Essendon

The Cross Keys Hotel, in Melbourne’s northern suburbs has been serving the region for nearly 150 years. Today’s venue provides a broad range of service areas including a relaxing sports bar, bistro dining and award winning gaming room.

A stylishly repurposed warehouse in the heart of Moonee Ponds, Holmes Hall is a contemporary pub-meets-social-hub that brings together craft beer, modern Australian eats, and community vibes. With industrial-chic design, a distillery on-site, and expansive seating areas indoors and out, it’s become a favourite for after-work drinks, casual meals, and weekend catch-ups. Whether you're in for a house-made gin, a wood-fired pizza, or just a chilled afternoon session, Holmes Hall delivers with charm and versatility.

Penny Young is Moonee Ponds' hidden gem—a charismatic craft beer hall and bottle shop hybrid tucked away on Young Street. With 30 rotating taps of independent brews, a wall of fridges stocked with hard-to-find beers, and a laid-back industrial-chic vibe, this is a place where serious beer lovers and casual sippers unite. It’s not just a bar; it’s a local institution dedicated to great beer, good times, and community spirit.

Essendon’s Royal Hotel is a great suburban Melbourne pub that provides a broad range of services & activities. The pub includes a Sports Bar with full TAB facilities and there is an accompanying beer garden, off premises bottle shop & function space.

Skyways Hotel in Airport West, Victoria, is a bustling hub perfect for those seeking a lively atmosphere to drink, entertain, and socialize. With a range of beverages flowing from the well-stocked bar, patrons can enjoy live entertainment from talented local artists or watch the latest sports events on big screens. Whether you're catching up with friends or meeting new ones over a game of pool, Skyways Hotel offers an inviting and vibrant space for all.