The Cross Keys in Camden

Pleasant little old school boozer

Popped in on Saturday night 05/10/24, bar was busy & people were enjoying them. The length of the bar was full & tried to get on of the bar staff attendance, but he was too busy checking his hair to worry about serving any customers. Out of the 3 male staff on duty, 2 were serving customers & then this individual with the black turtle neck top, was checking if his hair was straight. Clearly, his appearance is more important than your customers....

Great ambience, good beer selection and friendly locals

Nipped in for a drink on Saturday afternoon. Not the place if you're an ale drinker as they only had one beer on. Friendly enough welcome.

The local beers were very good and the atmosphere was good, both authentic and warm. I felt like I was in the classic pub in the TV series scenes.

Great traditional Covent Garden pub, gets busy due to work regulars and locals but this gives the pub a great atmosphere. A true London local.

Great traditional Covent Garden pub, gets busy due to work regulars and locals but this gives the pub a great atmosphere. A true London local.

Popped in jere for a pint while we waited for our show at the theatre up the road . The pub is so old fashioned its just fantastic. Full of trinkets and thingamabobs all over the walls and ceiling the barman was straight on serving us and we was soon seated in the window . Comfortable setting and a lovely cold pint of Guinness. Should my path ever come by here again i will definitely go in .

Popped in jere for a pint while we waited for our show at the theatre up the road . The pub is so old fashioned its just fantastic. Full of trinkets and thingamabobs all over the walls and ceiling the barman was straight on serving us and we was soon seated in the window . Comfortable setting and a lovely cold pint of Guinness. Should my path ever come by here again i will definitely go in .

Love this pub. Good prices and atmosphere.

This is how pubs used to look. Check out the Beatles memorabilia above the bar!

Solid, good ambience, not too expensive

Great beer selection on tap and nice old school interior. Good prices for central too.

We hadn't been here for a couple of years so thought we'd try it out. Just as good as ever. Great service, lovely atmosphere and now got Franciscan Wells beer from cork and Tayto crisps. 100% worth a visit.

Beautiful pub inside and out. I give it benefit of the doubt re atmosphere as I was there during the day in the week. The price of pint was reasonable. Lovely old leathery feel inside.

Nice pub, good panelled bench interior, seems like it has a local crowd. 2 ales on, had sussex best, well served.

One of my favourite after work go to places. Full of character and memorabilia lined walls and ceilings. Sort of nostalgic atmosphere when quiet and not too busy. Definitely place to visit to get a London feel.

One of the best pubs in london.

Went to London for the day . Called in here for a little drink, cos it was a warm day, that's my excuse. It's a lovely pub, very friendly. Typical old looking , beautiful, and quaint

A decent pub in Covent Garden. Very busy most of the time - insanely busy as the evening progresses, yet maintains a friendly and jovial atmosphere.

🚇 Covent Garden 🍺 £6.50 Madri The Cross Keys is located close to Neal’s Yard in Covent Garden in the West End of London. The nearest Tube is Covent Garden, it’s a few minutes walk to get here. This Grade II listed Freehouse was built in 1848. The pub’s small and striking exterior is famous for its floral displays and foliage. This pub is owned by an antique and memorabilia collector and is the Sister pub to the Old Coffee House in Soho. The interior of this pub is long and narrow, dimly lit and has bags of character. The servery is located on the right hand side, is clad in dark wood and has a brass foot rail. The decor is a treasure trove of all manner of memorabilia and bric-a-brac, you’ll find copper kettles to musical instruments, Brewery Mirrors and historical photos. There are also Beatles posters and even a signed napkin by Elvis Presley. The seating is plentiful throughout the bar, there are small spot stools and elongated comfy banquettes with small circular tables to rest your pint on. Oh, and not forgetting the proper pub carpet. The beer line was a solid mix of mainstream, premium, craft and cask beers. I decided on a Madri, my pint was decent enough, price point was above average. Food comes in the form of a choice of Baguettes, all of which will set you back £4.50, there is also bags of Tayto’s too. I arrived around 11.30am on a rainy Wednesday lunchtime in February. The pub was fairly quiet with a few locals and tourist spread around the bar. The low lights and the decor make for a very atmospheric setting, a feeling of a London pub from times gone by. The service was great, the chap who served me was welcoming and chatty. The Cross Keys is one of those pubs that you immediately feel at home and comfortable in. I loved everything about this pub and could have spent all day here. Next time you are exploring the West End or if you’re looking for a pre or post show pub, may I recommend a visit to this quintessentially British London Boozer. ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 21.02.24

Always love this pub. Great selection of beers on tap. Relaxed atmosphere. Great location, on a beautiful street.

Typical pub in London, very nice atmosphere, good quality and service.

