The Maylands Hotel

The Maylands Hotel is a heritage pub in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs, listed in Norwood, Adelaide, and positioned in the leafy suburb of Maylands overlooking Cruickshank Reserve. The century-old neighbourhood venue is around five minutes from the Adelaide CBD and was refurbished in 2021, giving its traditional pub setting a more contemporary lease on life. It offers casual and intimate spaces, along with a private function room, making it suitable for an unhurried meal, a catch-up with friends or a larger gathering.

The Bar & Kitchen serves lunch and dinner daily, with a seasonal menu that combines familiar pub choices with more considered dishes. Its classics include chicken and beef schnitzels, flathead fish and chips, a wagyu beef pepper pie and Sichuan mala salt and pepper squid. There are also burgers, focaccia available for dine-in or takeaway from Monday to Friday between midday and 4pm, salads and a dedicated children’s menu. For something to share, the mezze plate brings together eggplant hummus, whipped Persian feta, muhammara, Jamon Serrano, pickled vegetables and flatbread.

Several dishes offer a point of difference beyond the usual pub menu. The 250g grain-fed hanger steak is served with artichoke purée, butter-roasted mushrooms, chard, pecorino and red wine jus, while the porchetta roast comes with Dutch Cream potato mash, heirloom carrots, broccolini, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Other options include duck ragu with pappardelle, spinach and ricotta gnocchi, a roasted broccoli steak and crispy-skin chicken breast with forest mushrooms. The menu also includes a wagyu burger, a haloumi burger and a soba noodle salad, providing options for different appetites and preferences.

The Maylands Hotel describes itself as a welcoming space for family and friends, with ample parking and accessibility designed into the venue. Its relaxed setting suits long lunches, easy dinners and casual drinks, while the private function room gives groups another option. Families are catered for with smaller meals and desserts, and bookings are recommended during busy periods and weekends. The hotel says it is open 365 days a year, with kitchen service running from midday until 8.30pm Monday to Thursday, 9pm Friday and Saturday, and 8pm Sunday. It also holds a 4.3 Google rating from 1,435 reviews.