The Cricketers Arms

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Capacity: 80 guestsPricing: From $30 per personCategory: VenuesLocation: 327 Punt Rd, Richmond VIC 3121

Highlights

Level 2 pool hall and balcony with its own bar for up to 80 standing
Finger food packages from $30 per person for groups of 20 or more
Beer and wine or full spirits drinks packages over two or three hours

About The Cricketers Arms

The Cricketers Arms is a long-standing corner pub at 327 Punt Road in Richmond, close to Richmond Station and the MCG. It trades as a casual local for pints and pre-game meals, and opens on MCG and AAMI Park match days. Functions run across the pub's spaces, with a team that sets up each event to suit the group. The venue lists bucks parties and work functions among the events it hosts, with seated or standing layouts on offer. The main party space is the Pool Hall on level 2, a refitted room with pool tables, a lounge corner, a full bar and several TV screens. It opens onto a balcony that doubles as the smokers' area and has its own bar access, and together the two hold up to 80 guests for a cocktail-style event. For something quieter, the Cricketers Lounge is a private room with its own intimate bar service, suited to a smaller group. The pub also has an arcade and a sun deck. The kitchen covers functions with a finger food package of eight items such as mini pies, quiches, spring rolls and chicken skewers, plus a buffet BBQ and burger platters. Grazing boards of cured meats, cheese, fruit or dips can be added to any package. Drinks can be a beer and wine package, a premium package that adds spirits, or simply drinks bought at bar prices. Packages can be tailored, so send an enquiry to book and talk through what your group needs.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

PubHotel

Budget

$ (Lower)

Food & drinks

Catering AvailableDrink PackagesPay-As-You-Go Drinks

Features

Cocktail/StandingBanquet/Sit-DownParty VibePrivate SpaceIndoorOutdoor

Facilities

Smoking AreaTV/Presentation Facilities

Pricing

Finger food packages start at $30 per person, burger platters are $40 per person and the buffet BBQ feast is $55 per person, each for a minimum of 20 guests. Grazing boards are $120 each.

The beer and wine drinks package is $55 per person for two hours or $65 for three hours. The premium package with spirits is $85 per person for two hours or $95 for three hours. A $300 refundable bond applies on confirmation.

Food

The basic package brings eight finger food items, among them mini beef pies with relish, chicken drumettes, dim sims, quiches, spring rolls, spiced chicken skewers, spinach and ricotta rolls and wedges.

The BBQ feast is served as a buffet with burger patties, scotch fillet, drumettes, sausages, coleslaw, salad and rolls. Burger platters mix cheeseburgers, chicken and steak burgers, and boards of cured meats, cheeses, fruit or dips can be added.

Beverages

The basic drinks package covers tap and bottled beers, cider and house wines, while the premium package adds spirits such as scotch, bourbon, vodka, gin, rum and tequila. Soft drinks come with both packages.

Instead of a package, guests can buy drinks at bar prices. Packages can be adjusted to suit your group.

Availability

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday4PM – 12AM

Thursday4PM – 12AM

Friday1PM – 12AM

Saturday3PM – 12AM

Sunday1PM – 12AM

The pub trades Wednesday to Sunday and opens on MCG and AAMI Park match days. Send an enquiry to book, and a $300 bond confirms your function.

Frequently asked questions

How many people fit in the Pool Hall at The Cricketers Arms?

The Pool Hall and its adjoining balcony work together as one freestanding cocktail space for up to 80 guests. The room sits on the pub's second level and has its own bar.

What do function food packages cost?

The basic finger food package is $30 per person, the burger platters are $40 per person and the buffet BBQ feast is $55 per person. Each package needs a minimum of 20 guests. Grazing boards of meats, cheese, fruit or dips can be added for $120 each.

Are there drinks packages, or can guests buy their own?

Both work. The beer and wine package is $55 per person for two hours or $65 for three, and the premium package with spirits is $85 for two hours or $95 for three, with soft drinks included in both. Guests can also skip the package and pay bar prices.