Cross Keys Essendon

Cross Keys Essendon “Meet you at the Keys”
Established 1859. Bar🍻| Bistro🍴| Functions🎈| TAB 🐎

Mon-Fri
Bistro Hours:
11:30am - 2:30pm
5:30PM - 8:30PM

Sports Bar Hours:
10am - 3am

Function, Bistro and Gaming venue

19/07/2026

🎉 Look at these lucky winners! 🎉

Our Seniors Spin2Win Giveaway is happening every Monday & Tuesday, and you could be our next winner!

Simply purchase a Senior Main Meal to receive an entry into the draw.

Winners are drawn at 12pm & 2pm, and if you’re here when your name is called, you’ll get to spin the wheel and win a prize!

📞 Book your table now, bring your friends, enjoy a delicious lunch, and you could be spinning the wheel next!

14/07/2026

Did someone say dry? 😉🍺 Stay out of the rain with a Carlton Dry… and you could score a Carlton Dry esky! 🎁☔

09/07/2026

🎄 Christmas has come early at Cross Keys! ❤️💚

Get out of the cold and come enjoy a hearty meal!

🍲 Soup of the Day with garlic bread
🍖 Traditional Christmas Roast with turkey, pork, leg ham and all the trimmings
🍮 Finish with Christmas Plum Pudding or a classic Pavlova

✨ Two or three courses available, with seniors pricing too!

There’s no need to wait until December to enjoy a Christmas feast. Book your table now and let us bring the festive spirit to July! 🎅🎁

02/07/2026

🍺 Pour of the Month is here! 🍺

This month we’re pouring refreshing Stone & Wood Pints for just $12 🍻

Who doesn’t love a good bargain and a cold beer! ✨


01/07/2026

🇫🇷✨ Bon appétit! Our Foods of the World: Tour de France Edition has arrived! ✨🇫🇷

This month we’re taking your tastebuds on a trip to France with delicious specials inspired by classic French favourites 🥂

Indulge in our Coq Au Vin 🍷🍗 a rich French-style chicken casserole
or finish with a sweet Crème Caramel 🍮

Plus, our regular favourites are still available with something for everyone 🍽️

28/06/2026

SPIN2WIN

Monday and Tuesday lunches just got better!
This one is for the Seniors.

Join us every Monday & Tuesday for your chance to win!

Simply purchase any Senior Main Meal and you’ll receive an entry ticket into our Spin2Win draw

Winners are drawn at 12pm & 2pm
You must be here to spin the wheel and win your prize!

Come in, enjoy a delicious meal and have some fun
We can’t wait to see you! 💛

24/05/2026

Not sure how to spend your Sunday afternoon?

Come down for a comfy meal and a good drink, to finish the week right 🍻

We’re lucky to have bringing the live acoustic vibes to our sports bar this afternoon 🎶

We’ve got the good Sunday vibes going for the next couple hours, don’t miss out!

29/04/2026

🌍 Foods of the World is here! 🌍

Each month, we’ll be taking your tastebuds to a new destination with themed specials inspired by cuisines from around the globe. First stop… the U.K. 🇬🇧

Join us this May at Cross Keys Hotel for a month of British-inspired favourites, pub classics and hearty comfort food. 🍽️

Where should we go next? 👀

MonthlySpecial

24/04/2026

Lest we forget. ❤️

We’ll be open across the ANZAC Day period. Join us to raise a glass, share a meal, and spend time with mates.

Friday: Sportsbar: 10am – 12am Bistro: 6.30pm-8:30pm
Saturday (ANZAC Day): 12pm – late

Thinking of all who served and sacrificed 🇦🇺

22/04/2026

We’re giving away the ultimate Kitchen Kit and every order over $20 puts you in the running!

🔥 Weekly draws every Friday at 6pm
🎁 Breakfast Bundle for grabs each week
🏆 Major prizes drawn on June 26

Eat, enter, win… repeat!

Pop your ticket in the barrel next time you’re in, it could be your lucky night!

PubLife

07/04/2026

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month we will be hosting a Karaoke night!

Our next Karaoke night will be the 15th of April and we wanna see you there.

So warm up those vocal cords, pick your song and hit the stage 🎤

28/03/2026

🎤 KEYS KARAOKE NIGHT IS BACK🎤

Step up, grab the mic, and butcher a classic with us!
Join us in the Sports Bar on April 1st from 7:30pm for a night of big songs, bad notes, and great fun.

See you at the Cross Keys!

20/03/2026

Sunday the 29th of March🍻

Rudy is back at the Cross Keys Sunday the 29th of March from 3pm, bringing the tunes all arvo

$8 Somersby schooners on offer – because good music deserves a good drink 🍏

See you there 👀

Address

350 Pascoe Vale Road
Essendon, VIC
3040

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3am
Tuesday 10am - 3am
Wednesday 10am - 3am
Thursday 10am - 3am
Friday 10am - 3am
Saturday 10am - 3am
Sunday 10am - 3am

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