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Look out for the Diss Express on Friday 13th March for the launch of our new series of pub walks. These are tried and tested circular walks that begin and end at The Cross Keys.

For more information see here or view our new page at this link.

The Cross Keys would like to thank Jono and Emma Slack for the imagination and production of these walks.

Tables are booking fast for our special Mother’s Day Menu on Sunday 22nd March.

For more information, see here.

To book, call 01379 779822

After a sell-out first night, Curry Nights will now continue once a month through 2020.

£10 for a delicious chicken, beef or vegetable curry, including your first drink.

For dates and more information, see here.

To book, call 01379 779822

Weds March 4th is British Pie Week.

The Cross Keys is celebrating with pie and mash available all day for £9.50. Come and experience Michael’s delicious pastry skills with a variety of fillings available.

For other events during March, see our Events page

Thanks to our lovely customers who, since October, have given us 20 Five Star TripAdvisor reviews complimenting us on our excellent food, drinks, service and friendly atmosphere. Here are a few examples of what our customers have said:

The Rum Smugglers are back for their regular session on 30 January at 8.30 p.m. with sea songs, Irish tunes and a few new additions. All musicians and singers are welcome to join in, so come along, sing along, play along or just tap your foot.

don’t forget Valentine’s Day on Feb 14th!!

The Cross Keys will be celebrating Valentine’s Night with a special menu. This is not, of course, restricted to couples, so if you want to eat with friends that’s fine. We might even set up a singles table if you fancy a blind date!

Call 01379 779822 to book

The Cross Keys is at the centre of a great network of well-maintained footpaths. We’re close to Redgrave & Lopham Fen and the Angles Way, and there are excellent paths joining us to the neighbouring villages of Botesdale, Rickinghall, Hinderclay, Thelnetham and Wortham.

We have had two walking groups booked in for lunch this week and, as well as tasty food they’ll also be able to enjoy a pint of Thwaite’s Wainwright – named after the celebrated fell walker Alfred Wainwright.

The Happy Mondays Real Ale Card is extended to all weekdays for January! Buy 10 pints of real ale, get one free!

We’re looking for a commis chef/cook to join our vibrant team. See here for more information.