Fox & Firkin English Pub

The Fox & Firkin has been just up the road from me forever, but it took me until recently to finally make a trip there. It's an English pub, although you'll hear just as many Aussie accents as any other. Downstairs is a snug and cosy pub, and upstairs is an airy restaurant, although you're just as likely to get a decent meal at either. Housed in an old tea mill, a wonderful place to get a reasonable, tasty meal and a proper (English) sized pint. My personal favourite is the Beef & Guinness pie at the pub. You'll find some unique brews on tap, such as Bulmer's cider, Guinness, Kilkenny, and Old Speckled Hen. Closed Monday and Tuesday, Fox & Firkin only opens before 5pm on Sunday, on which day they have a full English breakfast and Sunday roast on offer. Check out the open open mic on Sundays (I believe only once a month) and perform for a free pint (2 if you play before 8pm)!

Fox & Firkin English Pub
1370 Northeast Road
Tea Tree Gully SA

The Griffins

The Griffins, or the Griff, or as previously known, The Griffin's Head, is a pub you literally can't miss in Adelaide, as it is on the corner of Grenfell Street and Hindmarsh Square, with tables spilling out onto the footpath, and a large balcony section overhanging the street. There any many different sections to the pub, including a restaurant and several private function rooms upstairs. I go at least once a month, and can vouch for the Griff being an excellent function venue, willing to cater to your needs without charging exorbitant rates, unlike other Adelaide pubs (ahem, such as The Austral). Mains are under $20, for the most part, and the food is well above average. Happy hour specials and meal specials available, so have a look at the web site!

The Griffins

38 Hindmarsh Square

Adelaide SA