The Crafty Squire

Melbourne Venue Co., c/o AVC Operations Pty Limited127 Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000

Bar, Restaurant
734 Max Attendees
25 km from Airport 16 miles from Airport
9 Event Rooms
0 Accomm. Rooms

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Description

Located on Russell Street in the heart of Melbourne, The Crafty Squire is an iconic pub and brewery that offers bar, restaurant and function facilities in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Whether you choose to enjoy a tasty pub meal, catch some live sport on our big screen TVs, or host your next party or event in one of our function spaces, The Crafty Squire is a...

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you charge a venue hire for functions?

We do not charge hire fees, we do however ask for a minimum spend on food and beverage to book the venue or space.

Do you offer food and beverage packages?

Yes, we offer a range of package options to suit all budget and these can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Do you require a deposit to confirm a booking?

Yes, 30% of your minimum spend is required as a deposit to confirm your event.

Do you allow external catering?

All food and beverage is to be supplied by the venue.

Do you sell gift vouchers?

Yes, gift vouchers can be purchased on our website. Please note they are not valid for functions & events.

Event Rooms

Crafty Kitchen

Min 1 people, Max 200 people

Porter Place

Min 1 people, Max 60 people

Copper Corner

Min 1 people, Max 40 people

Lager Lounge

Min 1 people, Max 40 people

Terrace

Min 1 people, Max 70 people

The Craft Bar

Min 1 people, Max 150 people

The Squires Room

Min 1 people, Max 70 people

Brewery Lounge

Min 1 people, Max 60 people

Event Room Layouts

Feet Meters

Theatre

Classroom

U-Shape

Cabaret

Boardroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Hollow Square

Exhibition

Crafty Kitchen

110

200

Porter Place

Copper Corner

Lager Lounge

Terrace

The Craft Bar

150

The Squires Room

Brewery Lounge

Theatre

Classroom

U-Shape

Cabaret

Boardroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Hollow Square

Exhibition

Crafty Kitchen

110

200

Porter Place

Copper Corner

Lager Lounge

Terrace

The Craft Bar

150

The Squires Room

Brewery Lounge

Menus

BreakfastOptions: 2 1

Menus

Beverages

Arrival Tea and Coffee

Included in the Premium and Executive Package. View Items

per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
Coffee
A Selection of Teas
Mineral Water
Juice

Morning BreakOptions: 3 1

Menus

Beverages

Arrival Tea and Coffee

Included in the Premium and Executive Package. View Items

per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
Coffee
A Selection of Teas
Mineral Water
Juice

LunchOptions: 7 2

Menus

Platter Menu

These options are served on a share with a set amount of pieces View Items

Total of items

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
Beef Pies, Ketchup	Yes	$70.00
Pork & Fennel sausage rolls, ketchup	Yes	$70.00
Fried pork gyoza, soy sauce (DF)	Yes	$70.00
Vegetable Samosa, Sweet Chilli Sauce (V)	Yes	$60.00
Mini Veggie Spring Rolls, Sweet Chili Sauce (V)	Yes	$60.00
Native Spiced Calamari, Citrus Mayo (DF)	Yes	$70.00
Falafels, house fermented bush tomato jam (VG, GF)	Yes	$70.00
Sushi Platter Mixed, Soy Sauce (GF)	Yes	$70.00
Dips & Olives, Toasted Pita	Yes	$60.00
Yarra Valley Cheese Platter	Yes	$70.00

Two Course Set Menu- Main & Dessert

Menu Includes choice of three dishes for two courses. Entree/main or Main/Dessert. Shared style unless specified otherwise. Groups over 30pax will be alternately served View Items

$58.00 per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
ENTREE - SHARED	Yes
Selection of Dips & Olives, toasted bread (V)	Yes
Native Spiced Calamari, lemon, citrus mayo (GF, DF)	Yes
Saganaki, honey, mountain pepper, wild oregano, wattle seed lavosh (V, GFO)	Yes
Crafty fried chicken, chipotle mayo, pickles	Yes
MAINS - SHARED	Yes
Market fish, seasonal sides (GF)	Yes
250g rump steak, chips and leaf salad, red wine jus	Yes
Wild mushroom ragu, porcini, truffle, tarragon, pappardelle, pecorino (V)	Yes
Chicken parma, smoked ham, mozzarella	Yes
Roasted Pumpkin Salad, heavy-roasted Kent pumpkin wedge, pearl couscous, radicchio, toasted seeds, soft herbs, cashew cream (V, VG, DF)	Yes
DESSERT - SHARED	Yes
Beeramisu, classic Tiramisu with James Squire Porter, espresso soaked bikkies, mascarpone, cocoa	Yes
Vegan chocolate slice, biscuit crumbs, sorbet	Yes
House baked cheesecake, native rosella jam, macadamia nut crumbs	Yes