Service a bit hit and miss, wrong glass but beer in excellent condition. Always a good atmosphere

My partner chrissy and I, found this gem of a pub on a visit to convent garden. Monday 17june 2024. The atmosphere was electrifying very friendly staff would highly recommend this wonderful public house

Busy. Fun. Memorabilia on the walls

Called in here for a quick drink after the theatre fantastic historic pub amazing friendly staff and best of all Harvey's sussex best on tap and they had london pride will definitely be back

I’m hesitant to review this pub because I don’t want it to get over crowded but it is SUCH a good pub and deserves all of its wonderful reviews. The vibe is unmatched and it’s fabulously decorated with wonderful Beatles memorabilia all over the walls. The outside is equally nice to look at. On top of that the service is great and it has a nice selection of local and international beers you won’t find on tap at other London pubs such as Asahi and Budvar.

Decent pub but a bit small. Good for a weekday.

Good beer and atmosphere, great location.

Were told to leave because we had our 8 month old girl asleep in her buggy with us. About 1630 on a dead Tuesday. Pub as near to empty as makes no difference. Perhaps 5 or 6 people in the bar altogether. Turns out you can bring a dog into this pub but not a sleeping baby.

Here lunch time and a very old atmospheric pub, I loved it Friendly people, really busy so had to share a table and got chatting

Great little boozer in the heart of London. Fantastic decor outside and in. And they sell Budvar on tap.

Really nice pub but consistently unsmiling, disinterested service

Nice English bar, low music so you can talk. Good beer.

Superb little pub for a bite to eat with a choice of 1 of 4 wraps and a long refreshing drink and a good ole chinwag with your friends or folks already in the pub

Very well run local pub .good customer service in the heart of the west end.covent garden. Theatre land

Great atmosphere and delicious beer.

Great spot for a pint as it was close to our rental unit. Quick service and cold pints

Amazing pub full of character, lots of pictures and things hanging on the walls and ceiling. Not best for food though. At lunch the only food on offer was 3 pre-made flavours of baguettes, although they were ok for only £4.50.

Legendary fun atmosphere dining can be cramped. excellent specials

A great pub come rain or shine in central Covent Garden. Lovely outside standing space and interior is very fun and funky. I am a big fan of The Cross Keys

The staff are always soooop cheery it makes me laugh

A classic pub with some iconic photos and memorabilia dotted around the walls and above the bar. Come for yourself to take a look

One of the best old pubs in London.

Great pub, awesome decorations and very friendly staff and patrons. Hope to return!

A visual feast. This west end hideaway in Covent Garden has a beautiful, secluded front with a patch to drink outside under the trees. Inside the small, narrow bar area is a feast for the eyes. A rich red, highly decoratively papered ceiling features vintage wood beams, decorative pillars and a cascade of copper paraphernalia, pots, pans, kettles and wood buckets. Every space of wall features a vintage picture, painted or drawn, decorative painted mirrors, signs and a vast array of collectables from music, sport and more. There's antique clocks, including a signature grandfather clock. Soft cushioned, studded leather bench seating and stools scatter over a 1980's patterned carpet. The long bar features a good range on draught and a gorgeous heritage wood Watneys Ales backbar. The tight corner, spiral stairs connect the bar through the property. There's a relaxed local arts vibe in the groups if friends catching up with vintage rock to set a enjoyable atmosphere. This is a visual treat for vintage London pub lovers.

Nice traditional pub which was packed inside on Friday evening but quick bar service, and there is a a wide pavement at the front to spill out onto

Nice little pub, lovely bar, Great beer🍻

nice place with a cool atmosphere)))

Really happy we dropped in for a few pints & a pesto baguette. Great pub & music for a lovely atmosphere. The Meantime Greenwich Lager on tap was delicious!

There is no food, but besides that, it looks like an extremely old style pub, friendly bartenders, great atmosphere, I really recommend

The pub is a decent pub just far enough away from Covent Garden to avoid being overwhelmed by tourists, but is spoilt by the bar staff. I have rarely seen such a slovenly unprofessional bunch in my life. If your idea of good service is being served by Kevin and Perry, this is the place for you. The end of the bar seemed to be used by staff ( or friends - not easy to tell the difference) and in the half hour we were there had an empty sandwich carton and a spray cleaning bottle sat there. The rubbish (flattened empty boxes) left on the floor could easily have been moved, but just added to the scruffy nature of the pub. Oh - and of 3 draught beer pumps - not one in use and no obvious sign of anyone trying to rectify that situation. Whoever owns or manages this pub - you need to get a grip.

The traditional British pub with regulars 👌

Best word. When I asked a local couple about their recommended pub, they said this was definitely the place! The staff was very kind and the people around me were also very kind!

