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Based on 1.285 opinions finded in 5 websites
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Went by accident after Northern Monk was unexpectedly closed - but what a find! Top quality Sunday roast, with side of cauliflower cheese, and a few local cask ales among a large beer selection. Was fairly busy but not too much so, with a nice atmosphere. Comfortable and the staff were attentive and friendly. Couldn’t ask for more.
Duncan Fisher . 2024-11-04
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Slow service but pleasant staff. Sunday Roast dinner basic and cheeseboard was small for the price with no fruit added. Nice atmosphere.
Pam Batram . 2024-10-29
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Could do with more of a choice on menu as the food i ordered was not that good
Barbara . 2024-10-20
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Excellent lunch really good value and quality. Had the fish sandwich.
Nigel Drayton . 2024-10-18
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Very tasty dishes from the lunch menu, a tad pricey but well worth it for me and my partner.
Sam Duborski . 2024-10-03
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Cracking pub, lovely atmosphere, fantastic chips.
Keiron Mulloy . 2024-09-25
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Great place for a beer and a chat.
Michael Oconnell . 2024-09-19
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Amazing experience here, visited for a blues night recently and the Louisiana themed menu blew us away! Great night, awesome food and fantastic staff, what more do you need! Looking forward to going back to try the new menu!
Ryan Cater . 2024-09-19
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Quick and efficient service, really convivial atmosphere, great place to meet with friends
Callum Greenhough . 2024-08-16
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Called in for a quick pint, guy behind the bar was welcoming and they have a good selection of beers on draught and bottles, including a good selection of Belgian beers. Will visit again if I'm in Leeds
Chris Carless . 2024-07-12
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Venue for Leeds Blues Club. Upstairs room, Excellent venue with decent Kirkstall ale in
Brian Lister . 2024-06-28
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We were here for a family member’s Birthday and it was the second time my husband and I had travelled over from Manchester to have a meal here. The food was great and the service was amazing 🎉🎉 We had the Lamb and it was cooked to perfection for us as we don’t like our meat to be bloody. There were two large lamb steaks. Too much for my husband who too one piece home. He will have a lovely Lamb buttie for his supper 🎉🎉. Can’t wait to go back for another family get together 👍👍👍
luke30496 . 2024-06-16
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Was here a few times pre and post the last few Northern Monk Hop and Dark city beer festival. Always great atmosphere and good selection of cask and draught beers. The staff were super helpful and made sure I got a taxi to my accommodation post Hop city yesterday. I haven't tried their food but I will next time I'm in Leeds.
Declan Buckley . 2024-05-19
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Amazing Sunday lunch Revisited 21 April 2024, much quieter food quality wasn't as good and service wasn't as good
James . 2024-04-21
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This is a great pub tucked in a side street. I actually went twice and had great vegan pub food both times. Very welcoming to visitors.
Brad B . 2024-04-16
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A good distance from the city center, less so from the main train station. So if you’re just arriving or waiting to head out on a train, this place is (maybe) worth the walk. A cool little pub in a clearly gentrifying area. Interior is rustic yet modern. They had only two of the four cask handles active. Not to mention at £5 a pint this was the most expensive beer during my Leeds trip. Service was spotty. The guy was friendly and welcoming. The Jersey Shore looking girl acted like she’d rather be anywhere else. Which is cool, just leave your laptop at home or maybe even stay home rather than bring your misery to work and project on other people.
Matthew Garcia . 2024-04-15
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Nice little pub to look at, BUT food was expensive and small portions. Plus the food came out only warm. Staff were friendly but service is very slow... probably won't visit again
Samantha Vella . 2024-02-24
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We had some lovely Spanish food and the pub had a good vibe. Only one criticism, it was a little too dark for reading the menu.
patricia densley . 2024-01-06
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Absolute brilliant night. Thank you for a great night.
Richard chambers . 2023-12-23
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Extremely attentive staff, lovely food,and great surroundings
carl “mizzam” . 2023-11-19
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Amazing place. Highly recommend
Gary Jackson . 2023-11-17
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Very good pub with plenty of choice and good staff. Good music events.
gareth thomas . 2023-11-04
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Friendly, professional service, great food and very welcoming
stephanie green . 2023-10-22
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Did not eat on my recent visit. Beer always good. Can't fault the place.
John Ward . 2023-10-18
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We were visiting Leeds for 4 days and stopped in for dinner. We've had drinks here before on previous visits but never food. It didn't disappoint. Nothing fancy, just pie and mash chased with gin and tonics. Decent selection of cask and draft beers. Friendly service and clean toilets.
David Striker . 2023-10-17
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Delicious Sunday lunch. Great choices of traditional very well cooked roast beef and Yorkshire pudding with fresh hot vegetables and plenty of gravy. Also nice choice of tapas. The churros and chocolate sauce were a winner to finish off with. Fantastic choice of local beer also. Service from our waitress was also 1st class.