James Squire Three Course Set Menu

Menu Includes choice of three dishes for three courses. Entree, Main & Dessert. Shared style unless specified otherwise. NOTE: Groups over 30pax will be alternately served View Items

$69.00 per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
ENTREE - SHARED
Selection of Dips & Olives, toasted bread (V)
Native Spiced Calamari, lemon, citrus mayo (GF, DF)
Saganaki, honey, mountain pepper, wild oregano, wattle seed lavosh (V, GFO)
Crafty fried chicken, chipotle mayo, pickles
MAINS - SHARED
Market fish, seasonal sides (GF)	Yes
250g rump steak, chips and leaf salad, red wine jus	Yes
Wild mushroom ragu, porcini, truffle, tarragon, pappardelle, pecorino (V)	Yes
Chicken parma, smoked ham, mozzarella	Yes
Roasted Pumpkin Salad, heavy-roasted Kent pumpkin wedge, pearl couscous, radicchio, toasted seeds, soft herbs, cashew cream (V, VG, DF)	Yes
DESSERT - SHARED
House baked cheesecake, native rosella jam, macadamia nut crumbs
Beeramisu, classic Tiramisu with James Squire Porter, espresso soaked bikkies, mascarpone, cocoa
Vegan chocolate slice, biscuit crumbs, sorbet

Beverages

Bar Tab on Consumption

A bar tab can be set at the beginning of your function with a specified limit or amount in mind that you feel comfortable with spending.At any point you are welcome to turn the Bar tab into a cash bar so your guests can purchase their own drinks. View Items

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Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
ON TAP - beer/cider	Yes
House Wine Range - EOW \|\| sparkling, rose, white & red	Yes
all wines by the glass	Yes
bottled beer/cider	Yes
wines by the bottle	Yes
SOFT DRINKS & JUICES	Yes
Jim Beam White Label Bourbon	Yes
Gordons Gin	Yes
Smirnoff Vodka	Yes
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky	Yes
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum	Yes
chosen cocktail selection	Yes

Arrival Tea and Coffee

Included in the Premium and Executive Package. View Items

per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
Coffee
A Selection of Teas
Mineral Water
Juice

Afternoon BreakOptions: 6 2

Menus

Two Course Set Menu- Main & Dessert

Menu Includes choice of three dishes for two courses. Entree/main or Main/Dessert. Shared style unless specified otherwise. Groups over 30pax will be alternately served View Items

$58.00 per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
ENTREE - SHARED	Yes
Selection of Dips & Olives, toasted bread (V)	Yes
Native Spiced Calamari, lemon, citrus mayo (GF, DF)	Yes
Saganaki, honey, mountain pepper, wild oregano, wattle seed lavosh (V, GFO)	Yes
Crafty fried chicken, chipotle mayo, pickles	Yes
MAINS - SHARED	Yes
Market fish, seasonal sides (GF)	Yes
250g rump steak, chips and leaf salad, red wine jus	Yes
Wild mushroom ragu, porcini, truffle, tarragon, pappardelle, pecorino (V)	Yes
Chicken parma, smoked ham, mozzarella	Yes
Roasted Pumpkin Salad, heavy-roasted Kent pumpkin wedge, pearl couscous, radicchio, toasted seeds, soft herbs, cashew cream (V, VG, DF)	Yes
DESSERT - SHARED	Yes
Beeramisu, classic Tiramisu with James Squire Porter, espresso soaked bikkies, mascarpone, cocoa	Yes
Vegan chocolate slice, biscuit crumbs, sorbet	Yes
House baked cheesecake, native rosella jam, macadamia nut crumbs	Yes

James Squire Three Course Set Menu

Menu Includes choice of three dishes for three courses. Entree, Main & Dessert. Shared style unless specified otherwise. NOTE: Groups over 30pax will be alternately served View Items

