Cross Keys in North Lincolnshire

A great evening- good food, beer, wine and service! Definitely worth your time The Cross Keys provides good food in an old fashioned village pub (how rare these days!) We were a party of 8 and had pre-ordered but everything was served piping hot, the nachos and garlic bread starters were immediately drawing acclaim, and mentioning them seems to slightly undermine just how good everything else was! I was hoping to share the awesome looking steak pie, sadly there was none left! The gammon was excellent, lasagne too, no weak dishes here! The service from all the staff was excellent too, thanks Cross Keys!

On of the best country pub in the Lincolnshire wolds! That is a pretty tall order however, the Cross Keys in Grasby not only stands out on top of the hill above the tiny village, commanding some of the finest views in the county but demonstrates how a true English pub should be!! Opened in 1706 by the local Vicar trying to manage the supply of alcohol to his parishioners, today the pub is run by Tom and his team of professional and very welcoming team headed up by Alex. Tom is a local lad and well aquatinted with the myriad of local suppliers of both food( more of later) and drinks! The cozy atmosphere created by the bar , lounge , restaurant and snug blend together to make this an outstanding venue, just for a drink or for food as well. I should mention that at the rear the building has a spectacular veranda offer views as far as Lincoln Cathedral and beyond. I mentioned food as it is here that you will find some of the most interesting and enticing food in the area! Tom, an extremely talented chef, together with Steve in the kitchen and a small brigade , offer up a wide variety of LOCAL produce cooked to a very high standard! As well as a diverse a la carte menu, each day has a special themed dish on offer and a scrumptious Sunday lunch. All in all the Cross Keys offers everything a first class traditional English pub should. I have no vested interest in this pub other than to ensure the word gets out that this is one of the best around. I urge you to pay a visit… I am sure you will not be disappointed!!

Great beef with the Sunday lunch, really lovely..wished there were more tables in bar infront of scenic window instead of giant TV screen. Really friendly staff and people.

Just stunning this place chexk out the pictures I don't need to say anything else, just look at the belly pork, blade of beef and the Korean wings.... just wow. Check our my more detailed review lower down. Just loving this place right now.

Yesterday, i ordered a chicken burger of the menu. I asked with no salad on the burger and no salad on the side and no sauce in the burger. So in simple words a chicken with cheese burger. It came within 15 minutes and was only roughly £14. It came with two pieces of large chicken which was lovely and melted cheese on top. You could ask for either fries or chips i asked for fries and the portion size was definitely worth its money. It had the option of salad and garlic mayo but i asked for it without. Definitely worth its money and very nice food

We visited for the first time tonight. It will be our first and last. We ordered hunters chicken the plate was swimming in bbq sauce everything including the chips and coleslaw was covered. The chips were over cooked. The wait time for the food was on the longer side but it’s a Saturday night so we gave them the benefit of the doubt. After we finished, we sat there for probably 20 minutes with dirty plates. The server was friendly and polite it’s just a shame the food and the long wait time let this place down. The portions were huge. Sometimes less is more.

Cracking lunchtime meal for two of us on business, great welcome, very good beer, nice fire, fantastic food and even nice locals!!! (Even if one was from Birmingham). It is a long time since I have had a four-pint lunch for no reason other than it just felt right.

I used to come here a few years ago and stopped when the previous owners left. Hearing good things I wanted to return so popped in for a Sunday dinner. Started with the garlic mushrooms to start, really substantial but most importantly good flavour. The main course, well when ever you go out for a Sunday dinner either the roast potatoes are not great, veg, always something. Well not this time the red cabbage was sweet, the mash creamy and velvety, the sausage meat stuffing wow, the Yorkshire pudding thankfully didn't have the baking soda in it to make it rise so wasn't dark brown and bitter from the soda burning. Belly pork stunning and roasts crunchy. It was as good if I didn't it at home for a loved one amd I never say that when I eat out for Sunday dinner. Also had extra gravy and apple sauce I rate this Sunday dinner as good as hope amd anchor and they are Mitchell bib gourmand..... its that good here

