The Cross Keys Hotel in Fenland

Went for Mother's Day dinner. We had booked a late afternoon dinner and they were still busy, but the food was superb and the service excellent despite everyone being run off their feet. Staff took time to talk to you and food cooked to perfection. Would highly recommend.

Thank you for a lovely family gathering for my mother-in-laws 80th celebrations. Food was excellent and the staff were very attentive. Good value for money.

I first visit The Cross Keys Hotel/Restaurant for my aunts birthday celebration meal in January 2024, the atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. So good that we returned for my partners birthday celebration meal yesterday. We were served 15 wonderful meals! The meat was perfectly cooked, the dessert selection is 10/10 and the service was brilliant. I highly recommend visiting as soon as you can. We have been looking for a restaurant to visit for birthdays and various other celebrations for sometime, as there are so many of us, this isn't always possible. I am disappointed we hadn't visit sooner. Thank you to the Cross Keys team and your wonderful new chef, Sammi!

Excellent Sunday lunch excellent service staff lovely and friendly, well worth the visit good value will be returning very soon.

We went on a recommendation it didn't disappoint. On walking in, it was like they recognised us by name which was very impressive. We had booked and again it was a real pleasure asthey asked if anyone had any allergies or dietary requirements. We were quickly seated and the attention to detail was again very impressive. We think we spoke to the owners who had a fantastic sense of humour and put us all at ease. 4 of us for starters, mains and dessert and no exaggerating, we had the best steaks ever. The desserts were home made andnot some overpriced cake from Costco either. The decor is simply fantastic. Afterwards we had a guided tour and it was impressive! Overall, 10 out of 10 for service, food and drink quality and simply a fantastic experience with excellent value for money. We couldn't fault it.

I’ve spent a few nights here and have been able to experience an amazing old England atmosphere whilst being surrounded by kind and welcoming people.. the owners are very family oriented and adoring people, who enjoy the old England history and artefacts, as reflected inside the hotel walls. Wherever you eyes take you, you’re bound to find historical pieces and art.. the overall structure of the building also very well reflects the historical aspect of old England. The rooms themselves are each very different in look and personality yet equally link to the old England theme, no room is the same. Alongside of its looks, the food is equally as impressive. From breakfast, lunch to dinner, the food you will find is delicious, and very well made. Full English breakfasts, the extremely popular cottage pie which lives up to its perception. Steaks, burgers and so much more… all made fresh and with love. I recommend this place to all, from history lovers to people simply looking for a comfortable place to stay. This is the perfect spot!

A very traditional and sympathetic building but there is more, a lot more. We stayed for a weekend after choosing somewhere south of us from Spalding. There was a lot to chose from obviously, but within an hour or so we settled on Chatteris as the crime rate looked low, looked promising as a hub to explore the Fenlands and its natural beauty of bird spots. We rang around and liked the sound of the cross keys, a very warm welcoming feeling flushed over us so we booked direct and it did not disappoint. The attention to details, the historical artefacts, the respect shown by everyone to each other was very moving. The room was immaculate, spotless and well stocked with condiments. We ate on both nights and the service was 10/10, the food equally so. We made the right choice! Speaking to what we now know as David and Rebecca, the owners we were enthralled to receive a guided tour of their function room and other rooms. A well in the floor, wow! Flagstones in the middle, swords and shields everywhere, it certainly captured our imagination. Where else could you stay in a magnificent 'palace' like this at these prices? It was like Hampton Court. The Wi-Fi in the room was exceptionally fast as we understand a previous resident had ripped out the RJ11 cable whatever that meant but David certainly knew his technical stuff. We felt very, very safe with all the CCTV cameras around and how all the regulars looked after each other - even leaving their wallets and cigarettes on the bar as everyone knew it was perfectly safe. We did venture out just out of curiosity along the High Street. Walked into one pub a few feet up and walked straight out again, no thank you. Then across the road to another establishment to see a strange man sat in a room on his own grinning to himself in the window. Again, we walked in and walked out. There were some nice shops in the high street. Overall, we made the right choice and cant thank the staff and regulars for really making a great experience.

