The Cross Guns at Avoncliff

The Cross Guns at AvoncliffThe Cross Guns at AvoncliffThe Cross Guns at Avoncliff

The Cross Guns at Avoncliff

The Cross Guns at AvoncliffThe Cross Guns at AvoncliffThe Cross Guns at Avoncliff

Restoring a Historic Riverside Pub to its Former Glories

Restoring a Historic Riverside Pub to its Former GloriesRestoring a Historic Riverside Pub to its Former GloriesRestoring a Historic Riverside Pub to its Former Glories

Enjoy local beers, ciders and stunning River Avon views.

Restoring a Historic Riverside Pub to its Former Glories

Restoring a Historic Riverside Pub to its Former GloriesRestoring a Historic Riverside Pub to its Former GloriesRestoring a Historic Riverside Pub to its Former Glories

Enjoy local beers, ciders and stunning River Avon views.

Reopening May 8 for the summer season

Serving great drinks from the bar 

& light refreshments from the deli shack.


Come and relax on the terraces by the river 

at our countryside pub.

Opening Hours

From 8 May 2026, our hours will be:


Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays

Bar: 11am to 8pm

Deli Shack: 11:30am to 7pm


Fridays & Saturdays

Bar: 11am to 9pm

Deli Shack: 11:30am to 7pm

Renovations update...

When we took the pub over, we knew we'd need to do a few rounds of renovation.  Winter 25/26 was supposed to see a much needed new kitchen put into the pub, but unfortunately we found the old kitchen was hiding a lot of historic asbestos (thankfully now removed!), and behind that, the rear wall of the kitchen was structurally dodgy.  So we're stuck, awaiting structural engineering proposals and ultimately listed building consent before we can fix the issue.


Therefore for Summer 2026, we have upgraded the "Deli Shack" one deck down from the pub, where we will serve a range of light snacks, ice creams and the like.  This will stand in for the kitchen insofar as it can, and the drinks will of course continue to be served from the pub.


We very much look forward to getting stuck in, in Winter 26/27 to put right the structural defects, and make sure this wonderful historic pub's fabric is properly secured for decades, if not centuries, to come.


As such, we won't be taking bookings, and food will be on a limited menu whilst we get the place fixed.

About The Cross Guns

Historic Riverside Pub

Family Owned Hospitality

Family Owned Hospitality

The Cross Guns at Avoncliff is a charming historic riverside pub offering stunning views along the River Avon. Our pub garden is nestled below the impressive 1801 canal aqueduct, providing a picturesque setting for all our guests, and we are restoring and renovating to secure its future.

Family Owned Hospitality

Family Owned Hospitality

Family Owned Hospitality

As a family-owned establishment, we take pride in providing exceptional hospitality to all our visitors. If you've visited our sister sites at Iford Manor or The Inn at Freshford, you'll know we strive to make sure that every guest feels welcomed during their visit.

Local Beers & Ciders

Under New Ownership & Management

Under New Ownership & Management

We specialise in serving a selection of local lagers, beers, and our very own Iford Ciders.  The wine list is carefully curated and our selection of food from the deli shack this year will be freshly prepared 

by the team at Iford Manor.

Under New Ownership & Management

Under New Ownership & Management

Under New Ownership & Management

We couldn't be more thrilled to have taken over this iconic pub.  Working with our wonderful neighbours, we are looking forward to building it into a pub to be proud of, a home from home, and above all, an epic place to create memories.

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