The Cross Keys in Erewash

This is a nice friendly village type pub with friendly customers and friendly helpful staff. They have a home made food menu serving starters, burgers, wraps etc. and pizzas with a choice of topping which are very good. I had the beef stew in a Yorkshire pudding which was very good, the meat was very tender and I recommend this dish. The other dishes I saw being served also looked good. I understand that they also do a takeaway and delivery service for their food.

Fantastic service, I think the ladies name is Rosie, you’re very kind! Thankyou for the directions too!

No roast today instead a Pizza and Pint at the Keys. Quick service, pizza was tasty and washed it down with a pint of Doombar, what else is there to do on a Sunday afternoon.

Great little pub, fabulous atmosphere and staff. Would highly recommend to anyone for a nice drink..

I have recently visited a Wonderful Little Drinking Establishment situated at The Top of The Hill on Green Lane Ockbrook..Midweek lunchtime I entered to be welcomed The Effervescent Mr Darlington..Also the warm glow on a brisk March day of a beautiful log burning stove.There was a steady compliment of people in the cosy bar and an array of hand pulled ales and ciders but as I was working I decided to have a soft drink and a bite to eat .I was tempted by a hand made pizza and all I can say is WOW..Amazing, tasty and a really thin crust..Fabulous Mr Darlington...I'll Be Back..❤❤❤

Invited by one of the regulars to sample the hospitality of this pub-one which i hadnt been in for years ! What a transformation, it was cosy and inviting and with a mix of friends and buffet selection on the bar of cheeses and pork pie the atmosphere was great, well done, we will be back

I'm not sure which establishment a previous reviewer was talking about, as apart for a short closure for an excellent refurbishment, a couple of years ago, the Cross Keys, Ockbrook, is alive and kicking. As a small village pub it treads a fine balancing act between all sorts of clientele, but does so extremely well, and is welcoming to locals and strangers alike - as well as their dogs and children ( the latter within reasonable hours). The menu is limited, but excellent, with the made-to-order pizzas a particular standout. Cheese and biscuits on the bar, every Friday, and although a Sunday dinner is not provided, the roast meat and potatoes, on Sundays are of excellent quality. (But you have to get there by mid afternoon, as they go quickly!) A wood burning stove and low beams make the place a cozy place to be in winter, and the doors opening on to the beer garden, makes it bright and cheerful in summer. Yes, it does have large screens, showing sports channels, but they are not loud or obtrusive. Located on the edge of the picturesque Ockbrook Settlement, I would recommend this friendly little pub to anyone.

I wish people would check the proper pub before writing a review. It's not closed its a lovely pub that does really good home made food at very affordable prices. Staff and landlord make you feel welcome it's definitely worth a visit . Dog friendly too.

Having just moved to Ockbrook I feel blessed to have this fantastic pub a short walk away. At 63 I remember when most villages or small towns had a pub like this, quirky, small, very friendly and packed, it is worth remembering that pubs were just the size of a normal house so a handful of people is all that's needed to create atmosphere, modern relaxed licensing laws helps that nowadays pubs can stay open till midnight and are family and dog friendly is great, simple homemade food BUT best of all a proper pizza oven is the English version of a tapas bar at just £4.50 a pizza amazing value. In tapas style all sorts of tasty nibbles and pies on the bar encourage people to drink and socialise without getting drunk as if on an empty stomach, most old pubs in Somerset, Dorset, Devon put snacks on the bar on Sunday lunch this was because Sunday licensing meant only noon till 2pm something was needed to attract as many drinkers as possible. Sadly, thousands of pubs like this closed because of the smoking ban a dozen or so years ago, just goes to show how addictive tobacco is because at the time overnight the "pub" atmosphere had gone, those that could diversify into restaurants did, but they aren't the same as the old English pub, now that people have got used to smoke free they miss the old local pub hence "micro pubs" are springing up which really is like turning the clock back a century or more. Well this pub is perfect, I think what makes it is people from this area are far friendlier than most places, regular entertainment is another customer magnet Bravo the Cross Keys your the tops.

This is a really friendly village pub with a great atmosphere and an interesting range of real ales. Its dog friendly and people friendly, and walkers are welcome. The lovely landlord serves great, freshly prepared pub food for drinkers (the hot roast cobs with roast potatoes on Sunday afternoons are fab). However, it is not, and doesn't want to be, a restaurant (hurrah!). So if you want a well-kept drink in a friendly place, with maybe a hot or cold dish to go with it this is for you,

Great food ,great staff made so welcome and super dog friendly nice big log fire, well recommended to anyone

Packed venue, friendly staff, log fire and dog friendly - proper pub, great atmosphere. Nice little beer garden for sunny days too!

Have not lived long in Derbyshire, so have only recently discovered this little gem of a pub. Very friendly bar staff & locals. Added bonus of being dog friendly as well. Haven't eaten there heat so cannot comment on the food. Well worth a visit if you want a warm welcome & a pint.

Ahora este pub podría ser mi local pero lo recomiendo a cualquiera!

