I had a decent lunch here! I had to celebrate taco Tuesday while in Melbourne! Would've been a sin if I didn't. Came here with a friend while in Melbourne. They had a lot of options to choose from, including a handful of vegan options as well. I went with chicken tacos. My chicken tacos had slaw, pulled chicken, guac, corn, tomato salsa, sour cream and jalapeños on charred corn tortillas. The flavors were very good! My friend had a vegan schnitzel which came with chips (fries), gravy and slaw which she enjoyed. Sorry, this is not pictured. Service was good around 12:30pm on 6/10/25 from our server. We also both got drinks which were good. I would return again! read more

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The staff here are completely on the ball! Everyone was exceptional! I just came for drinks but these folk know how to work hard! Totally appreciated! Thank you. read more

Sydney Road is becoming by far and away one of my favourite parts of Melbourne, which is saying something considering that there are quite a few parts of Melbourne that I absolutely adore. Well, as it happens there is this pub, which is basically another one of those pubs that I think is nothing short of awesome. Basically we have a beer garden, and some great beers on tap, and an atmosphere that I absolutely adore. Sure, I could find some faults with it, but in the end, well, I really don't want to because I know that it is one of those pubs that I'll keep coming back to again and again. read more

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Came by this place by accident really when passing through Brunswick. It's really just a pub but the best part isn't the drinks but the food haha. Good vibes all round. The staff were super nice and welcoming Ordered the double down vegan version and holy moly was blown away by how good it was ... Left my carnivorous roomate asking to come back everytime we pass through the area ! read more

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This isn't like most other pubs, because although they have a selection of meals on their menu that you would almost certainly find in other pubs, many of the traditional pub meals have a vegan option! This of course means quality vegan meals like my vegan parma pictured below, a vegan 'chicken' kiev served with potato gems, peas and gravy, a vegan fishless box, a vegan spiced 'duck' and 'chicken' souvlaki, awesome vegan burgers and salads - and even awesome vegan snacks such as vegan buffalo soldiers and vegan fried mac and cheese bites, as well as a vegan HSP. The atmosphere is always electric, staff are always friendly and happy to accommodate any special requests, and they have a large range of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. If you're vegan and you're looking for something a bit different, definitely give this place a go! 5/5 read more

The Cornish Arms - Vegan parmigiana with chips and salad. - Bars Near Me - Brunswick, VIC

One of the best craft pubs in Brunswick imo. The selection and quality of the beer is superb. The pub has a mix of locals staring at the TV screen and diners, plus some that fall in-between. There is a good food thing most nights (often so popular you need to book a table for the dining room), cheap parmas, burgers or my fav Wednesday $15 steak night. The selection you get with it makes it a step above many other "steak nights". My fav is the $1 addition of béarnaise sauce to my steak with chips and salad, his is chips, veg and garlic butter. I just wish they could get the fish and chips right. We've tried it several times over the year we've come here and it's never hit the mark of their other food. The staff have a lot of knowledge about their beers and I like that if you sit at the front tables you are offered table service. There are some tables out the front where in summer the windows/doors are pushed back making the front bar an indoor / outdoor area, as well as a beer garden at the back, behind the dinner area on the other side of the bar. There are also "events" such as a quiz, open mic night and music. A good local! read more

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Love The Cornish, it's a good local!. Unpretentious and inviting. This venue is a Wednesday evening favourite of mine as they have a cheap Steak Night. There has been a few occasions when 'I forgot' to go shopping so didn't have anything in the house to eat... The Porterhouse steak for $17 with chips, veg and amazing garlic butter is great. To wash this down there's a choice of craft beers for $10 (everyday). The service is quick and friendly so all good. Have recently tried their pizza and have to say I wasn't expecting too much for $14 but it was great (had the Americana with extra mushies). There's a small beer garden out back but I covert the tables between the bar and street. You can get table service there too so don't have to bother getting up to walk the 4 steps to the bar :-) read more

