
Stanley Bridge Tavern
A popular country tavern at Verdun in the Adelaide Hills, rated 4.5 across more than 1,200 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Stanley Bridge Tavern sits on Onkaparinga Valley Road at Verdun, near Hahndorf in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. A popular country tavern, it's a much-loved spot — combining a relaxed, characterful pub atmosphere with quality food, good drinks and lovely Hills surrounds, including its much-loved garden setting by the creek.
The appeal is that combination of a great country-pub atmosphere, quality food and drinks and a gorgeous Adelaide Hills location with a lovely garden, ideal for a relaxed meal, a drink, a catch-up or a leisurely afternoon in the Hills. The beautiful setting and welcoming character have made it a genuine favourite, and a popular stop for both locals and visitors exploring the region.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,200 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a meal, a drink or a relaxed afternoon in a lovely Hills setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in at the Stanley Bridge Tavern near Hahndorf.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- TuesdayToday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Friday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 94
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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