James Best . 2023-10-01
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Fantastic selection of drinks and very welcoming bar staff. Thank you for an awesome chilled night.
Tim Emery . 2023-08-16
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Stopped in for a beer on the way back from the football after taking a different walk to the station. Really glad we did, knew this place was here but often don’t go past so haven’t visited before. Lovey little pub, nice atmosphere and a fantastic selection of beers and wines too. We liked it so much we ordered a Sunday roast too! Nice beer dinner with the usual trimmings. Looks a small portion at first but the perfect size and all tasted delicious. Looking forward to visiting again
Nick . 2023-08-08
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Great find, good beer, would return.
Richard Atkinson . 2023-07-22
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We booked into The Cross Keys for the first time. We went for Sunday lunch expecting the normal type of Sunday roast, but we were pleasantly surprised with what they had to offer. The chicken and pork accompanied by lovely vegetables were excellent, the sauces to go with each meat were also lovely. The staff were very good and made the overall experience great.
Lee C . 2023-07-16
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Love this place lovely atmosphere and friendly bar staff
scott moore . 2023-07-15
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Such an authentic pub vibe. Loved it!
Jumana Bohra . 2023-07-12
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Very good real ale pub next to the midnight bell Staff serve the real ale in excelent fashion very good outdoor beer garden at the back of pub Very good clientele use this pub and never is there any trouble Monday 26th June 2023 We visited again this pub This pub in Leeds is well worth visiting it has a really hood comfortable drinking areas inside and at the back a really secluded beer garden with ample seating The haddpumped ales on in this pud are well kept and from local breweries 4 handpumps on today
Darren Slingsby . 2023-06-26
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Lovely pub near the waterfront with great staff . Ample space in the beer garden to enjoy a cool pint. Recommend the Guinness
John Carey . 2023-06-18
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Nice vibe. Good outside area. Nice bees selection.
Daniel Jackson . 2023-06-12
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Went for food here mid stag do. The tapas was great as was the service. Recommended to try both.
rentagimp . 2023-06-11
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Lovely place to find on a busy sunny Saturday afternoon. Plenty of outdoor seats for family with children. Very helpful staff
Gil Threadgould . 2023-06-10
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Enjoyed a lunchtime in the sunshine sitting out in the beer garden. Good choice of real ales and the food was nice. The staff were very friendly and attentive.
Dave Bardsley . 2023-06-03
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Consistent across the board. Always nice staff, great beer selection, and the food is pretty good. Solid pub with a big beer garden and loads of seating inside too.
Charles Wood . 2023-05-22
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One of my favourite pubs. Brilliant range of beers on tap, lovely staff and great locals
Michael Baggs . 2023-05-19
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I've always used this pub as an "post-drinks" place for the Northern Monk beer festivals - Unassuming from the front of the pub, but never a disappointment for the reasons I visit, always has a great selection of beers on cask and various keg beers on offer, great selection of craft beers - especially a very well kept stock of Belgian Lambics if you fancy sharing a bottle with some friends. Staff are always welcoming and good for a chat when things are quiet. I've been there until closing a few times, and I would say the staff are definitely very patient with the beer nerds like me hanging around!! So thanks for that guys!! Good size beer garden out the back. I can't comment on the food as I've never ordered
Dave Sadler . 2023-05-16
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Excellent atmosphere, wonderful service, and some of the best beer I have ever tasted. A perfect selection and kept to Perfection.
Ian Goulding . 2023-04-26
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Used to love this pub but the prices for beer are now astronomical. It’s genuinely cheaper in London.
W Range . 2023-04-16
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I have been a few times over the years for Sunday lunch and generally really happy with the food and atmosphere. This time, I was disappointed with the food. The starter was luke warm, and the Yorkshire puddings just looked like they were shop bought rather than freshly made (Aunt Bessie style - just bigger). Expected a bit more.
Gypster . 2023-04-16
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I work in the area so occasionally come to cross keys after work when looking for a drink. Lovely big beer garden. For some reason more often than not when passing by the pub is quite empty with a surplus of staff milling about. When interacting the staff are not overly chatty / friendly, and give the impression you’ve interrupted their group chat with their colleagues. Cat was always lovely, and it’s a shame she’s left now. When the pub is busy it’s a lot more comfortable to pop in for a drink (as it doesn’t feel like you’re in there on your own with 6 members of staff) and it is really a lovely pub from a decor point of view. Food is ok- not blown away, but ok if you’re looking for something to go with your drink. Popped in last year and ordered and was charged incorrectly, and was told ‘whoops we gave you an old menu- we’ve upped our prices now’, and I wasn’t given the option of cancelling my order as a result- which I was a bit disappointed by. Would definitely keep my eye next time when ordering food re the cost, but appreciate perhaps that was a one off. Overall it’s nice enough if you go in at a peak time, as it gets a bit busy but never as busy as the other local pubs (midnight bell, water lane boathouse), so you can generally always find somewhere to sit. Has a good selection of beers. I’d come back, but it wouldn’t be my first choice in the area. Hopefully once summer picks up so will the general feeling of the pub.