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A great pub to catch up with friends over a vegan dish even if it's a pizza atmosphere was quite nice, they had trivia night on Thursday, was packed out though found a table in beer garden which was pleasant. staff were friendly and reliable catering for all needs and delivered service promptly. Reasonably priced, pots of ciders were $5 which were cheap and staff members made us aware of this, def value for money!!! Will revisit and want to try their vegan parmigiana next time, they're known for their variety of vegan dishes, menu looked great and catered for all. read more

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Cornish Arms is my local go-to when I'm staying at my mates just of Sydney Road. The venue is pretty verstile. I usually pop in here when they run 'Grouse Party' (every second Friday of the month), it's a big queer party that plays some wicked ghetto beats and cheap drinks! Wednesday nights see some Pizza specials, $7 a pop last time I checked. The venue is quite popular for after work drinks and it's hard to get a seat when they're running cheap drinks and food. The Cornish Arms has a pretty spacious outdoor area and the inside is quite nice, small dance floor and pool tables to play on. read more

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I'm OK with any place that serves up live music on a regular basis and has cold beer. Really, there's nothing wrong with any place that does both those things in my book -- the Cornish Arms is all right by me. I agree with Cam E's review to an extent. They do try and be a bit everything for everybody, but I reckon they still have a decent formula. My problem with the place is the crowd. I wouldn't say the bands are an afterthought necessarily (they put them on after all, so there is some live music focus about the place), but the crowd can go either way. In pulling punters in for so many different reasons, you get this disjointed vibe and it never really feels like there's much of a community spirit about the joint. They play an important role in this town's music culture, however, in that they don't cater just for the indie or rock or hip hop or whatever crowd, and that should be congratulated. And their band bookings have improved greatly in recent times. This place is on the rise. read more

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I have only ever come here for the $7 pizza mania nights on Tuesdays. The pizzas are pretty tasty and for $7, well, who's complaining. The communal tables in the courtyard are nice enough to enjoy the chow down with one of their ten beers on tap. My regular Tuesday evening yoga class is just around the corner from the Cornish Arms, so it's straight from meditation to margarita. Well, yoga is so much about balance. read more

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Monday is open mic night at the Cornish. The place to be on a Monday night (sort of). Every other night is sure to have live music on, if not then it's trivia, and good trivia. Better bands will usually play weekend shows, but one of the strangest i've seen was an old 50s sot with seated folks onstage behind huge shells for music stands. If you didn't look outside the windows you could be confused enough to think you're on a cruise ship. Speaking of out the windows, to the back and though the glass is a marvelous beer garden with big sharing tables and the perfect amount of hide away from the busy street feel about it. The brews are good, and food special are on nearly every night of the week. read more

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As a vegan, this place is a treat when going out with meat-eating friends and family. A classic dirty dingy Aussie pub with daily specials, cheap craft beer and trivia nights. Vegan Parma on a Sunday is a must, and their burger options are great. If you want a traditional night at the pub, The Cornish Arms will certainly deliver. read more

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Four years ago my friend Jordan had his birthday here (this was during that period where everyone was wearing dejour and listening to Kimbra). Anyway - the vegan burger came out with real bacon on it! I explained to the staff that it was real bacon but they insisted it was faux (despite comparisons and a taste test by a meater, they would not swap my burger). Four years ago I was not assertive so I did not push the point. I placed a ban on this place and stopped going there. Six months ago I started going there again - I ordered the burger (hoping they'd make the same mistake, now assertive and a lover of confrontation). To my surprise the $20 steam-punk sandwich was vegan just as I had ordered. Overall I'm not a huge fan and only recommend the place to people from Sydney and Brisbane (they'll eat anything). Pool table is also in a weird spot. read more

Love this place. Best pub trivia I have ever played. Richard is the bomb. Huge range of vegan dishes. Huge range of beer - internationals, locals, micros, crafts. Nice crowd. It's just a really well run, comfortable pub. read more

