A traditional family-friendly pub
Welcome to The Cross Keys, a charming pub that has stood on the green of Washington for over 200 years. We're proud to serve our community as the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy our delicious menu with your favourite drink in hand.
We offer a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, a lovely beer garden and a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again!
Whether you’re here for a meal, drinks with friends, or to watch live sports, The Cross Keys is the perfect spot for every occasion.
SERIOUSLY GOOD PUB FOOD
There’s nothing quite like the great British pub when it comes to food, and that’s what we’re all about. A place where proper pub classics meet indulgent flavours, and irresistible bar snacks pair perfectly with our drinks.
With traditional family favourites, small plates to keep the little ones happy and generous sharers to enjoy between friends, our menus are bursting with flavour and promises to satisfy any craving.
RAISING THE BAR
Our bar is fully stocked with the best selection of your favourite drinks! From world lagers to spirits, wines to cocktails and every tipple in-between.
Join us for a fleeting cocktail with a friend, a quiet pint at the bar, or celebrate the big occasion and start your weekend with high spirits. No matter what you fancy, we’ll have something to tickle your tastebuds every time.
Fancy a pint of cask? Our three handpulls offer changing ales, with a spotlight on our local breweries, you can be sure to enjoy a proper pint with us.
FIND US
The Cross Keys is located right at the heart of Washington, right by the picturesque village green. You’ll find us just off the A1 motorway, a few minutes from Washington Wetland Centre, Herrington Country Park and Wearside Golf Club!
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the locals passing by as you take your favourite seat. Whether you’ve been exploring the local area, or just wanting a pub outing – we’ll see you soon.
We are super excited to support a local business with their fantastic range of high quality produce. 🥦🥕🍎🍅 Pop down and pick up some delicious top quality goodies 😋
Pub Quiz tonight from 7.30pm! ♠️ Cash prizes, plenty games and hot snacks for all quizzers🍟 See you all soon😃
🍻 Haopy Monday From The Cross Keys🍻 Enjoy Wainwright Gold & Boddingtons TODAY on cask for just £3.75 🍺 Plus, grab our lunch special on selected food & drinks for only £9.49 😍 Monday-Saturday/12-5PM Perfect excuse for a midday treat – see you soon!🫡
🧑🍳🧑🍳 Kitchen Assistant Vacancy 🧑🍳🧑🍳 Do you have a passion for food? Are you able to work in a fast paced environment, with an eye for detail and a dedication to high service standards? If this is you we could have an ideal role for you. We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant. Want to know more drop us a direct message, email info@crosskeyswashington.com or pop in for a chat.
🐣 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🐣 After lots of guesses (and resisting the temptation to eat them all 😅), we can finally reveal… 👉 There were 450 mini eggs in the jar! 🎉 A huge congratulations to Lorraine Day, who guessed 451! 👏 Lorraine, please see the bar staff for your £50 voucher & your 450 mini eggs! 😋
Join us this afternoon for a traditional Sunday Roast. 🍽️ Choose from Beef, Chicken or Pork. Vegetarian options also available. 😋 Served with crispy roasties, seasonal veg, Yorkshire puddings & rich gravy 🤤 Don't fancy a roast? We also have plenty other options to choose from on our menu such as burgers 🍔 or fish and chips🍟. See you soon!
Live music is back at the Cross Keys, Washington tonight from 8pm as we welcome back The Substitutes If you have seen these guys before we know you will want to see them again. If you haven’t seen them yet you need to come down, they are amazing. Get your dancing shoes (or even toe tapping shoes) on and we will see you tonight.💃💃🕺🕺🎶🎶🎶
🧠🍻IT'S PUB QUIZ NIGHT TONIGHT! 🍻🧠 Think you’ve got what it takes to take the top spot? Grab your team and join us for a night of fun, laughs, and a bit of friendly competition! 🕢 Starts at 7:30PM 💷 Cash only 💰 Cash prizes to be won! Whether you're in it to win it or just fancy a great night out, everyone’s welcome 🙌 Tag your team below! 👇
Happy Easter from everyone at the Cross Keys, Washington. 🐣🐣🐥🐥🐰🐰