A local's Local, the only pub in the large village of Byfield which specialises in games such as darts and skittles through supporting a range of local teams. A three-roomed local's local, with a flag-stoned main bar and carpeted area for the skittle table. An adjacent room provides the pool table. Alongside the main road is the delightful lounge, with half wood-panelling featuring a mix of seating with small church pews, chairs, and soft furniture. The floor is both tiles and carpeted. Wall photographs feature bygone local scenes, including the much missed Great Central Railway. The Cross Tree fields cricket, bowls, tennis and a kiddies football teams. Food is provided by Falafel Bakfar in an outbuilding with a Mediterranean menu.