Restaurant
The Kentish Hotel
23 Stanley St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
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23 Stanley St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
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Tucked onto a quiet North Adelaide backstreet, this historic haunt pairs massive plates with zero gaming noise. Regulars pack the kerbside tables for afternoon beers before moving inside to the ornate dining room—where the acoustics let you actually hear your tablemates talk. The kitchen turns out classic pub fare with genuine heft: towering steak sandwiches, crisp sweet potato chippies, and a mammoth Thai coconut chicken salad. Out back, the rustic garden fills up for post-work pints, with carafes of house Shiraz landing alongside plates of fried chicken schnitzel.
- Leafy Backstreet Setting: Quiet residential setting on Stanley Street with kerbside seating and a rustic back garden.
- Hearty Elevated Classics: Generous portions covering hearty steak sandwiches, Thai coconut chicken salad, and schnitzels.
- No Pokies Environment: A traditional neighbourhood social pub running entirely without poker machines.
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Why Choose The Kentish Hotel
Discover a historic North Adelaide pub defined by ornate dining spaces, gaming-free social warmth, and secluded neighbourhood charm.
Cosy and Ornate Dining Experience
The dining room offers an ornate, acoustic-friendly historic ambience where guests can comfortably converse over generous, elevated mains.
Sat in the dining room which was cosy, ornate and you could hear yourself talk. Top quality food and generous serves.
Bella Comforting Pub Fare and Warm Hospitality
Generous portions of classic steaks and rich seasonal dishes paired with regional wines create a warm retreat in any weather.
A glass of good wine in a warm, cosy atmosphere, on a cold, wet day. Excellent service with a smile. What more could you want from such a fabulous old (refurbished) pub?
karyl martin Gaming-Free Social Sanctuary
Guests enjoy an authentic, relaxed social tavern environment dedicated entirely to conversation, food, and drinks without gaming distractions.
No frills here, no pokies, just an old well maintained local icon.
Piere Mel Memorable and Welcoming Date Nights
Couples discover an inviting, memorable evening setting highlighted by warm service, stylish decor, and reliable classic dishes.
As soon as we walked in, there was a welcoming vibe and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful from the moment we entered.
Kerry Walker Quiet Backstreet Kerbside Seating
Tucked into a tranquil North Adelaide streetscape, the venue provides spacious outdoor seating for sunny lunches and easygoing catch-ups away from busy retail corridors.
This is a fabulous, beautiful, Adelaide icon. The staff are great, indoor and outdoor seating in the quiet back street of North Adelaide.
Sandra Legge Distinct Spaces for Gatherings and Private Events
The character-filled historic property provides distinct partitioned settings—from rustic backyard areas to the dedicated wine shed—that adapt effortlessly for private celebrations.
Beautiful building with lots of history has been tastefully furnished to allow lots of seperate areas where you can have privacy and quiet conversation. Caters to big bookings well with the rear "Barn Like" area
Thirsty Herb
Most popular items
Classic and contemporary tavern fare prepared with generous care
Schnitzel
The meals were tasty, beef schnitzel and chicken schnitzel were ordered and we honestly couldn't fault a thing.
Kerry Walker Thai Salad
Spent a lovely afternoon in the back beer garden. I had the Thai salad and it was superb.
Angela Simionato Steak
We had a fabulous steak lunch; mine with a mushroom sauce and my partner had surf’nturf. Steaks done to perfection and served with potato bake, beans and roasted tomatoes.
karyl martin Stuffed Chicken Breast
Highly recommend the stuffed chicken breast. Creamy, tasty and plentiful.
Bella
Before you head over
Practical advice for making the most of your visit to The Kentish Hotel
Reserve the Back Dining Room
Book ahead and reserve a table in the dining room out the back if you want a quiet, cosy setting where you can easily hear conversation.
Timing for Outdoor Seating
Arrive early on sunny afternoons or Thursday evenings to secure outdoor kerbside or rustic back beer garden tables during busy periods.
Late Dining Kitchen Cutoff
Note that the kitchen closes at 9pm on Saturday nights, so ensure evening dinner orders are placed before the cutoff.
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