Great Eastern Hotel
ProHighlights
- Large covered deck available for events of around 300 guests
- Dining room seats about 90 for a private lunch or dinner
- Stone cellar room that can be decorated for small seated dinners
About Great Eastern Hotel
A family-run country pub, the Great Eastern Hotel sits where North Terrace meets Junction Road in Littlehampton, in the Adelaide Hills. It dates back to the 19th century, and a mural in the front bar shows the first Great Eastern Steeplechase, the race that is said to have been organised at the hotel. The pub has two bars, a restaurant, a gaming lounge, a drive-through bottle shop and a large deck, and several of these areas can be booked for private events. The traditional stone cellar is the most intimate option, set up for small seated groups of around 20 to 30. It suits birthday dinners, small weddings and long corporate lunches, and the team can decorate it to suit the occasion. The dining room has a cosy feel and seats about 90 guests for a private lunch or dinner. The back bar, next to the gaming room, has a pool table and is also bookable, while the front bar can be hired too. For a bigger crowd, the covered deck is shaded by large umbrellas, furnished with couches and available for events of around 300 people. It opens off the front bar, which keeps drinks close at hand. Food comes from the pub kitchen, whose menu runs from schnitzels, steaks and seafood to pizzas and burgers, with gluten-free and vegan choices marked. Contact the functions team to discuss dates, numbers and which space fits your event.
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Food & drinks
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Food
Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options are marked throughout the menu.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can the Great Eastern Hotel take for a function?
The deck can host around 300 people, the dining room seats about 90, and the stone cellar seats a small group of around 20 to 30. The back bar and front bar can also be booked.
Which space suits a small birthday dinner or wedding?
The stone cellar is set up for intimate events such as birthday dinners, small weddings and corporate lunches. The team can arrange decorations in the room to match the occasion.
Can we book the dining room privately?
Yes. The dining room can be hired for private functions and comfortably seats around 90 guests for a lunch or dinner.
What food is available for functions?
Meals come from the hotel's own kitchen, which serves pub classics such as schnitzels, steaks, ribs and seafood, plus pizzas and burgers. Gluten-free and vegan dishes are marked on the menu.
What else is on site?
The hotel has two bars, a gaming lounge, a pool table in the back bar and a drive-through bottle shop. The front bar mural tells the story of the Great Eastern Steeplechase.
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Ian Gisborne (Erratic Jack)
2 months ago
Second time here. The first time, I walked out saying wow about the meal. My partner and I were wowed with this experience. So... we will be going back again soon, of course. Awesome staff, and a great hotel. It was rain…
Di Minge
4 months ago
Always plenty on your plate. Reasonable prices and lots of menu choices. 🤩
Ronald Bartley
5 months ago
Good service,good menu choice, nice,clean,friendly atmosphere,for a group 10 ,we caught the bus which was easy getting there and back from Mt Barker caravan park, The meals are very good for price,didn't take long to be…
Lachlan Perry
11 months ago
My family had talked at length about how good this pub was meant to be so I have to say I was a little disappointed when we actually came in. We had some scallops to share for entree but it’s likely they actually weren’t…
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