Wonderful pub for a quick pint a d a cross section of London life

Nice for a quick pint. Quite small in size. Cute decoration.

Lots of good options on tap. Old feel pub in Covent Garden

Decent bar, doesn't really stand out. Drinks were fine. Service was okay.

Love it here, even if the service is often not with a smile

Great pub that makes you feel at home immediately. The decor is perfect and I hope the vibe never changes. A rare find in this part of town to get that real neighbourhood vibe.

Bonito lugar acogedor recomendado visitar

Excelente lugar muy bonita experiencia.

Hermoso lugar, buena comida, delicioso

What a fabulous old pub. Well decorated for Christmas but also a fine collection of memorability, esp of the Beatles. Good selection of beers. Friendly staff. And lots of local patrons. Loved that the background music was just that, no shouting to make yourself heard. Just a pleasant babble of conversation. This now our favourite Central London pub.

A very small seating area and a busy place. A bit overhyped in my opinion. The restroom downstairs wreaks.

Muy lindo ambiente para disfrutar

Lovely location, good people, good beers.

Great little pub with very friendly efficient staff and a great wee atmosphere

stopped for a quick drink, the decor is great in here and there is a good selection of worldly lagers and local ales. The London Meantime was great and went down a treat! propping up the bar is interesting with an eclectic mix of people dropping in to whet their whistle. would recomend!!

Really nice little pub - the perfect amount of beatles memorabilia on the walls and a cracking pint of guinness. We went here on a Saturday in December and it had a really good vibe. Lots of people were all spilled out in the street. Highly recommend.

Not a bad boozer. Its pretty popular as its kind of a cool place

One of my top ten pubs in the UK. But since Covid, the young bar staff take it upon themselves to close at whim. Last night we were enjoying a convivial few in a festive atmosphere. Must have been 40 people in there well into their cups. Out of the blue they called time before ten pm. I had a word with the bar manager and pointed out that each person was spending at least £30 per round and that if they bought two per hour they would make several hundred per hour, more than justifying the effort, His answer? We want to go home. This crap is killing our pub trade. Customers count. Get off your phones and respect that! You should be honored to work in one of our institutions.

Nice traditional pub, aging like us all. Good real ale, if Limited choice

Mind those stairs to the toilet 😂.

Nice, cosy, and fairly busy boozer.

Nice traditional pub nr covent garden. Good service and reasonably priced. Fantastic house bloody Mary

A great little historic pub. Good beer. Good service.

Lovely old pub Vert atmospheric

Great food. Great Guinness! Shame about the brass…

Only had 2 soft drinks not very clean needs refurbishment

Loved it , the atmosphere was great, it was a proper pub with its own 'personality'. You should definitely nip in for a swift half after a long day shopping

Lovely pub with nice atmosphere! Great selection of beers. Staff is really helpful and the girl with blonde hair behind the bar is such a sweetheart. Definitely worth visiting!

A small pub with an interesting interior

Lovely cosy pub, one that tourists would love. Just let down by the young men behind the bar not pulling their weight and leaving it all to the lone female bar staff. She deserves a pay rise. People waiting to be served while moody men in silly outfits mooch around is not a good look.

Great location, lovely traditional pub, nice food & good beers.

Nice ambience and decor, “£15 for 2 pints and a sandwich, that’s awesome!”, my friend from Chicago commented #22 #23

Really nothing to write home about,after people telling me to try it I went out of my way to do so. Staff not interested at all and the whole experience is just bland. Many pubs far better . Don't waste your money.

Really like this little pub, only food they do is filled french stick, crisps etc. The prices are really good for Covent Garden & the guiness is excellent.

Wonderful atmosphere. Great place for Beatles fans.

Great local feel pub with lots of memorable on the walls . Also great beer

3rd time visiting 1st was great and skewed due to great company 2nd on my own…closed earlier than advertised not a great vibe midweek 3rd … back today (a Wednesday) again on my own … definitely not welcoming from bar staff Has potential to be all the good reviews say it could be … Get some proper bar staff in

Charming pub, nice deco, and serves good beers.

If you're in the area, it's one to go to with a great inside design and some great Czech beers. Beautiful range of pictures on the walls.

Atmosphere, rock and roll,memrobila, cool decor, nice place to have a drink

Been here many times but on this occasion was very disappointed. It's a great real ale pub but not now, only one beer on. Doesn't look like they do food other than sandwiches now.

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff.

Great pub. Little bit out of the way so it’s not as overrun as some more central places. Fantastic interior, great selection of beers. Really got some fantastic character. Brought a friend from abroad here and they loved it.

A good old London pub a lot of memorabilia and antiques on the wall a good range of beers bid not try the food a very small pub

Didn't eat popped in for a quick drink. Never changes same as always 😁