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Wheatsheaf Hotel

39 George St, Thebarton SA 5031, Australia

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39 George St, Thebarton SA 5031, Australia

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+61 8 8443 4546
HoursMonday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 2:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Wheatsheaf Hotel

A proper unpretentious local in Thebarton, The Wheatsheaf Hotel strips away the poker machines and blaring screens in favour of live music and in-house brewing. Known fondly as "The Wheaty," the venue pours fresh microbrews made right on the premises—including real ale pulled straight from a traditional hand pump. Rotating food trucks parked curbside supply the feed, letting patrons carry wood-fired pizza and street bites into the fairy-lit beer garden or rustic front lounges while original bands take the floor.

  • In-House Microbrews & Hand Pumps: Batches are brewed on site and served across constantly changing taps, featuring fresh styles alongside traditional hand-pumped real ale.
  • Zero Pokies or TVs: A deliberate community pub experience free from electronic gaming machines, betting, and blaring sports screens.
  • Curbside Food Trucks & BYO: While the pub has no commercial dining room, guests can grab street eats from rotating food vans parked outside or bring in their own feed.
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Why Choose The Wheatsheaf Hotel

Discover what sets The Wheatsheaf Hotel apart through in-house brewing, intimate gigs, and traditional pub social culture.

  • Custom On-Site Microbrews

    The Wheatsheaf Hotel operates its own on-site brewhouse with constantly rotating taps, real ale hand pumps, and custom purified brewing water.

    Turns out they use a reverse osmosis system to purify their brewing water, giving their beers a sharp, clean, and precise character.

    Finn Peacock

  • Rotating Curbside Food Trucks and BYO Dining

    Rather than maintaining a standard pub kitchen, rotating independent food trucks park directly outside, with patrons welcomed to bring outside meals inside.

    Rolling Naples was the food truck option for this evening and there were no problems at all ordering and bringing in a feed.

    Cameron Ong

  • Unadulterated Gathering Without Pokies or TVs

    A strict ban on poker machines, betting screens, and sports TVs leaves the room quiet and conversation-friendly for social gatherings.

    The absence of tvs, gambling machines is excellent.

    Sea Breeze

  • Traditional Community Pub Atmosphere

    Patrons gather in a classic, unpretentious setting featuring traditional pub fixtures like pool tables and dartboards without typical gaming floor distractions.

    No pokies, no tv, and live music most days. Still has a pool table and a dart board.

    Aaron C

  • Live Stage and Brewery Garden Setting

    The venue pairs its craft brewing directly with a covered beer garden that stages intimate performances with direct views of the brewhouse.

    Live music in the covered beer garden with peeks into the brewery.

    Paddy Spillane

  • Intimate Live Music Environment

    An intimate layout and dedicated music acoustics foster direct connection between audience members, visiting performers, and knowledgeable bartenders.

    Great venue for it, very intimate and we got to chat with the band afterwards.

    Matt Cammell

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitable details and distinct touches that define The Wheatsheaf Hotel experience.

  • Brewer-Poured Taps & Brewhouse Views

    In-house brews are regularly updated and served directly across the bar by the brewers who make them, with peeks into the active brewing setup from the covered beer garden.

  • Rotating Food Trucks & Welcome BYO Dining

    Patrons can order wood-fired pizzas and street fare from rotating food trucks out front or bring outside takeaway like Uber Eats directly into the pub to pair with their pints.

  • Authentic Hand-Pump Real Ale

    Traditional cask real ale is poured using a genuine hand pump alongside an extensive selection of house craft beers and whiskeys.

  • Intimate Live Music & Artist Connection

    Patrons experience live original jazz, local bands, and touring acts in an intimate setting where you can chat with the musicians after their sets.

Before you head over

Practical tips to make the most of your visit to the Wheatsheaf Hotel.

  • Plan Ahead for Meals and Food Trucks

    The venue does not have an in-house kitchen; plan to grab food from the rotating street food truck parked out front or order/BYO food into the bar.

  • Ask Staff for Tap Recommendations

    Take advantage of the extensive, frequently changing house-brewed taps and hand pumps by asking the staff, who are happy to guide your beer choices.

  • Check Schedules for Live Music

    Live original music performances and bands are hosted regularly in the beer garden and back room; pair your visit with scheduled sets for the best experience.

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