One word: trivia. If you like getting your squad together for a good old-fashioned quiz night then the Cornish Arms for you. They have trivia on both Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons, both of which bring out a trivia-loving crowd. These guys have a very wide range of beers on tap and I generally go for the ever-delicious Two Birds. However I recently indulged in the lesser-known (and less-delicious) Australian Lager where a pint only set me back five clams. FIVE! Also good news for my wheat-hating friends, each beer is listed as to whether or not it is gluten-free, with many containing the GF tag. While I am yet to indulge in the food at the Cornish Arms, I have noticed they have an extensive vegetarian and vegan menu, as well as a very long list of parmas. Something for everyone! read more

The pubs along the Brunswick section of Sydney Rd are all pretty much hit or miss. There are some fantastic venues that I can't stay away from and then there are the crappy pokies venues that I feel like crossing the road to avoid. Luckily the Cornish Arms falls into the former category. The Cornish seems to have something on offer to suit everyone. Most nights of the week there are meal specials available, live music several nights a week and on weekends, pop culture trivia on Thursdays (which I really need to get along to!) and they even have a Sunday afternoon trivia session. There's a decent sized bar area around the main bar, which has a pretty good selection of beers on offer, but nothing out of the ordinary. Beyond the bar is a large open dining area that overlooks the stage and actually offers table service! It gets pretty busy in here so you may need to book ahead. I've been here on nights when there was no hope of getting a table, but I've also been here when we were the only table occupied! Past the dining area is the beer garden, which I have yet to actually venture out to, but it looks nice through the window! The food here goes a few steps beyond the standard pub grub. You can still get that, but there are some great additions to it, including a separate pizza menu and a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options. Try the eggplant chips! read more

I just paid $21 for a ground steak and brisket burger and it was not a happy experience. Well below the standards of a rat meat burger you might prepare in a post-apocalyptic landscape while hiding the glow of your fire from Super Mutants (is it obvious I've been playing Fallout 4?) I am being hyperbolic here, clearly, but it was definitely a disappointment, especially for the price. The IPA is okay though and the trivia is great fun. read more

Do they even parmigiana? Yes, yes they do. And it is vegan friendly with multiple options to choose from. The interior has a open lay out which creates a wonderful atmosphere on a busy afternoon or evening. Trivia night, if you havent been or need practice brushing up on some knowledge check their Facebook page and head in. Kill some brain cells and create some...win win yeah? read more

Not all meals are vegan, but don't assume a mushroom burger has meat. Free wifi, beer garden, bar and dining. Open mic on mondays read more

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There are a lot of pubs to chose from on Sydney road, but this is one you can't miss. As a new vegan it is sometimes hard to find somewhere that caters to my dietary requirements. Most standard pub fare is far from vegan. At the Cornish arms this is not a worry. They have a standard meat menu and and equally impressive vegan one. It makes me drool just thinking about it. They do special nights as well. The latest being American BBQ on a Tuesday with a list of $13 vegan or meat plates which is plenty to feed the hungriest of people. If stuffing yourself silly is more your style you can indulge in the $20 mixed plate, which includes bits if everything. On top if all this the staff are really friendly and the beer list more than your average pub! read more

I havnt been to the Cornish Arms that many times, but the times I have been, I really enjoyed it. The Cornish is similar to the Retreat Hotel accross the road but it is certainly the Retreat's "little brother". If you like the Retreat then you will probably like the Cornish and it is a good second option if the Retreat is empty or boring on any given night. The Cornish has a nice beer garden out the back with communal tables which make socialising easy and there are pool tables inside and a large bar. I dont think Ive eaten at the Cornish but from all accounts the food is good too. The crowd are pretty relaxed and dont really fit any one particular group. I think there are probably a few less people from the suburbs than at the Retreat, but it is a suburban crowd as well as a Brunswick crowd. People tend to get along well in this pub though - and thats the most important point. read more

An entire extra menu for vegans. Oh my god. Being a Brisbanite, I am so not accustomed to being able to waltz into a local pub and just ORDER A VEGAN PARMA without the staff staring at me like I'm a crazy hippie. A friend brought me to the Cornish Arms, raving about the menu of delicious faux-meat dishes, and I couldn't believe how many options there were. We ordered the "Chicken" burger and Souvlaki and split both, and they were brilliant. I'm still thinking about the sauce on the souvlaki weeks later. Boyfriend ordered a real chicken parma and enjoyed it too. Huge array of beers, warm atmosphere, cool staff, something for everyone. Highly recommend. read more

