The Highlander Hotel, an Adelaide pub in Gilles Plains, has been serving locals since the 1900s, providing a quintessential pub experience. With a relaxed public bar, rooftop beer garden, versatile function spaces, TAB, and gaming facilities, the hotel caters to various preferences. Additionally, patrons can enjoy live entertainment, including bands, with event information available on their Facebook Page.
Rooms
This hotel offers guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.
Restaurant & Food
Char offers a diverse dining experience with an emphasis on grass-fed chargrilled steaks and sharing plates, complemented by an extensive selection of local boutique and international wines, beers, and spirits. Operating seven days a week from 9 am until late, Char provides daily specials, vegetarian, and gluten-free options for both lunch (12 pm - 2:30 pm) and dinner (5:30 pm - 8:30 pm).
Top Paddock Rooftop Bar, with a laid-back urban atmosphere and views of the Adelaide Hills, is an ideal spot for socializing. The menu features gourmet sharing plates, wood oven pizzas, burgers, and desserts made with locally sourced ingredients. The rooftop bar is open for enjoyment seven days a week, offering a relaxing setting with live music, big-screen sports, and a selection of boutique wines and local craft beers.
Thirsty Camel Bottleshop, located within The Highlander, stands out with over 450 outlets nationwide. Offering a wide range of boutique beers and wines, knowledgeable staff, and extended trading hours (Monday - Wednesday: 9 am - 10 pm, Thursday: 9 am - 11 pm, Friday & Saturday: 9 am - 12 am, Sunday: 9 am - 9 pm), the bottleshop provides a convenient and fun stop for last-minute beverage needs. Online orders are also available, with delivery within three hours for a nominal fee.
Activities & Sport
The Highlander Hotel offers a vibrant Sports Bar, perfect for punters and sports enthusiasts, equipped with multiple TVs for the best sporting entertainment. Open seven days a week from 11:30 am, the Sports Bar serves a delicious selection of traditional pub food, including Fish of the Day, Chicken Schnitzel, Burgers, and a 400-gram Steak, with lunch and dinner available every day. Trading hours may vary, and the Sports Bar is closed on public holidays, with TAB Facilities available in the Char Bar.
The hotel's Gaming Lounge, open 7 days a week, boasts a spacious and relaxed atmosphere with 38 of the latest gaming machines. Gaming hours vary, with the lounge operational from 8 am to 2 am on Mon-Wed, 8 am to 3 am on Thursday, 9 am to 3 am on Fri & Sat, and 9 am to midnight on Sundays.