The Barker Hotel
ProHighlights
- Lounge Bar combines two fireside rooms for 90 seated or 130 standing
- Vaulted timber bistro seats 110 for exclusive sit-down functions
- Smaller rooms from a $1,000 minimum spend on Friday and Saturday nights
About The Barker Hotel
The Barker Hotel is a family-owned pub on Gawler Street in Mount Barker, in the Adelaide Hills. It trades daily with a bistro, lounge, front bar and beer garden, and runs functions for social and corporate groups across eight areas. The Thistle Room seats 30 or holds 40 standing, with an open fire and doors onto the al fresco area. Next door, the Jackson Bar has a stone fireplace and direct bar access for 50 seated or 70 standing. Booked together, the two rooms become the Lounge Bar, seating 90 or holding 130 for cocktails, with fireplaces, screens and a cordless microphone. It suits milestone celebrations and end-of-year gatherings. The bistro has a vaulted timber ceiling and seats 110 for sit-down functions, with exclusive use by the half or full day. The bistro lounge, al fresco area, beer garden and front bar with pool tables handle smaller or more casual groups. Cocktail menus use platters or a build-your-own package of six or eight items, and seated groups of 30 or more choose a set menu. Drinks run as standard, deluxe or premium packages, a bar tab, subsidised drinks or a cash bar. Exclusive use of most rooms carries a minimum spend on Friday and Saturday nights and public holidays. Send an enquiry to check dates and spaces.
Inclusions & amenities
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Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
Cocktail packages are $35 per person for six items or $45 for eight, and set menus run from $60 to $90 per person depending on courses and service style.
Food
Set menus for 30 or more offer entrees such as caprese salad or karaage chicken and mains such as fillet steak, lamb shoulder, salmon and pork belly. Groups over 80 are served alternate drop, and vegetarian and vegan options can be arranged.
Beverages
A bar tab, subsidised drinks or a cash bar are also available, and bottled wine can be brought in for $20 corkage.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can The Barker Hotel host?
The Lounge Bar, made up of the Thistle Room and Jackson Bar, holds 130 standing or 90 seated. The bistro seats 110 for a sit-down event.
What are the minimum spends?
On Friday and Saturday nights and public holidays, exclusive use of the Thistle Room or al fresco area needs a $1,000 minimum spend, the Jackson Bar $2,500 and the combined Lounge Bar $3,150. Exclusive use of the bistro is $5,000 for a half day or $7,500 for a full day.
What food packages are available?
Cocktail parties can build a package of six items for $35 per person or eight for $45, served over two hours, or order platters. Set menus for 30 or more guests start at $60 per person with alternate drop service.
Can we bring our own wine or cake?
Bottled wine can be brought in for corkage of $20 per bottle. A cakeage fee of $2 per person applies when the hotel's plates and cutlery are used.
Are the function rooms accessible and set up for speeches?
All function areas have wheelchair access. The Jackson Bar, Lounge Bar and bistro have cordless microphone capability, and most rooms have screens, wi-fi and a house music system.
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Steven Orr
a month ago
Birthday function for 16 people, it was simply a great experience, Food was excellent, Service was even better and all the staff, not just the odd one, but all were very friendly & helpful. The event coordinator Tahlia w…
Amanda Reilly
10 months ago
Food was amazing, good portion sizes, staff were friendly.
Cindy-Anne Pirie
a year ago
Tuesday night is schnitzel night and they have delicious schnitzels. Good variety of schnitzel toppings and gravies. Quality ingredients and one of the best schnitzel meals I’ve had, highly recommend The Barker.
Kate Scruton
5 months ago
Great outdoor area with heaters , good pub food , icy cold beer , friendly helpful staff. Pool tables & duke box music system. Heaps of tables inside & out! I love that these guys sponsor the Eastern Mavericks in NBL one…
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