I have stayed here 3 times in the last couple of weeks for work puposes and i have to say it is one of the best experiences in a very long time. From entry to exit, i have found the staff, the owners and the regulars all extremely knowledgable and took an instant liking to the style and flair of the establishment. They have some of the best real ales I have ever tasted and cannot fault the blonde Legacy (along with Norfok Gem and Doombar). The selection of drinks, champagnes, wines and spirits is incredible! Steak night is extremely popular on a wednesday and thursday night and a bonus curry night on a friday. The menu is large and i understand they are looking at revamping their dedicated vegan menu. Great to see they are forward thinking with their Christmas menu and christas buffet menu. I hope I'm still here in December! The food has been some of the best I have eaten and put it all together in an incredible setting and that is 'The Cross Keys'. Simply perfect, traditional and a true english treasure. Prices for the meals are more than reasonable, in fact excellent value for money. I felt very safe, the wi-fi was excellent and the use of technology in the background is incredibly subtle - cctv etc, secure card transactions and the like. Overall, a big thank you to the owners David and Rebecca for doing a splendid job not only for raising the standards but giving everyone a chance to contribute to some great bar conversations. I love it here and would not stay anywhere else in Chatteris.

We came to the Cross Keys on Tuesday for dinner and drinks with friends. From start to finish the experience was fantastic. What a lovely find, clean.. quirky, great selection of drinks and the bar manager who could not do enough for us with a great sense of humor too! I wish their were more places with such genuine people, who are genuinely interested in what the customers want! We will be back without a shadow of a doubt, food was fabulous. Even though it was busy the wait was not long, and time to enjoy more drinks!! thank you

The atmosphere and surroundings are wonderful. The food was excellent and the price very reasonable. I pay more for rubbish in Exeter. Good to get to get quality food and service. Nice to meet you David and the staff. Beautiful people. 😍

Don't go to the Cross keys to eat as disappointing as it was and very expensive the proprietor David Leaning is extremely rood and unprofessional. Not a good example for anyone in that particular profession.

We held my mums wake at the cross keys, the food was excellent, the staff couldnt do enough for us, since then me & my dad having been eating lunch times, there food is always hot and plenty of it, l'd highly recommend the cross keys

We stayed for three nights, and this was our second time as we simply do not want to stay anywhere else when we are visiting family and friends. Wednesday and Thursday night are steak nights, which try and get a ribeye steak cooked to perfection and for £11.95 anywhere else. Friday night is Curry night and a mouthwatering meal that was. Again, cooked to perfection. Breakfast was the best we have ever had in a long, long time. We simply would not want to stay or eat anywhere else; it was that good.

I have organised my birthday party on 23rd April 2022, by hiring an amazing function room, really spacious, private from the main bar, with access to a lovely patio and enough space for plenty of guests! The owners were fantastic working with us to creat the perfect atmosphere and were able to help us with all our food requirements! The staff were incredible kind and helpful always around to help us out. If I had discovered this venue couple of years ago I would have had my wedding here for sure. Looking forward to having our next party here or any happy event may come along. Highly recommend!!!

fantastic old building but the decor very dated and the shower just dribbled. Didn't sleep very well as the floors obviously creaked and noise travelled very easily from other guests. The staff were all amazing and breakfast was good.

It's been 2years or more since I have written a review but now I am back and "oh boy" what a night,thanks in part to David and Rebecca,proprietors of The Cross Keys Hotel in Chatteris and all of their wonderful staff By offering invaluable advice,helpful suggestions,ideas and guidance they helped steer me through "that mad idea I had to arrange a surprise 60th birthday party on my limited budget and with only 6 weeks notice. I chose The Cross Keys as I was keen to support a local business,and also friends at Chatteris tennis club had said it had a "really friendly relaxed atmosphere. And so it was,with the help of 2 "partners in crime " (who shall remain nameless for fear of reprisals lol, but without whose help I couldn't have managed,the party was planned. I realise now that there really was no need for me to KEEP popping in to check the arrangements,but each time I did I was met with a warm smile and the reassurance that "everything would be just fine",and it was. Even after I had forgotten to ask for tea and coffee for the non drinkers. Within 5 minutes of arriving hot plates were immediately added to the tables where the cold buffet was so beautifully laid out , and piping hot drinks were ready and throughout the night the tables were tidied,and the tea and coffee pots were topped up. I know there are those among you who will read this and say"well that's what they get paid for "and in one sense that's true, but for my party guests and I were made to feel as though nothing was too much trouble and I am convinced that it was this attitude and friendliness that helped the night what it was,a truly special party.

