Chelsea’s oldest pub, The Cross Keys, reopened its doors following an extensive refurbishment under new owners, Mark Dyer and Eamonn Manson, the duo behind acclaimed Fulham pubs The Sands End and The Brown Cow.

The owners have restored the iconic 80 cover pub to the local to create their trademark rustic ‘country pub’ vibe, while maintaining a number of the pub’s original features (including the open fireplace) and new addtions include handpicked antiques (such as original 18^th Century Portuguese panelling and a scattering of early 19^th Century Parisian street lamps). 

The menu at The Cross Keys has been devised by Head Chef Natasha Cooke, previously Sous Chef at Chelsea’s Michelin-starred Medlar, and includes traditional British pub classics to innovative, seasonal plates with European influences.  

Nestled between the King’s Road and Cheyne Walk, The Cross Keys originally opened in 1708, it fast became a well-known institution serving the likes of Dylan Thomas, Agatha Christie, Bob Marley and the Rolling Stones. 

Ideal For

Sunday lunch, local suppers

Favorite Room

The naturally lit dining room at the rear of the pub, with antique mirrors and cosy chocolate-brown banquettes.

Signature Dishes

Confit lamb belly with potato gratin, turnip puree, onion rings and salsa Verde; and Cornish mussels with ‘nduja, leeks and samphire.

Signature Drinks

A range of cask ales, fine lager and craft beers will be available along with a wine list that focuses on accessibly priced bottles from wine estates around the globe.