Great evening at the Cross keys, amazing food, great service from Morgan who looked after us all night , Christmas menu was a real treat. Thanks for a great night

IT MUST BE OVER 5 YEARS SINCE I DID A REVIEW BECAUSE EATING OUT OVER THESE YEARS HAS NOT BEEN THAT GOOD. BUT HAVING ATE AT THE CROSS KEYS GRASBY TWICE IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS I HAD TO JUMP BACK ON HERE AND TELL YOU ALL HOW GOOD THIS PLACE IS. FIRSTLY THE STAFF ARE SO POLITE AND WELCOMING, THE FOOD IS GOOD , COOKED WELL, TASTES FANTASTIC AND NOT MUCKED ABOUT WITH FANCY ARTY FARTY DECORATIONS. WELL WORTH EVERY PENNY FOR WHAT YOU GET AND PRICES ARE SO REASONABLE. REBOOKED AGAIN FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY. TIP FOR MANAGEMENT- DONT CHANGE ANYTHING YOU HAVE GOT EVRYTHING PERFECT.

Called on a Tuesday lunchtime as we were passing by, the lunch and service were excellent, the new landlord and his team deserve to do well, fabulous views of Lincolnshire from the restaurant.

Popped on a whim one Saturday afternoon and was absolutely gorgeous. Fresh, tasty food, excellent service and the bar was dog friendly. Will definitely return.

We visited the Cross Keys for an impromptu lunch, as it is local to us and we have visited previously some years ago. Whilst the pub is cosy and quaint, the food was well below standard. We ordered the Whitby scampi with chips, garden peas, tartare sauce and lemon. After a significant delay, the food arrived, slopped on a plate with no sign of the tartare sauce or lemon mentioned on the menu. The chips were cold and overcooked and it was a most unappetising plate of food. We have never left such a negative review anywhere else and usually find something positive to say, sadly on this occasion we can't. Drive straight past and visit the Caistor Lakes or even Brigg Garden Centre for a better dining experience.

Excellent Sunday roast, lovely desert and good service. Very comfortable and clean establishment, with wide ranging views across the countryside.

Just had a beautiful Sunday dinner ,absolutely the best I’ve had in a long time , very well presented , don’t usually do desserts but rice pudding was on the menu and I wasn’t disappointed came with flambé sliced banana and syrup on the top it was thick and creamy , Weill definitely be coming back , lovely atmosphere will definitely be coming back as long as you hold on to your chef 10 out of 10 thankyou , Annie x

The Cross Keys pub at Grasby is well worth a visit. The beer this good and the food is excellent. It makes a nice change for a countryside pub to do great food these days. The meal was first class ...... 'It's a Big yes from us!

Wow just been for the burger set menu Absolutely awesome will definitely be back. Good look to the new management team x

My husband and I frequent drive by this lovely looking pub, but have never stopped. This time we decided to give it a try, and so stopped for lunch. We were very surprised to be treated like unwanted customers. The couple working there were rude and made us feel foolish for not having booked a table. They hesitated about where we could sit and finally my husband asked if we could sit out on terrace. The pub was half empty with plenty of tables, but we appreciated that customers may arrive soon to their tables, so we were content to sit outside. Unfortunately we felt too uncomfortable after that to want to eat and so we left after drinks. We will not be returning

New landlord & chef as the pub is now up grabs for more permanent landlord , so thought we'd give it a try got to be honest I ordered the Beef lasagne in red wine , it came out looking very tasty , that's where it ended the mince looked like it had been boiled in water & looked grey totally tasteless , a slither of pasta but to be fair loads of cheese no garlic taste no RED wine taste. By the way PROPER lasagne meat should have red wine in it , there was no tomato either or garlic taste , my partner did mention it to one of the staff but I'd already gone out by then .On the bright side his chips were lovely & his chicken goujons & ribs

Great place Great food Great service Great staff but!! The menu choice was set for valentine dining we did enquire about ordering from the normal menu but was told that the whole party had to we could not choose from each according to what we wanted... Food can sometimes be a little slow comming out. Think they are missing a trick as after ordering sweets we were not offered any more drinks, not even coffee, infact the waitress never came back to table after delivering sweets Thanks Jackie/Steve

