events at The Keys

Whether it is a Birthday, Engagement, Christening or Sporting Club Get Together; We treat each event with the same level of care and consideration.

Perfectly located in Central Essendon, The Cross Keys Hotel is the ideal venue for your next Function. Just one kilometre from the Bell Street Off Ramp onto Pascoe Vale Road and directly across the road from Strathmore Train Station; the Cross Keys is more than accessible for everyone!

The Cross Keys can comfortably accommodate a variety of Functions. From Semi-Private Groups to Large Scale Private Events, we treat each and every event like its our own! From Birthdays to Engagements, Wakes or Christenings & Christmas Get Togethers; The Cross Keys Hotel is the place to be.

From the minute we walked in until the time we left, your team members did everything to ensure that our night was amazing. Nothing was too hard for them and everything was done with a smile... Especially the bar staff on the night who made sure everyone enjoyed themselves.
— Sue & Alicia - 21st Birthday

Lounge

The Lounge is the largest of our function spaces. We can cater for both cocktail style & corporate events. Being fully private, this space can be altered to your needs as best as we can . This space features a stage and two private balconies.

70 to 150 people (Cocktail Style)

Upstairs Private Room, Bar & Dancefloor

Minimum Spend of $2,400 for all Functions Friday - Sunday

Cocktail Furniture & Seating with Flexible Furniture Arrangements

Two Private Balconies

TV Screen & Projector

Built in Stage & DJ Booth

Built in Sound System Compatible with Laptop, Tablet or Smart Phone ((Microphone Available)

long room

Our Long Room can cater for cocktail style events. Being fully private, this space can be altered to your needs as best as we can. With the adjoining balcony and a view of the city skyline in the background, the Long Room is a great option for your next event.

50 to 110 people (Cocktail Style)

Upstairs Private Room, Bar & Dancefloor

Minimum Spend of $2,000 for all Functions Friday - Sunday

Cocktail Furniture & Seating with Flexible Furniture Arrangements

Private Balcony

TV Screens

Built in DJ Booth

Built in Sound System Compatible with Laptop, Tablet or Smart Phone (Microphone Available)

terrace

The Terrace is a Semi Private area located in the Bistro. This space can cater to seated meals for events such as Reunions, Birthdays, Wakes or Christenings.

Our experienced function staff will work with you to design a personalised Set Menu specific to your own event.

30 to 60 people (Sit Down)

Semi-Private Dining Space

Personalised Set Menus for your Event

No Minimum Spend

Flexible Seating Arrangements

TV Screen

Private Fireplace

Wheelchair Access

No Matter the Occasion, Groups Large or Small, We have the Perfect Function Space for you.