Lord Melbourne Hotel — Restaurant in Adelaide

We had a pleasant evening here on a quiet Sun night in November 2020. The food was first class and the service was outstanding: The entrees came out within about 10 minutes of ordering, and the main meals, about five minutes after we’d finished our entree. Can’t get better than that.

We ordered mac and cheese croquettes, a chicken salad and a beef schnitzel. Tot cost was $55. The food was fresh and tasty and served in perfectly sized portions, not too large to make one feel overwhelmed, or too small that you leave feeling hungry. The croquettes were soft and creamy. My schnitzel was cooked to perfection with a generous serve of crunchy chips and nutritious Greek salad. My wife’s chicken salad was also a decent serving with nice tender pieces of succulent chicken in a mixed salad with walnuts and shavings of parmesan cheese.

The only negative was the noise. Even though there was only a smattering of other diners, the racket from a few rowdy tables was deafening. The indoor back area has a billiard table in it, and on the night that we dined, about six or so loud patrons were playing, and drinking heavily, which made the atmosphere in that section unpleasant. We quickly moved away. But the acoustics were bad, no matter where we sat - and we tried three different areas, inc outdoors, it didn’t matter.

And that was a pity because the venue itself is spacious, airy and comfortable, with plenty of room between tables, and options to sit either inside or outside. But unfortunately the wooden floors and a lack of sound absorbers just make it hellishly noisy.

Toilets are old and crummy but functional.

Full marks to the owners of this warm and homely pub for the outstanding food and service. The happy hour drink specials are also worth going for, but they need to do something...

We had panko crumbed mushrooms, Rocket rocket pear salad and calamari with chips and we would say it was good value but basic. The wines were $16 for a Sauvignon Blanc 250ml Which is good value. What was even better value is the pool table is only$2 but make sure you bring coins or you will have to Get money out of the ATM, which will charge you a surcharge. It takes $1 coins each. The food came out in reasonably fast time but unfortunately on a hot day the air conditioning over the pool table was nonexistence so we were perspiring. It’s a value based pub for food and drink and would be happy to come back again if that’s what we wanted. The service was excellent. The staff is attentive and nothing seems to...

Lord Melbourne Hotel has achieved the pinnacle of chicken schnitzel perfection! Imagine, tenderly cooked to golden-brown perfection, accompanied by a symphony of crisp chips and fresh, vibrant salad. And let's not forget the pièce de résistance: that luscious mushroom sauce, a savory delight that elevates each bite to new heights of culinary bliss!

Of course, such culinary excellence is complemented by impeccable service, where each interaction is imbued with warmth and efficiency. It's not just a meal; it's an experience of great value, where friendly faces ensure your dining journey is nothing short of delightful. A hundred percent, without hesitation, I wholeheartedly recommend this...