The Cross Keys in Wiltshire

My first visit to the Cross Keys and one of many to come. Participated in a chivelrous bout for the ages in the infamous premier pool league. Their tap water and ice is unrivalled and even better still, the owner and his family couldn't have made me feel more welcomed. Carvery is next...

Excellent food, lovely service. Would thoroughly recommend. The crumble for pud was divine. Looking forward to a return ....maybe in the garden in the summer.

Had a lovely Sunday Lunch there is a choice of 3 meats Beef/Turkey/Ham. My husband and I chose Beef/Turkey which were cooked lovely. There is a great choice of Vegetables including Parsnips, Carrot/Swede, Cabbage, peas, carrots, Roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and stuffing. All nice and hot we enjoyed our lunch and would come back. The bill came to £32 that included a Large glass Pinot (which was nice) and Husband had a Spanish beer.

we have been there several times now ; good quality food and if you are really hungry, great quantity too. Veggy option is excellent and beef is amongst the best i have eaten in a pub. Sraff are friendlly too.

staff(I think) was extremely rude to me when I went into pub toilet out of desperation when had I food poisoning on long journey home. I intended to ask if was possible to use facilities but there was no one behind bar on entry, on way out an old man gave me abuse for using toilet when I wasn't buying food or drink. I assume he either owned pub or worked there as he had no other reason to be involved. People have no class.

Extremely friendly and a warm welcome. Great Food, will definitely be going back. Beautiful pub in a lovely village. Great start as a new landlord 🙌

Popped in here at the end of a walk round Caen lochs and found it newly opened and really welcoming! The beer is good, the pool table is good, the staff are fabulous and the ambiance is great! Highly recommend and we certainly hope to return!

This pub is quite a step from the canal, but well worth the walk. Great atmosphere and delicious food and drinks. Nice wee village with some lovely architectural features. After being well fed we decided on a taxi back to the towpath and our narrow boat home. All this in pre Covid times.

Staying at campsite down the road booked for 4 all I can say was the food was terrific big portions starters and main. And to top it all off cooked like someone knows what they are doing.Offered us Sunday dinner as we were late asking they were both happy to accommodate us.Dont get that very often in pubs. Really nice owners will def return many thks

Booked a table for 4 for lunch, arrived and they pointed out our table as we ordered drinks. We sat down and waited a good 10-15 mins as no one had explained anything before getting up to go and ask. Got told there was a carvery where you go up once, or where you could go up multiple times. Which would we prefer? Asked for the one where we go up once thinking it would be a normal carvery where you get meat, potatoes and veg etc. Had to wait when at the carvery counter as no one was there, and then got handed the smallest plate ever (about a cm bigger than a side plate). It had enough room for the meat and a couple potatoes, everything else had to be piled on top. Adding gravy meant that the whole lot just fell straight off the plate, making a horrendous mess on both the table and the school canteen style trays they give you. Food was very nice and hot! I will give them credit for that. Came to clear the plate a good 15 mins or so after we had finished, which would have been fine if they were busy and rushed off their feet - they weren’t. No asking if how the food was. I gave them this feedback at the bar to which they replied that well, the regular carvery is a small plate and if you wanted a bigger one then you have to pay more for the carvery where you can go up multiple times. This is ridiculous. Surely, you should be able to have the same plate and just visit once or....a regular carvery should have a REGULAR plate and then a larger one for the other option. If they had explained this at the beginning then fair enough, but was just a farce in customer service. They don’t seem to care, and don’t appreciate the feedback when given. This is my second bad experience at this pub, having not visited due to last experience where they had no beer, did not realise that their beer was off and had no food at 1.30 on a Sunday as chef had ‘thrown it out’ (I think this was the previous tenants) - however, does not bode well. I will not be returning and would advise others to either go elsewhere or hope they improve the customer service and actually explain things to customers. Shame, as the food was actually good.

