The Cross Keys was originally the brewery tap for the long-closed Fussell's brewery, and, more latterly, a Bass depot. Sympathetically restored, it has succeeded in bringing back a strong village trade. A passageway, featuring a deep well, links the two bars. There is also a large restaurant.

The two changing beers can come from almost anywhere, encompassing major brands like London Pride, but also breweries otherwise unknown in the area, such as Red Squirrel from Hertfordshire, or the Liverpool Craft Brewing Company or Tyne Bank. Traditional style cider. Look out for the fascinating clock mechanism in the restaurant.

A Brunning & Price pub, the Architect opened on 23 Jun 2022, on the ground floor of the imposing Empire Hotel overlooking Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge. Converted from a former restaurant, the interior is imposing and opulent with high ceilings and plenty of seating for diners and drinkers. They have a good range of ales on, with four regulars, including their own Brunning beers, plus two changing guests