Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know

To launch we will be running via walk-ins only
ONLINE Bookings are NOW live for dates from Tue 7th April onwards
https://www.crosskeys.beer/online-booking/

All bookings are managed from the WHITE  ‘Book Now’ TAB at the top of our page.  Please arrive on time as we may not be able to extend your booking time.

The default duration for all bookings is 2hs, whenever we are able to extensions to this can be arranged, please leave a request when making the booking.

While we appreciate the thought, No the venue is not available for hire Tue-Sun as we want to be able to trade consistently as we are.

However, we are closed each Monday, so the opportunity is available to discuss having the full venue for a private event on a Monday.
*Conditions Apply

Tue-Thurs
12pm – 3pm
5pm – 9pm

Fri-Sun
Our kitchen will run ALL DAY from 12pm-9pm

We sure do!
Keep an eye on who is coming up below
https://www.crosskeys.beer/live-music/

Yes, we do. We have unisex Tee’s, Caps, and bucket hats.
All are available from the venue over the bar.

Sorry, no online purchases are available at this time.

Yes, we offer a range of classic lagers and ales across our 24 taps. But we pride ourselves on supporting Australian-owned independent brewers, with a strong focus on our local Newcastle breweries.

Yes.
Our accessible entry is conveniently located off Elizabeth Street

Children are most definitely welcome. We have 6 highchairs for use, board games, an arcade machine & activity packs with the Kids menu to keep them entertained.

More than welcome to bring a cake and we will happily store it in our cool room if necessary at no extra cost.

Yes, we do have the ability to create a private area. This option will not be availble immediately when we get open though.

We sure do, they are available in $25 increments and are available via https://www.crosskeys.beer/e-gift-card/

Yes, we accept credit cards to set up a bar tabs.

Absolutely! We have an impressive 100-inch LCD screen in the front bar, showing as much live sport as possible.
Plus, there are five additional 85-inch screens throughout the venue.
With the ability to show up to four different Fox Sports channels at once, you’re guaranteed to catch your favourite match at all times.

Click below to see what is coming up on our screens this week.
https://www.crosskeys.beer/live-sport/

Daily, we generally get between 1 to 2 kegs of any beer and once that beer is gone we change it over to a different brewery but similar style. We have approximately 30 different beers hitting our taps each week. The best way to keep up to date is through our Untappd page https://untappd.com/v/cross-keys-hotel/13736665

We will soon have 11 overnight rooms available. Watch this space

Our full menu is available for take-away; orders can be placed ONLINE via https://orders.wowapps.com/order/grainstorecraftbeerc?src=link

No we do not. But we do have the excellect Tighes Hill Cellars almost next door.
https://shoptigheshillcellars.com.au/

We have a monthly beer dinner event with selected independent breweries form across the country, as well as our annual Australia Day, Super Bowl party, , St Patrick’s Day, 4th July, IPA Day, Oktoberfest & Melbourne Cup events!
All these can be found in the events tab or on our Facebook page.

Or simply click the below TAB
https://www.crosskeys.beer/events/

As much as we love dogs ourselves, we don’t allow them inside the venue.
However, we’re currently in the process of gaining approval for outdoor tables on Elizabeth Street, where your fur-child will be more than welcome to join you.
** Update 22nd Feb: Sadly we are still awaiting Newcastle Council to provide us the approval for our outdoor dining tables. (hopefully a positive outcome very soon)