Held a surprise birthday party for a friend. It was fantastic, the hospitality was superb and the food excellent. Everyone had a wonderful time and lots of fun. The staff were so helpful in ensuring it was a surprise.

staff were lovely and the pub is very quirky and interesting. It was a busy evening as the rugby had been on but fortunately we had booked a table. The food, sadly, was disappointing. The steak was OK but horrid oven chips. The salmon, rice and brocoli was bland and uninteresting. The deserts were very poor, we had to complain about the "homemade" bread and butter pudding as it was rubbery and reheated in the microwave. When I complained the waitress said others had already complained but they carried on serving it !!! The restaurant was cold too. Venue and stsff 10/10 food 2/10

The moment I stepped in I felt relaxed , there was a lovely atmosphere and a welcoming fire. I had freshly cooked mushroom and cheese omelette with salad and chips (no baby potatoes as per menu,no worries) it was fine. I would definitely recommend go back anytime. Thanks

Simply an amazing experience from start to finish. Our party was there to have fun, eat excellent cuisine and enjoy the true festive spirit of Christmas. The Cross Keys is a magical place, the open fire was lit, candles gave such a warm radiance and...

Lovely hotel very friendly service and staff could not be more helpful.great food I would definitely stay there again and I would highly recommend

Great olde worlde pub/ hotel in pretty town good food, wine, beer and service. Breakfast was outstanding. Do not expect a zippy modern hotel just good quality.

Very welcoming All what we had was absolutely amazing and far exceeded our expectations The sirloin steak and Stilton sauce is a must Dog friendly in bar and nice little garden That good we booked to go again in same week

Still in Covid semi-lockdown but landlord and landlady have created a perfect Covid safe outdoor space for drinking and dining with undercover areas if you so desire. Such a brilliant atmosphere with attentive staff and sociable clientele. We have visited the last few Friday evenings...

A excellent dinner everything cooked to perfection would highly recommend the cross keys to anyone who likes good food at a good price . This was the first Christmas dinner we have had here but been a few times before and never been disappointed. Staff...

There was a wide variety of choice. Breakfast was included in the stay. Specials were posted for meals and desserts. A choice of uniquely decorated dining areas were offered to enjoy and explore. Quaint and comfortable. And a fully functional bar was a plus. Would...

Really impressed with the selection and value for money of my families meal. Although not able to eat out at the moment due to Covid-19 (lockdown 2) the Cross Keys pulled out all the stops to make sure that their meals are prepared and served...

We stayed in Room 15, an absolutely delightful four poster room. Evening dinner was delicious and the breakfast was outstanding. The whole establishment is full of superb spaces with historic artifacts. The hosts are staff were just brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyable stay and would highly recommend.

Absolutely the best beer battered Fish in the world ! The owners are also very very welcoming. Highly recommend a visit here !

One of many visits to this pub. This time, for a quality Sunday lunch followed by drinks with local friends. Wonderful comfort, atmosphere, food, drink and hosts! Couldn't ask for more. Highly recommended.

I visit every Saturday with some friends for lunch. Between 11am and 2pm you can order a plentiful lunch from the £5 menu. They also have a vegan £5 menu. The food is always freshly prepped and cooked and the portions are large. I would...

My second visit to the cross keys for lunch. For me it ticked all the boxes, a bit of a hidden gem as I have driven past many times. Quality yet economically priced daily lunch menu. Comfortable surroundings and exceptional old school attitude to service....

What a lovely little spot full of old world charm but also all modern conveniences. I slipped into the Cross Keys Hotel like a hug from an old friend. The memory of the fish and chips alone makes my mouth water. THEY EVEN HAVE A...

