Business Details
Your Trusted Historic Pub in Adelaide
Established in 1849, Arab Steed Hotel stands as one of Adelaide's most historic hospitality venues. Our family has dedicated over three decades to perfecting the art of hospitality, ensuring every guest experiences the warmth and authenticity that defines our establishment. With a legacy spanning nearly two centuries, we've maintained our commitment to serving quality meals and beverages in a welcoming environment. Our team takes pride in preserving the traditional charm of a corner pub while offering modern comforts across our three dining areas. The gaming room provides a relaxed atmosphere with 20 state-of-the-art machines, complemented by complimentary refreshments. Through generations, we've remained steadfast in our mission to create a space where patrons feel at home, evidenced by our consistent service excellence and community engagement.Our extensive beer selection, including the signature 1849 Draught, showcases our dedication to curating exceptional drinking experiences. The adjacent Hutt Street Cellars extends this commitment, offering expertly selected wines and spirits. Our reputation for reliability is built on decades of positive customer feedback, with patrons consistently praising our attentive service and culinary standards. From regular locals to first-time visitors, everyone discovers why we remain a cherished Adelaide institution.
Services
Quality Meals
Gaming Room
Gift Cards
Great Beers
Hutt Street Cellars
Highlights and features
- We offer 175 years of hospitality experience in Adelaide's East End
- Our family has operated the hotel since 1987 maintaining consistent quality
- Three dining areas serving quality meals daily since 1849
- Extensive beer selection including our signature 1849 Draught
- Adjacent Hutt Street Cellars provides expert wine and spirit selection
What people say
Excellent food
Friendly service
Beautiful presentation
Top quality
Delicious meals
Services
Quality Meals
Our kitchen delivers consistently high-quality meals across three dining areas. The menu features traditional pub favourites alongside modern dishes, with daily specials and takeaway options available. With over 175 years of combined experience, our culinary team ensures every plate meets our exacting standards.
Gaming Room
The gaming room houses 20 state-of-the-art machines in a comfortable setting. Complimentary tea and coffee service enhances the gaming experience. Our mix of coin and banknote machines caters to diverse player preferences while maintaining responsible gambling practices.
Great Beers
We offer 14 beers on tap including craft varieties and our signature 1849 Draught. The selection balances traditional favourites with contemporary brews. Our bar staff receive regular training to maintain expert knowledge of our rotating beer lineup and serving techniques.
Hutt Street Cellars
Adjacent bottle shop provides expert wine and spirit selection with professional staff guidance. Customers enjoy curated collections from local and international producers. The store maintains strict quality control for proper storage and freshness of all alcoholic beverages.
Gift Cards
Flexible gift cards allow recipients to choose their preferred experience. Available in multiple denominations, these cards work across all venue sections including dining, gaming, and the bottle shop. Digital and physical options provide convenient gifting solutions.
People
Shayne White
Owner
With over 35 years operating Adelaide's iconic pub, Shayne White maintains the venue's heritage while ensuring modern hospitality standards. His leadership preserves the establishment's community-focused approach and commitment to quality service.
Jill White
Owner
Jill White co-owns the historic venue with husband Shayne, contributing extensive hospitality expertise since 1987. Her management ensures consistent service excellence across dining, gaming, and retail operations while maintaining the pub's welcoming atmosphere.
Ken Garvey
Head Chef
As head chef, Ken Garvey oversees the kitchen's daily operations, maintaining culinary standards across the menu's traditional and contemporary offerings. His leadership ensures consistent quality in meal preparation and presentation for all dining areas.
Mark Lumb
Manager
Mark Lumb manages Hutt Street Cellars operations, curating the venue's extensive beverage selection. His expertise in liquor merchandising ensures proper stock management and customer guidance for wine, beer, and spirit purchases.
Questions
What makes Arab Steed Hotel historically significant?
Established in 1849, we're one of Adelaide's oldest continuously operating pubs. Our heritage-listed building and traditional corner pub layout preserve South Australia's hospitality history while maintaining modern comforts.
What dining options are available?
Three distinct dining areas serve meals daily: Bistro, Streetside, and all bars. Menus feature pub classics, daily specials, and takeaway options with service from 12pm-9pm most days.
What gaming facilities do you offer?
Our gaming room has 20 modern machines with mix of coin and ticket systems. Comfortable seating and complimentary refreshments create a relaxed environment for responsible gaming.
Can I purchase wine for takeaway?
Yes, adjacent Hutt Street Cellars offers extensive wine selection with expert staff assistance. Purchase bottles for lunch or dinner with $15 corkage when enjoying at the hotel.
What beer varieties are available?
14 beers on tap include traditional ales, craft varieties, and our signature 1849 Draught. Selection balances local brews with international favourites across lagers, stouts, and seasonal releases.
Are gift cards available?
Flexible denomination gift cards work across all venue sections. Available for purchase in-person or online, they make ideal gifts for special occasions with no expiry dates.
Reviews (4)
Hung Tran
Jan 14, 2022
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Always been good food and a clean pub. Waiter was very attentive and got a dog bowl without requesting. Amazing
Lucie Morningstar
Dec 24, 2021
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I came to this pub and thought one thing: rich white old people - how awful. However, the staff are actually really really nice and they put on live music, have great outdoor areas and overall was a really nice vibe. Will be my local and hopefully one day i too can also be an old man that is there so often i am like a piece of antique furniture.
Pkwilko
Dec 14, 2021
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Limited outdoor area as its shared with the footpath. Main male restroom is extremely small and ridiculously designed. Friendly staff, reasonable selection of tap beers.
Will Gormly
Oct 18, 2021
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Excellent food, attentive staff and an equally excellent range of beers. The alfresco seating with umbrellas and heating is a great place to sit and watch the world go by.