Clare . 2023-04-15
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Nice selection of beers. Food was good staff very friendly
David Amos . 2023-04-10
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It's a sun trap with nice people and good ale and beer.
Iain Wilkinson . 2023-04-09
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Saw Dom Martin - he was excellent. Venue small but atmospheric. Chairs and space between them was too small
Martin Garner . 2023-04-03
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Great Sunday lunch food. Wide selection of beers from all over. Would recommend the black pudding stuffed pork belly.
G B . 2023-03-28
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The food was good, drink selection was fine, but it felt a bit like we were troubling the bartender for service. And the place wasn't all that busy. I would give it another go though, maybe we were there on an off night.
Catherine Taylor . 2023-03-25
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The typical English pub, where to go for a beer or a Sunday roast. I have been here several times with friends and alone. The music is simply great, as well as the selection of beers. Food is not just pub food, you can also find vegetarian options. Close to the station and the city centre, it always pleases me and my friends...
Carlo Eugeni . 2023-03-19
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Great pub. Good choice of beer. Friendly staff.
Ian Palliser . 2023-03-19
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Ordered the pork sandwich it doesn't state anywhere on menu about black pudding. I HATE black pudding. Sandwich came with more black pudding than pork. Crackling was just a white deep fried crisp. Curried lamb pie barely any meat in it, filled with chicken peas.
Kylie Hope . 2023-03-16
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i don't think it's any surprise that the ales/beers in here are absolutely spot on. but i just wanted to shout about the pies, too! this was one of the hot pies that they serve at the bar as opposed to something from the menu. it was absolutely gorgeous. ended-up having one with my first pint & another with my second! (steak & then chicken). really beautiful flavoursome pie, packed with fillings. a match-day essential if you're heading to elland road!
Matt Abbott . 2023-03-13
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Nice venue for a tech meetup this week, friendly staff but ended up paying £25 for a main and two pints, only realising later :/
Emily O'Connor . 2023-03-11
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great spot for Sunday lunch, but make sure you book in advance!
Squibb Vicious . 2023-03-06
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Great beer and wine selection. Great pub environment. Strangely, there is no printed beer list, so you either have to know what they have or ask if there are beers available that are not immediately obvious. They really need an up to date beer and wine list.
Brody Fredericksen . 2023-02-26
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Great food, staff and well kept beers. We'll worth a visit.
David Evans . 2023-02-18
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Lovely friendly pub. Great food and beer.
Alexander Wright . 2023-02-11
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Great selection of beers and ales, always good on a Leeds matchday
Alan Gray . 2023-02-01
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Cosy dog friendly pub. Went for Sunday dinner. Worth booking as got fairly busy. Good quality dinner.
Dog walker . 2023-01-30
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Great food & service & a wide choice of craft beers. Friendly staff & a the pub has a great atmosphere
Mike Nutter . 2023-01-25
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Lush pub food. Proper beer. Great atmosphere and music. One of my favourite places in Leeds. Fish n chips was huge. And the burger was too quality. Staff super friendly and helpful too. Big old recommend
Matt Moore (AlwaysComputing) . 2023-01-20
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Excellent service, warm welcome, top notch beer selection, good food. A proper pub to make you believe in pubs again
Chris Johnson . 2023-01-17
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I had a lunchtime meeting here with a colleague and the guys were so accommodating. Really good range of drinks, I mean really good. Lunch menu has a great little variety of dishes and the quality was spot on. Would highly recommend!
Mango faster . 2023-01-14
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Excellent spot for a Sunday roast
Seamus Doherty . 2023-01-08
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Good choice of beers and a nice atmosphere and interior. Recommended.
Danny Rooke . 2023-01-06
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10/10 service bold dude and girl with dark hair had an accident 🙊 he was sweet x
Niamh Clarkson . 2022-12-29
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Comfortable pub with a good selection of drinks on offer. Great for a drink after work, or a relaxed pint before heading into the centre. Can be pricey so make sure to check before you order if you have any concerns.
Charlotte Potterton . 2022-12-17
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Good place to have a good chat and drink (and eat if you like) with friends without loud bagging music being played. If you want this go into Leeds City centre 😁
Michael Poole . 2022-12-03
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Great choice of drinks. Very friendly staff. The venue has a great vibe. I would come again
Ashley Stothard . 2022-12-03
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A good traditional pub that is clean and has a decent beer selection
Frank Tighe . 2022-12-02
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Great pub, great food and great staff.
