BITE user comments - dingle
Comments by dingle
How sad that the Landlords have been forced to move on due to change in ownership with the new Landlord wanting to run the Keys himself. I sincerely hope that he has the same expertise when it comes to keeping the ales good and the bad element out. I and many others have enjoyed the return to the 'glory days' of the Cross Keys. Something that these Landlords managed to do when countless others before them could not. I find the constant reference to them being South African quite distasteful. They are Landlords no matter where they come from and I do believe that they are in fact British citizens. If it takes their 'surlyness' to keep this pub as good as it is then so be it! Drink elsewhere if you don't like it.
11 Sep 2008 07:23
How sorry I am to see that Mike and Viv [the so-called grumpy South Africans] are leaving. I am led to believe that the pub as been sold with the new owner wanting to move in. This does not in my mind constitute being 'given the shove'. I, and many others have enjoyed the good ales, good company and good landlords and I wish Mike and Viv every success in the future. Victory 2000 obviously does not know what the place was like before they arrived!
28 Aug 2008 09:36
I agree with the last comment. This is like a 'rural Irish' pub where the landlord takes the time to interact with customers. Best Guinness that I have had south of Dublin!
30 Jun 2008 09:41
I totally disagree with the last two comments. This little beauty is a real gem and I have always been made to feel welcome by staff and customers alike. There is a strict policy regarding behaviour and this is why I always return when in the area.
11 May 2007 08:04
What a little gem this pub is.Frantically busy on Friday and Saturday nights. I was made to feel most welcome and the ales are of a high standard. No wonder the pub is in the Good Beer Guide. Well done!
26 Nov 2006 10:01
The Cross Keys, Harpenden
I am told that Mike And Viv will be moving down to Battle, East Sussex, to be close to their daughter. They will be looking for a similar position down there and will keep in contact with the regulars at the Cross Keys.
12 Sep 2008 07:04