Used to be a great pub with a lovely village atmosphere and the staff etc were really friendly, so after it having a new landlord we gave it a few months to let them settle in and find their feet before returning. So disappointed!!! It was incredibly quiet, only a handful of people in there which raised our suspicions but we ordered food, surprised to see it was the same menu that they used to have. Staff were miserable and on phones, food was so slow and not hot, how can it take 50 minutes to cook food when they were so quiet? And why was it not hot? The wife said the ladies toilets were dirty and dusty, not impressed. Such a shame, will be finding a different pub now for the old village atmosphere and some smiles

Went for lunch today. Bar staff were as miserable as can be. Had the Carvery roast. Choice of 3 meats and plenty of veg to choose from. The Lady that served the meat to us was very bubbly and friendly thank goodness as she was the only one in the place that had some good manners. However the food was cold and everything was completely tasteless. Even salt and pepper couldn’t put it right. Expected better for the price we paid of £12.50 each to be honest.

Visited today to take two elderly relatives for Sunday lunch. Was a bit in trepidation having read some of the reviews on here, but as we booked late most places were full up so we took a chance. I shouldn’t have worried. The food was excellent, perfectly cooked, lovely and hot and loads of it. All served with a smile and a kind word The surroundings - eating in a skittle alley - weren’t the most impressive, and it’s not the easiest place to park close to, but the food on offer and value for money, and the warm genuine welcome we got, more than compensated for that. Very good value for money and very informal One thing I would like them to address. The plates given to you at the carvery are placed on a plastic tray, which is very “slidey” and for two elderly relatives not in the most “abled” of health made not dropping the plates whilst serving themselves to veges a challenge - however the lady on the carvery immediately noticed one of the elderlys struggling and very quickly called one of the staff to assist- which was a nice touch, although surely others must struggle with this as well, and maybe provision of non slide trays would be a good idea..... Other than that it’s hard to find fault - we all really enjoyed our lunch and will definitely go back again

Impromptu visit for Sunday lunch. The food was very tasty and portion sizes were as small or large as you'd like. The apple & cinnamon crumble was delicious. All seemed good value for money. The wooden floored function room was somewhat drab and Spartan so not a dress-up lunch. My reason for marking this venue as average was we witnessed the tongs being dropped and returned to the server - I guess the 5 second rule applies but I am not sure that it would be deemed good practice.

Felt a bit rowdy with all the crowds watching sport on tv in the bar - but thankfully, the carvery was in a more peaceful area! The portions were generous and you can even have extra meat if you like, which is unusual. Meat cooked to perfection but the yorkshire pud was a tad burnt....otherwise a nice meal and friendly service.

On 2nd September after the Thanksgiving service of my mum,approx 100 people went to the Cross Keys for refreshments.The room was set out with flowers on the tables,both hot and cold food served in abundance with tea and coffee to drink,or the bar if wanted.Thankyou to you and all your staff for making the afternoon go off smoothly

Excellently run pub serving very good food with friendly staff. A varied menu to suit everyone. We will certainly visit it again when we are down that way.

We arrived at 5.55 after booking by phone.we waited 45mins for meal,didn't look busy. Ordered 3 pizzas and sweet chilli chicken my partner enjoyed the chicken. My 12 " pizza base was doughie, not far off being cooked .the topping was tasty. The other pizzas were fine.the sundae puddings were amazing. The staff were great . Such a shame about the wait and not cooked base.would of rated higher else

Nothing was too much trouble in helping the elderly and infirm enter and get their delicious Sunday lunch of roast beef or turkey and a very good variety of vegetables. The 6X beer was as great as ever and the whole meal at a most reasonable price. Thank you.

Had Sunday roast at the Crosskeys . Choice of three Meads Turkey beef and Yorkshire pudding stuffing balls roast potatoes peas cauliflower cheese cauliflower parsnips food was very good lovely and hot and I would go again

Great meat superb service fantastic lunch Thanks Aaron for your great service Compliments to the chef.

Food was very good value large portions, made to feel very welcome. Landlady/chef came & chatted about her JRT and ours. Local elderly lady local very friendly & chatty. Wish we had come here at beginning of our week away so would have had time to come back again. Barmaid very friendly lovely setting and good atmosphere.

I was looking for somewhere to take my elderly Mum out for lunch on her birthday week-end and chanced on the Cross Keys. Their telephone manner was great when I called to book and the staff were universally friendly & helpful on the day. The carvery was very good & great value and the desert sundaes finished things off nicely.

È vero che si tende a sottovalutare o evitare i pub vicini a casa, ma ieri sera abbiamo deciso( essendo senza macchina) di avviarci verso il local ☺️

This is very much a local pub and does not pretend to be anything else-it even has that most unusual thing, a public bar,with a roaring fire and rammed with a very happy public. Great atmosphere. We then went through to the carvery and something else unusual, table cloths, and then you see a carvery loaded with meat and every vegetable known to man and woman so as to avoid being sexist,and you can't be, the serving staff are mainly welcome and the young lady dealing our the carvery didn't stop working. Credit to them all!!