Usamos este pub regularmente o simplemente para tomar una bebida o algo para comer. menú es limitado, pero es suficiente y todo muy bonito. pizzas y hamburguesas son para morirse. Porque no son patatas fritas en el menú no hay olor a través del pub. El propietario y su personal es muy amable y servicial.

Lovely small county pub serving a good range of ales/beers with excellent service from the staff. However, my one small gripe is the Tv screens which to my mind spoil this pub and take away from its charm.

La Cross Keys ha tenido una renovación y ¡qué diferencia! Bar nuevo más, grandes puertas de vidrio hacia el jardín y soportes de cask sirve cervezas directamente del barril. Sigue ofreciendo gran casa de comida a precios muy baratos con SKY TV.

Encantador pub local visitó el país esta noche. Lleno de gente amable que estaban disfrutando de queso, galletas, tarta complementado de cerdo, etc. Buena selección de cervezas y buen vino. Menú básico y la comida era fantástica, con una buena relación calidad-precio. Tuvimos pizza al horno de piedra y estofado de ternera. Mmmmmm yum yum xx

He estado aquí para conocer amigos tres veces. La comida siempre ha sido excelente, la pizza es mi favorito, ya que tiene una base/crujientes, finas, igual en cualquier corteza de la pizza tome siempre o cadenas de restaurantes de pizza en la zona. Amigos he tenido el chili dos veces y dijo que es bueno también.

Fui basándome en las críticas, sin embargo yo estaba impresionado y me pregunto si los críticos anteriores están hablando del mismo lugar. En primer lugar, el lugar huele a orina de perro. Mi compañero tenía una pizza y obtienes lo que pagas - ingredientes asda precio. Cuando entramos en el mundo miraba en nosotros y nos hizo sentir más distante. Hombres grasientos me miraba arriba y abajo y parecía que vivía en el bar y tenía demasiadas. Mientras espera para ser atendido el nivel de conversación fue atroz. Estaban hablando sobre personas que sólo puedo suponer son gente con un montón de pesar. Visité los baños y tuvimos que guardar mi aliento y al hacerlo se puede ver en la cocina, que parecía muy sucio. Realmente me quitó volver y no regresaré a este olor pub mal.

Fantastic, friendly service. Well kept traditional Ales and Lagers. Friendly locals. Amazing homemade pizzas and other bar food.Dog friendly.Sky Sports.Open log fire in the bar.

So, two visits for Sunday lunch within June with young family. Made very welcome by all the staff. For me, choice of cask ales excellent. Food choice is limited but very good. Sunday's is roast (choice of two) either with roasties or in a cob/bap. Pizzas are excellent, well made and well presented. Great family atmosphere in a traditional pub. Will return of course.

Been in a few times over past year or so and always a warm (literally when the wood burning stove is going) welcome from staff. Real ale choice good and always served well with a smile. Nice bar atmosphere. Dog and child friendly. Will try the food one day which has an excellent reputation!

This is a proper pub with brilliant pub meals. They cater for varying tastes from home made pizzas to veg curries and ploughmans. The landlord and staff are all very welcoming and friendly. In the summer it's lovely to sit out in the very pleasant beer garden. Dogs and children are welcome in the pub. Best pub in the village by far.

Always a great atmosphere and warm welcome. It's a very small pub but the staff are friendly and it's packed on a Friday night. It's lovely to have a pub like this near by.

Cant sing the praises of this village pub enough. Lovely atmosphere great staff and a perfect pint, recognised by this year being in the CAMRA good beer guide.This is not a pub to venture to expecting a full menu. It has a small bar menu with GREAT pizzas at GREAT prices. Just go, have a few beers, banter with the staff and locals and enjoy a good beer in front of the log burner. Also shows all sport and has a buy karaoke night on a Saturday.

While staying nearby we were recommended to pay a visit to this gastro pub as it has excellent local support. We called early evening and managed to secure a table for 7.45pm What we didn't realise was that it was Pizza night which means all pizzas are half price. The menu looked great but we decided that since the pizza offer was too good to miss we would choose from the selection. We were not disappointed, very nice thin and crispy base with very tasty toppings - glad we made that decision. Before leaving that night we booked to return the next night and again we had a lovely meal from the regular menu and specials board - we would definitely return. Beer was excellent according to my other half and the wine selection did not break the bank. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Great village pub serving excellent choice of cask ales. Beams, wood burner, beer garden & home made pizzas to die for. Small menu but great food and genuinely inexpensive.A gem.

We've visited the Cross Keys a number of times now and it never fails to please. It's a village pub with plenty of locals but the warm welcome was extended to us as newcomers. Darlo will talk you through the amaaaazing homemade pizzas, ploughmans etc. Great ingredients and terrific value and the beer's not bad to boot! We will be back soon.

I visited with my son for some lunch and we were both really pleased. We had a really warm welcome and sat in the beer garden. The menu choice is limited but the burger and kebab we had were both fine. The choice of beers is good as well. Will be looking to go back in the near future