Booked well in advance for four of us on Mother's day for lunch. Arrived on time and were shown to our table and ordered just two starters. These eventually arrived having waited an hour and ten minutes, they were bland and the portion very small but being charged out at top end prices of £7/8 each. The main meals were 2 lamb shanks and 2 braised beef and this then took an hour and a half to arrive. Staff just seemed to be loitering near the bar and not attentive to service or what was going on. Our starter plates were just left on the table and when we made staff aware we had been waiting some time we were fobbed off with "the bar is busy and we are short on kitchen staff". There were 2 people in the bar on arrival and this is Mothers Day so you PLAN for it! The main meals were on small plates, the amount of braised beef was small and the quality was greasy. No additional gravy was offered and the vegetables were diced and in adequate. A rock hard stuffing ball and two roast potatoes later. Again they want top price here for their food with an inadequate quality and poor unprofessional service run with a lack of leadership. When we raised these concerns we were offered a discount on the food to their credit however one particular member of staff was in objectionable denial and was rather surly claiming everyone else was happy. Interesting as she hadn't been out to check. She claimed everything is cooked fresh to order - well not in the case of 12 hour braised beef or lamb shank! Not a valid excuse or reason for very slow service.To summarize, expensive, slow service , lack of leadership and small portions. Much better quality and value for money to be had elsewhere! Left to buy a dessert from Tesco as it will be much quicker.

Awesome night lovely buffet staff looked after us above and beyond one to remember 😀 sorry but apparently I can't post this until I've written 100 words 😀 😜 😄 😊 😉 😅 😀 😜 😄 😊 😉 😅 😀 😜 😄 😊 😉 😅 😀 😜 😄 😊 😉 😅 😀 😜 😄 😊 😉 😅 😀 😜 😄 😊 😉 😅 😀 😜 😄 😊 😉 😅 😀 😜 😄 😊 😉 😅 😀 😜 😄 😊 😉 😅 😀 😜 😄 😊 😉 😅 😀 😜 😄

Called for a late Sunday Lunch ay 15:30. We weren't expecting much as it was quite late for lunch and I have Coeliac disease. The staff were brilliant, the food was exceptional and the locals at the bar were very friendly. I even had a...

An attractive pub with a superb view over Lincolnshire. There are two bars and a nice looking restaurant. We chose to eat in the bar. The staff are very welcoming, flexible and friendly. Menu is quite short, always a good sign I think, with a...

What can I say and where do I start? What another amazing evening of food, drinks and service. We are in awe of how far you and your team have come with food quality and menus you offer plus the staff who were very pleasant...

We popped in for a bar meal to the Cross keys Grasby, The cider ordered arrived in the wrong flavour, i ordered fish and chips with garden peas and it arrived with mushy, they changed this on request but the underside of the fish was...

We like to try and support independent businesses and the Cross Keys is no exception. We enjoyed a delicious three course meal from the Christmas Fayre menu in early December. There was a good choice on the menu including trout mousse, butternut squash & red...

It was our first ever Xmas Dinner out and was so looking forward to it. Unfortunately the food and the service was shocking. We arrived at 12. 15 and were still there ar 4. 20 after four of the tiniest, blandest, coldest taster size courses...

Visited with other members of the family to celebrate a birthday. Lovely place, nice surroundings, good service and quality food. However, that's where it ends. I speak as I found... not for my whole group. I cannot embrace the gastro pub tendency where you get...

My husband and I was booked in for 6 45 but arrived early, the place wasn’t busy, two young females were on duty, the younger greeted us with a Hi and the other took our names and that was it, just left us standing at...

This is my local, so you could say I am biased ...and I guess I am however, I am also very critical of the places that I hand my hard earned cash over to for anything. First of all you need to realise that as...

Enjoyed a sumptuous meal in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Upon arrival the staff were all very attentive from the outset. We were offered the option to enjoy a drink in the lounge or go straight to our table. We chose the latter and soon...

Beautiful Sunday lunch with excellent service from the waitress. Blade of Beef was beautiful along with all the food.

