The Highlander Hotel, an Adelaide pub in Gilles Plains, has been
serving locals since the 1900s, providing a quintessential pub
experience. With a relaxed public bar, rooftop beer garden,
versatile function spaces, TAB, and gaming facilities, the hotel
caters to various preferences. Additionally, patrons can enjoy live
entertainment, including bands, with event information available on
their Facebook Page.
Rooms
This hotel offers guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary
wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite
programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences
include desks and coffee/tea makers.
Restaurant & Food
Char offers a diverse dining experience with an emphasis on
grass-fed chargrilled steaks and sharing plates, complemented by an
extensive selection of local boutique and international wines,
beers, and spirits. Operating seven days a week from 9 am until
late, Char provides daily specials, vegetarian, and gluten-free
options for both lunch (12 pm - 2:30 pm) and dinner (5:30 pm - 8:30
pm). Top Paddock Rooftop Bar, with a laid-back urban atmosphere and
views of the Adelaide Hills, is an ideal spot for socializing. The
menu features gourmet sharing plates, wood oven pizzas, burgers,
and desserts made with locally sourced ingredients. The rooftop bar
is open for enjoyment seven days a week, offering a relaxing
setting with live music, big-screen sports, and a selection of
boutique wines and local craft beers. Thirsty Camel Bottleshop,
located within The Highlander, stands out with over 450 outlets
nationwide. Offering a wide range of boutique beers and wines,
knowledgeable staff, and extended trading hours (Monday -
Wednesday: 9 am - 10 pm, Thursday: 9 am - 11 pm, Friday &
Saturday: 9 am - 12 am, Sunday: 9 am - 9 pm), the bottleshop
provides a convenient and fun stop for last-minute beverage needs.
Online orders are also available, with delivery within three hours
for a nominal fee.
Activities & Sport
The Highlander Hotel offers a vibrant Sports Bar, perfect for
punters and sports enthusiasts, equipped with multiple TVs for the
best sporting entertainment. Open seven days a week from 11:30 am,
the Sports Bar serves a delicious selection of traditional pub
food, including Fish of the Day, Chicken Schnitzel, Burgers, and a
400-gram Steak, with lunch and dinner available every day. Trading
hours may vary, and the Sports Bar is closed on public holidays,
with TAB Facilities available in the Char Bar. The hotel's Gaming
Lounge, open 7 days a week, boasts a spacious and relaxed
atmosphere with 38 of the latest gaming machines. Gaming hours
vary, with the lounge operational from 8 am to 2 am on Mon-Wed, 8
am to 3 am on Thursday, 9 am to 3 am on Fri & Sat, and 9 am to
midnight on Sundays.