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Cross Keys (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Tring - Jack O LegsExcellent1
Timothy Taylor - LandlordExcellent1
Farr Brew - GoldenGood1
Rebellion - IPA (was 3.7%)Good3
Tring - Ridgeway BitterNot Tried0
Picture 1. Cross Keys, Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Picture 2. Cross Keys, Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Visits Details

28 Mar 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening and there is a small gathering of locals in here. A fine collection of pewter on show.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Farr Brew - Golden4.10GoodGolden in colour. Mostly malty flavours and a bitter finish.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Rebellion - IPA (was 3.7%)3.40Not Tried
15 Jan 2015 (HSB)
11:30 First stop on a pub crawl of Harpenden for our monthly meet up of old workmates. We went in as soon as the bolt was drawn back and the Landlord seemed quite surprised. Stayed for two pints and the pub got quite busy whilst we sat there.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Rebellion - IPA (was 3.7%)3.40Good
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Tring - Ridgeway Bitter4.00Not Tried
19 Nov 2014 (HSB)
12:00 Had the bar to myself initially but got busy before I left. This is a CAMRA Heritage pub of Regional Importance. Justifiably so.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Rebellion - IPA (was 3.7%)3.40Good
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Tring - Ridgeway Bitter4.00Not Tried
21 Jan 2011 (ChrisE)
My first visit here, it was about 6pm and the place was absolutely full of customers, just like pubs used to be on a Friday evening. We thought at first that it was full of office workers socialising after work, but the place continued to get busier.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30ExcellentNot my first choice, but the other two beers had run out and were being changed, This was very good Landlord.
Rebellion - IPA (was 3.7%)3.40ExcellentSelling extremely well, this beer soon ran out. The replacement cask was full of condition and proved difficult to serve in such a busy pub.
Tring - Jack O Legs4.20ExcellentAromatic copper coloured, and distinctive ale.

About the Cross Keys

The pub sign. Cross Keys, Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent3
Good3
Acceptable-
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2SD.

Traditional two bar pub situated in Harpenden High Sreet, it has a pewter bar top, two bars, and a large collection of tankards hanging from the oak beamed ceiling.

We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 5 different beers and tried 4 of them.

Map location

Postcode: AL5 2SD