The view from our table was excellent, the food was good, the service was a little slow but as we were chatting it wasn’t really a problem. Our server, Marcus, was excellent though…a credit to the staff 😁. Only one pic of food as I...

Great location looking out across the Wolds with Lincoln Cathedral off in the distance. Good beers on offer(Timothy Taylor’s Landlord) and very good food, just don’t go if you are short on time. I don’t mind a bit of a wait for good food and...

Have been meaning to try Cross Keys for years finally managed it. Super setting and views. Prompt friendly courteous service from the outset, and no problem that our original booking for five was now four. Drinks orders and meal orders taken and delivered quickly, but...

Had lunch at Cross Keys with friends following recommendations. Have to say very disappointed. Waited over an hour for food to arrive, very small portions, strange tasting coffee and deserts that were simply unacceptable. Mine was returned. Wether we visited on an off day, "wrong...

Terrific location with great views, however totally disappointed with the service and availability of food. Tried to order some food at the bar but were told that they expected a large table in for food so were not able to provide anything. This is a...

Had a family booking for six on a Japanese themed night. We weren’t particularly looking to the meal, not being au fait with Japanese, and one our party being vegetarian. The kitchen and menu is restricted at present due to circumstances beyond their control, otherwise...

Wonderful selection of vegan options, including several deserts. One of the tastiest meals I've ever had (and I've had quite a few!) nice friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good disabled access. Areas for the kids and very doggie friendly. Stunning views of the country with plenty...

We took our friends because of the great meal and menu choice we had previously enjoyed, only to arrive and find a very limited menu. When I mentioned this whilst paying I was told about an incident to their storage building resulting in the limited...

We had a very nice meal in the restaurant but it was spoilt but a rather officious lady. who did not have a smile or word of welcome. Waiting staff very pleasant but our initial impression was not good. It was a birthday celebration so...

Never fails to disappoint. 5* all round. Food was great, service prompt. Great value for money too. Can't think of anywhere near Brigg that compares.

We didn’t fancy anything from the evening menu so had to ask the waiter for the bar menu. Pie of the day on the menu stated served with mash or chips. I was charged extra for the chips I requested with the fish pie. Which...

Well the picture's say it all but I'll go i to detail. The quality of the fish was stunning a thick amd substantial fillet not the average waffer thin fish here and cooked alaplancha inside succulent flakes. There batter was so crunchy, even after a...

It’s so good I don’t want to tell you about it. We visited Cross Keys last night and it was the launch of their new menu. What can I say it didn’t disappoint. The quality of the food and service was incredible. It’s so difficult...

Was really looking forward to our visit after seeing the new menu online. Visited on Saturday lunchtime as a party of 4 for a belated Mother’s Day lunch. The service was painfully slow, despite us being the only occupied table for most of our time...

Very disappointed, after eaten here on a Sunday lunch time which was excellent we went back to try Friday evening meal. Firstly, not happy with the vibe, attitude ,and service. The customer service could be so much better with little effort. Secondly, the meal itself...

First time visiting this pub, the Sunday lunch was lovely, best I've had with lovely views across the Lincolnshire wolds Thank you will be back

My husband and I are staying locally for a few days and this pub was recommended to us. The food is amazing and the service outstanding even served by a young man wearing white gloves. We will definitely be back again.

We had lunch here and were happy with the meals and will be back. Staff very friendly and helpful. All in all the food was very good. We both had steak which was cooked perfect, so we're the chips

Service was perfect, which was only enhanced by the magnificent food. Gammon joint and leg of lamb where both cooked to perfection served with plentiful vegetables and the best Yorkers. Extra gravy was no problem and was also delicious. Thank you for a wonderful lunch,...

What can we say other than the meal was fantastic . The log give was as welcoming as the staff. We had the pork and beef options and asked for extra gravy which was no problem . ⁰The deserts look wonderful but we did not...

Lovely staff, nice place, food was awful. It was over priced, greasy, salty and really left a bad after taste. We will sadly not be going back.

An impromptu dinner which, once again, proved to be an absolute success. We have eaten at Cross Keys a number of times and each time, I say "this is the best meal" and last night was just as successful as ever. My husband had the...

