Historian Hotel - Adelaide, South Australia

Cherie C.

Dont be fooled by the pretty photos online.

We booked a social club function, expecting 25-35 people. Because of the number we were upstairs in their function room, tables were set up we were off to a good start.
Dissapointing, the tables hadn't been wiped over. I sat at a table where there were already crumbs, then another table with a sticky drink mark. It was obvious that the room had not been cleaned in a while.

The menu was much smaller than what was advertised online. We had been to the Historian twice before to scout the food before the event. Kitchen was closed at 6.30 due to lack of business.

Food on the night...

We do not expect food to come all at once. People order and eat as it comes.

I shared aranchini balls with a few chips with my friends - very tasty!
At my table 2 people ordered the salad which sounded delicious. Sold out. So, I ordered a cheeseburger. You can't mess up a cheeseburger, right. Both mine and another had buns that were so blackened inside that you would think they had been cremated. Obviously, the cook had noticed and tried to hide it because a big piece had been cut off the side of mine. Luckily, I don't mind missing the bread. I pointed it out (supervisor/manager) as he went past and asked,'Did you leave these in the toaster too long?). His reply was dismissive, and he denied it. He could see it was black! He walked off without an apology or offer to replace it. My chips were too salty to eat.
Reports from other guests: The pumpkin soup was so salty I couldn't eat it. Chips were too salty to eat. The steak was good. Food was burned.

I know 30 people is a big group for this pub, but we gave lots of notice and confirmed days before.

We are looking for a regular place for 20- 40 people to go for drinks and most will have dinner.
This will not be at The Historian.

Kyles E.

The food was terribly over-salted, to the degree that I couldn't even eat my food: Pumpkin soup..
The room that we were in was very run down and dirty- tables were sticky with food crumbs on them and the skirting rail for drinks equally so. We were upstairs in a private room, so it's not like the cleanliness was a fresh issue.

Janet’s J.

We had a staff lunch here and I will definitely come back to try more off the menu.
Size proportions are just right, it is a little pricy but staff are prompt and courteous.
Bar has a very nice atmosphere for quick catch ups in little groups.

Tang N. H. N.

Food was very good, but the pub was very loud.

Harry C.

Good city pub for knock offs. Have my favourite beer Melbourne bitter on tap. Also good for a pub feed in the city. No complaints on my end🙌

Naomi K.

Had lunch there today....my chicken schnitzel had a fairly large presence of blood/uncooked chicken, so I stopped eating, and pointed it out to the guy who took our plates, asking him to let the chef know...wasn't offered even an apology. Won't be going there again.

Carradean F.

Love the Historian. Beautiful old pub and great atmosphere.

Been coming here for years. Excellent in all areas of food, vibe, beers on tap and service. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jake M.

Honestly my favorite pub in the city, every time I go in it is an unbelievable atmosphere. All the staff are super friendly and welcoming to myself and anyone I bring in, espically Lachie!

Couldn’t recommended a better place to go in for a beer and a feed in the CBD