Went with family and we’re already planning our trip back! The location is perfect—not far from London or Sandringham. The vegan menu is seriously out of the this world! So nice to have an entire menu to choose from and not just a side of veggies. We were pretty blown away by all the food here, and the authentic pub is just the cherry on top. Chatting with the owners and locals was one of the highlights of our trip. The rooms were comfy, charming, and kept so clean. Not to get cliché, but the whole thing was very much out of a fairytale. Get them to tell you ghost stories too!

Delicious food, friendly service, and authentic old English atmosphere. The historical setting creates a sense of time travel. I enjoyed many delicious meals here - breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

I had the most wonderful stay of three weeks here. The food was incredible, the room was sublime, and the people were undoubtedly the nicest I had the honor to meet. Was very inviting community in the pub and the regulars were great. Brilliant atmosphere...

The Cross Keys is the ideal venue for a casual drink or even better a meal. The staff are the best you will find anywhere always willing to help when they can. The atmosphere is second to none especially when the log fire is burning and the food is exceptional. Both Becky an David the Landlords do everything they can to make you welcome . Highly recommended.

Well what can I say... we made the decision (a wise one to say the least), back in 2017 to move to the Fenland town of Chatteris. We decided to try out the local pub aka The Cross Keys, alongside the peaceful way of life and better deals in housing, this place sealed the deal. We had one of the famous £5 lunches, with a few premium drinks. We were welcomed by David and Rebecca, who are always friendly and accommodating and to date continue to be so. The Cross Keys is a national treasure, in the winter a roaring fire and local banter, in the summer, an “al fresco” experience outside with views of the lovely local church. The place is steeped in history, and every wall with a story of interest. David is also a fountain of local knowledge! The roast dinners are by far the best in the area, with gravy surely to reach Michelin standards! The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and know your drinks order before you do!This place offers friendly conversation, history, company, and above all an experience that makes you come back every week. Even the dog veers to the door on a dog walk, as the bar welcomes a friendly pooch. All in all, one of the finest drinking/eating establishments in the area. Covid guidelines are strictly adhered to, but not punitively so you feel safe, yet informed. Love this place, and long will we continue to always frequentThank you David and Rebecca. Long may you be the long arms behind the pumps x

Organised our wedding reception here at extremely short notice due to changing coronavirus restrictions, they showed us the room set-up and organised a set menu on the same day as we enquired. Happy to change things on the menu that we weren’t sure of and answered all our questions. The staff were so helpful and really pulled together to make sure we had a great day. The function room was really cool, with it’s own well and courtyard, and the food was absolutely top-notch! Huge congrats to Becky and her staff, what an excellent place they have! Thoroughly recommend the Cross Keys.

I regularly visit friends in Chatteris and we always come here for Sunday lunch. There is a good choice of real ales, the pub section is quiet and comfortable, and the separate dining room is delightfully decorated in historical style. The food is always good and excellent value, and don't miss the home-made sweets. The staff are coping magnificently with all the current restrictions caused by Covid, and still manage to provide good service and a friendly welcome..

This is a copy of the email I sent to this venue when we had to change the plans for their wedduming reception at short notice due to new covid restrictions:-We want to thank you for making Adam and Jenny's wedding day so special on Friday and basically saving the day after the sudden announcement of the rule of 6 scuppered our already revised plans!When I made that phone call to you on that Wednesday morning with less than 9 days to go we thought it really wasn't going to happen.In fact the day turned out even better than expected, the room,(and garden!)food and service were all wonderful.You deserve to do well both during and after this current situation - thanks again.Best wishes Nick and Mary Smith

We had a gorgeous lamb roast last Sunday. Plentiful portions of lamb, extra gravy (very tasty) and a large freshly cooked yorkie pud. Veg was cooked to perfection, not al dente nor mushy, just right. Ooooo and not to forget the crispy roast potatoes, i'm always in awe of restaurants managing to serve proper crispy roasts like you make at home. All in all a relaxing meal in a welcoming, friendly old English pub. This is a gem find and must not be missed especially when the open fire is roaring.

We dined at the Cross Keys earlier this week as a Family celebration. I was compelled to review our visit after a wonderful meal, great service and superb surroundings. Starters were fab, as were the steaks. One of our group is a vegetarian and sampled the special vegan menu. They were delighted and are keen to repeat the experience as soon as possible.Take my advice: pay the Cross Keys a visit, even if it’s just to sample the lovely surroundings, but especially if you include a meal.

