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The Colonist

44 The Parade, Norwood SA 5067, Australia

Recommended by 20 people

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44 The Parade, Norwood SA 5067, Australia

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+61 8 8362 3736
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Colonist

This stone Norwood pub swaps tavern clichés for restaurant-calibre cooking, Klimt-inspired walls, and an easygoing neighbourhood pulse. Locals pack the booths for shared rib-eyes alongside broccolini in cashew cream, mushroom arancini, and crisp tofu schnitzels. Between the dedicated rear parking lot and the fast table-ordering app out front, an impromptu knockoff pint easily slips into dinner paired with a chilli-spiked Melon Dollar Baby.

  • Quirky Heritage Decor: Historic stone exterior meets dining room walls lined with Klimt-inspired artwork and moody vintage charm.
  • Elevated Pub Dining: Shared rib-eyes, roasted eggplant salad, and crisp tofu schnitzels bring culinary precision beyond tavern standards.
  • Seamless Group Gatherings: Dedicated space and hands-on hosts take the strain out of milestones, large family feasts, and birthdays.
  • Easy Access & Ordering: An attached rear parking lot and tabletop app ordering make casual visits entirely hassle-free.
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Why Choose The Colonist

Historic charm, refined culinary standards, and effortless hospitality in Norwood

  • Seamless Milestone and Family Celebrations

    The venue offers dedicated function spaces and comprehensive coordination that allow hosts to relax while guests enjoy generous hospitality.

    They went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly, allowing us to relax and enjoy the celebration with our family and friends.

    Kim Masimbe

  • Attentive Event Coordination

    Staff and event managers take care of details and room preparations to create smooth, memorable milestone events.

    The staff even set up the room on the evening to save us some time. All our guests loved it and so did we.

    Michelle

  • Elevated Restaurant-Quality Dining

    The kitchen delivers refined dishes and creative sides that exceed typical pub standards with restaurant-grade quality.

    Tbh wasn’t expecting much from pub food but it blew our socks off. Restaurant quality, steak cooked to perfection as what we ordered.

    Koalafood clan

  • Dedicated On-Site Parking

    Patrons benefit from on-site off-street parking located directly behind the premises, avoiding busy high-street parking issues.

    Nice spot away from the busy The Parade, but it's still pretty cool and has its own parking, too

    Payal Luthra

  • Historic Character and Artful Interiors

    A historic stone exterior pairs with quirky art visuals and a dining room showcasing Klimt-inspired aesthetics.

    The dining room with its Klimt inspired decor is really lovely and the tables are nicely spaced out.

    Claire Hale

  • Effortless Digital Outdoor Service

    Outdoor seating features digital table ordering via app and QR codes for prompt drinks delivery.

    We started outside and ordered drinks with the bar code and app on the table. Hardly put my phone away and the drinks were there.

    Mark Perkins

Signature mains and standout favorites from the kitchen

  • Rib Eye Steak

    Ordered rib eye steak shared between 2 for $94. You get 2 extra sides in addition to the 500g steak, fries & salad. We got the broccolini in cashew cream + basil tomato salad. Tbh wasn’t expecting much from pub food but it blew our socks off. Restaurant quality, steak cooked to perfection as what we ordered.

    Koalafood clan

  • Tofu Schnitzel

    I had the tofu schnitzel and was really surprised, it was the perfect firmness and flavor, even my family who would be averse to tofu were impressed

    Daniel Lister

  • Arancini

    I strongly recommend the arancini. They have such delicious flavours. My favourite is the mushroom one with blue cheese sauce. Omg so good.

    John Photakis

  • Crispy Squid Salad

    I ordered the crispy squid salad and my mum got the fish and chips. They both came with interesting salads and the sauces where also very nice.

    John Photakis

Other favorites

Curated sides, salads, and non-alcoholic craft refreshments

  • Broccolini in Cashew Cream

    We got the broccolini in cashew cream + basil tomato salad. Tbh wasn’t expecting much from pub food but it blew our socks off. Restaurant quality

    Koalafood clan

  • Basil Tomato Salad

    Both the sides are highly recommended.

    Koalafood clan

  • Melon Dollar Baby Cocktail

    Being a non alcoholic drinker (and yes I still want to go out to a pub) the Melon Dollar Baby Cocktail (Mabel 0%, agave, lime, watermelon, chilli oil) was a very delightful surprise! So good….

    Alice Bacon

  • Roasted Eggplant Salad

    One of the staff recommended the Roasted Eggplant Salad which was AMAZING

    Alice Bacon

Beyond the menu

Distinct hospitality moments and operational details observed by guests at The Colonist

  • Considerate Table Accessibility

    Staff observe guest accessibility requirements proactively, such as placing cutlery in the centre of the table and announcing it aloud for vision-impaired patrons.

  • Hands-On Event Preparation

    Event staff handle pre-arrival function space configuration for private milestone celebrations, setting up rooms ahead of time so hosts do not have to.

  • Seamless Tabletop App Service

    For casual outdoor seating, guests can order food and drinks directly from tabletop barcodes and mobile apps with fast delivery to the table.

  • Protective Guest Comfort

    Management and servers take protective and attentive steps to ensure guest comfort and address disruptions immediately during dining service.

Before you head over

Practical guidance for parking, table locations, and mobile ordering

  • Use On-Site Rear Parking

    Take advantage of dedicated on-site parking out the back or nearby side-street spaces to avoid high-street parking congestion.

  • Choose Outdoor or Bar Seating for Noise

    If you prefer a quieter meal, note that the low-ceilinged dining room can get noisy; opt to sit in the bar area or outdoor tables instead.

  • Order via App at Outdoor Tables

    Use the tabletop QR codes and app when sitting outdoors for rapid drink service without waiting for bar service.

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