Have a lovely meal with family thoroughly recommend. Great place great service great food. Will return.

A very nice meal for our club even though there was 50 of us buffet style. Plenty of nice roast meats and all the trimmings. Very good value they made us welcome and we stayed all night.

Just had an absolutely lovely meal at the Cross Keys. The pub is a classic Wiltshire village pub with log fires, very cosy and friendly with a nice community feel to it.

I have visited the Cross Keys in Rowde for over 30 years and a few years ago Sam took over and offered a Carvery. A pity they do not offer starters but I was not disappointed with the Carvery at a very good price. Hearing that Sam had moved-on I was a little worried that the quality of food would go down. I need not have worried as the choice was excellent and in my opinion is the best value Carvery in the area. Four meats are on offer with a very wide of vegetable choices. A good sweet menu to finish and the Cross Keys is good value. I have not eaten there for Dinner for some time but if Sundays are that good I cannot see why not for other times. Car parking is a problem but I have always received a warm welcome and do enjoy the meals. Always phone and book a table and make you own mind-up.

We are normally a little skeptic about carvery as some places carvery meal are cold and you never get enough meat (if you're like me a massive meat lover.)

I am appalled by the review I have just read below, some people just have nothing better to do. This is our village pub, we have just eaten dinner here and had the most fabulous steak we have eaten in a while.

We really loved our carvery meals back in May-huge range of meat & veg. with very tasty roast potatoes.

We walked in the Cross keys for dinner quite late. It was 8:30pm with food stopping at 9:00pm.

Having visited this pub last night I was left reeling after my teenage daughter had told me what was said to her by the (landlady/manager)

Just had a fillet steak at the cross keys which is unusual for me as I'm very fussy about how my steaks are cooked and I've been more dissapointed than pleased when I have ordered elsewhere.

While walking along the canal and having seen good recent reviews of The Cross Keys, we took a detour into Rowde for a pint and a bite to eat. It was approximately 1330-1345hrs on a Sunday lunchtime but we were told there was no carvery available, as due to a lack of customers, the chef had thrown everything away! Bizarre!

Having just returned from Sunday lunch here we won't be going back.Food over cooked.vegetables all over cooked. Roast potatoes so over cooked there was no flesh to eat. My daughter and I have been left with a metallic taste in our mouths. On paying I told barmaid my opinion, she said she would talk to Kelly later. Then happily took payment for the meal. £11.95 a head and we're still hungry.

Good country pub with food available. Lovely Sunday lunches but need to book. Locals use it too. Hope you enjoy it.

Really pretty old pub...caught our eye on our way home from Stonehenge. Friendly staff, good beer garden and a great pint. Would come again.

Stumbled across this pub whilst on our way back from Devises a warm welcome however they had finished serving hot food we were very kindly offer other options. Then the land lady said she would happily cook for us. It was great good wholesome food -thank you this pub is well worth a visit

booked table for4 people for sunday carvery

We decided to try this as so many people have mentioned the quality of food. So we tried it, I can tell you it was fabulous! We both enjoyed our meal. Staff where very friendly and welcoming. We've been a few times since. Thank you

Being vegan it isn’t always easy to find somewhere to go out and eat. The Cross Keys menu advertised they had their vegan curry, and when we arrived Kelly offered to make a vegan pizza for me. Two great options, and I opted for the homemade pizza which had a variety of toppings and was very tasty. The pizza was great and the pizza base was one of the best I’ve had! Definitely recommend and would eat again! Thank you!

Daughter was back for a few days and is vegan , they were the only place I'd seen with a vegan option so called in Friday evening. They had a curry but as she had had one th night before asked if any other choice , Kelly was very helpful and said she could make a vegan pizza as they are all home made , although didn't have vegan cheese. Daughter loved it and thought the base was among the best ever. I had the Thai green curry , just the right heat with homemade chips and my wife had the fish cakes. Reasonable price and couldn't fault the quality and taste.

