The British Hotel
ProHighlights
- Heritage North Adelaide pub dating from 1838 with private rooms for functions
- Cocktail food packages from $20 per person for four items
- Open fires in the lounge plus a beer garden and Finniss Street frontage
About The British Hotel
The British Hotel has been serving North Adelaide from 58 Finniss Street since 1838. It sits close to Adelaide Oval, the Adelaide Zoo and the city, and draws locals for its food, wine and beer. Inside, guests can choose between a dining section, bar areas and a lounge warmed by open fires. Outside there is a beer garden, plus tables along the Finniss Street footpath. Functions range from casual get-togethers to formal sit-down dinners held in one of the hotel's boutique private rooms. The team offers formal, corporate and casual packages, and hosts birthday parties and corporate evenings among other celebrations. For cocktail-style events, food is chosen from a platter menu either by the tray or by the head. Four items cost $20 per person, six are $30, eight are $40 and ten are $50, drawn from cold options such as oysters, prawns, sushi and smoked salmon, hot bites like lamb kofta, sliders and satay skewers, and vegetarian choices. The everyday menu mixes British classics such as bangers and mash, corned beef silverside and a beef, mushroom and Guinness pie with restaurant-style mains and share plates. Send an enquiry to work out the right room and package for your group.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Pricing
Platters can also be ordered individually. Most hot and vegetarian trays of 25 pieces cost $80 to $100, a charcuterie board is $110 and some seasonal items vary in price.
Food
The pub's main menu adds British classics, burgers, salads and share platters, with gluten free and vegetarian options marked.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of functions does The British Hotel host?
Everything from relaxed catch-ups to formal sit-down dinners, including birthday parties and corporate evenings. Formal, corporate and casual packages are offered.
Are there private rooms?
Yes. The hotel has boutique private rooms used for sit-down dinners and other functions, alongside its dining area, bars, lounge and beer garden.
How much does cocktail food cost?
Per-person packages start at $20 for four items from the cocktail platters, then $30 for six, $40 for eight and $50 for ten. You can also order whole platters, with most hot and vegetarian trays of 25 pieces priced between $80 and $100.
What is on the cocktail platter menu?
Cold choices include sushi, Coffin Bay oysters, Spencer Gulf prawns, smoked salmon on brioche and a charcuterie board. Hot and vegetarian trays include lamb kofta, coconut prawns, cheeseburger sliders, satay skewers, scallops, arancini, jalapeño poppers and popcorn cauliflower.
Are there gluten free options?
Several platter items, such as the lamb kofta, chicken skewers and oysters kilpatrick, are marked gluten free, and the main menu flags gluten free and vegetarian options.
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Suitable occasions
Michael Luscombe
2 months ago
Really enjoying the revamped rear beer garden! Even without the old BBQ setup, the extra elbow room and extra tables are a huge plus. Definitely book ahead because this place gets packed. The kitchen is firing on all cyl…
Angela Jones
5 months ago
We spent time in Adelaide the pub scene is incredible and the British was a great place to visit! Beer was great, atmosphere was wonderful, staff were excellent and the food was exceptional! And not just the standard pub…
Piere Mel
7 months ago
Good menu selection. Lots of groups dining out the back. Great tap beer selection and excellent wine list. Party of 8, all commenting favourably on their choices of food. Seems like a popular venue. Friendly and attentiv…
V
a month ago
Had lunch here. On Tuesday, the restaurant has special curry lunch and I tried the prawn one, it’s ok. It’s located at an old building with nice features. There are plenty of on street parking around.
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