The cross Keys is a pleasant country pub (and the only pub in this village...so if you fancy a…read moredrink, come here!!) It is run by Frances and her son, and has been in the same hands as long as I can remember...it must be more than 30 years! They have 10 rooms if you need a place to stay, as well as a camp-site if you'd like to pitch a tent. There is a pool table, a darts board and even a skittles table at the back of the pub. I am slightly ashamed to think how much time I spent playing skittles here as a teenager. *Doggies are welcome here too. (^^)

A lively, local pub with a warm welcoming atmosphere. There are two pubs in Kedington and this is…read moreby far the more popular and livelier of the two. The pub has two bar areas front and back. The back bar has a pool table and leads out in to the back porch and beer garden. The back porch has a patio heater for all the smokers who don't want to freeze while feeding the habit which costs 50p for about half an hour. The front bar has a darts board. At the front is a big decked area with tables and parasols, which is great in the summer. Both bars have a television in which show the football and sports in general.

This is a great little pub which somehow manages to squeeze in a wide selection of real ales, some…read moreinexpensive, hearty food, and a dart board! There are two bars, one of which is the sporting area and holds the telly and dart board and is kitted out in dark wood throughout. The other bar is comfier with cushioned chairs and stools, lots of beer paraphernalia on the walls, there is also a real fire which is extremely welcoming on a cold winters afternoon. In the summer you can use the beer garden at the rear which is surprisingly large given the location. It is worth noting that at lunchtime, food is served noon until two, but its best not to get there too late. The food is uber-traditional, from excellent soup and sandwiches with home-cooked ham to more substantial dishes such as lasagne, and just about everything comes with excellent chips. As mentioned above the beer is varied and is also kept exceptionally well in my opinion. There is normally a choice of around five real beers on tap, ranging from a porter to much lighter choices, plus a couple of lagers. All in all, the world would be a better place if all pubs where like the Red Lion!

I've been living in Histon since September and I've been to the Read Lion at least 10 times. I…read morereally can't get enough. BEST HAND-CUT CHIPS IN THE WORLD (for just 3£ or 1.50£ for half a portion!!!!)

This place and ed the land lord and all the regulars turned my life around after so much trauma and…read moredrama i put myself through.. ed housed and all of them hosted me and guided me and it may seem as though i didnt realise which i didnt at the time but they absolutely changed my life for the better i have a child and a paftner for just shy of 3 years and i cant even thank him as lost contact after i moved away..... and just for the usual drink or game of pool as long as youre not riff raff or a druggie its a great homely pub! I cant stress enough how great they all are and how warm the place is... i owe a lot to ed including £60 i still need and want to repay him so ed if u do see this search me on facebook, itd be great to show my appreciation to you x great man great place and if i could give it more stars i really would...

From the owner: Public house serving excellent beer in a traditional style pub.read more

Lovely, traditional English pub. They've got all the important things nailed. Cold beer, hot food -…read moreand at great prices. Really friendly bar/restaurant staff that greeted me like a long-lost friend. There is a great restaurant - full of English charm and the food is just what you expect and need from a proper British boozer. The essentials of a pool table and dart board are also in place! Plenty of parking in the car park and a cheery open fire adds to the charm. There is a function room and private dining room (we had a good nosey around) and there are murals on one wall of the famous faces that used to frequent - Rod Stewart, Noel Edmonds, U2 and various famous faces from an epic time in British music history. It's not a music venue as such now but there are occasional bands, quiz nights and other events on. Worth checking in if you are passing through or are nearby. Woollaston is a really pretty little village for a wander around. Hope you enjoy as much as I did!!

A pub with a fantastic reputation delivers a great night out and doesn't disappoint. The Wollaston…read moreInn used to be known in the 1970s as a mecca for live acts with outstanding bands making the trek from the city out to this little oasis in the country. Acts such as U2, Status Quo, Thin Lizzy and John Peel himself are all said to have played there in their early career. Obviously the pub has changed radically since those heady days of rock and roll. The old hall upstairs which was used as the club can still be hired out for events. With its large windows and stripped floor it has a fantastic charm for an intimate wedding or celebration. However, you will be pleased to hear that there is no evidence of the 70's disco that it used to be. The restaurant downstairs is a revelation to the village. Chris the head chef has brought high quality dining to the area much like his predecessor brought quality rock bands. His menu is interesting without being pretentious with classics such as game, steak and chicken sitting beside a great fish menu. The selection changes regularly so each time there is something new to try. His wine list is also very strong and we have enjoyed many a night sampling a range of grape derived delights. The pub offers private dining as well as the hall and restaurant so it can cater for family groups of up to 10 or 12 people. On the nights we have been there the place has been busy so I recommend booking ahead of time. In conclusion I would highly recommend this place if you are in mind for top notch food in a historic setting.

