a local favourite
for over 150 years
Located in the heart of Essendon, The Cross Keys Hotel is the perfect spot to bring the family.
The Cross Keys Hotel Essendon boasts an impressive Bistro, serving up tasty meals Monday through to Sunday. With weekly specials and all your favourite pub classic meals, what’s not to love?
The lively Cross Keys Hotel Sports Bar has over 28 TV screens highlighting all the must see sporting events, highlighting both homegrown excellence and international events! With a modern TAB facility and pool table, it’s the perfect place to catch up with your mates!
Having a Function? Let our friendly Function Team take the hassle out of party planning. No matter the occasion, groups large or small, wee have the perfect Private or Semi-Private Function Space for you! Contact us for the details on having your next Function at The Keys!
A local favourite for over 150 years, “Meet you at The Keys!”
AWARD WINNING VENUE
2024 AHA State award winner for best pub tab - metropolitan
2022 aha state award winner for best pub tab - metropolitan
Ian - Review of The Cross Keys Hotel Bistro
“We celebrated Mum and Dad's 70th Wedding Anniversary and Dad's 90th Birthday. For a Sit down Lunch in the Terrace. The Staff were amazing, the Food was delicious, a perfect space for our family and friends to come together created a great atmosphere. Would recommend this venue very highly.”
ROSE - Review of The Cross Keys Hotel Bistro
“We were a group of 7 and all were super impressed with our meals. They came super fast and in very generous serves. Will definitely continue to return to the Cross Keys … They were very accommodating to my daughter’s food intolerances.”