Teesdale family friendly pub
Where everyone is a friend you haven’t yet met…
Idyllically situated overlooking the peaceful village green, The Cross Keys blends country pub tradition with contemporary styling. Situated in stunning Teesdale this family friendly pub welcomes locals and visitors for food and drinks.
Open 6 days a week, every day except Tuesday.
Serving Sunday lunch from 12.30pm – 4pm and Pie & Parmos every Friday evening from 5.30pm. Booking is recommended.

Family friendly
Contemporary styling…traditional welcome
The Cross Keys enjoys a traditional bar complete with a cosy log burner…perfect to warm up after a bracing walk beside the River Tees. With numerous, nearby walks including the long distance Teesdale Way, our family friendly pub is perfectly located to drop in for a warming coffee.
The beautifully restored dining room enjoys sweeping views across the historic village green, providing a beautiful backdrop to a memorable dining experience.
Hot drinks are served all day.
The pub has been owned and managed by the same family for over 20 years. Read more here…

Sunday Lunch
Delicious home cooked Sunday lunch prepared using the finest, fresh ingredients. Choice of roasts and a vegetarian option. See our menus here.
Delicious Desserts
Take your choice from our menu…if you have room and enjoy a superb pudding freshly prepared for you to enjoy.
Pie & Parmo Friday Night
Making your choice can be hard…choose from a selection of homemade pies, or parmos…all served with your choice of triple fried chips and peas.
Parties, Events & Catering
Our beautifully situated dining room is the perfect venue for your celebration, party, meeting, event or function. Read more here.
Vegetarian Choices
If you or a member of your party prefers a vegetarian meal, please let us know. We are happy to advise what our vegetarion options are.
Testimonials
What People are Saying

“100% one of the best Sunday lunches I’ve ever had!”

“…we will definitely be back”

“Absolutely delicious”

“An authentic parmo served in Teesdale…what could be better!”
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News And Events
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Chicken Parmo in Teesdale
If you have tried our best selling Parmo...you will know why our customers keep on coming back! ...
Tuesday 24th May Pie and Parmo Night
We will be opening from 4pm Tuesday 24th May evening as a special request and serving our homemade...
Lairy Laughs Comedy Night 22nd June
With the huge success of our last comedy night we are delighted to secure the super talented Jord...
Opening Hours
MON – FRI
4:00pm – 11:00pm
TUES CLOSED
SAT
12 noon – 11:00pm
SUN
12 noon – 11:00pm
Phone
Find Us Here
The Cross Keys, 1 High Row, Gainford, DL2 3DN
Parking in private car park situated adjacent to the main road, behind the pub.
Drop Us a Line
Don't be shy. Let us know if you have any questions or to book a table...complete the contact form.