app

Aldeburgh Cross Keys

Aldeburgh Cross Keys

West, 52.15278,1.60205

Real Ale is sold here.

Crabbe St, IP15 5BP

grid reference TM 465 566

opened 15th century

owner/operator: Adnams

Contact:telephone(01728) 452637telephoneemailEmailwebsiteWebsiteFacebookFacebook

This 15th Century pub is set back from sea front and is one of the oldest buildings in the town. Steps down from road lead into a small seating area which leads to the main bar and a variety of other seating areas. Seafood is a speciality. The pub has close ties with nearby lifeboat.

Please note that this pub only accepts payment by card - cash is not accepted.

The pub includes three boutique guest bedrooms for bed and breakfast stays.

One of only eight Suffolk pubs which appeared in the first (1972) edition of CAMRA's Good Beer Guide, when it sold Adnams' Bitter & Mild, both from the wood.

There is some dispute about the building's age: A Survey of Suffolk Parish History says it was built in 1769, other authorities date it to the 15th century (maybe an earlier inn on this site?)

expand

Facilities

Facilities

Gallery

expand

Historical interest

Historical interest

expand

Landlords

Landlords

Footnote

The sign of the cross keys is usually a reference to St Peter - an early christian follower and told by Jesus that "I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven".

(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)

(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)

(** historic newspaper & book information from Bob Mitchell)

X