Violent melee at The Grand Hotel, Mornington

A tense stand off over ice cubes exploded into violence at a Mornington pub leaving patrons cowering as chairs and pool cues became weapons.

A violent brawl at a Mornington Peninsula pub where chairs and pool cues were used as weapons left patrons cowering.

The melee involved at least eight men and is believed to have been sparked when ice cubes were thrown during a game of pool at The Grand Hotel on Saturday night.

Up to eight men grabbed chairs and pool cues to use as weapons during a wild brawl at The Grand Hotel in Mornington. Picture: supplied

Shocking footage of the fight showed the men smashing pool cues and throwing chairs as security tried to intervene.

A tense stand off exploded into violence at The Grand Hotel with patrons cowering in booths as up to eight men threw chairs and swung pool cues. Picture: supplied

Patrons could be seen seeking shelter from the violence in a booth in the corner of the sports bar.

Police were called but by the time they arrived the men had left the pub.

No injuries were reported.

The hotel did not want to comment about the fight.

Anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au