Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Pizza
Western
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel bar with a comfy lounge area. Offers pub food and has a separate vegan menu that includes pizza, faux chicken parmigiana, burger, falafel, and chips. Specials include vegan burgers, vegan fish and chips and vegan BBQ. Hosts trivia on some nights - see website for details. Open Mon-Fri 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-12:00am.
89 Reviews
First Review by syl
Squizsh
Points +1446
Reliable vegan pub feed - Edit
Cornish is always a reliable spot to get a massive (and I mean truly massive) pub feed as a vegan. Yeah they got a bunch of meat on the menu but it’s matched with thoughtful vegan options which… can honestly be a bit hit or miss but most of the time it hits. I go here often but never think to take photos for happy cow so here’s a few pics from our most recent visit last week of tacos for taco Tuesday and a side of vegan wings with gochujang coating. (Holy crap the wings with the sauce were soooo good!)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-02
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daniel.roberts29
Points +181
Great service, great food - Edit
Got the buffalo chickn burger and fries. Was awesome, great sauces. Regret not trying some of the smaller plates tho, they look yum.
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VeganNirvana
Points +7103
Big portions and selection - Edit
I always over order and roll out of here. Tonight we had the potato Parma, bbq tenders and chicken sando. I thought an entree, sandwich and Parma would be easy work for two people I was wrong!
Read moreThe service was lovely and they helped us decide which was good because there are so many great choices. The BBQ tenders were the standout, $20 Parma Sunday special was a great deal and the sando was a bit understated but still good.
The food was great as usual. Less greasy than last time. Still deep fried goodness but not as overwhelming.
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-31
Pros: Huge vegan menu , Nice staff , Big portions
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reusablecup
Points +187
All time fav pub feed - Edit
A dedicated vegan section of the menu with pub staples like parmas and burgers. The Cornish is a staple vegan feed in the heart of Brunswick.
Read morePros: Vegan Parma, Vegan specials, Warm atmosphere
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CassieBee
Points +62
Traditional pub meals - Edit
The Cornish is my go-to for vegan pub food. They have two menus (vegan / omni), which are almost exactly the same. My favourite is the parma. I come here frequently with omni eaters because I feel equal to them, as we have the same menu options. I also like to show omnis that you can still eat a "parma" meal without hurting any animals. The rooftop is really cool with a nice view of the city. They also have great heating, so it's nice in winter as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-09
Pros: Vegan pub meals, Rooftop city views
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NVV
Points +1434
3.5 stars - Extensive vegan options - Edit
This pub has extensive vegan menu options, and all are clearly marked. The vegan schnitzel was different from what I expected as it has a bit of an odd texture.
Read moreThe pub has a variety of different places which is great, depending on what you are after. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Would definitely go back and try other vegan menu items!
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GingerandTonic
Points +225
Incredible menu - Edit
I had a cookie milkshake and the schnitzel. I wish I could give this 5 stars!
Read morePros: Huge vegan menu, Lots of variety, Great food
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Ine
Points +221
Amazing food! - Edit
Had a delicious vegan souvlaki in the rooftop bar. Great food, great location. Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Mouthwatering food, Clear vegan options, Great rooftop
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eam
Points +784
Huge portions and fun trivia - Edit
We like going here for trivia on sundays. The souvlaki is a favourite and I like parma too. Got the chicken wings and they were odd (pictured).
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MichelleCozzaglio
Points +434
INCREDIBLE - Edit
My favorite spot in Melbourne! So many vegan options and the Parma is out of this world !!! Highly recommend!
Read moretardis3
Your favourite place in Melbourne rates only a 4?
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SeanMullins
Points +251
Great spot huge menu - Edit
The rooftop bar during happy hour is great. The vegan menu is very extensive and covers a lot of stuff that you might not normally eat (definitely pub grub, but really good!)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-28
Pros: Rooftop bar, Huge vegan menu, Cheap happy hour selection
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MitchellStringer
Points +401
Good Food - Edit
Lots of options, most things default vegan
Read moreKittybiscuit
I don’t think you could possibly say most things are default vegan there.
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kelseyjaynex
Points +4877
Excellent pub, highly recommend - Edit
Such a cool place! Staff were so friendly and the rooftop was perfectly cosy on a Winter’s night. Happy hour specials, great margaritas, city skyline views. And most importantly, vegan options were mint. Since we went on steak night my partner and I each had a vegan steak sanga and Philly cheesesteak, both were delicious and so filling for only 20 bucks.
Read moreDefinitely one to return to next time I’m in Melbourne, I want to try the rest of those abundant vegan options 👏🏼
Pros: so many vegan options, rooftop with views, lovely staff
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Tabetha
Points +82
Great for that pub meal experience - Edit
My Mum and I came here a couple of weeks ago for a Thurs quiz night and dinner. Food was great, and vibes and quiz host were good too! Lots of vegan options. We shared a chick'n parm and 'steak' sandwich, and a sticky date for dessert. The 'steak' sandwich was delicious but more like thinly cut seitan slices. Flavours were great.
