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The Cross Keys, Hammersmith

The Cross Keys is a public house at 57 Black Lion Lane, Hammersmith, London.

It is run by Fuller's Brewery. [1]

In 1981, it was the SPBW London Pub of the Year. [2] Writing in The Guardian in 2009, James May called it his favourite pub, adding that it was also his local, "a mere 101 paces away from the house". [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Cross Keys, Hammersmith • Pub Details •". Whatpub.com. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  2. Mark Hutchinson. "Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood". Spbw.com. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  3. "The expert panel: Which is the best pub for a fireside pint? | Travel". The Guardian. 11 January 2009. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  4. "James May on life in Hammersmith - Home". Tottenham Journal. Retrieved 27 March 2016.

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