My husband and I have just had an evening meal here,three weeks on the run,and wanted to say we have been impressed by the standards of food, and the friendliness of the staff here each and every time. The meals have been truly delicious and definitely worth the money paid for them. Our compliments to the chef, especially for my husbands rib eye steak, and lamb shank meals that he has had, and has continued to rave about. We have enjoyed our time here so much that we are planning to make it a regular occurrence. A suggestion from my husband, please can you put the lemon cheesecake permanently on the dessert menu, as he said it was out of this world. Thank you so much to you all.

Not the best sunday lunch I've had. Tiny portions, only two half potatoes no parsnips or anything, very stingy meat portions. Said of u want more potatoes to ask when booking, now I know!! If u want to go for sunday lunch here u will need starter and desert to be full, very disappointing, wont be going back I'm afraid.

Excellent olde worlds pub . Bar is like somebodies front room . Very clean and generally good covid 19 practices . Maybe sanitiser in bar in more prominent position . Lunchtime food excellent especially vegan menu where staff were attentive to ensure you’re were vegan and selected the correct dishes .vegan felafel was delicious .

It doesn't matter if you are local or a tourist visiting from overseas, the Cross Keys staff are friendly and welcoming to everyone. The food tastes great and is traditional and home cooked. It is one of the oldest buildings in Chatteris across from the parish church and a beautiful setting. Well worth a visit!

Probably best to read my review of the hotel side as I was staying as a key worker. Overall, once I could confirm to the owners the letter of authority from my head office that I was a key worker everything went amazingly well. The cleanliness and extra cleaning going on was very thorough but for this review the best bit was the cooked breakfast! Simply fantastic. I pre-ordered the breakfast the night before and at exactly 07:30 everything simply appeared, hot cooked to perfection and keeping social distanced. It was a great experience and I look forward to returning to enjoying another stay. If I'm ever in the area I do not wish to stay anywhere but the cross keys!

There was such a wide variety of food available we were spoilt for choice. Some days we tried the £5 lunch which was exceptional value for money and we also tried the tea & scones during the afternoon. After a long day of trekking and research into our family tree we really looked forward to some very tasty food and a nice selection of beers, wines and gins to sample on the evening.The Cross Keys staff were all consummate professionals and we had many great conversations with a lot of the locals.

We stayed here as well so another review to be written about the hotel side. From start to finish we really felt welcomed, did not have to wait to be shown the menus and was bowled over by the selection of drinks.Our friends turned up a few minutes late due to their baby sitter and the staff instantly put them at ease which set the atmosphere for the night. It's a laid back, very happy sort of place. The menu choices are really good, typically British and with a number of other restaurants in the town you could easily 'eat around the world' in a week. Chatteris is quite a cosmopolitan place!The food was truly tasty, hot and the portions were large. The service was impeccable.After the meal and some great desserts, we 'wobbled' back to the bar and found a really cosy speak easy set of chairs with a perfect height table. Watching the locals engage in everyday banter was great and really enjoyable to see a lot of support by the local clientele. The open fire was roaring away which set for a perfect night with friends. It was a great experience!

We have family in the local area and always stay at the Cross Keys. Every time we book a large table and feel we are perfectly safe. The Staff are a great asset and so polite and friendly that we simply love the place.The food is always hot, tasty and delicious and nothing is ever a problem. The choice of drinks is simply staggering particularity their gin collection and always three great tasting real ales to choose from.What is probably the best unique aspect of the Cross Keys is how you get looked after. There's a big difference between being asked if youre alright and genuinely being cared for. I dont think I'd want to eat anywhere esle if I was in the area.

The Cross Keys has come a long way since the new owners David and Rebecca took over. I have been visiting my family and friends over the years and was eventually persuaded to give it another try after a bit of a fall out with the old owners. I have to say, the atmosphere is extremely laid back, cosy and a truly great feel to it. Nice to see that the pub part is now open all day and not closed during the afternoon.The food part is more than impressive and has gone exponentially good in my opinion as you can see how the trade has picked up significantly. What I also like is how the side rooms and rear function room is getting used more and more as businesses seeking a neutral ground are booking the rooms for business purposes with the options of LED projector and sound systems in a discrete environment.It's a great place and clearly there is a very smart business plan being implemented by some very smart people. Probably the best bit is watching how all the staff get treated as equals and share the laughter.

