Cross Keys — Restaurant in Scotland

I telephoned in advance to book a table. The day before I was called to confirm. Good start. On arrival there was a proforma track and trace sheet to fill in. This was actually pre-printed and more formal looking than the usual scrap pieces of paper you have to fill in. Another positive. Lounge was well laid out and the bar maid showed us to the table with a pleasant manner and friendly smile.

Beef nachos for my friend and I to share. Very tasty and a good size portion. Washed down with a pint of lager. It's going so well can this continue?

A very big yes! We both have the steak pie (£9.95). Wow!! Probably the best steak pie dish I have ever had. Piping hot, plentiful of tasty chunks, perfect pastry to rounded off by magnificent big chips, not a single one burnt or crispy and perfect vegtables to accompany it all. It took a bit of ergot but I managed to finish it all, my friend couldn't.

It was simply brilliant 👏 absolutely flawless meal, cooked by a magician and presented like a work of art. Served, I have to say by a charming lady who looked after us.

It's the following day and I'm still raving about this meal. I thought twice about doing this review as I might not get a table next week but feel the staff absolutely deserve the praise.

Bravo. And see...

After a few recomendations, Finally got around to trying the food here. We had previously tried other pubs in Biggar but were mostly disappointed by the quality and value in them.

I had some very tasty pea & ham soup my wife had Japanese style prawns, cooked in batter with a nice dip. I had possibly the largest portion of steak pie I have ever encountered, decent chips and veg.. Wife had the biggest lamb cutlets she has ever seen with chips onion rings and a nice dressing. All very nice. the portions were huge and we both struggled to clear the plate. Not a bad complaint. But they could be reduced thus making space for one of the excellent sounding deserts on the menu. Service was excellent, friendly, cheerful staff. Prices cheapest in Biggar. All in all excellent value and good food. A winning combination. 5 stars all round. Try it.. You won't be Disappointed, just make sure you are hungry. PS. A lock on the gents would be a...

I have been very fortunate to have traveled the world and have been to many countries, and experienced their restaurants, but i have to say that the food in this pub is very underrated. The steak pie that i had was out of this world, with flavours and textures exploding on your pallet like i have never experienced before. My travel partners also commented on their food as beyond their expectations, and with generous portions had by all. My compliments to the chef, supporting staff and the cute bar maid who was very polite...