A group of our local club enjoyed a social evening at this quirky old-fashioned pub which admittedly looks a little tired but has interesting decor, including witty sayings printed on all the walls. The customer service was very good - friendly, chatty and having fun! We had good value-for-money eats like sausage and chips which were nice quality and cheaper than most local restaurants. The ambiance was quiet and subdued but we all had a relaxing, enjoyable evening.

Called in for lunch this beautiful old inn with amusing texts over the fireplace.Very quiet at time of our visit but am sure lively in the evening.Good choice on the lunchtime menu and pleased with the food.

On a short break to Wiltshire and staying in Rowde we chose to eat at The Cross Keys on 2 separate occasions.Our first meal was taken off the Pensioner's menu and at £5+ was good value. Our following visit gave us the opportunity to try out the main menu and the meals chosen were very tasty and again of good value. The friendly staff and choice of beers made for 2 enjoyable evenings.

Village pub with two bar rooms. In need of a bit of tlc. Staff friendly enough but the food was pretty grim. Menu is basic and uninspiring. Maybe better at the weekends but wasn't impressed.

I had eaten here before and enjoyed it so decided to hold my birthday celebration meal here with 16 members of the family and friends for Sunday lunch. We were made very welcome by the friendly staff at the bar and the lovely landlady who did her best to please. The meal itself was excellent and enjoyed by everyone, plenty of meat and good choice of vegetables. The deserts also deserve a mention as there was a good selection including gluten free.

Desde el comienzo, cuando preguntamos si podíamos celebrar Kelly una noche de caravana de Propietarios club en el Cross Keys hizo todo lo posible para acomodar a nosotros. Necesitamos 52 personas con una comida a un precio razonable - sin problema. La cena de parrilla y ella producidos a su equipo era excelente, con mucha carne, verduras, deliciosos postres y Yorkshire casero de la salsa. La selección pudding también era delicioso y la sala fue puesto. Todos se divirtieron, Comimos mucho y feliz! Recomiendo este pub! :-)

He visitado este restaurante con mis padres en el Día de la madre y aunque la única opción era para el asador, había mucha variedad de hortalizas y la elección de tres carnes. Todo estaba bien preparado y la porción de carne que nos dieron era más que suficiente.

Disfrutamos de un generoso almuerzo de domingo a un precio razonable en una muy concurrida del día de la madre. Una buena ración de carne y un montón de opciones de verduras todo bien preparada que nos satisfizo. Un pub antiguo precioso en un pueblo bonito, sin duda, volveremos.

Hace poco visitamos El Cross Keys para asados, habiendo visto sus Domingo junta de publicidad ya que salía del Aparcamiento Caen hills las cerraduras. Una vez que habíamos encontrado el lugar, estacionado al otro lado de la calle en su estacionamiento en la calle, nos dirigimos. Pedidos nos dieron una mesa en el hall principal en la parte trasera del pub. Todo parecía estar bien, hasta que nos fuimos a nuestro asador servirá. La elección era buena y consistía de cerdo y de ternera, carne bien hecho raro y Turquía, todas las verduras que usted podría pedir, relleno de bolas y la salsa. Suena bien. . Por desgracia no.. Todas las articulaciones estaban bien hecha al punto tanto el pavo se caía a pedazos y resquebrajándose como fue cortado, lo mismo con la carne de cerdo y las articulaciones eran tan duras como el cuero boot antiguo. Patatas asadas eran menores como el relleno preparado bolas. . . Es justo decir que no volveremos aquí de nuevo. . .

Gran lugar para comer el domingo. Personal amable, con una gran actitud. Ubicación encantadora y no lejos de devizes. Un montón de espacio para sillas de ruedas, pero es un lugar tradicional por los suelos son desiguales. Precios razonables también

What a brilliant evening Kelly held for my daughter's 10th Birthday! The girls wanted a "grown up" meal out and Kelly provided just that - with extra special touches like wine-glasses for their fruit shoots and confetti on the table for the birthday girl!! Such a brilliant evening for a group of pre-teens.

We just ordered take out pizza from the Cross Keys for the first time and it was truly excellent. They accommodated our slightly unconventional order requests (including a half and half). They told us it would take 30 minutes at that time of night, and that was spot on: the pizza had just come out of the oven when we arrived to pick it up.The food looked and tasted amazing....chewy base, generous toppings. Best pizza any of us had had in a good while. We will be ordering again!

