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Pub/restaurant based in Saffron Walden, Essex The Cross Keys re opened just in time for her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee on the 2nd of June 2012.
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The opening followed a £660,000 restoration, the work created a 6 bedroom Boutique Hotel , a completely unique offer now called ‘Molly’s Coffee and Cake Shop’, an all-new 100 cover dining experience and wine led bar area. The bar and dining is supported by a newly constructed 80sqm kitchen, visible to those brave enough to sit outside on the terrace or passing by into Molly’s. The Cross Keys Off

ers; delicious fresh food, amazing wines and bedrooms to die for, all complimented by a marriage of the Cross Keys Elizabethan architecture and contemporary design. The building dates back some 850 years and is one of the most important buildings architecturally and commercially in the centre of Saffron Walden.

02/03/2026

Tuesdays call for proper comfort at The Cross Keys. 🥧🍺

Our much-loved Pie & Pint Night is the perfect excuse to settle in with a hearty homemade pie, all the trimmings, and a perfectly poured pint — or a glass of wine if you prefer. All for just £15.95.

The ultimate midweek treat to warm you up and help you unwind. ✨

28/02/2026

Sundays are made for this… 🍽️

From loading up your plate at the carvery to that first bite of a perfectly cooked roast, there’s nothing quite like a proper Sunday done right. Think tender meats, crispy roasties, rich gravy, and all your favourite trimmings — finished off at a cosy table with the people you love.

Join us this Sunday for a carvery worth slowing down for.

📍 The Crosskeys, Saffron Walden
Book your table now and make a day of it ✨

27/02/2026

✨ This welcome reward… and many more waiting for you ✨

Join our loyalty scheme and enjoy exclusive treats, special discounts, birthday surprises, and little extras along the way — starting with a drink on us 🥂🍺

Signing up is quick, free, and totally worth it.

📲 Sign up via the link in our bio — don’t miss out!

26/02/2026

A little taste of what’s to come… ✨

Our celeriac & truffle soup — rich, velvety, and full of comforting flavour — will be featuring as part of our upcoming Mother’s Day menu. The perfect way to start a truly special meal.

Stay tuned as we share more delicious highlights from this year’s Mother’s Day celebrations… 💐🍽️

25/02/2026

Gourmet Burger Night — Every Thursday at The Crosskeys

Choose any burger from our menu and enjoy it with a starter for just £19.95 — the perfect excuse for a midweek treat.

Fancy kicking things off with something warming? Why not perfectly pair your meal with one of our delicious bourbons or unique cocktails to start the evening in style.

Great food, great drinks, and great company — Thursdays done properly.

📍 The Crosskeys, Saffron Walden
Book your table now.

14/02/2026

A quiet coffee, a slice of something sweet, and the best seat in Saffron Walden ☕🍰

There’s something lovely about sitting in the window at Molly’s, watching the world go by — market day bustle, friendly faces passing, and that comforting hum of the town centre.

Take a moment. Slow down. Let Saffron Walden set the pace 🤍

12/02/2026

Join us at The Cross Keys for an evening of good food, great wine and a little romance. Whether it’s a first date or your favourite person of many years, we’ll make it special. We have curated a special valentines menu which you can find on our website, Limited tables available – book now to avoid missing out. 🥂

30/01/2026

Love is in the air… and the fizz is on us 🥂
Join us this Valentine’s Day for a beautiful 3-course menu, packed with indulgent dishes and dreamy desserts.

Free glass of Prosecco when you order our Valentine’s set menu

Three courses for £39.95
Tables will go fast

Perfect for date night, best mates, or anyone who loves good food and a little sparkle ✨

Book now to avoid disappointment.

28/01/2026

Burger Night, every Thursday 🍔
Juicy burgers, proper sides, zero excuses.

See you at The Cross Keys.

17/01/2026

Sundays are for slowing down and settling in 🍽️
Join us at The Cross Keys for our classic Sunday roast carvery - perfectly cooked meats, crisp roasties, seasonal veg and plenty of gravy!

Book your table now via our website!

15/01/2026

Fish and Fizz fridays at The Cross keys!
Two of our delicious Tempura Battered Haddock & Chips with a minted pea puree plus a bottle of NV Prosecco Brut Ruggeri for just £45!

Book your table now via our website!

Address

32 High Street
Saffron Walden
CB101AX

Telephone

+441799522207

Website

http://www.theoldcrosskeys.co.uk/

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