The Austral
205 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Open nowToday 12:00 – 02:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A beloved heritage pub on Rundle Street in Adelaide with a 4.2 rating across more than 1,500 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 12:00 – 02:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 02:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 02:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 02:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 02:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
The Austral is a pub listed in Burnside, Adelaide, with a straightforward focus on food, drinks and a late-running daily service. Its website highlights that the venue is open every day from midday until late, and specifically notes that it operates without pokies, which may appeal to visitors looking for a more food- and social-focused pub setting.
The kitchen serves lunch seven days a week, with dinner available from Tuesday to Friday and all-day dining on Saturdays. Tuesday steak nights are the clearest standout offering mentioned on the site, although no further menu details are provided. The venue also promotes a student club, suggesting it may suit students as well as locals looking for a casual place to meet.
There is not enough published information to describe the décor, atmosphere, ownership or a broader menu accurately. Based on the available details, The Austral is best considered for an informal lunch, a weeknight dinner, Saturday dining or a Tuesday steak night. Its daily service and no-pokies policy may also make it a practical option for groups or casual catch-ups, while solo diners can use the regular meal periods without needing a special occasion.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.2 from 1,507 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 68
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 96
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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