The Open Guide to London: the free London guide - Differences between Version 4 and Version 3 of Crosse Keys, EC3V 0DR

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Drinks

At least 4 regularly changing guest ales. Ales �2.00/pint

Food

Wetherspoon's standard menu, City prices.

Service and Ambience

The pub is extremely large inside. It is one of what have become known as Megaspoons - large town centre pubs (Cambridge, Manchester and Edinburgh have also got one). You may get the usual eye contact problem with the bar staff in a Wetherspoon, but other than that, the service is generally good, and they do tend to have enough staff behind the bar.

Clientele is mainly suits, but you would'nt feel out of place in t-shirt and jeans. Opening hours are normal, unlike many City pubs which close early.

As with most Wetherspoons, there is no music or television screen.

Layout

Entrance brings you to large, high domed ceiling, main bar area. The bar is under a tent like structure in the middle. There is a back door into St Michael's Alley, leading to the Jamaica Inn.

Toilets are downstairs to the left of the main bar (and not obviously signposted).

Facilities

Two bookable, but non-smoking function rooms at the rear. Also a small upstairs dining area is bookable; again, this is non-smoking.

Toilets are very clean and inspected regularly (at least the Gents are). Thankfully they have got rid of the table with a chap (bell boy, shoe shine, what's the generic term?) vending lollypops and shaving tackle, giving you a wipedown with a wet towel and soliciting tips.

Pub has a public phone. And a cash point (link network).

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