Great food, great service, great view! Not much more to say except our next visit cannot come soon enough.

We have been a couple of times recently and enjoyed both visits. Nice doggy friendly bar area for a quick drink and then another time in the Lounge restaurant area for Sunday lunch. All staff were very friendly and welcoming and the food is excellent....

Always love coming to Cross Keys! The staff are so helpful and lovely. Never an issue! And the food is incredible! Highly recommend.

We have been visiting the cross keys regularly for approximately a year bringing them business by recommending our family and friends to visit, which they all have - using my brother as a recent example visiting x3 times in past 2 weeks. We was required...

Ruined at the last min.....after needing to cancel a child space on our table (of 7 people) we were were refused the £5 deposit to be knocked off the final bill of over £120. The child's meal was only £6 in the first place and...

Wonderful meal my wife and i visited on the 2nd january did not make a resevation but they accomodated us, we ordered liver and onions. The staff was very helpful we askedfor a yorkshire pudding as our meal didnt come with one no problem.

Superb food and very friendly staff. Highly recommended. Booking advisable as this super restaurant / pub get very busy.

We have visited the Cross Keys a number of times this year and each time we have had a lovely, and different experience. We have visited in the day and during the evening and really like how there are different atmospheres throughout the pub. In...

4 of us visited for dinner on a Friday evening. The interior and menu felt a bit trendier than othe local eateries. The menu had all allergens listed on it which is great although I wouldn't fully trust this as some items seemed wrong (pork...

The Cross Keys came highly recommended so we decided to book for lunch. We arrived on time & ordered shortly afterwards. We did not eat until 1 hour & 15 minutes after we sat down! They were not that busy & only as we paid...

a very enjoyable meal from start to finish, the staff where all very friendly and the food was great, the steak main was nice and thick and cooked to perfection, the prices are very reasonable we will definitely be back soon

Very welcoming as soon as we walked in, they had a table of 17 due in, but they were able to accommodate us. I ordered a lamb shank roast dinner, it was delicious, compliments to the chef and their team. Meat fell off the bone,...

Begin with the picturesque view, then move on to the bar, where you’re greeted with smiling faces, not only from the bar, but from all the lovely local residents, who really give you a warm welcome into their local, and even gave up 2 seats...

We met up with members of our club for a dinner. Staff were very helpful getting the booking sorted and the food was lovely and well presented. Great evening had by all.

Went with friends for first time in many years.Serive was excellent with mainly younger staff who were all very friendly and polite and were obviously well trained.Food was very good across all 6 meals with no complaints. All in all would definitely recommend giving it...

Fab find on our way to butlins adult music weekend. Food was outstanding, great vegan selection. Ask for a vegan menu. I have vegan lasagna which was delicious. My husband had steak and ale pie which he said was one of the best he’d had...

We like to visit a number of country pubs in the summer and it must have been quite a few years since we last visited the Cross Keys. The car park was nearly full and luckily we had pre-booked. At a table overlooking the countryside,...

Just got back from having a beautiful meal ,from the waitressess to the food everything was top notch We went for 3 sets of the starter plates/tapas it was 3 for £10 and we wasnt disapointed the belly pork fish tacos and duck egg were...

First visit today and won't be the last. If you want quick pre cooked food then give it a miss....lovely home cooked quality food, steak pie was beautiful and fish and chips so fresh. Highly recommended.

Visited here as view's from the terrace were recommended, so booked in for lunch. Beautiful food, Grimsby haddock, home made pies and burgers, attentive service. Will definitely be making a return visit!

Waited 1 hour for 6 mini starters that came out of the microwave….. food was really really bland …very very disappointing

We have driven past so many times and thought what a lovely place to stop and eat. Tonight we booked a table for 6.00pm. It being so hot I was hoping to see a nice salad option but it was just the usual Gammon, Steak...

We were staying locally and went here for an evening meal. Both had fillet steaks which were good although cooked as medium -well done rather than medium rare. However they were very good. The desert I had was lemon meringue brûlée and it was delicious....

