Bars & Pubs · Our pick in London
The Cross Keys, Chelsea
A Chelsea pub off Cheyne Walk
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Image courtesy of © The Cross Keys, ChelseaAbout The Cross Keys, Chelsea
The Cross Keys is an old pub on Lawrence Street in Chelsea, a short walk from Cheyne Walk and the river, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. It is a natural stop on a walk along the Chelsea riverside. Sloane Square and South Kensington are the nearest stations, about fifteen minutes’ walk away, or take a bus along the King’s Road. Combine a visit with a stroll along Cheyne Walk and across the Albert Bridge.
Why it's on our list
- Historic pub
- Near Cheyne Walk
- Food all day
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Cross Keys, Chelsea before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Cross Keys, Chelsea are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- South KensingtonPiccadillyDistrictCircle0.7 mi14 min walk
- Imperial WharfMildmay lineNational Rail0.8 mi16 min walk
- Sloane SquareDistrictCircle0.8 mi17 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Harrington Road0.7 mi15 min walk
- Taxi rank0.8 mi17 min walk
Black cabs can also be hailed in the street: a lit yellow TAXI sign means the cab is available.
Key sights
- Harrods1.1 miWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Buckingham Palace1.7 miWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Westminster Abbey2.1 miWalk 43 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Trafalgar Square2.5 miCycle 16 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Leicester Square2.5 miCycle 16 minCar or taxi 22 min
- London Eye2.6 miCycle 16 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Covent Garden2.8 miCycle 18 minCar or taxi 24 min
- The British Museum3.1 miCycle 20 minCar or taxi 26 min
- The Shard3.9 miCycle 25 minCar or taxi 32 min
- Tower of London4.4 miCycle 28 minCar or taxi 36 min
Main rail terminals
- Victoria1.5 miWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Paddington2.2 miWalk 44 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Charing Cross2.5 miCycle 16 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Waterloo2.8 miCycle 18 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Euston3.4 miCycle 22 minCar or taxi 29 min
- King’s Cross St Pancras3.8 miCycle 24 minCar or taxi 31 min
- St Pancras International (Eurostar)3.8 miCycle 25 minCar or taxi 31 min
- London Bridge3.9 miCycle 25 minCar or taxi 32 min
- Liverpool Street4.4 miCycle 29 minCar or taxi 36 min