We stayed here on a personal recommendation and we were not disappointed! The food and choice of drinks far exceeded our expectations and we can clearly say it was one of the best experiences we have ever had. We were given a guided tour and we were wowed at each step; there is even an amazing well you can look down into and that's inside the function room! The staff were all very friendly and the locals (the have a big following) were a real font of knowledge suggesting places to visit and see.Breakfast was cooked to perfection! We will be back x

Highly impressive with all the artefacts and historical pieces around the bar and rooms which adds to a genuine feel of heritage and chivalry. The food was the best I've tasted in a long, long time and the selection of drinks is highly impressive.The roaring fire in the bar adds to the true atmosphere and the bar has a good support of regulars which is always a good sign.Overall, the Cross Keys Hotel is simply one of the best experiences we have had.

Stopped in at the Cross Keys prior to a meal nearby. What a smashing pub. Roaring log fire, comfy leather armchairs, super friendly staff, what more could you ask for? Highly recommended!

We were very satisfied with the wide range of choices for this three course Christmas Lunch. As always the food was excellent and served in the attractive dining room with its marvellous suit of armour and painting of Queen Victoria. I have personally booked more lunches for the New Year with friends because a delicious lunch is guaranteed and the service is always so good, as well as the high standard of cuisine.

This ancient hostelry doesn’t have a straight line in any floor, ceiling or wall. It is furnished and decorated appropriately with antiques and has quirky historical artefacts spread around, and I slept in a four poster bed, a genuine one, no reproduction here. This charming inn was clean and comfortable. The restaurant serves good standard pub grub and the breakfast fry up was stonking. The best thing about it was the lovely warm welcome from the hosts.

We were a party of 21 who preordered our meals. All starters were delivered quickly so we could eat at the same time, same friendly efficiency for the mains and desserts. The separately served vegetables were steaming hot as was the additional gravy. Special requests for alterations to the published menu were taken care of. We were all impressed with the food and service we received from one chef and three waitresses. There was also a party of twenty or more at almost the same time. The staff were amazing. Sure we will be back next year.

went there for my birthday lunch with my sister, we had a ploughmans each and it was very nice. The pub its self was warm and inviting the staff very nice.

Wow what a difference from the last time I had a meal in here over 2 years ago, we went as a family and booked the private room for a celebrating, we ordered a carvery with a starter and dessert.The food was beautiful - a restaurant who services yorkshires whether you have beef or not and the size of the portions for both starter and dessert was indeed quite large.The waitress service was very good and very patient with a lunch time group of 20 odd people who were running late because of traffic.Would recommend.

The owners are the nicest couple. The food is good. I loved the old world charm of this pub. I would visit here again in a heart beat.

Visited the Cross Key first time in 2010 Excellent stay, good food, beautiful building a really wonderful place to stay. Come there every year.

Average at best and over priced!

Stayed here visiting friends having booked months back. Very welcoming and efficient checking in. Room quaint, 4 poster bed very comfy mattress and not a level floor to be seen.Didn't eat there, apart from a good breakfast, but food looked very good, well presented and reasonable price.Obviously a popular haunt for locals too.

I stayed here when my cousin got married friendly staff great beer nice food clean rooms I cnt moan I’m staying again in November

There are several dining rooms, each unique in its own way. Ambiance is spectacular. The meals are fantastic! Freshly made, large portions, fast service.

The hotel & pub are very beautiful and over 500 years old! Great staff, friendly people, delicious food, very lovely rooms and the breakfast is just incredible!

We had an amazing time, the staff were lovely and the chef's food was amazing. However, having been a few times now over the past year I am disappointed with the lack of seasonal menu. They seem to have a brilliantly trained chef as have had some of the specials but this does not seem to match the menu.

