Cross Keys (Sheffield)

The Cross Keys is a small public house in the suburbs of Sheffield. It is sometimes claimed that this is one of the oldest pubs in the city but in truth the premises were not licensed to sell ale until 1823. The building itself however dates from around 1250 and it is a Grade 2 listed building. St Mary's Church stands to the rear of this pub and this building began its life as the church house. It was originally a black and white timber framed building but these days it has been whitewashed to give it a more modern external appearance. Looking at the pub today it is obvious that the building has been extended and it now looks like two small houses ...  Read the complete review