Can I hire a space for a private event?

Absolutely. Our function room accommodates up to 70 guests and works beautifully for birthdays, engagements, corporate gatherings and celebrations. Visit our events page to send an enquiry.

What kind of food does The Cornerstone serve?

Our kitchen serves modern pub favourites, seasonal plates and shareable dishes designed to suit everything from a relaxed lunch to a full celebration. Menus change, so check the current food menu before you visit.

Is there outdoor seating?

Yes. Our outdoor area is made for long afternoons and lively evenings, with options for both seated dining and cocktail-style events. Availability can vary with weather and bookings.

Where can I find you?

You will find The Cornerstone at 1 Crockford Street, Port Melbourne. We are close to the waterfront and easy to reach for local dinners, drinks and events.

Interior and event spaces at The Cornerstone Pub in Port Melbourne

1 Crockford Street · Port Melbourne

More than a pub.
Find your corner.

A warm, generous Port Melbourne venue for long lunches, late-night drinks, good food and the kind of celebrations that stay with you.

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Good food · good people · good times

The Cornerstone experience

Come for the food. Stay for the feeling.

There is a particular kind of ease to The Cornerstone. It is the hum of the room, the first cold drink, plates arriving for the table and a night that quietly gets better as it goes. Every space has its own mood, but the welcome is the same.

A generous menu

Five ways to gather

Drinks worth lingering over

Port Melbourne hospitality

Explore the venue

Choose your corner

One address, several ways to spend an evening. Swipe through the spaces that make The Cornerstone feel like more than one place.

The Main Bar

Your all-day corner for a quick drink, a long lunch or the start of a big night.

The Function Room

A private upstairs setting with its own bar for celebrations of up to 70 guests.

The Cigar Lounge

A richly styled retreat for slow conversations, premium pours and a little indulgence.

The Outdoor Area

Fresh air, flexible seating and an easy-going backdrop for shared plates and sunny sessions.

Dining and social spaces at The Cornerstone

The art of staying awhile

Unhurried afternoons and evenings with nowhere else to be.

From the kitchen

Food made for the middle of the table

Head Chef Stuart Russ brings bold, seasonal flavour to a menu that knows what a pub meal should feel like: generous, familiar and just a little unexpected. Come hungry, order for the table and leave room for another round.

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Grilled steak with broccolini at The Cornerstone Pub

Filled pasta dish served at The Cornerstone Pub

Mixed vegetable dish with a drink at The Cornerstone Pub

Glazed chicken wings served at The Cornerstone Pub

Bite-sized savoury tartlets at The Cornerstone Pub

Seafood bites served at The Cornerstone Pub

Individual salad bowls at The Cornerstone Pub

Made for your people

Your best nights start here.

From milestone birthdays to end-of-year dinners, our events team will help you shape the right atmosphere, menu and drinks package. Bring the guest list. We will handle the details.

70 guests upstairs

1 dedicated events team

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The Cornerstone function room set for an event

Good to know

Your questions, answered

Everything you need to know before your next visit to The Cornerstone.

Bookings are recommended for dining, weekends and larger groups. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows, and our team will always do their best to find you a spot.

See you soon

Make it a Cornerstone night.

Come as you are, stay as long as you like. We are ready when you are.

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