The Cross Keys
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
The Cross Keys might seem like one of Leeds sharp-looking modern pubs, but inside you’ll find a roaring open fire and plenty of alcoves to relax in with a local ale.
What's on near The Cross Keys
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Light Night Leeds at Leeds Town Hall
Light Night Leeds is a chance to see the city’s most loved locations in a brand new light, bringing cutting-edge artwork and giant installations to Leeds each year.
free entry
Introduction to Plaster Carving with Jeannie Waterhouse at Swarthmore
Join Jeannie in this beginners introduction to plaster carving, create a flat back and a 3-D image that you have carved out, at the front.
from £35.00
Make a Charm Necklace with Georgia Osborn at Swarthmore
Design and make a charm necklace from scratch in this jewellery making workshop with Georgia Osborne.
from £40.00
Stained Glass Saturday Workshop with Sam Yates
Join Samantha Yates, a passionate glassworker, who’ll be giving you the tools to create you own stained glass art piece.
from £85.00
Folklore Lino Workshop with Rhiannon at Swarthmore
Using lino cutting and hand printing techniques you will be invited to dive into the symbolism of the mermaid in British folklore.
from £35.00
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Dear Evan Hansen at Leeds Grand Theatre
A new production of the multi award-winning musical is set to tour the UK from autumn 2024, venues include Leeds Grand Theatre, Liverpool Empire and Palace Theatre Manchester.
from £31.00
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A Raisin in the Sun at Leeds Playhouse
Director Tinuke Craig joins forces with leading theatre company Headlong for a fresh new production of A Raisin in the Sun.
from £15.00
Red Violin Festival: A HundRED Violins
Join in with or witness an explosion of violins at Leeds Trinity with this workshop and flashmob as part of Red Violin Festival.
free entryWhere to go near The Cross Keys
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The Midnight Bell
The Midnight Bell is an old-fashioned boozer in Holbeck’s Urban Village, Water Lane, with a hugely popular beer garden and seasonal dishes.
Leeds
Water Lane Boathouse
Bar and beer garden Water Lane Boathouse is the brainchild of the owners behind Belgrave Music Hall, Headrow House and Super Friendz.
Leeds
Hilton Doubletree
Hilton Doubletree is a upscale chain hotel with great, floor-to-ceiling views over the Leeds skyline.
Ilkley
La Casita Tapas Bar
Find small and perfectly formed plates that give you an authentic flavour of Spain at La Casita in Ilkley.
Leeds
Slung Low
at Temple
at Temple
Renowned theatre company, Slung Low, is opening a second new theatre and production space in the heart of the Temple District in Holbeck, Leeds.
Leeds
The Grove Inn Pub Leeds
When looking for some of the best folk music to be found in the north and a hearty local pint, the Grove Inn is the perfect pub.
Leeds
Sky Lounge, Doubletree Hilton Hotel
Restaurant, bar and tearoom on the 13th floor of the Hilton Hotel in Leeds. It’s called the Sky Lounge for a reason, with glorious views of the Yorkshire skyline.
Leeds
Leeds Railway Station
Serving nearly 30 million passengers a year, Leeds station is the third busiest British railway station outside of London.
Leeds
Clayton Hotel
Modern and family-friendly hotel in the centre of Leeds, complete with classy restaurant and in-house fitness rooms.
Leeds
Green Room Leeds
The upcoming Leeds-based Green Room is a plant-based eating space during the day that turns into a bar in the evening.
Leeds
The Principal Met Hotel
The Principal Met Hotel is an elegant hotel perfect for visiting businessmen and women who enjoy the finer things in life.
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