My Rowde group of 20 ladies and I had a lovely Christmas lunch at the Cross Keys,.They are not usually open for food on a Monday but catered just for us, which was much appreciated.Ample servings and lovely selection of veg to serve ourselves from on the hot p!ate..The staff were lovely and everything was very well organised.

We enjoyed another delicious pizza at the Cross Keys this week. Their 'buy one, get one free' deal on Tuesday evenings takes a lot of beating. Big, generously topped, and in a proper pizza oven as well. Perfetto!

A friend told us about the Sunday carvery so we popes in to try. If you like your meat this is the place to go. The quality is good beef pork or Turkey have what you fancey and then go up for some more if you can squeeze it in. Pleahty of veg too try to make room for a pudd to much for me but then I had to much crackling

Lovely walking (or cycling) with plenty of good views and places to eat especially along the Caen Locks

We recently found ourselves just on the outskirts of Devizes in a pretty little village called Rowde. The friends we were visiting had been told about the great food at a pub called the crosskeys and they wanted to check it out. One of our party is a keen ale fan and also had an interest in the range that was offered.Upon arrival we were welcomed and provided with menus. Its rather nice to be welcomed as you walk into a place these days so that set things up nicely.Eventually after admiring all interior of the pub we decided to order. I went for a pizza and my partner had a burger. I expected typical pub food but i had already decided i liked the pub so if it was good then great. It arrived around 25 minutes later (all food is freshly made to order) and i was gobsmacked at how enjoyable it was. Simply scrummy!Thank you Crosskeys, when we are back in the area we shall be sure to return, perhaps next time for the carvery as we told that is out of this world.

We took some out of town friends here to show the husband where his ancestors came from. Believe it or not within minutes of asking directions for a particular address on a census whilst waiting for the pub to open, we had found a 3rd cousin! Amazing. The day was completed with the best roast dinner ever. The beef was tender and melt in the mouth. Everything was homemade. It was delicious and we were too full to move or have dessert. Thank you Cross Keys. Strongly recommend this pub, its menu and its locals!

Myself and family have been coming to the Cross Keys for the majority of the ten years we have lived in the village. We keep on coming because we love the atmosphere, the locals, and the fact that it is a brilliant village pub.We had my Mums 50th booked with the previous Landlord, but Kelly was more than happy to let us keep the date, and to have our party in the function room. Even when we were putting the decorations up, Kelly and her staff (including her lovely parents), were interested and willing to help us make the party special!My Mum was absolutely overwhelmed with how nice the pub looked, but what she (and all the other guests) commented on the most was how brilliant the food was. Kelly's spread was fantastic, we had a variety of food from homemade quiches and sandwiches, to chicken wings and spring rolls, mozzarella sticks, crisps and some lovely dips alongside! It was more than we expected, absolutely delicious food from a lovely Landlady who wants to make the pub a success. My family and I cannot praise Kelly enough for the brilliant party we had last night, nothing was too much trouble, all the guests had a great time, and most of all it was a birthday to remember for my Mum! I urge anyone who has been in the pub before and has written a bad review to give it a second chance, because we really couldn't fault it last night. I would definitely recommend the Cross Keys for any function or party, because you can guarantee that Kelly and her staff will go above and beyond and you will have the best night ever!

Homemade pizza is absolutely superb! Great value and one of the best I've tried. Very welcoming and worth a visit! I recommend the fireball-hot hot hot

A proper village pub, with a wide choice of drinks. There is a bar area and a quieter restaurant area. We had a couple of pizzas and they were absolutely lush and have had me craving for more!

Three of us decided to call in here on Saturday for lunch on the way back from a shopping trip. We all ordered the Wiltshire Ham, Egg and chips and it was delicious. The only disappointment was that it was thin fries rather than proper chips :( We all ate desserts that were fantastic...my daughter had the calzone brownie concoction and she said it was to die for! Would return.

This is our local, so a change of hands was always going to be a bit strange, but Kelly has done an amazing job with the place and has brought a new energy and enthusiasm to The Cross Keys. Drink-wise she has listened to the customers and changed some of the line-up, so the selection is much better. Food-wise the Carvery is still happening on a Sunday, and the updated food menu includes some nice light-bites, home-made bar snacks and a wide selection of burgers with locally sourced ingredients. The best part of it has to be the new pizza oven! I've had at least four pizzas so far and I'd easily rate them better than Dominos or Pizza Express. The take-away option is a stroke of genius as well.All in all the Cross Keys is a welcoming establishment, great for a night out or for a family meal, and I'd thoroughly recommend it. Please don't read anything into negative reviews previous to July as they are certainly not representative.

