 review
5.0
Dined on August 2, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What can I say it was excellent. Lovely fresh food and staff were efficient and friendly.
Cross KeysResponded on August 4, 2026
Dear Karen, Thank you for your wonderful review, it means everything to us! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the fresh food and found our staff efficient and friendly. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Cross Keys Team
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christine
Newcastle12 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 30, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good value for money food very good. Staff are friendly and approachable
Cross KeysResponded on August 16, 2026
Dear Christine, Thank you for your lovely review, it really does mean everything to us! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our food and found it good value for money. Our team will be pleased to know you found them friendly and approachable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Cross Keys Team
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Melanie
Newcastle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 23, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came to the quiz night for the first time, as we normally go to the Engine Room. What a difference! The food was absolutely delicious and great value for money. The quiz was loads of fun, with a relaxed atmosphere and not too serious. The service was excellent, and everyone was so friendly, creating a lovely atmosphere. We'll definitely be back again soon! 😊⭐
Cross KeysResponded on August 3, 2026
Hi Melanie, Thank you so much for your lovely review, it means everything to us! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the quiz night and found the food delicious and great value. It's wonderful to know our friendly service and relaxed atmosphere made your evening special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! 😊⭐ Best wishes, The Cross Keys Team
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Dianne
County Durham2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A very busy day with people enjoying the sunshine on tables and chairs outside and in the beer garden . The choice of meals was massive. Staff very good despite it being very full, meals were promptly delivered and prices match what we normally would pay. We booked a table for 2 but then altered it to 4 at the last minute.
Cross KeysResponded on July 2, 2026
Dear Dianne, Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the sunny day in our beer garden and appreciated our extensive menu. It's great to know our staff managed well despite the busy atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Cross Keys Team
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Marilyn
Newcastle1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lively pub with amazing choice of food. Very busy so best to book. Excellent service and very helpful staff
Cross KeysResponded on March 8, 2026
Dear Marilyn, Thank you so much for your lovely review, it really does mean everything to us! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our food and found our service excellent. We appreciate your advice on booking ahead and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Cross Keys Team
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christine
Newcastle12 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent value for money both in price and portion sizes. Food was well presented hot and delicious and everyone enjoyed the meal. We can recommend the Fish and Chips, Cottage Pie, ,Macaroni cheese, Chicken Curry and the Apple and Blackberry Crumble. The staff are friendly and approachable and we cannot fault the service we had so we will book agsin.
Cross KeysResponded on February 1, 2026
Dear Christine, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and found it to be excellent value for money. It's great to know our Fish and Chips, Cottage Pie, Macaroni Cheese, Chicken Curry, and Apple and Blackberry Crumble were to your liking. Your kind words about our staff and service are much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Cross Keys Team
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christine
Newcastle12 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food very good with a varied menu to suit all tastes. Portion sizes were excellent and very good value for money.Excellent service and hospitality will be booking again.
Cross KeysResponded on November 13, 2025
Dear Christine, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our varied menu and found the portion sizes to be excellent value for money. It's wonderful to know our service and hospitality met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Cross Keys Team
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Paul
County Durham3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably the best Sunday lunch I've been out for in many years, everything was cooked perfectly and delicious. I would highly recommend a visit.
Cross KeysResponded on August 26, 2025
Hi Paul, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Sunday lunch with us. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Best regards, The Cross Keys Team
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 10:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
0191 300 6670
Website
https://www.crosskeyswashington.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
The Grn, Washington, Tyne and Wear NE38 7AB
Neighborhood
Sunderland
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Cross Keys offers outdoor seating, with guests mentioning outside tables and a beer garden where people enjoyed the sunshine.

Sundays, Cross Keys' Sunday lunch is a real highlight, with several guests praising the roast as delicious and highly recommended.

Cross Keys feels like a warm, friendly local pub, convivial and buzzy for quiz nights and weekend visits, yet welcoming and relaxed for a much‑praised Sunday lunch.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, put‑together clothing rather than anything formal.

Portions at Cross Keys are generous, multiple guests describe portion sizes as excellent, filling and great value, especially for the Sunday roast.

Dogs are welcome, multiple reviewers call Cross Keys "dog friendly" and recommend it as a great place to visit with your four‑legged friend.

Yes, Cross Keys is dog‑friendly; guests repeatedly describe it as a great place to visit with their four‑legged friends.

Cross Keys has indoor dining and a well‑stocked bar, plus outdoor seating in a beer garden/patio where guests enjoy tables and chairs outside.

Head to the Cross Keys for Sunday lunch, several guests call the Sunday roast outstanding; for a fun evening, try quiz night, and mid‑afternoons (around 5pm) are noted as comfortably quiet.

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Cross Keys

4.9

£25 and under

Pub

Sunderland

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Cross Keys

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Cross Keys

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About this restaurant

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Festive Set Menu - £22.50pp (£5pp deposit)

4 Course Christmas Day (£10pp deposit)

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