Anne Lewis . 2022-11-29
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The food is delicious, highly recommended.
Perla Alarcon Ortiz . 2022-11-21
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Wonderful selection of beers. Pub looks great inside too.
Tom . 2022-11-12
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Excelente para uma cerveja e boa comida. A música é excelente e muito boa para curtir um rock
Sergio Luis Gornati . 2022-11-11
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As I read from another review online: Great Pub, Average Grub. The Cross Keys has a lot of charm and character, with a wide variety of drink selection and tentative staff. However, our Sunday Roast was, regrettably, disappointing. All four of our meals were rather cold, and the portion sizes left a lot to be desired. One meal only came with one parsnip and a small amount of cabbage. The meat portion sizes were also small for the prices asked. Hopefully this was a one off, as this lovely pub has so much potential!
Fraser McKnespiey . 2022-10-23
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Lovely and attentive staff, definitely recommend for a cheeky drink or Sunday meal.
Agata Lewanczyk . 2022-09-18
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Nice clean pub with firiendly staff. Lunch menu was great and sandwiches are massive!
Tim Sharpe . 2022-09-13
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The food was appalling. The Caesar salad was vile - hardly any chicken drowning in mayonnaise ( no Caesar sauce) and nothing fresh. Horrible and gristly Korean burger over-spiced. Can’t believe we stayed to eat.
Rower66 . 2022-08-25
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Decent pub and food. Quiz on a Monday, £2 per person.
Mark . 2022-08-23
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Amazing food, delicous and generous portions. We got fish and chips and Seabass. Fantastic service, friendly efficient staff. Lovely outdoor seating area. Very cosy inside too. Relaxed ambiance. Looking forward to coming back soon!.
Lisa Walsh . 2022-08-10
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Love this pub, food is great too. Would recommend.
James Batty . 2022-08-07
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Excellent service and friendly staff and beer selection was very good although a bit pricey.
Anthony Dixon . 2022-08-07
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Lovely surroundings, wonderful wines to pick from.
Jo Whalley . 2022-08-01
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Excellent, really lovely friendly welcome, very good food and beer. New to the area, will definitely come back
Judith Simpson (Jude) . 2022-07-24
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Great gastro pub, delicious food, decent outside space and friendly staff 👍
dara daze . 2022-07-22
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Great pub restaurant with very relaxed courtyard behind. Atten ded a private dinner party upstairs on a Saturday evening. Great food, pre-selected from good options, friendly staff and responsive service, and generally a relaxed vibe. Next time I ll take the train as Leeds Station is so close to Water Lane!!!
Melvyn . 2022-07-22
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Lots of outside space. Flowers on all tables. Friendly staff. Just had a drink so can't comment on the food.
Josie Orient . 2022-07-12
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Great food, great quality and taste
Marc . 2022-06-28
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Good play good beer good food good atmosphere
Paul Hansen . 2022-06-20
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Cross Keys is a fantastic pub in a quieter area of Leeds where there are a number of other, similar pubs. There's a decent selection of drinks, good is available, and a beer garden. Highly recommended.
Richie Milham . 2022-06-16
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Good food good service dog friendly
Wayne Evans . 2022-06-12
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Lovely little pub with a great beer selection
Ellie sanders . 2022-06-12
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Great city pub with large best garden
frederick cooke . 2022-06-09
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Still ok since north brewing co sold it but it has lost a lot of its charm, beer still good and very helpful staff though.
john Bastow . 2022-06-07
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Called to have a late lunch whilst out with our Dog Albert, we were seated and our drinks ordered and Brought to our Table, the food followed in good time and was very nice, i had the Korean Chicken Burger, all i can say is Wow, we will be back and i already know what im Having.
David P . 2022-05-29
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Best pub in Leeds. Food is always great. Staff are always attentive and drink selections (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are superb. Support a small business and go... you won't be disappointed.
Jason Crispin . 2022-05-21
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This pub entered new ownership just before the pandemic hit and did a stylish refurbishment. What you get now is a freindly, cosy pub that gives that country pub vibe whist enjoying all the benefits of being at the heart of the city. Exciting selections of beers on offer, freindly attentive staff and delicious food. The addition of a string of outdoor lights and outdoor heaters create a warm soft ambience that is super pretty. Also yay for outdoor heaters in pandemic times.
Debbie C . 2022-04-27
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Very popular place. We aren't local too it but the food was nice.
Colin Hubbard . 2022-04-10
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Great pub, one of the best, but too expensive for me as a casual attendee. £4.80 for the cheapest real ale pint. If you like your music, it great. Told by staff, higher prices pay for bands. Sign of a changing Leeds City Centre. Bought just one fine pint.
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Nice range of ales to choose from at a decent price. Ideal for quick drink before train travel.