I had heard some negative things about the service here but I had a really good experience myself, which could be due to the fact that I went when it wasn't too busy (I think it was a Tuesday night). The staff were friendly and my food came out pretty quickly. My partner and I both ordered the vegan chicken sandwich and it was seriously amazing. The chicken seemed to be tofu based, yet with a chicken-y texture. The breading was deliciously spiced, kinda tasted like cajun spice mix. The "facon" bacon was too realistic for me and I had to give it to my partner, but that might be a really good thing for you if you like bacon. The whole thing came with a humongous side of chips and I think it was pretty good value considering the serving size. I definitely want to come here again because there was so much on the menu I wanted to try. read more

I feel unsure about the Cornish Arms. It's definitely not your usual local pub. Firstly It offers a great variety of veg and vegan menu and lots of it, not just your usual salads but vegan Parma, mock pork pizza you name it they've got it. My qualms is that they're really actually unhealthy and although it tastes ok, i think I prefer better veg options with.. Well,... Real vegs. Then again, you don't usually go to the pub to get healthy food anyway, so maybe I'm just being picky. And then there's the table service. I'm quite surprised actually that they offer full table service, and you have to book a table even for small parties if you want to sit inside. It's nice but throws out my plan to 'just head to the pub for dinner 'impulsively a bit out the window. Atmosphere wise, it's not as noisy as other pubs can be and there's lots of beers on tap including some Boutique beer deals. A great spot for catch up and as far as pubs go, the Cornish caters to veg and vegan well. read more

I've only ever come here for the trivia on Thursday nights, which is great (my definition of "great" for trivia means: limited sports questions). The staff is pretty helpful, and the vegan/vegetarian options for food are pretty solid. I would stay away from the pizzas, but the mushroom burger is great as is the vegan parma. I also love the eggplant chips with chipotle aioli, although if we're being honest I would eat anything with chipotle aioli on it. If you do go to trivia, make sure you book a table in advance as it usually seems to be pretty busy. read more

Situated within the bars, cafes and shopping destination that is Sydney Rd in Brunswick, the Cornish Arms combines a mish mash of everything that you'll find in a good pub. With a huge L-shaped bar in the front of the massive room, a stage, a beer garden and live music on weekends, The Cornish Arms doesn't focus on one thing and make it fantastic, rather it does all things at once and manages to still be packed every weekend. With nightly specials that range form Open Mic and cheap burger night on Monday, to "$7 Pizza Mania" Tuesday and DJ's servicing the dance floor on weekends, check out the website for what's going on tonight. As a live music venue, it feels like the bands are a bit of an afterthought or, done out of necessity. With most punters not there to see the bands, the music can be drowned out by those yelling at the footy on the TV or those who are trying to eat and wait for the DJ. The beer garden is newly refurbished and a clean and open place to soak up the sun whilst you soak up a pint, and the fake grass is good anytime of year. read more

Good consistent food and service. Enjoy just having a drink at the bar with a friendly relaxed atmosphere. read more

This place is bitter sweet. There are SOOO many good things about it and they were on such a great trajectory but a few recent business structure changes have made sure it is no longer an easy option for a pub feed. Starting with the good. The food is great and fairly priced, they boast what has to be the most extensive vegan menu of any Melbourne pub I have seen, a great changing selection of beers, and good decor. BUT.. what was until recently an unpretentious 'pub' has seen a paradigm shift and started forcing table service upon customers. As well as isolating punters who are after a simple and quick pub feed it is huge draw back for many other reasons. It puts the punter at the mercy of the over burdened waitstaff while the bartenders are often unoccupied. Instead of ordering a beer and rejoining your table in 30 seconds to a minute you have to wait aggeeeees. If you take it upon yourself to order at the bar (the tried and true method for establishments of this kind) you are redirected by the aforementioned unoccupied bartender back to your table. It's now inhospitable to large groups who want to pay for their individual meals and drinks as they go opposed to splitting a lengthy bill at the end. I'm sure the business could save a fortune on the extra waitstaff necessary to both take orders and deliver meals. I've spoken to a number of people to gauge the response to the new format and this opinion isn't solely mine. If it ain't broke don't fix it. read more

