Cross Keys

York



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Ideal for
Known for
live sport across multiple HD screens
Features
Price
££££ Moderately Priced
Local tip
Checking the listed sports fixtures before visiting helps with planning around live matches and scheduled entertainment.

Cross Keys is a family- and dog-friendly pub on Tadcaster Road in Dringhouses, York. It combines a relaxed local setting with food, drinks, live sport and regular entertainment, making it suitable for casual meals, drinks with friends and informal family visits.

The kitchen serves a broad pub menu built around familiar favourites, including burgers, pizzas and traditional pub classics. Sunday roast is also part of the offering, while dedicated children’s, senior and no-gluten-containing menus provide additional choice for different diners. The food is suited to straightforward lunches, evening meals and relaxed gatherings rather than formal dining.

The bar serves beer, cider, wine, spirits and whisky, alongside cocktails, soft drinks and hot drinks. The pub’s indoor setting is complemented by outside seating and a garden, giving visitors a choice of spaces for meals or drinks when conditions allow. Free WiFi is also available.

Live sport is a central part of the pub’s character, with multiple HD screens showing football and other major fixtures. The venue covers matches from UK and international competitions, creating a social setting for following games. A pool table and dart board add further options for casual recreation.

Entertainment extends beyond televised sport. The Cross Keys hosts regular live music, quiz nights and karaoke, with performances forming part of its community-pub atmosphere. These events suit groups looking for an informal night out, while the food and family-friendly approach also make the venue appropriate for daytime visits and early evening meals.

With its mix of familiar food, a broad drinks list, sports viewing, games and scheduled entertainment, Cross Keys offers a flexible pub experience in Dringhouses. It caters to local residents, visiting sports fans, families and dog owners seeking a sociable place for food or drinks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The pub is at 32 Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1LQ.
Tables can be booked through the pub’s table-booking service.
A no-gluten-containing menu is available alongside the main food menus.
Yes. The venue has outside seating and a garden.
Yes. Cross Keys is family-friendly and also provides a children’s menu.
Yes. The venue is dog-friendly.
Food is served from 12:00 to 21:00 Monday to Saturday and from 12:00 to 20:00 on Sunday.
The pub is open from 12:00 to 23:00 Monday to Thursday, from 12:00 to 00:00 Friday and Saturday, and from 12:00 to 23:00 on Sunday.
Yes. A separate kids menu is available.

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