$69.00 per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
ENTREE - SHARED
Selection of Dips & Olives, toasted bread (V)
Native Spiced Calamari, lemon, citrus mayo (GF, DF)
Saganaki, honey, mountain pepper, wild oregano, wattle seed lavosh (V, GFO)
Crafty fried chicken, chipotle mayo, pickles
MAINS - SHARED
Market fish, seasonal sides (GF)	Yes
250g rump steak, chips and leaf salad, red wine jus	Yes
Wild mushroom ragu, porcini, truffle, tarragon, pappardelle, pecorino (V)	Yes
Chicken parma, smoked ham, mozzarella	Yes
Roasted Pumpkin Salad, heavy-roasted Kent pumpkin wedge, pearl couscous, radicchio, toasted seeds, soft herbs, cashew cream (V, VG, DF)	Yes
DESSERT - SHARED
House baked cheesecake, native rosella jam, macadamia nut crumbs
Beeramisu, classic Tiramisu with James Squire Porter, espresso soaked bikkies, mascarpone, cocoa
Vegan chocolate slice, biscuit crumbs, sorbet

Beverages

Spirit Beverage Package

Menu includes Vodka, Gin, Bourbon, Whisky, Rum. View Items

$20.00 per hour per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
Grey Goose Vodka
Four Pillars Gin
Jack Daniels Bourbon
Chivas Regal Whiskey
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

Bar Tab on Consumption

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Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
ON TAP - beer/cider	Yes
House Wine Range - EOW \|\| sparkling, rose, white & red	Yes
all wines by the glass	Yes
bottled beer/cider	Yes
wines by the bottle	Yes
SOFT DRINKS & JUICES	Yes
Jim Beam White Label Bourbon	Yes
Gordons Gin	Yes
Smirnoff Vodka	Yes
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky	Yes
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum	Yes
chosen cocktail selection	Yes

DinnerOptions: 7 2

Menus

Platter Menu

These options are served on a share with a set amount of pieces View Items

Total of items

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
Beef Pies, Ketchup	Yes	$70.00
Pork & Fennel sausage rolls, ketchup	Yes	$70.00
Fried pork gyoza, soy sauce (DF)	Yes	$70.00
Vegetable Samosa, Sweet Chilli Sauce (V)	Yes	$60.00
Mini Veggie Spring Rolls, Sweet Chili Sauce (V)	Yes	$60.00
Native Spiced Calamari, Citrus Mayo (DF)	Yes	$70.00
Falafels, house fermented bush tomato jam (VG, GF)	Yes	$70.00
Sushi Platter Mixed, Soy Sauce (GF)	Yes	$70.00
Dips & Olives, Toasted Pita	Yes	$60.00
Yarra Valley Cheese Platter	Yes	$70.00

Two Course Set Menu- Main & Dessert

Menu Includes choice of three dishes for two courses. Entree/main or Main/Dessert. Shared style unless specified otherwise. Groups over 30pax will be alternately served View Items

$58.00 per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
ENTREE - SHARED	Yes
Selection of Dips & Olives, toasted bread (V)	Yes
Native Spiced Calamari, lemon, citrus mayo (GF, DF)	Yes
Saganaki, honey, mountain pepper, wild oregano, wattle seed lavosh (V, GFO)	Yes
Crafty fried chicken, chipotle mayo, pickles	Yes
MAINS - SHARED	Yes
Market fish, seasonal sides (GF)	Yes
250g rump steak, chips and leaf salad, red wine jus	Yes
Wild mushroom ragu, porcini, truffle, tarragon, pappardelle, pecorino (V)	Yes
Chicken parma, smoked ham, mozzarella	Yes
Roasted Pumpkin Salad, heavy-roasted Kent pumpkin wedge, pearl couscous, radicchio, toasted seeds, soft herbs, cashew cream (V, VG, DF)	Yes
DESSERT - SHARED	Yes
Beeramisu, classic Tiramisu with James Squire Porter, espresso soaked bikkies, mascarpone, cocoa	Yes
Vegan chocolate slice, biscuit crumbs, sorbet	Yes
House baked cheesecake, native rosella jam, macadamia nut crumbs	Yes

James Squire Three Course Set Menu

Menu Includes choice of three dishes for three courses. Entree, Main & Dessert. Shared style unless specified otherwise. NOTE: Groups over 30pax will be alternately served View Items