On a appearance looks nice but once in awful. Only three people in pub two of which were working there. Very univiting. Asked if they were serving food and was told yes but we were left standing. Took a seat sat for a while no one approached to offer menu etc. Whole experience was like something from a horror film the living dead.

We visited three nights running whilst staying at a nearby guest house. First night quiz night, 2nd night pool match ,3rd night dart match. All with a friendly good humoured atmosphere. The manager made us most feel most welcome and the drinks were fine. Good traditional pub that we would happily visit again. We would have liked a meal on the Monday , but they don't serve food on that day. But judging by General standards we think you would probably get good food as well.........many thanks to all the staff

Great Sunday carvery, no frills with the seating area very basic but this is all about the food which was excellent. Best carvery I have had for a very long time highly recommend!

The Carvery was superb what was really lovely is we all got a tray as they gave us a Hot plate and a big plate as well There were 3 meats Beef, Pork, turkey roast pots and New pots, 10 different vegetables. Will definitely go again.

Went here for Mother's Day and was very disappointed. It seemed very disorganised, food was bland and the service for desserts was ok at best. On top of that the we had the last bread and butter pudding on the day which was served very cold. Have been here before and had a great meal but this has put me off of returning..... Ruined a great mothers day

Don't be put off by the sparse "rustic" looking venue ( they utilise the skittle alley) Delicious roast dinner. Choice of 3 meats ( and you can have all 3 if you want) Roast spuds & parsnips, stuffing plus Yorkshires and no less than 7 choices of veg..... I may never eat again I'm so full up

This comes close to home cooking. Lovely cooked meat and veg, plenty of it and very testy too. Why would you want to cook at home?

went here on 13 dec on way back from laycock felt hungry saw sign outside thought give it a try was just 12 noon staff very friendly aske if any tables yes could have one ordered drinks and was shown to table went up for carvery what a pleasant surprise chef very friendly when asked few questions meat was beef pork and turkey which were all very well cooked to perfection an enormous yorkshire and stuffing ball enough vegetables to satisfy the most choosy of people lovely gravy i highly recommend you go there if travelling that way on a sunday i will certainly go back peter

Lovely homely feel pub, with good food at reasonable prices.We all had different meals and were served pretty quickly, from the first meal going down to the last going down was only about 5 mins, which is pretty good. Nothing was too much trouble, extra sauces were brought out and they even supplied a knife for cutting the cake. All in all was a good service and meal.Only concern was the log fire spitting out ashes, as we had children with us.

So yeah, I know what you’re thinking; this pub is the guy’s local so it’s bound to be bias. Not at all, for if it was rubbish I ain’t got any reason to tell you that it isn’t so and I will be the first one to admit, as it is frustrating when the only pub in a village is run bag of spanners, that it is bad. The Cross Keys has a chequered past, fact. The landlord and staff is the main basis for the overall appeal of a pub, particularly Wadsworth Brewery pubs as aesthetically they are all pleasing on the eye. The Cross Keys has that character but it has had good and bad landlords. A year or so ago when you popped in there you got the stare, as if it was a burden for you to be there. The bar staff were busy watching Corrie on the big screen and the only punter was the sleeping village idiot that was too pissed to walk elsewhere.The new landlord had a big job on his hands, to turn it around and wipe off the grime of a bad reputation, this has happened in the past and I am glad to report that history has repeated itself. The Cross Keys is doable again, the atmosphere is pleasant, the kids are welcome and the staff are willing to please. The everyday menu is good but standard, the only other pub in the village is a rather expensive and plush restaurant with people travelling from Timbuctoo to sample the experience therefore locals are only welcomed if they want to take out a small loan for a lobster and sitting at the bar having a pint after work is frowned upon. Therefore, it is crass for the Keys to try and lay down some overpriced fancy menu; it has to stick with basic pub grub and that is what it does. The everyday menu though is not what people here are returning to their local for though, it is the Sunday carvery.I’ve been a few times and it has always been excellent. I wondered if they could keep up the quality now that more people have warmed to its delights. So we marched down there for the wife’s birthday and it was every bit as good as the first time. The meat is pork, beef and turkey and is plentiful. You know the old carvery stigma, you get up to the food bar, the guy slices you off a gristly end of topside that would only fill up a small cat and although you are in your rights to ask for more, you are English and to complain would be causing a scene. Well, no need for embarrassment here, you will not need to ask for more and filling up the plate with vegetables just to compensate for the carver’s lack of generosity is not necessary (even though I still do!) So with a huge portion of meat you have a wide selection of veg and Yorkshire’s stuffing and the works to go with it. It really is the meal of kings! Personally I like to load up my plate until it is flooding off the sides, because that is the kind of guy I am and for the gluttonous hogs like me, you even get provided with a tray so that the gravy doesn’t spill down your food mountain and stain your shirt; that in my book is quality service!So, all in all, if you are looking for a decent Sunday roasty in Devizes you should give this a try. It is only a stone throw away from the town on the main Chippenham road and easy to find on an empty stomach. Booking is advisable but they seem to have plenty of space which is great because you are never rushed, there is pool and darts, a beer garden sporting a bouncy castle on sunny days and you can even play at being Bruce Forsyth and play your cards right; now I know you are tempted!

