The menu is essentially British based with the addition of an extensive breakfast selection and some more standard pub food. Suits and shoppers, lawyers and layabouts alike will all find something to their fancy in its pages. Breakfasts start at 8am and 9am on Sundays from £1.95 for toast, full English at £6.25 and omelettes at £4.95. Soups, sandwiches and salads will range from £3.95 to £7.95. The flagship main meals element of the menu start at £7.00 with grills from £10.95 and steak from £9.95. Pudding will set you back a fiver and Sunday Lunch will be served from 12noon onwards in the traditional manner.

 

" A stone’s throw from the Contemporary is the Cross Keys pub on Byard Lane. A popular venue with locals, it is noted for its laidback charm and traditional pub grub” - The Guardian

 

"Thirsty after a hard day’s sightseeing? The newly refurbished Cross Keys is just the ticket”  - East Midland’s Trains Magazine Top Pick

 

"Make no mistake, this place is now drop-dead gorgeous; an immaculate place to have a pint” -Leftlion Magazine

 

"Standing four-square behind British cuisine, the menu is laden with the saucy vernacular of the old country – homemade pudding, creamy mash, rich gravy, rump steak and rustic chips.” -Noshingham 2010

 

"The lounge area has a real gentlemen's club feel about it, an ideal place to chill out and chat. ” -Nottingham Post

 

"Such high quality”  - Nottingham Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)