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Mr McCracken

1a Larkin Blvd, Essendon Fields VIC 3041, Australia

4.7 (1090)
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Function Venue

85 Seated
120 Standing
Mr McCracken has large, spacious outdoor areas include an amazing rock fireplace and indoor, a superb wine collection, managed by a dedicated sommelier and complemented by earthy, sophisticated decor and perfect for small-large occasions. Whether it be Christmas parties, birthdays, corporate events, or just a casual function Mr. McCracken has a range of spaces and an event team ready to make organising a breeze. The company had carefully designed every aspect of their venue, food, wine and cocktails around the customer's experience. Their facilities include alfresco/outdoor dining bar, carpark, entertainment, free wifi and live music plus they can cater your guests with special needs. Alongside of their staple menu, the chefs like to exercise their creative flair and create delicious, seasonal dishes for their valued customers. Try some of the best food in Essendon and enjoy the vibe in one of the most popular venues in Melbourne. The venues and capacities of each venue are detailed below: Bar • Standing Capacity: 120 • Sitting Capacity: 120 Bar Lounge • Standing Capacity: 80 • Sitting Capacity: 80 High Bars 1 • Standing Capacity: 12 • Sitting Capacity: 12 High Bars 2 • Standing Capacity: 12 • Sitting Capacity: 12 High Bars 3 • Standing Capacity: 10 • Sitting Capacity: 10 High Bars 4 • Standing Capacity: 10 • Sitting Capacity: 10 Main Restaurant • Sitting Capacity: 85

Mr McCracken Function Rooms

3 Spaces Available At This Venue
Main Restaurant

Main Restaurant

The restaurant is a superb space for entertaining larger groups for a seated event, this space is suitable for up to 85 guests. Newly renovated, the space is sleek, modern and downright foxy in its design.

85
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Bar Lounge

Bar Lounge

Let us inject a breath of fresh air into your next cocktail event. This space is designed for medium-sized cocktail occasions incorporating the high bars and lounge area. Suitable for groups of 40 - 60 people, this is the perfect space to p...

60
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Bar Exclusive

Bar Exclusive

Are you looking for a beautiful, modern and classy space to drink with your friends? The bar is a perfect solution. Our talented tenders can whip up any cocktail, recommend a wide range of local and international wine and are proud to be pu...

120
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Alan Yap

January 26, 2025

Such a lovely gem hidden just around from the Hyatt place in Essendon fields. Service is top notched and the menu does not just have your stock standard chicken schnitzel or burger pub food but inventive twists on pub classics. The tuna tartare with fried anchovies was a real treat as was the chocolate delice with bay leaf ice cream (yes, bay leaf). Both were amazing. Such a lucky find. Will definitely come back again. Staff were super friendly. Main dining room can get quite noisy. Bar area is a bit more intimate. Also their toilets smelled amazing!

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P Mic

October 31, 2024

Lovely place to visit. Staff were friendly, food was lovely. During the day it is paid parking, though saw a sign inside to ask for a pass. Not sure if it means free parking. Worth a visit.

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Zoe Zammit

December 30, 2024

Service and food was fantastic and I couldn't fault it at all. The atmosphere was great but if you want to talk to people on your table it's near impossible, the noise level was ridiculous. The music and people talking just seems to echo off the walls. Something needs to be done about it.

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Lucy Iwasa

January 28, 2025

The steak was well done all although I ordered medium-rare. I talked about a staff when she asked me how the food was, but she said, "Sorry about that", like she didn't care. Although they were still open, many staff were having a break, and no one checked in with me while I was having the steak; otherwise, I could have said. At least some compensation would have been nice. It wasn't cheap there, and it wasn't pleasant eating well-done beef. I expected a nice medium-rare cooked steak, paying that much money, it was nicer if I cooked it at home. Entree and cicktails were nice but with that experience I will never go back. Went there to check by myself before I invite my friends for a group function. So shame, but I was kind of glad to find out prior.

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Michael Gallus

June 20, 2024

What a delightful place to celebrate my daughters 22nd birthday. All 5 Food dishes and desert was absolutely outstanding and the service from 4 different wait staff was the best I have ever encountered. It was so friendly and engaging and fun. One staff member even loudly joined in singing happy birthday to my daughter with a candle desert cake gift they brought out for her. The ambience for a very cold Melbourne Wednesday night was so warm and cosy. Best birthday night out dinner ever my daughter stated today! What an absolute gem. Hats off and many thanks to all at Mr McCracken for making this such a special birthday night out for me and my family! Can’t wait to return again soon.


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