Cross Keys Hotel (Keys Function Room) in Essendon, Melbourne

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About the function space

Ideally 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 convenient and accessible.

The Keys Function Room is their premium function space. It can cater for both cocktail style and corporate events. Being fully private, the Keys can be altered to your needs. The space features a stage and two private balconies.

Function facilities

Private bar: Yes
Private smoking area: Yes

Private toilets: Yes
Wheelchair access: No

Smoking area: Balcony, heated and covered.

Parking: Ample

Music facilities

This equipment is available in the function space free of charge:

Amp: Yes
PA System: Yes
Speakers: Yes
AUX input: No
Jukebox: No
Dance floor: Yes, proper dance floor

Mixer: No
CDJs: No
CD Player: No
Turntables: No
Mirror ball: No
Lighting: No

Can the venue arrange:

DJ hire: Yes
Free
background music: No

Can customers bring their own:

DJ: Yes
Band: Yes

Noise restrictions: Reasonable levels

Conditions for private party hire

Help

Friday $

Saturday $

Hire Charge

+ Minimum spend

2,400

on food/drinks
($ 1300 min food)

2,600

on food/drinks
($ 1600 min food)

+ Security staff

400

= Total

2,800

3,000

Free gift for Partystar bookings:

$100 towards your bar tab

Security staff fee calculation

All functions: $400

Min—max guests

50 — 130

Party duration

7pm — 12am (5 hours)

At this time, the function space:

Closes

Extend the party until:

1am, provided guests are still buying drinks

Closing time

1am

Underage policy

Underage guests are permitted until 11pm, providing the underage guest is in the company of a responsible adult who is responsibly supervising them. One separate responsible adult per each underage guest.

Drink options

Bar tab, Cash bar/Pay as you go

Seasonal surcharges

None. Same hire conditions all weekends of the year.

Sun-Thu functions

Available every day for the same price.

18th, 21st, bucks & hens party policy

18th birthday party: No
21st birthday party: Yes

Bucks party: Yes
Hens night: Yes

Underage parties are not permitted.

Food / Catering

Can the venue provide:

Finger food: Yes
Meals: No

Can customers bring their own:

Finger food: No
Cake: Yes

Be aware: Functions must include purchase of finger food.

Presentation facilities

In-house presentation facilities available for use at no extra charge:

Microphone/PA: Yes
Stage: Yes
DVD Player: No

Data projector: No
Projector screen: Yes
Large TV/Plasma/LCD: Yes

Decorations policy

Can the venue:

Arrange decorations: No

Put up decorations: No

All types of party decorations are permitted.

Ticketed events policy

Can the customer charge for their function:

At the door: No

Presale: No

Cross Keys Hotel - Venue hire terms

Keys Function Room