The Cross Keys at Turnditch

The Cross Keys is a picturesque country inn at the heart of village life. You'll find it in the centre of Turnditch, a lovely little hillside village about ten miles from Derby, eight miles from Ashbourne and a five-minute drive from Carsington Water. The Cross Keys offers the charm and character of an historic inn with a contemporary twist.

At this gastropub owned by Sarah and Stuart Yates, the menu offers a fabulous selection of British dishes, uniquely and creatively presented and comprised of the best locally sourced ingredients. These include meat supplied by award-winning Turnditch butcher, Anthony Andrews - who also happens to be The Cross Keys' next-door neighbour. The monthly steak nights, with meat cut on the block by Anthony and cooked by Stuart, are incredibly popular - steak just doesn't come any fresher. The Tuesday pizza nights, with pizzas for £5, and regular gourmet nights also go down a storm.

The restaurant is modern, bright and relaxing, while the bar is comfy and inviting. In winter, roaring fires create a warm and cosy ambience. The Cross Keys also has a newly refurbished function room, which is cosy, modern and comfortable, with a new carpet, new furniture and a lovely fireplace. The room is available for private parties, meetings and intimate weddings - in fact, it is perfect for any celebration.

The Cross Keys was runner up in the Best Newcomer in Derbyshire category in 2014, scoring an incredible 93 points out of 100 from their secret diners. They also hope to be in the running for the Derbyshire's Best Gastropub award coming up in the next year.

Stuart and Sarah continue to grow and develop The Cross Keys each year and have created an excellent team around them that really care about their jobs and the service they give to their customers. The pub is run by a happy team, and that comes across from the minute you walk in. The Cross Keys prides itself on its customer service, great food and fine wine, and has some popular local ales on draught too