The decor is dated, the food mediocre, its a drinking place for the locals. The window frames were dusty. This is not a place that I would make effort to visit or return to.

We went to this pub for lunch, but we were very disappointed. We wanted something light but the menu is very limited on sandwiches (one burger, one cheeseburger and one veggie burger), so we decided to go for the burger, expecting a home made succulent burger. We couldn't be more wrong. What we got was a cheap, commercial burger, cooked to death, very dry on a cheap supermarket bought burger bun.To add to the disappointment there's a 'suggestion box' available for customers, with a note that says 'if you write a suggestion please add your email and be sure I'll contact you'. So yes, I wrote a suggestion and I'm still waiting to be contacted. No, we are not going back to this pub, even thought the place looks nice, our experience with the food couldn't have been worse.

Thanks to Stephen and staff, we had a fabulous meal, huge serving and it was great value for money, conversation with Stephen the landlord was so entertaining. We felt very welcomed from the moment we walked in the door. I would highly recommend The Cross Keys to everyone. Thank you from your Aussie visitors, Mark, Tania and family.

The Sunday Carvery at this pub is outstanding. Not to be missed. All fresh food locally sourced. The meat is cut in front of you and there is loads of fresh veg.

My family ate here for our first dinner in Devises after having spent a week in London. We started with garlic bread (no cheese), I had the grilled steak, my husband had the chicken and ham pie, and my son had the hunter's chicken. We will really enjoyed all of the meals. The pastry of the pie made us regret we were too full to try the apple pie. We wish we had more evenings to try their other dishes. Definitely recommend eating here.

Another wonderful lunch, it never fails to please. Everyone in our party was happy, food was piping hot, even though we had just followed a party of 26. Staff all welcoming, helpful and prompt to clear our plates. Will definately return.

The staff were not welcoming. The beer was poor. The food was not to a very high standard. Don't believe the description of the fish and chips, NOT LARGE! We did comment on this to the waitress but there was not response from the landlord or the Chef. Very poor customer service. Not the cleanest of places, no atmosphere. A locals drinking pub!

The Carvery at the cross keys is fabulous, great choice of 3 meats and copious amounts of vegetables, highly recommend it, we have not eaten from the rest of the menu but others have said it is great

Visited today as part of a large family group. Excellent food and service. Great choice of meats and vegetables, followed by a choice of puddings! Cannot fault this place! Will certainly be returning!

On our last night we ordered takeaway fish and chips for a treat for the kids. Rather disappointing. The chips were not chip shop style and were under cooked and rather anaemic looking. The fish was ok, nothing special though. Kids were disappointed with their pasties, not Cornish and were more like pies. Wouldn't rush back for seconds!

