The Cross Keys, Hammersmith

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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 (C)2000-16 www.spbw.com. "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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Coordinates: 51°29′32″N0°14′34″W / 51.492316°N 0.242706°W / 51.492316; -0.242706