Visited today, There was a new menu in place with only one vegi choice. It's a pity as only a week ago there was at least three choices. Very dissapointing if you don't eat meat or fish.

Just a heads up for anyone ordering Scampi, be prepared to be served a measly 5 rubbery, inedible King prawns and then for a senior member of staff to argue with you king prawns are the same as scampi, see attached photo. After an insincere...

We called in to the cross keys this afternoon initially just for a cup of tea, but soon decided to have something to eat and we both chose the all day breakfast panini. Wow what an excellent choice we made ! Morgan and Jordan looked...

Called in for lunch No welcome from the staff did not appear to be interested Left stood waiting Walked out will not return

Booked a meal for my family (6 people). Had a great meal. The service was great and the staff were polite and friendly.

Once again an outstanding trip to the cross keys. Hand sanitizer was available signs were clear so was the track and trace key. The service was amazing the food was out of this world. I had the pork starter and then the lamb duo and...

We booked a table for 2 and when we arrived we were seated straight away which was good. They have a good range of delicious foods on offer. I had a fillet steak which was wonderful, the meat was rare (just how I like it)...

Enjoyed an excellent tasty Sunday late afternoon meal in mid September. As visitors to the area we were extremely pleased with the quality of the food but just as importantly for us we were pleased with the organisation of the whole eating experience. Choosing where...

I dined out with the kids for Eat out to help out final evening, where the keys did food on Monday night to ensure customers were able to take advantage of the scheme. Excellent food and service 👌 no compromise on quality the standard was...

We’ve passed this quaint little pub many times on our trips to Thomas Bell or Brigg garden centre and have consistently said we must make a stop here at some point! Well I have to say we are absolutely glad we did! It’s a very...

Staying in Brigg for the weekend celebrating a 21st birthday. Found this little gem and couldn't have asked for anything more! From the minute we walked in we were made to feel at home, Nick was an absolute diamond. Food and service was out of...

Just had a meal at the Cross Keys tonight. Really pleasantly surprised at the atmosphere, food and hospitality. We will definitely be going back. We can't recommend it highly enough.

Booked in to the special Thanks For Giving Day dinner. Just fantastic, one of the best meals I can remember. Wild Mushroom and Toasted Pecan Pate was delicious, then Pan Seared Seabass with spaghetti. Moist fish with a crispy skin, just great. Finished off with...

The afternoon tea is just amazing. Everything home cooked and freshly prepared. Great value for money and Nick was so attentive. Thanks guys

First visit here and hopefully there will be many more, lovely restaurant set in lovely views. Plenty of parking so a good start , staff very friendly and professional in their approach and service . The place itself is very picturesque in lovely surroundings. The...

After visiting several times and thoroughly enjoying every meal we ate. We decided to ask if they catered for weddings to our delight they did. Our big day came the food was outstanding Nick Steph and the team couldn’t have been any more helpful or...

I think the lady behind the bar was new to the job. The views from the balcony stretch to Lincoln including the Cathedral although not in detail. Our order was taken quickly and the service was prompt. My Ceasar salad was excellent. However I would...

Reserved a table outside for a party of six only to realise we had typical British weather and it was to cold! Asked the lady if we could move inside luckily this was no problem and we was swiftly shown to our table inside. Food...

So our pub had to close down? Not so fast said Steph and Malika... Within a few days, these two amazing ladies have turned themselves into Bakers, Grocers, Butchers whilst still providing all of us with the great opportunity to sample their delicious food... delivered...

Sue having retired, Nic off sick, the welcome and quality of food was still of the usual high standard, well worth the 400 mile round trip for 3 evenings at The Cross Keys. Looking forward to the next visit post Covid -19 restrictions.

This evening we celebrated my wife’s birthday with a family meal at the Cross Keys. It was our first visit and can honestly say it won’t be our last. The food and staff were excellent and they even allowed us to bring a birthday cake,...

This is a country pub with a range of really good beers and a food menu that spans everything from pub classics, through an interesting 'a la carte' range to grilled steaks and burgers in a charcoal bun. Something for everyone, friendly service, well-cooked food...