Located at Rowde, on the main road from Chippenham to Devizes, the Cross Keys carvery is very good value with a wide choice of vegetables. Steve is the proprietor/server helped by his two efficient and delightful waitresses Anja and Regan who will ensure that diners enjoy their eating experience at the Cross Keys. Nicola and Ebony help in the kitchen and all the staff are to be complimented on their attitude and cheerfulnes. I always book so that I am not disappointed on turning up and not having a table, Diners will not be sorry as the meat portions are huge and with nearly ten vegetable choices all can have what they want rather than in a conventional restaurant where you are given what the chef decides is to be offered, I have said before that it is a pity that the Cross Keys do not offer a starter but on reflection, starters would spoil my enjoyment of the main meal. There is a choice of four meats and I went for turkey which was delicious but I could not eat all the vegetables on offer. The main costs £9.75 with £3,95 for the sweet which this Sunday was Caramel/apple pie with ice cream. They serve a wide selection of beers and the carvery must be the best value for money in the area. I am hard put to find anything to complain about so give it a try.Tel: 01380 739 567Donald KeighlyCalne

Traditional English Public house in the sleepy village of Rowde on the outskirts of Devizes. Pleasant atmosphere and a welcome and aromatic log fire provides a convivial location to sit n sup while you browse the local village papers and magsPub Grub is available from an acceptable but average menu although it had to be sent back to the kitchen as it was cold in the middle. Staff were not that attentive.

Called in here for lunch today had an amazing carvery , treated by staff excellent and sat by a lovely roaring fire , well worth a visit

Superb Carvery, great value, choice of meats and many many veg, all delicious and varied! Will be returning for sure! Great atmosphere to, 5 stars

I have been very impressed with Sunday carvery every time I have visited. Excellent value at less than £10. Always a choice of 3 roasts, Yorkshire puds, stuffing, roast and new potatoes and a huge choice of veg all topped of with real delicious gravy. The landlord, Steve, always serves the meat, he is a nice guy with a very friendly team around him. An excellent carvery and great value for money. We live 150 miles away but always visit for lunch when in the area with family or friends. A great meal in a great setting.

I visited this pub today for the second time in a month with my friend. We had the sunday carvary. It is absolutely wonderful. It is piping hot. There are three meats, yorkshire puds, stuffing, roast and new potatoes and about 8 different veg. The landlord (Steve) serves it which adds a nice, personal touch. Friendly chap too. It is very good value for money at 9.95 each. ten out of ten.

after travelling all day we were starving we went to the cross keys because it was within walking distance from our b&b a very old place not very sympathetically done but the homemade pies were delicious and really hit the spot

I had been very impressed with the standard of the carvery when I first visited the Cross Keys so on Sunday 21st September I travelled the short distance from Calne to Devizes and at Rowde on the right I easily parked. I always book a table so there was no problem and was shown to a table near-to the carvery, so I waited until someone else had been served and decided on the beef which was a little well-done for me but a choice of three meats should satisfy most diners. The selection of vegetables caused me a problem but I loaded my plate with roast and new potatoes, swede, greens and cauliflower cheese with peas, runner beans and a tasty yorkshire pudding. Hot gravy was poured onto the plate so I gingerly carried the plate to the table. I joked that I needed a mezzazine plate to enable me to try all the vegetables but overall I enjoyed the meal and Sam still appears to be happy in the job and the waitresses were a delight and made my day. The main is very reasonably priced at £9.75 plus £3.95 for a choice of sweets ended my visit. A good selection of beers is also available, so I will be back as Arnie always says.Donald KeighlyCalne

For £9.75/person and the generosity of it this is very good value. 3 meats on offer but beef looked dry so chose pork only which was very succulent and the crackling was crackling! Younger bar staff slightly lacking in customer service skills but not insurmountable!

The exterior was nothing special, and we had to go through the bar to get to the restaurant. It was worth it. The staff was prompt and pleasant, the food came reasonably quickly, and all four of us, with different choices, declared the food very tasty. Very good value for the products offered, and we would certainly enjoy visiting this establishment again.

Just been to Cross Keys which we found by chance. Fabulous food and atmosphere. We ordered Chilli Dog, Ham & Chicken pie and Surf and Turf followed by a fabulous puddings. Took hardly any time to arrive and was piping hot. Would certainly recommend it. The landlord and staff were very courteous and asked us if everything was ok with meal.

Superb carvery served with a smile. Have never seen so much meat being put on a plate. All hot and very tasty.

While staying in the village we visited the Cross Keys for an evening meal / drink. Had to wait to get menus and ordered 3 basic meals , scampi, ham egg and chips & fish cakes. Despite not being that busy on the food front still took nearly forty minutes until it arrived. It seemed from the running around of the owner that not enough staff were around to serve. Food when it did arrive was average . We did not go back again preferring to try other eating establishments in and around Devizes.