Cross Keys Essendon

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!

🌍 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? 👀

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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 🇦🇺

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

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 🎤

🎤 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!

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 👀

Footy’s back and so is tipping season at the Cross Keys Hotel 🏉🔥

$25 gets you in the game, a free house drink every round you tip, and bragging rights all season long.

Submit your tips before the first bounce (in person only 👀), no late changes, no sneaky edits — and if you nail a PERFECT ROUND? That’s another drink on us.

Miss a tip? Away team auto-pick, max 4 points.
Late entry? You’re starting from zero.

House Pots: Carlton Draught, Carlton Dry, Carlton Dry 3.5%, Great Northern, VB
House Wines: Potting Shed Sauv Blanc & Rosé, Vivo Moscato & Shiraz

Grab your mates, lock in your tips, and let’s make 2026 a big one at the Cross Keys 🍻🏆