Stayed here recently as we were attending a family wedding reception. Arriving here, we were greeted by a nice girl. Very quiet though, she checked us in and told us where our rooms were, asked us what time we wanted breakfast and pointed us in the direction of where that would be. We went to our rooms which are like stepping back in time (minus the TV and the shower)! Beautiful and full of character!! The only downside was the shower, the power supply was on the outside so you had to go in and out to change the temperature. In the morning we were greeted by, I'm guessing the owner and he was lovely. Gave us a little history lesson about the building which was nice! He sat us down and we had a lovely full english. There's cereal, fruit and juice available too.

Another fantastic brunch for the RBL Riders and guests. Approx 40 people welcomed with tea and coffee followed by a plentiful full english. Would recommend to other groups who want a medium/large gathering.

Lovely pub staff and owners are friendly and do everything they can to be accommodating. Food is great and good price

A lovely oldie hotel. Welcoming owners and staff.Good food and cask Ales. Bed & breakfast available. Lovely features

Spur of the moment decision to have lunch out. Even though the menu was reduced due to holiday period we still had a very nice lunch including dessert for a very good price. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We will be returning soon.

We had the pleasure of staying at the Cross Keys Chatteris to see the new year in.

Cross Keys was a very enjoyable experience. A very friendly place, great food at an unbelievably reasonable price. Great historic decor. Great selection of ales including the wonderful Adnums Broadsword. Must be the best place in Chatteris for lunch/dinner or just to quench your thirst. Would highly recommend.

We stopped here for lunch and received a warm welcome. I was in a party of 6 people and they very kindly allowed us to sit in the restaurant area and had it to ourselves. We chose off the £5 lunch menu, 5 of us had Scampi, chips and Salad and one had the jacket potato with chilli. The size of the meals were plenty and very tasty. The waitress serving us was really friendly. If I was in the area again, I would definitely return.

The only place open during the week for lunch. The sign outside said hot and cold food. Assuming that there would be a decent menu. Wrong, sandwiches, salads or Jacket Potatoes. I arrived earlier than my friend and had to wait ages for the Barmaid to serve me. My friend arrived we asked to see the menu and the Barmaid pointed to the two boards. We both ordered cheese and ham sandwiches, they were awful and the woman that told us where to sit, was extremely abrupt. That will be the last time we will go there.

The pub is charming as was the lady in the bar (Charlotte). We ordered scampi and chips, which was delicious and was served by another lady called Helen. We had puddings too which were delicious. What I liked was we weren't over-faced by the food. Other people in the pub were friendly and we will go there again. Thank you Cross Keys you are a diamond in the Fens.

Had a lovely traditional Sunday lunch at the Cross Keys. Loved the cosy atmosphere and wood fire! Lunch was served nicely and tasted good. Starters of baked Camembert and broccoli soup were rich and tasty. We’d come back!

I have loved this place since 1981. Circumstances and life meant that I had not entered it for almost twenty years. Today I went there for lunch. All I can say is that new owners have only added to the ambience of this wonderful old building! Still the aroma and unmistakeable warmth of the open fire, the original old beams and overwhelming feeling that maybe, just maybe, there might be a ghost round the corner. Oh, and by the way, the food was good as well. And the coffee was the best I've had for ages! Must say I doubt if it will be another 20 years before I return!

We booked here as a family member was having a 50th birthday party at the hotel. We arrived in the afternoon to be greeted by a lovely mature lady who gave us a key to room 5. Upon opening the door a lovely 4 post bed we set our eyes on. The room had a en-suite with shower. Now please don’t expect holiday inn standards. This is a listed building so their hands are tied on what they can do. The room suited this listed building and loved that the floor wasn’t level as it blends well into the history and character of the place. We went for a drink before the party and the regular locals where a joy to chat to. You could tell they was proud of the place and where they lived. Breakfast was served hot and ample pots of tea. I loved this place and would recommended it to any one who likes to stay away from the main brands. Just for the record they provided the food for the party and this was just as nice as the breakfast

After reading the opinion of Nicola M I felt I had to reply as my daughter and I also had a meal in The Cross Keys Hotel that evening. We heard alot of what was said and how it was said and it was obvious to me that Nicola M was being argumentative and rude! It seemed she had no intention of paying for any of the meals that her and her party had ordered AND eaten.My daughter and I both had steak, which was cooked as we asked, the chips were absolutely fine and all cooked and the peas had been strained. It appeared to me that this woman was enjoying causing a scene and in my opinion, the owner handled the situation calmly and was respectful even though she was very rude.

