The Robin Hood Hotel

The Robin Hood Hotel is a long-established pub on Portrush Road in Norwood, with a history dating back to 1851. Today, it combines a contemporary food and drink offering with the familiar ease of a local meeting place. Its bistro focuses on seasonal cooking using South Australian produce, bringing together modern Australian dishes and traditional pub favourites. Menus change through the year, and the kitchen is led by Head Chef Patrice Ricourt and his team.

Dining is centred on a comfortable, wood-panelled bistro with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that make the room feel light and open. In cooler weather, a fireplace adds a cosier feel. The venue also offers all-day dining in its bar areas, with food designed for relaxed catch-ups and shared meals. A range of local and international beers, wines, ciders and spirits gives groups plenty of choice when settling in for a drink alongside lunch or dinner.

There are several distinct spaces to choose from. The Portrush Bar has couches, tall tables and stools, while its screens show live sport during major events. The Lounge Bar is relaxed and naturally lit, opening towards the garden in warmer weather. Outside, the Beer Garden is set up for year-round use with heating and cooling, a large screen for live sport, and live music on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. These options make the hotel suitable for casual drinks, meals with friends, family gatherings and larger group occasions.

For something with a different look and feel, Midge the Miller’s Son is the hotel’s bar and grill, combining exposed brick, polished concrete, timber floors and stone benchtops. Its menu includes wood oven pizzas and teppanyaki-style cuisine, with the space positioned for sharing food with friends and family. The hotel also caters for younger diners with a kids menu, while its functions offering and private-use potential in the Portrush Bar add flexibility for celebrations and events. With its mix of dining rooms, bars, garden seating and sport-focused spaces, The Robin Hood Hotel offers a broad pub experience in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs without relying on a single style of visit.