Cross Keys

4.3

247 Reviews

$40 and under

Australian

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2 people

Dec 31, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Neighborhood 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
$40 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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City North
Great for brunch

Review summary

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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

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Kerryn
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 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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Stephen
Tropical QLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 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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Barbara
Victoria
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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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Pam
Sunshine Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 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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Rhonda
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 5, 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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Ami
Victoria
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 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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Darlene
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 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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Ian
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 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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Giorgia
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 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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Jane
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 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.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 31, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

350 Pascoe Vale Rd, Essendon, AU-VIC 3040

Additional information

Cross street
Situated on Pascoe Vale Road.
Neighborhood
Essendon
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$40 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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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