$69.00 per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
ENTREE - SHARED
Selection of Dips & Olives, toasted bread (V)
Native Spiced Calamari, lemon, citrus mayo (GF, DF)
Saganaki, honey, mountain pepper, wild oregano, wattle seed lavosh (V, GFO)
Crafty fried chicken, chipotle mayo, pickles
MAINS - SHARED
Market fish, seasonal sides (GF)	Yes
250g rump steak, chips and leaf salad, red wine jus	Yes
Wild mushroom ragu, porcini, truffle, tarragon, pappardelle, pecorino (V)	Yes
Chicken parma, smoked ham, mozzarella	Yes
Roasted Pumpkin Salad, heavy-roasted Kent pumpkin wedge, pearl couscous, radicchio, toasted seeds, soft herbs, cashew cream (V, VG, DF)	Yes
DESSERT - SHARED
House baked cheesecake, native rosella jam, macadamia nut crumbs
Beeramisu, classic Tiramisu with James Squire Porter, espresso soaked bikkies, mascarpone, cocoa
Vegan chocolate slice, biscuit crumbs, sorbet

Beverages

Spirit Beverage Package

Menu includes Vodka, Gin, Bourbon, Whisky, Rum. View Items

$20.00 per hour per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
Grey Goose Vodka
Four Pillars Gin
Jack Daniels Bourbon
Chivas Regal Whiskey
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

Bar Tab on Consumption

flat

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
ON TAP - beer/cider	Yes
House Wine Range - EOW \|\| sparkling, rose, white & red	Yes
all wines by the glass	Yes
bottled beer/cider	Yes
wines by the bottle	Yes
SOFT DRINKS & JUICES	Yes
Jim Beam White Label Bourbon	Yes
Gordons Gin	Yes
Smirnoff Vodka	Yes
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky	Yes
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum	Yes
chosen cocktail selection	Yes

CocktailOptions: 7 3

Menus

Platter Menu

These options are served on a share with a set amount of pieces View Items

Total of items

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
Beef Pies, Ketchup	Yes	$70.00
Pork & Fennel sausage rolls, ketchup	Yes	$70.00
Fried pork gyoza, soy sauce (DF)	Yes	$70.00
Vegetable Samosa, Sweet Chilli Sauce (V)	Yes	$60.00
Mini Veggie Spring Rolls, Sweet Chili Sauce (V)	Yes	$60.00
Native Spiced Calamari, Citrus Mayo (DF)	Yes	$70.00
Falafels, house fermented bush tomato jam (VG, GF)	Yes	$70.00
Sushi Platter Mixed, Soy Sauce (GF)	Yes	$70.00
Dips & Olives, Toasted Pita	Yes	$60.00
Yarra Valley Cheese Platter	Yes	$70.00

4 Cold, 4 Hot Canapés

Chose from canapés View Items

$46.00 per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
COLD	Yes
Gippsland Brie Crostini, candied nut crumble, native chutney (V)	Yes
Tasmanian smoked salmon blini, dill cream	Yes
Tomato & Bocconcini Bruschetta, pesto (V)	Yes
Great ocean road duck pancakes, hoisin sauce (DF)	Yes
Rice paper rolls, nam jim dressing (VG, GF, DF)	Yes
Mixed sushi, soy sauce (VO, GF, DF)	Yes
HOT	Yes
Mini Beef Pies, ketchup	Yes
Pork & fennel sausage rolls, ketchup	Yes
Fried pork gyoza, spicy sauce (DF)	Yes
Chickpea kibbeh, tahini yoghurt (V, VGO)	Yes
Spiced chicken skewers, macadamia satay (GF, DF)	Yes
Lamb kofta skewers, mint yoghurt, sumac (GF, DFO)	Yes
Native spiced calamari, citrus mayo (DF, GF)	Yes
Falafels, house fermented bush tomato jam (VG, GF)	Yes

5 Cold, 5 Hot Canapés

Chose from canapés View Items

$58.00 per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
COLD	Yes
Gippsland Brie Crostini, candied nut crumble, native chutney (V)	Yes
Tasmanian smoked salmon blini, dill cream	Yes
Tomato & Bocconcini Bruschetta, pesto (V)	Yes
Great ocean road duck pancakes, hoisin sauce (DF)	Yes
Rice paper rolls, nam jim dressing (VG, GF, DF)	Yes
Mixed sushi, soy sauce (VO, GF, DF)	Yes
HOT	Yes
Mini Beef Pies, ketchup	Yes
Pork & fennel sausage rolls, ketchup	Yes
Fried pork gyoza, spicy sauce (DF)	Yes
Chickpea kibbeh, tahini yoghurt (V, VGO)	Yes
Spiced chicken skewers, macadamia satay (GF, DF)	Yes
Lamb kofta skewers, mint yoghurt, sumac (GF, DFO)	Yes
Native spiced calamari, citrus mayo (DF, GF)	Yes
Falafels, house fermented bush tomato jam (VG, GF)	Yes

