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The Cornish Arms Hotel

163A Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

Recommended by 78 people

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163A Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

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+61 3 9380 8383
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Cornish Arms Hotel

Equal parts traditional Brunswick local and plant-based sanctuary, this corner pub turns standard counter meals into an inclusive feast. Regulars come for the split personality: every carnivore standard has a mirrored vegan counterpart, from seitan schnitzels layered with parma sauce to messy souvlaki and glazed chick’n ribs. Downstairs stays buzzy with cold pints, while the open-air rooftop offers sunny perches looking out over the Melbourne skyline. Plates come stacked high alongside crisp chips and house slaw.

  • Twin vegan pub menu: A full parallel menu serves plant-based parmas, ribs, and souvlakis alongside classic meat staples.
  • Skyline rooftop bar: Open-air rooftop seating serves pints with clear views toward the Melbourne CBD skyline.
  • Hearty portions & easygoing vibe: Generous serves of parmas and comforting pub grub matched with casual, accommodating floor service.
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Distinctive Advantages of The Cornish Arms Hotel

Why diners and groups choose The Cornish Arms Hotel for inclusive dining and elevated drinks

  • Full-Spectrum Vegan Pub Classics

    The kitchen serves complete plant-based adaptations of traditional pub staples like chicken parmas, souvlaki, and chicken ribs alongside standard meat dishes.

    One of the only pubs I know that do all of your pub classics in a vegan version. And it’s all delicious!

    Kimberly Maxwell

  • Substantial Servings for Omnivores and Vegans

    Generous serving sizes across both plant-based schnitzels and classic meat mains ensure mixed groups dine equally well without compromise.

    The food portions were huge, and the salad was fresh. The seitan vegan chiken schnitzel was great

    Tamara Wilton

  • Relief From Token Vegetarian Options

    Plant-based diners can order hearty comfort food without having to settle for lone vegetarian sides or repeatedly negotiate menu substitutions.

    Absolutely spoiled for choice here, you don't need to settle for that 1 token vegetarian item on the pub menu anymore!!

    Moggie

  • Welcoming, Stress-Free Hospitality

    Attentive, lighthearted floor staff make groups, families, and guests with dietary needs feel completely at ease and well cared for.

    Excellent service and very family friendly. Our baby managed to throw a container of spaghetti on the floor and they were so kind about it.

    Jennifer Ritchie

  • Sunny Open-Air Rooftop Bar

    The elevated outdoor rooftop bar provides open-air seating, shaded spots, and southward views across the Melbourne city skyline.

    The rooftop bar is a great place to enjoy a sunny day in Brunswick . Heaps of shade plus they have complementary Sunscreen available.

    James Portz

  • Panoramic Skyline Drinks

    Patrons can take in city skyline views as day turns to night while enjoying cold pints, cocktails, and pub classics.

    One of the great Brunswick rooftops for a bevvy on a fine evening looking South to the CBD

    GTNathan Gardiner

Classic counter meals and plant-based pub favorites

  • Chicken Parma

    I had a chicken Parma and a Peach Iced tea. Super recommended!

    Mar Habbaby

  • Vegan chicken Parma

    you can ask for things like a vegan chicken Parma with non vegan cheese.

    Moggie

  • Vegan chicken ribs

    Stand out item on the menu are the vegan chicken ribs - sticky messy goodness.

    Moggie

  • Vegan souvlaki

    The vegan souvlaki is hands down the best I’ve ever had.

    Kim Ng

Other favorites

Sides, desserts, and specialty drinks to complement your meal

  • Garlic bread

    We also ordered garlic bread to share.

    Tamara Wilton

  • Peach Iced tea

    Peach Iced tea. Super recommended! All very fresh.

    Mar Habbaby

  • Slushy cocktails

    Not to mention the slushy cocktails , to die for.

    Luna Dreyer

  • Sticky date pudding

    sticky date pudding was a lil sweet.

    Alissa

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and hospitable touches that elevate your visit

  • Rooftop Sun Protection

    Staff provide complimentary sunscreen alongside shaded rooftop seating so guests can comfortably take in the Melbourne skyline.

  • Celebration Cake Presentation

    The team readily assists with birthday surprises, including presenting outside celebration cakes and pavlovas fitted with candles.

  • Attentive Dietary & Allergy Guidance

    Staff proactively guide guests through allergen needs and accommodate custom dietary adjustments, including cross-combining vegan dishes with dairy cheese upon request.

  • Accommodating Family Care

    Floor staff offer warm, forgiving hospitality during family mishaps, declining clean-up tips and reassuring parents when accidents occur.

Before you head over

Helpful advice on menu customization, weekly specials, and making the most of the rooftop.

  • Customize Plant-Based Classics

    Plant-based diners don't have to stick strictly to standard vegan combinations—the kitchen accommodates custom requests such as ordering a vegan chicken schnitzel with dairy cheese.

  • Time Your Visit for Daily Specials

    The venue features daily specials, such as steak night on Wednesdays and parma night on Sundays, which offer great value alongside the regular expansive menu.

  • Head Upstairs for Sunny Rooftop Views

    Take advantage of the open-air rooftop for views of the Melbourne skyline, complete with shaded seating areas and complimentary sunscreen provided on sunny days.

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