The Alma Hotel was built in 1856 by an English Stonemason William Toll. Willunga was established in 1839 and soon developed into a booming slate mining town, and was also a stopping point for travellers with Cobb and Co coaches travelling further south. There would have been stables out the back along with its own well.
In the late 1800's the upstairs section was added, primarily for holiday makers from Adelaide where, from the balcony guests could see all the way to the township of Aldinga and the busy port of Port Willunga. Many people ask about how it was named Alma Hotel. One line of thought is that it was named after the 1854 Battle of the Alma in the Crimean War which many Englishmen fought in.
In the late 1800's the upstairs section was added, primarily for holiday makers from Adelaide where, from the balcony guests could see all the way to the township of Aldinga and the busy port of Port Willunga. Many people ask about how it was named Alma Hotel. One line of thought is that it was named after the 1854 Battle of the Alma in the Crimean War which many Englishmen fought in.
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Whether it be a lunch stop during a winery tour around the McLaren Vale, seniors bus outing, wedding reception or birthday party we have the room and menus to suit. We even host business meetings and workshops. Our function room can seat up to 100 people and can be hired out for private use. It features separate access to the front verandah and beer garden, toilets, fully serviced bar and microphone facilities.
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We host regular music and cultural events such as Willunga Ukulele, Willunga Slate Sessions, SPIN-Southern Performers Interactive Network. These are all pre-booked events, please check them out on facebook or get in touch with us and we can point you in the right direction. As all patrons need to be seated away from the bar we are at less than 40% capacity for the front bar and unfortunately can not run music with these restrictions.
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