Read moreJust be careful of the parking signs on street and nearby carparks ... we got a ticket as we misread a sign. Completely on us of course (and nothing to do with Cornish Arms), but we weren't the only ones that did that night. Just a heads up for others that might have come from out of town like us, that might not be used to Melb's parking signs!
Pros: Food was great, lots of vegan options!, Quiz host and vibes on a quiz night
Cons: Serves meat, Parking was difficult (we'd take tram next time)
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Seitanicveg
Points +1795
Great pub! - Edit
Great place to come as it caters for everyone!
Read moreThe rooftop bar is great place to hang and see the views.
Mac and cheese balls, cheesy fries and wings were all delicious.
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robynie
Points +115
So many options - Edit
This isn’t a culinary masterpiece of an experience, but if you want heaps of solid vegan pub food options and not having to trawl Barnivore every time you choose a drink, this is the place for you.
Read morePros: Many options , Well labeled menu, Good service
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whichezra
Points +351
Proper pub meal - Edit
March 24 update: I've been here many times since my original review and tried a bunch of things from the menu. My favourites are probably the souvlaki (great flavours, stuffed full and a pot of garlic and chilli sauces so you can add as much or little as you like) the fish and chips (my childhood favourite, so it's always nice to find vegan options for this!) and the parma (because who can go past the pub classic). Last night I had the Philly steak sandwich and it was pretty good, although I found it a bit heavy on the cheese (I feel a bit queasy if I eat too much vegan cheese. To be fair to them it was perfectly melted which is not always easy) and the menu said it had jalapenos and I didn't notice any. It came with a massive side of chips but no salad, which is fine because there was so much food but I do like having some leaves to mix it up. Some of their other options come with both, which I prefer. The bread was soft and delicious. Tasty and satisfying, but I'd recommend the souv over this.
Read moreOG review: I've eaten here a few times over the years and always leave full and satisfied. Today I had the vegan Chicken Kiev with roast potatoes and pumpkin, peas and gravy, and it was the perfect big lunch for a cold Melbourne day. The vegan menu is about the same size as the non-vegan menu and I really appreciate that it's not just a couple of items as an afterthought. They have a vegan special of the day too, and a bunch of non-alcoholic drinks that go beyond post-mix Coke or LL&B.
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-16
Pros: Good size vegan menu, Different sections to sit in
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bryonyhickson
Points +1064
Great vegan pub food - Edit
So much choice, I didn’t know what to choose. They have different deals on different days. The pie and mash was insane. Lovely staff too.
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GeorgiaDay
Points +182
Best vegan menu at a pub ever - Edit
So amazing to see such a large variety of vegan meals on a pub menu - unheard of in Adelaide! We had the nachos and cheezy cauliflower - nachos were amazing but the cauliflower wasn’t great - pretty bland which was disappointing but the nachos saved the day. Looking forward to coming back and trying more 😍
Read morePros: Amazing variety , Nachos were delicious , Pub has great atmosphere
Cons: Cheezy cauli lacked flavour
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georgia-hb
Points +53
Vegan souvlaki to die for - Edit
Had an incredible vegan souvlaki with seitan (which is almost non existent in New Zealand). Wish I could go back for another meal. Amazing vegan selection
Read morePros: Vegan options, Souvlaki
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BrittnyKsenic
Points +131
$20 vegan parmas on Sunday - Edit
I was so shocked to see multiple different vegan options for parma’s on a Sunday.
Read moreThe best naughty food.
However I do always enter a food coma and feel unwell after eating because they’re so big!
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-18
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MarleyTyler
Points +1185
Generous serves - Edit
True Aussie pub with separate vegan menu with lots of options. We ordered the vegan souvlaki and Parma. $26 and $28. Both delicious and very generous portions. Quick service. I was really full so couldn’t try the sticky date pudding I had planned on.
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JemWibs
Points +163
Best vegan pub feed! - Edit
Would do 5 stars if I could! Huge range of vegan food for a pub, and the meals we chose were great. The Korean chicken ribs were great, as were the tacos. Hummus wasn’t anything fancy.
Read morePros: Large servings , Reasonable price , Lots of flavour and variety
VeganSoapDude
Yum! One of my favourites!
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crispi_1971
Points +908
Good but now expensive - Edit
$16.50 for a pint of Guinness
Read morePros: Good vegan options, Good vegan range of beverages
Cons: Has become quite expensive now.Sunday Parma is $22, Noisy
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MaddiNed
Points +26
The best parmy you’ll ever eat!! - Edit
I highly recommend this vegan parmy, the cheese was melted perfectly and the texture was spot on!!
Read morePros: Crispy , Texture, Melted cheese
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MiaCohen
Points +2079
So glad I came here!! - Edit
I'm so glad I decided to come to this place! Amazing ambience, and even though it isn't fully vegan it is one of the most vegan friendly non vegan places I have been to! Very inclusive with lots of options all well marked on the menu. I had the chicken Kiev which was amazing!!! So flavourful and well executed 😋😋😋 Would definitely come back!
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BazzaMcTwine
Points +62
Go to Gastro Pub - Edit
The Cornish Arms always puts on a great spread. The vegan meals are always tasty as, large serves, and heaps of options.
Read morePros: Good, Beer, Vibes
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