A family-run Oxfordshire pub has won its second prestigious award in just a handful of months.
Cross Keys at 48 High Street in Wallingford was awarded CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year 2023.
The pub previously won CAMRA Pub of the Season Winter 2023.
CAMRA is also known as the Campaign for Real Ale and its goal is to ensure there are thriving pubs in every community.
The awards run national and there are a number of different categories such as Pub of the Year, the Pub Design Award and the Pub Saving Award.
The pub will receive their award at Cross Keys’ first ever beer and cider festival.
Easter weekend Beer & Cider festival at the Cross Keys, Wallingford, our branch Cider Pub of the Year 2023 pic.twitter.com/TnUYyfgDP8
— South Oxfordshire CAMRA (@SoxonCAMRA) March 14, 2023
The festival will take place over the Easter bank holiday weekend (April 8-9).
Cross Keys is owned by Dave and Emma Howse.
The pair have been managing the pub for only 10 months.
Dave said: “It is great to win.
“It proves that we are doing something right.
“Hopefully it will lead to increased recognition and just bring more people to the town.”
The pub focuses on drinks only but pop-up food stalls are present at the rear of the pub from Wednesdays to Sundays.
Cross Keys is situated in a 17th century Grade II listed building and still has original features such as exposed low beams and large fireplaces.
The pub is owned by Oak Taverns who manage a number of establishments in the South Oxfordshire branch of CAMRA area.
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