The Cross Keys

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The Cross Keys Set in the bustling historic market town of Knaresborough, The Cross Keys is a welcome haven for all those who love traditional pubs, open fires and real ale.
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We are a dog friendly pub that has live bands on a monthly basis and a weekly Quiz. A warm and welcoming CAMRA recognised pub serving real ales from around the country and premium international lagers and spirits. Fine craftsmanship and attention to detail has resulted in a hostelry befitting its celebrated surroundings. TUESDAYS
Acoustic jam night. Bring an instrument and/or your voice and get in on the act. 9pm. THURSDAYS
Weekly quiz night. Winning team gets a gallon of ale. Win cash by answering the bonus question. Starts 9pm. SATURDAYS
Regional and national bands play live music on Saturday night. Starts 8:30pm. SUNDAYS
Motown afternoon DJ playing the best in soul, motown and Northern Soul first Sunday of every month. 4-8pm.

Choose-day? I choose the pub 😉🍻
03/11/2026

Choose-day? I choose the pub 😉🍻

Speak fluent shuffle? Join us today 4-8pm!
01/11/2026

Speak fluent shuffle?

Join us today 4-8pm!


Why did the ghost go to the bar? For the boos !👻🍻
31/10/2026

Why did the ghost go to the bar? For the boos !👻🍻


Ghouls just want to have fun 👻 Join us tonight from 9pm for our Halloween themed Quiz!
29/10/2026

Ghouls just want to have fun 👻

Join us tonight from 9pm for our Halloween themed Quiz!



It's that time of the month again, Sunday Soul! Join us Sunday 4-8pm for all your favorite northern, soul and motown cla...
28/10/2026

It's that time of the month again, Sunday Soul!

Join us Sunday 4-8pm for all your favorite northern, soul and motown classics!

See you all at the bar 🍻


Pure mid-week survival logic
21/10/2026

Pure mid-week survival logic

📣 Update 📣 Due to unforeseen circumstances Cosmic Badger aren't gigging this Saturday.But don't be alarmed, they are pla...
19/10/2026

📣 Update 📣

Due to unforeseen circumstances Cosmic Badger aren't gigging this Saturday.

But don't be alarmed, they are playing Saturday 05.12.26 from 9pm!! 😁 🎸

Make sure to save the date in your diary!

See you all at the next one 🍻

Save the date 🍻Saturday 24.10.26 from 21:00pm we have Cosmic Badger 🦡 Playing all our favorite songs from across the dec...
07/10/2026

Save the date 🍻

Saturday 24.10.26 from 21:00pm we have Cosmic Badger 🦡

Playing all our favorite songs from across the decades 🍻

See you all at the bar 🍻

Support live music, support local Pubs!

Oh Baby Baby we did it again 🍻The Cross Keys is officially in The Good B**r Guide for 2027 again!This does not happen wi...
06/10/2026

Oh Baby Baby we did it again 🍻

The Cross Keys is officially in The Good B**r Guide for 2027 again!

This does not happen without our wonderful local support, every cask ale, real c***r drank and enjoyed it's down to you choosing us as a good place to drink!

Thanks again from Ruby, Jake, Michael, Alex and Ian ❤️

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Knaresborough
HG58AX

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 11pm
Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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