Awesome selection of vegan/vege pub food- huge props for that. Great place for vegos & non vego customers, something that is hard to come by as most places are dominated by one or the other. Fairly priced as well. Good vibes out in the beer garden but inside feels a bit dirty. Unfortunately our waitress was obnoxious and abrupt and got my drink order wrong, she could use an attitude readjustment but other staff seemed nice. read more

Gross. Makes you feel dirty just by stepping foot in the place. Could use a scrub down of the walls but The self entitled millennial staff would probably refuse. Food could of been ordered from the kebab store a few doors down -wasn't sure. Also smells of rubbish in the outdoor area. Drinks were ok but I think it's overpriced in general for the sub standard food. read more

Our favorite place! Fun, chilled vibe; fantastic service and food delicious. Only thing is, we usually wait just over 30 minutes for our dinner. read more

Great spot ::: plenty of beers on Tap !! Had the burrito. It's big enough to feed me and I'm a big guy. Have the odd bowl of chips there and they are huge ! Trivia night seems super busy and fun on Thursdays and Sunday arvo . Great watering hole read more

After the sad demise of the East Brunswick, I am so happy that the vegan parma has found a new home at the Cornish Arms. This is the main drawcard for my friends and me - it is otherwise just your average comfy local - but this is a damn good vegan parma. Although I have trouble looking past a great big slab of crumbed seitan, there are other great vegan options to choose from, as well as your regular carnivore pub menu - so something for everyone! And trust me, everyone will love the eggplant chips. read more

Had a work Christmas lunch here in mid December. The service was great, the range of beers excellent, and the food fantastic. I had spicy buffalo wings for entree and BBQ ribs for main (both done in traditional American style with cornbread and coleslaw sides). The Vegan colleagues were satisfied (for once) with their options. Was handy to be able to split the bill at the end (cheap public service Christmas party). All up with a few beers $60. Not bad. read more

Ive been there multiple times and each time I have had the exact same experience: Great service paired with average food for average prices. Im strictly talking about the vegan menu here, but whilst the sentiment is there and its great to go for a pub meal that caters to vegan/vegetarians outside of a risotto, the quality just isnt up to part as other restaurants of the same nature. It is edible, of course, but I was never truly satisfied with my order. read more

Shame this place has started to use organic vegan cheese and not Cheezly anymore. Still worth the trip from wherever you are in Melbourne though. read more

After seeing the extensive vegan options on the menu, I was excited to go to a venue that I'd been to before to enjoy drinks and trivia but this time for a Parma! After the waiter talked it up and said "you won't be disappointed" we ordered the vegan parmas and well what arrived was total disappointment. The best way I can describe the flavour and texture of the "chicken" was a wet sponge minus any flavours said sponge may have absorbed. It was chewy and watery. Probably the worst vegan meal I've ever eaten. So disappointed. Your staff should try and sample basic supermarket Quorn chicken schnitzels to see how far vegan chicken products have come. It doesn't have to taste this awful anymore. Still a great venue and brilliant staff, maybe avoid the vegan parmas until they change the recipe. read more

Used to be great with super friendly service. Now trash with attitudes to match. Blew our booking on a busy night and did nothing to sort it out, put us on a time limited table reserved for a later booking then refused to do a side of vegetables instead of chips because they were "too busy".... hospitality tire fire read more

The cornish is that place you always go back to for a comforting pub meal, cheap beer ($10 per jug!) And a relaxing time. Extensive vegan menu with all the old faves veganised. Also lots of meat dishes so great place to go with both vegan and meat eating friends. For a while there they seemed to always be changing staff but now the wait staff seem to have been the same for a while which is great to see and they are all super friendly and efficient. Only prob is the manager can be/come across as rude sometimes. But I still go back and would recommend it to others. read more