The Hotel Metropolitan

Some of my favourite pubs in Adelaide are the ones that have undergone renovations to blend in the old with the new. The Metro doesn’t have that, but instead has an old world charm about it. We came here on a lazy Sunday afternoon after an exciting session at an indoor firing range and the…

Cafe One Two Nine

Cafe One Two Nine is the downstairs bar area in the Strathmore Hotel. I reckon I’ve been here at least 30 times over the years and for all sorts of reasons. Farewell drinks, company paid lunches and boozy nights are the most common ones. The decor is modern with warehouse style influences, and the service…

The Strathmore Hotel

I’ve been to the Strath so many times and for so many different reasons. Being a stone throw away from where I work, I’ve had dozens of farewell drinks, as well as many company paid lunches here. The location is convenient, particularly for my friends who have to catch the train home after a boozy…

The Wakefield Hotel

When I’m meeting a friend for lunch, we always go to The Wakefield Hotel, only because it’s closest to her work. The clientele are mainly professionals who work near by and the pub has all your traditional fare on the menu. Today, I ordered the Chicken Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce. The meal came out 15 minutes…