The Cornerstone
A well-regarded pub at Port Melbourne with a 4.3 rating across 646 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Cornerstone is a pub and event venue in Docklands, Melbourne, combining modern pub dining, drinks, outdoor space and nightlife. Its offering is built around relaxed afternoons, social evenings and spaces that can adapt from casual catch-ups to larger celebrations.
The outdoor area is positioned as a spot for golden-hour drinks and an easy transition into the evening, with live screens adding to the atmosphere. Fridays and Saturdays bring music and a livelier night-time setting, while the venue also promotes weekday happy hours, Wednesday trivia and a midweek program featuring cocktails, comfort food and live beats.
For groups, The Cornerstone has several dedicated spaces. The private dining room is suited to celebrations and business dinners, the function room can be configured for birthdays, launches and corporate events, and the whisky lounge offers a more intimate setting with premium spirits. Function facilities include AV, an 85-inch TV screen, in-house music, a wireless microphone and catering packages, while the whisky lounge has TV connectivity, music and personalised menu selections.
The venue suits groups planning a function, friends looking for a social pub night, or anyone after an outdoor drink and food in Docklands. Its mix of dining, entertainment and flexible private spaces makes it more event-focused than a straightforward local pub.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 23:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 71
- Popularity
- 85
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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