Returning to this particular hotel as we had such an enjoyable previous two visits, our family remarked again it was an excellent choice for a celebration. Again we were all so delighted with the excellent food, and I have booked again to take special friends for an important birthday celebration in October.

My mum s is a local and had heard that the pub had a new chef/owners and was good. We booked to eat there Thursday 2nd August for her 70th. The pub was busy. They looked like they could have done with more staff as only 1 girl front of house/bar so waited ages for a drink. The same girl also greeted you and took your food order.

Very old pub open fire classic beers and ales and spirit's...pukka meals day and evening lovely steak meals. Function room ...room's upstairs....would recommend eating drinking and sleeping at the cross keys

Thank you all at Cross keys for a lovely meal. The owner and his wife were so kind and attentive. The waitress was really good and checked in on us without being intrusive. So lovely to see the pub doing well under new management.

We needed a big room to host my sons 18th birthday for 25 family. The owner was more than happy to accommodate us on a bank Holiday at no charge. We were offered a great fixed price menu with two or three courses available. My in laws had specific dietary requirements and these were met brilliantly. The filo salmon parcels were off the scale delicious and the selection of perfectly cooked vegetables was great. When it came to cutting g the cake, the owner asked if we would like to use a beautiful ceremonial sword!!!!! The pub itself is very historic with amazing and beautiful nick and knacks, shields, crown's, swords and other such stuff. It's very old and quaint but beautifullly looked after. The loos are really clean and the service was excellent. I cannot recommend this place highly enough

Impossible to find any other restaurant in the vicinity that provides such very well cooked and presented food. congratulations to the Chef and Management. We will return!

Called into this local pub which we have not been to since change of ownership . At first very quiet then got busy after 30 mins on a sat lunchtime . Quick menu was very tasty and tremendous value for money but considering it was quiet when ordered was not quick . Approx 20 mins but maybe it was all freshly cooked and was worth waiting for . Food delivered hot and pleasant enough staff but please smile .Will be back again .

We booked a table for 10 family and friends. The meal we had we all agreed was good. Will come here again. The only slight gripe I may have was the speed of service. There was only on waitress, who was great, but our meal seemed to come out very sporadically, think this may have been the kitchen not being able to complete all the meals at the same time! As I say the food was really good so don’t let it put you off, give it a try.

Great pub food , nice selection of dishes for a fiver, lovely bar area and open fire. Restaurant is nice as well for an evening meal

Visited in February ,Friendly ,Real Ale, Log Fire ,nice people ,great food , great ale ,good staff ,all round a very nice place

Just for information, this inn was sold in October 2017 so is now under new management. Have not had a meal there yet so cannot comment further.

I recently had a dinner for 36 people at the Cross Keys, service was good and the food excellent, the Host and Hostess David and Becky looked after us all well, that included overnight accommodation for some members of our party who were pleased with the bedrooms and the breakfast. The owners have only just recently taken over so have as yet got their feet under the table, very accommodating couple who should be a big hit in the future.

Chatteris morning W.I. held their Christmas lunch at the Cross Keys for the first time on the 8th December 2017. We knew it had new landlords so weren't sure what to expect. Everyone agreed that the food and the service was excellent, the vegetables were cooked to perfection and the roast potatoes were the best. I'm sure we will be going back for future functions. A very enjoyable experience.

Had dinner here on Tuesday following slimming world. Absolutely delighted to find slimming world friendly food available. Jacket potatoes with...

Arrived this evening 28/11/17. Spoken to male owner to say wanted food and drink. Stood at bar wanting after being...

Couldn't see any form of heating but the room (11) was quite warm at night. Nothing that an open window...

We had heard there were new owners so we thought we'd pop in to see if it had improved. I...

We were a little discouraged at first by another review about lack of options for vegetarians, but the new owners have really turned this place around! My husband is vegetarian (will eat fish occasionally) and I'm mostly vegan. We told our server and they made sure we had a great selection for every meal. Drinks were great too! We both keep talking about this place and wishing we were still back there.