Clare Castle Hotel — Restaurant in Kapunda

The peculiarly named Clare Castle Hotel was quiet today (2 January 2025). A warm and cosy atmosphere with very subtle background music. Interior colour scheme is earthy and simple which is nice. Vehicle parking directly out the front are handy. Staff are very helpful and courteous as they seem like they enjoy working in a country pub environment. Pub is located very close to the local police station. The flathead fish was extremely tasty although the meals were a bit slow coming out they were quite enjoyable. A good all round dining experience in Kapunda. Just a basic dining establishment that lasted for nearly 166 years old. The 2 piece crumbed flathead with sweet potato fries plus tartare sauce is splendid. More diners unexpectedly around 1pm also no children present. First pub...

I brought friends from out of town to this hotel as it had a decent selection of gluten free items. There were extended wait times(we were advised a large order had been placed before ours, however not advised it was a 40+ people order) After 1hr40 when they start to prepare our meals they realised they had sold a non gluten free sauce with the gluten free meal. We asked for an alternative. It took a further 10mins and it was insisted on that the difference of $2 extra be paid for the sauce. Abysmal service and tone from this particular waitress. A real shame to have such a poor experience for my friends first time...

Small pub with a large rear beer garden type set with a some lawn and kids play equipment, plenty of outdoor seating arrangements. They have live music on the weekends. Dining room is pretty small so might pay to book, although you should be able to eat outside if you so desire. Menu is along the standard pub fare and everything we ordered was just right and come quite quickly. Not really any selection of craft beers. Just one Pirate Life Pale Ale. Everything else is your standard larger sold...