Exeter Hotel

The Exeter Hotel sits on Rundle Street in the centre of Adelaide’s East End, offering a traditional pub setting with a strong live-music focus. The venue serves Coopers ales, locally made ciders, bottled craft beers and an extensive wine list, including the South Australian, family-owned Coopers range on tap. It is also a pokies-free pub and does not host pub crawls.

Food is served from a changing à la carte menu, with the kitchen offering lunch seven days a week and dinner on Monday to Saturday. The website lists schnitzels, burgers, Reuben sandwiches, a scotch fillet, fish and chips and a curry of the day among its regular offerings. Vegetarian and vegan options are always available, with gluten-free choices and additional specials also noted. As the menu changes, the pub recommends calling ahead if you would like to see the day’s options.

Music is a central part of the Exeter’s identity, with live bands performing on most weekends and local DJs playing selected sets. The venue directs guests to its Facebook page for the current schedule, making it a useful choice for a casual meal or drinks that can continue into an evening of live entertainment. The atmosphere is suited to people looking for a lively East End pub rather than a quiet dining room.

For private gatherings, the balcony is a cosy, intimate area overlooking the East End. It can seat 30 to 35 people for a seated lunch or dinner, or accommodate up to 60 guests for a standing event with a bartender. The space is wired for sound and can be booked for occasions including birthdays, wine launches, corporate team-building events, wakes and engagement parties. Functions are discussed with Dan by phone, with some restrictions applying to certain events. With its central Adelaide location, changing pub menu, broad drinks list and regular weekend music, the Exeter suits casual catch-ups, small group occasions and visitors wanting a longstanding East End pub experience.