Two Course Set Menu- Main & Dessert

Menu Includes choice of three dishes for two courses. Entree/main or Main/Dessert. Shared style unless specified otherwise. Groups over 30pax will be alternately served View Items

$58.00 per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
ENTREE - SHARED	Yes
Selection of Dips & Olives, toasted bread (V)	Yes
Native Spiced Calamari, lemon, citrus mayo (GF, DF)	Yes
Saganaki, honey, mountain pepper, wild oregano, wattle seed lavosh (V, GFO)	Yes
Crafty fried chicken, chipotle mayo, pickles	Yes
MAINS - SHARED	Yes
Market fish, seasonal sides (GF)	Yes
250g rump steak, chips and leaf salad, red wine jus	Yes
Wild mushroom ragu, porcini, truffle, tarragon, pappardelle, pecorino (V)	Yes
Chicken parma, smoked ham, mozzarella	Yes
Roasted Pumpkin Salad, heavy-roasted Kent pumpkin wedge, pearl couscous, radicchio, toasted seeds, soft herbs, cashew cream (V, VG, DF)	Yes
DESSERT - SHARED	Yes
Beeramisu, classic Tiramisu with James Squire Porter, espresso soaked bikkies, mascarpone, cocoa	Yes
Vegan chocolate slice, biscuit crumbs, sorbet	Yes
House baked cheesecake, native rosella jam, macadamia nut crumbs	Yes

Beverages

Spirit Beverage Package

Menu includes Vodka, Gin, Bourbon, Whisky, Rum. View Items

$20.00 per hour per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
Grey Goose Vodka
Four Pillars Gin
Jack Daniels Bourbon
Chivas Regal Whiskey
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

Cocktails - on arrival

Treat your guests to a cocktail on arrival. Available on a pre-ordered basis only, priced at 10 dollars per cocktail. Minimum order of 40 cocktails. please speak to a member of our functions team for further information. View Items

$16.00 per person

Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
Espresso Martini	Yes
Pornstar Martini	Yes
Margarita	Yes
Aperol Spritz	Yes
Orange & Mandarin Spritz	Yes

Bar Tab on Consumption

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Items	Is Optional?	Additional Price
ON TAP - beer/cider	Yes
House Wine Range - EOW \|\| sparkling, rose, white & red	Yes
all wines by the glass	Yes
bottled beer/cider	Yes
wines by the bottle	Yes
SOFT DRINKS & JUICES	Yes
Jim Beam White Label Bourbon	Yes
Gordons Gin	Yes
Smirnoff Vodka	Yes
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky	Yes
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum	Yes
chosen cocktail selection	Yes

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The Crafty Squire

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

Event Rooms

Crafty Kitchen

Porter Place

Copper Corner

Lager Lounge

Terrace

The Craft Bar

The Squires Room

Brewery Lounge

Event Room Layouts

Menus

Menus

Grazing Table

Dessert and Candy Station

Beverages

Arrival Tea and Coffee

Menus

Executive Corporate Package

Grazing Table

Dessert and Candy Station

Beverages

Arrival Tea and Coffee

Menus

Platter Menu

Two Course Set Menu- Main & Dessert

James Squire Three Course Set Menu

Executive Corporate Package

Corporate Lunch

Grazing Table

Dessert and Candy Station

Beverages

Bar Tab on Consumption

Arrival Tea and Coffee

Menus

Two Course Set Menu- Main & Dessert

James Squire Three Course Set Menu

Executive Corporate Package

Corporate Lunch

Grazing Table

Dessert and Candy Station

Beverages

Spirit Beverage Package

Bar Tab on Consumption

Menus

Platter Menu

Two Course Set Menu- Main & Dessert

James Squire Three Course Set Menu

JS Brewery Tour Experience Package

Corporate Lunch

Grazing Table

Dessert and Candy Station

Beverages

Spirit Beverage Package

Bar Tab on Consumption

Menus

Platter Menu

4 Cold, 4 Hot Canapés

5 Cold, 5 Hot Canapés

Two Course Set Menu- Main & Dessert

JS Brewery Tour Experience Package

Grazing Table

Dessert and Candy Station

Beverages

Spirit Beverage Package

Cocktails - on arrival

Bar Tab on Consumption

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