The Cornerstone
ProHighlights
- Upstairs Function Room with its own bar for 70, or the whole pub for 300
- Plated set menus from $42 per person, with no venue hire charge
- Platters for 10 to 15 people each from $90
About The Cornerstone
The Cornerstone is a pub and restaurant at 1 Crockford Street in Port Melbourne, in a two-storey brick building on a street corner. Downstairs there is a main bar, a cigar lounge and an outdoor area, with pub lunches and dinners every day, trivia on Wednesdays and live music on Friday nights. It hosts private functions in several rooms or across the whole building. The whole pub can be booked exclusively for events of up to 300 guests. For smaller groups, the Function Room is a private upstairs space with its own bar for up to 70, seated or standing, with deep blue walls, chandeliers and tall windows, set with long tables or left open with lounges. The Private Dining Room takes up to 24 and the Private Lounge 8 to 10. The pub suggests its spaces for birthdays, engagements, corporate functions and larger private events. There is no venue hire charge, and function catering is for a minimum of 20 guests. Plated set menus are served as an alternate drop: $42 per person for a main only, $55 for two courses or $65 for three, with mains such as sous vide eye fillet, lamb rack, glazed salmon and pork belly, plus shared sides. For a cocktail format, platters of canapés cater for 10 to 15 people each and run from $90 to $110. Drinks are charged by the drink, with schooners and house wines listed on the function menu, and other choices available on request.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can The Cornerstone hold?
Exclusive hire of the whole venue covers events of up to 300. The upstairs Function Room takes up to 70, the Private Dining Room up to 24 and the Private Lounge 8 to 10.
Is there a room hire fee?
No. The function menu states there is no venue hire charge, with catering based on a minimum of 20 guests.
What do the set menus cost?
Plated set menus are $42 per person for a main course only, $55 for two courses and $65 for three, served as an alternate drop with shared potatoes, vegetables and salad.
Can we do canapés instead of a sit-down meal?
Yes. Platters each feed 10 to 15 people, including Asian, seafood, vegetarian, chicken, sliders, pies and sausage rolls, and antipasto or cheese, priced from $90 to $110. Oysters are $36 a dozen.
How are drinks charged?
The upstairs Function Room has its own bar. Drinks on the function menu include schooners at $10, glasses of wine at $11 and base spirits at $10, with other drinks available on request.
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Steve B
7 months ago
This is a great pub. The atmosphere is friendly as are the staff. I haven't tried the food yet but I'm looking forward to that. The live bands are great and it is really nice to see many people up dancing and having fun.
Shine
7 months ago
Had a great experience at The Cornerstone Pub. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, perfect for a casual meal. We tried the Vegetable Burger, Mexican-style Chicken Parma, and two mocktails — Pomegranate and Matcha.…
Foodie Luwee
8 months ago
This spot is perfect for any group size, the venue is huge with both indoor and outdoor seating. We went on a Sunday night and it was chill and not crowded at all. We also noticed they run trivia nights and live music on…
Life with Alex Melb
9 months ago
Such a hidden gem in Melbourne! I was so impressed by the value here, they have $18.90 meals every single day, which is incredible for the quality you get. I also visited during Ladies Night $5 Cocktails on Saturday and…
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