This is a really friendly pub which has a real sense of local community about it. It is split into…read moretwo parts with the front part having a pool table and darts board in it, and the back part which has a lot of tables and seating areas. The back area is more suitable for people who have come out for a chat and a catch up or want some food. The food is typical pub style food such as macaroni cheese or lasagne but it is really nice and great value. A good place to come if you are local and fancy a night off cooking! They often hold quiz nights and karaoke nights which are good fun. This pub is not situated in the middle of Rushden with all the other pubs so you don't tend to get under age kids in there and it's not the sort of pub that you would get any trouble in as it is more of a pub for the locals who live nearby.

There have recently renovated this public house. It's very near to the high street. It doesn't have…read moremuch parking space behind the pub itself, but there is a large car park very near (under a 5 minute walk), so it is not a problem. It was quite small inside, and they used to have a dart board. Not sure if they still do. The best thing about this pub is the food. I can very much recommend the steak and ale pie!

The bar staff are really friendly, but the customers are very 'local' and you kinda feel you…read moreshouldn't be in 'their pub'

In a city with such little heart it's a blessing that somewhere so honest and true has prevailed,…read moreagainst all the odds. That somewhere is The Cricketers, Milton Keynes. Whilst my experiences here are limited to Thursday's "Curry Club", prior to the rugby last night, that singular experience transcended normality, taking me and my colleagues to formerly uncharted territory in terms of our gastronomic Weltanschauung. Besides the aforementioned Balti-Bonanza, the pub's kitchen produces food offerings covering all corners of the globe, including American, British, Italian and even fusion via their unique "Mix-it-up Buckets". Rarely in life do you find such culinary variety in one place. Lager lovers are very well served here as The Cricketers boasts Stella Artois, Carlsberg, San Miguel and Coors Light on tap - a line-up more impressive than the '98/'99 United team. From an entertainment perspective you'll find SIX fruit machines, a top quality Winmau Blade 4 dart-board (as used in BDO professional competitions), a pool table and many, many televisions. There truly are very few places on God's Earth that stir the soul in the way The Cricketers in Milton Keynes does. Bravo.

I'm not sure how old this pub is but I have a feeling that it might be around the same age as…read moreMilton Keynes, though it does have more charm that many of the other parts of the town has. I thought it was okay mind you, but still, there are better pubs out there.

This is a shabby, depressing looking place in soham but we found that it had the best welcome and…read morethe most cheaply priced drinks out of all the drinking places in the town (and there are a quite a few to choose from). It has a couple of pool tables and a darts board which keep the good natured young people amused, and amicable and chatty staff who are happy to help if there is a problem (one of our drinks was off and they replaced it with a flurry of apologies). Like I said it's not the most appealing place to go and have a drink or the most comfortable but it does have a warm welcome and a community minded feel.

OK, so here's the deal- King Street used to have 12 pubs lining the street. There was a…read moretraditional game among the University students, where they go to each pub drinking 1 pint per pub as fast as they can until they reached the final pub. The winner completes the task without relieving themselves in ANY way. That would be 12 pints without a bathroom break! And no puking!!! Should someone be able to reach the end, they would be given a green tie to commemorate their accomplishment, because it was said that green would be the color of your face by the time you got to the end if you actually did it. As legend has it, some would be arriving at the last few pubs crawling on their hands and knees, which is where the term "Pub Crawl" comes from. Currently, the race is much easier because there are only 5 pubs. The King Street Run Pub keeps the legend alive. Not only is this a great pub, It's namesake is the event and it also has a sign out front that portrays a caricature of the race. Too funny! Stopped in here for a couple of pints on the way home last night. Tried a cider for the firs time! much lighter than a ale or other kind of beer. Very refreshing on a summer night. There are also dart boards, pool tables, video games and TVs all around. Big signs advertising the Arsenal/Manchester City game on Sunday. Go check it out!

Definitely a place for the locals. Everyone in this pub undoubtedly knows each other and many are…read morerecognisable by the graffiti scrawled on the walls, doors and the occasional ceiling throughout. The drink prices are pretty standard but the limited smoking area outside makes it difficult to move when you go in search of nicotine. The backward doors, wonky floors and various items of furniture, which can more commonly be found attached to the ceiling instead of on the floor make for an initial source of amusement, after your 7th or 8th drink you might find yourself wanting somewhere to sit over something to look at. Overall an interesting place to drink and definitely one of Cambridge's more unconventional watering holes.