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Sunday roast penrith  - The Cross Keys Inn, Penrith, Cumbria

The Cross Keys Inn

4.4
4.4
287 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Welcome to The Cross Keys Inn, we look forward to serving you!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–00:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Penrith
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 287 people are saying

The Cross Keys Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cross Keys Inn offers "fabulous food" and "attentive, friendly staff." Guests appreciate the "lovely atmosphere" and "excellent value" meals. The Sunday roast is a standout, and the staff are "welcoming and helpful." Some reviews mention slow service, but the overall experience makes it "well worth a visit."
287 Reviews
  1. Anthea

    Lancashire4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I FOUND THE MENU A BIT LIMITED AS I HAVE A “FUNNY TUMMY” BUT HUMUS STICKS AND CHEESECAKE WERE DELICIOUS. GOOD VALUE. WE HAVE BEEN MANY TIMES TO MEET OUR DAUGHTER AND FAMILY AND WILL BE BACK AGAIN

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  2. Michelle

    Hampshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food as always Staff are lovely, friendly, attentive and welcoming. Can't fault the food or ambience of this place!

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  3. Frank

    Cumbria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just another nice evening had in a friendly place, with great staff and eating delicious food - hard to fault anything so I won’t.

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  4. Bernice

    Cumbria1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very good friendly staff provided information about soup as we sat which is always helpful Food was lovely only downside was it was a little on the cold side But it won't stop us going back

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  5. SARAH

    Cumbria1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Great tasting, well presented food, but the service was slow at the time of the meal, which was the only thing disappointing. We loved the views from the restaurant area upstairs.

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  6. Ian

    Cumbria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent atmosphere, food and service. Highly recommended
    The Cross Keys InnResponded on 9 January 2025
    Thank you for your review we hope to see you again soon.

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  7. Yvonne

    Cumbria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our visit to the crossed keys, we were staying in the area for the new year, and knew we wanted to go out for food early evening, I googled nice pubs in the area and this pub came up The service was ok just a little slow but it was quite busy so we were ok with this. The food came out after a short wait, it all looked lovely , we had the Sunday roast menu, it could have been a little warmer as some of the food was definitely not hot but it tasted good so again we thought it ok. Desserts were very tasty
    The Cross Keys InnResponded on 9 January 2025
    Thank you so much for visiting us and for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your meal and that the Sunday roast menu hit the spot, along with the desserts! We apologize that the food wasn’t as hot as it should have been and that service was a bit slower during a busy time. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated. We take your comments to heart and will look into ways to improve the temperature and speed of service to ensure an even better experience next time. We hope to welcome you back for another visit when you're in the area!

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  8. Adrian

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. The portions are generous so if you come here, come hungry!!
    The Cross Keys InnResponded on 9 January 2025
    hank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you love the Cross Keys Inn. We do pride ourselves on generous portions, so it’s great to know you came hungry and were satisfied! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another hearty meal soon!

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  9. Gordon

    Cumbria3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly staff and top notch and plenty of grub. .
    The Cross Keys InnResponded on 9 January 2025
    Thank you for your great review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the friendly staff and the hearty portions of food. We look forward to welcoming you back for more top-notch meals and service soon!

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  10. Patricia

    Cumbria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Festive roast beef for two was excellent. Christmas pudding with sauce was very good. The trifle would have been better avoided. The topping was cream with pink sprinkles better suited to a children’s menu. The cream had a synthetic taste. The next layer was a rubbery red jelly. The base was a large amount of very dry sponge cake. I suspect it hadn’t seen a teaspoonful of sherry let alone the large quantity the menu suggested it would have. I declined to pay for this dessert. We would however return to the Cross Keys for another main course.
    The Cross Keys InnResponded on 9 January 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the festive roast beef and Christmas pudding—they’re certainly favorites on the menu! We’re sorry to hear that the trifle didn’t meet your expectations, and we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We always aim to provide delicious and well-balanced desserts, and your comments will help us review and improve that particular dish. We’re glad to hear that you would still return for another main course, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable experience soon.

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FAQs

The Cross Keys Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01768 864930.

The Cross Keys Inn is rated 4.4 stars by 287 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Cross Keys Inn

5 Carleton Rd, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 8JN

Additional information

  • Area
    Penrith
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–00:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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