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Cross Keys, Essendon, AU-VIC

Cross Keys

4.3
4.3
247 Reviews
$A40 and under
Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
A local favourite for over 150 years, The Cross Keys Hotel is the perfect spot to bring the family. The Cross Keys boasts an impressive bistro serving up tasty meals Monday through Sunday, a fun kids room, a lively sports bar showing all the must see games on the big screens, a modern TAB facility and two spacious event rooms. With weekly specials and all your favourite pub classics, what isn't too love? See you at The Keys !


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9379 7477
  • Website
    http://www.crosskeyshotel.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Matthew Lawdorn
  • Catering
    Call (03) 9379 7477 to book a tour or email functions@crosskeyshotel.com.au
  • Private party facilities
    With two spacious and modern function rooms available for hire, The Cross Keys take the hassle out of party planning. Whatever the event, we are here to help ! Call (03) 9379 7477 to book a tour or email functions@crosskeyshotel.com.au
  • Location
    350 Pascoe Vale Rd, Essendon, AU-VIC 3040
  • Area
    Essendon
  • Cross Street
    Situated on Pascoe Vale Road.
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Conveniently located directly across the road from Strathmore Train Station.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Menu

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What 247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Inner City North

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cross Keys offers a lively atmosphere perfect for group gatherings, with "brilliant" service and "great food." The seniors menu is "extensive" and "excellent," providing value-packed options. While some dishes received mixed reviews, the friendly staff and efficient service make it a "go-to venue" for many.

247 Reviews

  1. Kerryn

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Friends had the Roast Pork the meat was very bad he suggested we go somewhere else next time,very disappointing

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  2. Stephen

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot to catch up and have a beer and a casual meal with family or friends. Excellent service all round. New manager was super friendly.

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  3. Barbara

    Victoria

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was a very busy night there . Lots of noise . Table meals did not come out together. Quite a long wait between serves . One dessert took an hour to come out after several queries. Also I think closing bar and tables at 9:30 much too early at this time of year.

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  4. Pam

    Sunshine Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great value for money, food is really good, you don’t have to wait long for your food to arrive even when it’s really busy. We had a book club luncheon here it was my first visit was really impressed so have been coming regularly with my hubby. We both enjoy it.

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  5. Rhonda

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just amazing! The place was extremely busy but service and food was still amazing. Great job guys!

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  6. Ami

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Service - majority of staff were lovely and helpful. Eve however was rude and condescending. Not what a hospitality employee should be when asked a simple question. We got seated next to a large group, when most of dining area was empty which made it quite noisy. Otherwise it was a lovely night.

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  7. Darlene

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The Asian beef salad was meant to be rump steak came out black was so over cooked and so salty could not eat very disappointing 😌

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  8. Ian

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pity we couldn’t sit a bit longer but we adjourned to the sports bar so ok

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  9. Giorgia

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice ambiance but unfortunately the food wasn’t so great. Went with a group & had a few different dishes aswell as entrees. Untoasted bruschetta was like eating stale bread with minimal topping. Over cooked beef schnitzel like cardboard, the mushroom risotto was ordered by a vegetarian at the table & they had added chicken to the dish had to be sent back not sure if that was the lady who took the order fault or the chef. Watered down lime bitters was like drinking plain soda water had to return drinks a couple of times. The only thing that was value for money was the roast of the day.

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  10. Jane

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the Cross keys. Food is delicious. Service is goes magnificent!!! Highly recommend this place on a lazy weekend or weekdays. The staff are wonderful. Thankyou!!!!

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Cross Keys is rated 4.3 stars by 247 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Cross Keys

350 Pascoe Vale Rd, Essendon, AU-VIC 3040

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Situated on Pascoe Vale Road.
  • Area
    Essendon
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Conveniently located directly across the road from Strathmore Train Station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Matthew Lawdorn
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
  • Website
    http://www.crosskeyshotel.com.au/
  • Phone number
    (03) 9379 7477
  • Catering
    Call (03) 9379 7477 to book a tour or email functions@crosskeyshotel.com.au
  • Private party facilities
    With two spacious and modern function rooms available for hire, The Cross Keys take the hassle out of party planning. Whatever the event, we are here to help ! Call (03) 9379 7477 to book a tour or email functions@crosskeyshotel.com.au
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