It's on the first floor of the Hotel Richmond on Rundle Mall, which, as others have noted, is easy to miss. If you get out at Pulteney on Rundle Mall, walk straight up maybe a block and the hotel is on the right. Best thing to do: Look for the big Kmart sign; it's across from there. It would be a lovely venue for a special event, like a wedding party or birthday party. There's a mix of all kinds of seating and tables. It's kind of art deco plus some other decorating touches. Nice place for a romantic dinner. There's a full bar and menu. I chose the burger to take up to my room. This was in the evening and the instructions were to order at the bar. I've found that restaurant food is expensive in Australia, and even a bit higher here. But the burger was big and came with fries and even a few onion rings. The soda I had was priced about the same as other places. Strangley although I had specified takeaway, it came out on a plate. I wasn't given napkins or anything. When it was brought out to me, a french fry fell off. The bartender saw it, made a comment about it, and then just left it on the floor, which I thought was odd. She didn't come back, so I picked it up. Another fry fell off, so now I lost two. I couldn't find a trash bin and the two bartenders were busy, so I left the fallen fries on a counter. The burger was good, nice and juicy. It was topped with bacon and the usual suspects of lettuce and tomato. There was a mayo topping that seemed to have a mild kick. It comes with beetroot relish but I asked that it be left off. The fries and onion rings were crispy outside. At first they smelled a bit fishy - must have used the same oil - but thankfully they did not taste fishy. It was a satisfying meal, the hit of protein and fiber I needed. The restaurant can be reached by stairs or elevator, so it is accessible. However, I did not use the restroom, so I do not know if it is accessible. There are Happy Hour specials. Check them out. read more

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Hotel Richmond. I don't know what else to say other than, the view of Rundle Mall is more then relaxing. One of my favourite places of all time, to come and chill, dress up abit on a Monday-Friday after work. Recommend to all, so get dressed, get out and have a glass of Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc!. read more

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The Richmond Hotel is a hidden gem in the middle of Rundle Mall. It's easy to miss it. The hotel upstairs lounge/bar/restaurant looks lovely, perfect setting for a wedding. Service is bad though. We had a reservation for dinner, but there was no one/no where to go to check in. After looking around awkwardly for a minute we lined up at the bar. We waited 10-15 minutes before we finally got to the front of the bar and asked the bartender about our reservation. He had to get another staff member and neither of them had any idea. They couldn't find the reservation book and eventually just asked how many people and took us to an empty table. As soon as we were seated the waiter walked off without a word, didn't ask if we wanted a drink or anything. After deciding on our meals and then getting sick of waiting (the waiter never came back) we went back to the bar and lined up again to order our food and drinks. On a plus our entree came out super quick and it was good, mushroom arancini, yum. Our mains however took ages to come out. When it finally did arrive it was great. I got an eye-fillet, asked for medium and it was. Full of flavour. My friends meals were also really good. They had live music, a duo who were really good, I loved the guys voice. They were a tad too loud though. We struggled to hear each other, which is okay for a concert, but not so great for dinner. I think Hotel Richmond would be great for a drink and snack, but it's too casual for a fancy restaurant. The food was good, but the bad service and casual pub-atmosphere didn't match with the high prices. read more

First at Hotel Richmond - Chicken "Kiev" (no garlic butter to be found, however the flavour was still good) - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Adelaide, SA

16/1/2012 Let's change it up a bit and have some fun! How about some Hotel Richmond word associations? When I say "Hotel Richmond", what do most people incorrectly think of: -Richmond Aussie Football Club -a romantic hotel? -sounds like something that doesn't exist in Adelaide? -country music festival? -a song "welcome to the hotel Richmond" (nah, doesn't sound the same) -cheap and fun -ugly looking green entrance What you DO NOT think is that this place has the most sweetest strawberry ciders in Adelaide! I'm almost convinced that clever liquor kings have been hiding this away from pubs all around Adelaide... Simon, one of the most open and friendliest bartenders I have ever met, comes out of thin and waves his magic wand, and serves up the Strawberry and Lime 'Rekordellig Cider' in a tall glass at the Hotel Richmond. Seriously, I'm talking red-coloured match, includes a fresh strawberry on top. Oh, it tastes so good and goes down so well. FOR $14.00! You're asking me why I gave this 5 stars?! It came down to having a drink that no other bar in Adelaide offered, excellent talkative service, and absolutely gorgeous white interior. A bar patron's DREAM. A perfect way to end my Monday, when I've been walking around, and sweating all day in the hot summer sun! And...at...the Hotel Richmond? Who would've predicted? Talk about blowing out the competition against other bars in Adelaide! I gotta give high credit and praise to the owners and designers of this place. The interior of this bar really does feel 5-star, and you can see several couples drinking away together inside. There's even roses on the white dinner tables in front of the bar! If only I had a Valentines next month, I'd take her here for sure! It has a romantic yet very elegant and classy feel inside. I felt lucky to be able to afford a $14 drink in this place. No wonder the owners can afford such amazing interior furniture and presentation! PS Simon the bartender loves Americans and tourists, so come in and he would love to have a friendly chat with you! He'll be back from his whirlwind all around America trip in about 7 weeks, so he'll tell you all about it! Whether or not you meet Simon, this place is hands down one of the best places to have a drink in all of Adelaide. Yelp, you heard it right here. read more

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Why doesn't more of Adelaide know about First? It's such a lovely bar and really in the most assessable location in the CBD. I think a lot of people might be put off by the gaming signage downstairs? But, I can assure you, the First bar upstairs is definitely worth checking out. I was first introduced to this bar when I heard about their "Fashion First" annual event. What is it? Well, it is a fashion show aimed at supporting new and upcoming fashion designers and models who are looking to get recognised. It's a great initiative and a fab way to support the Community. Check out their Facebook and Instagram to see when the next season kicks in. I love the simple and elegant layout of this bar. I can see why it attracts a lot of weddings. You will find long beautiful draped curtains used to section off areas. Pretty little festoon styled lighting and a white styling keeps it looking fresh. This is a great place for knock off drinks with your mates or for group functions. A very relaxed atmosphere and on the weekends a DJ keeps the party going! read more

Lets be honest, you've walked past this place a hundred times whilst you've been traipsing the mall for the shoes to match your outfit for the weekend, or that perfect gift for the special someone, and wondered how this place could exist. Let me tell you, this place exists as a little piece of heaven to escape the dreary day, the frivouilius spending, and those loud obnoxious street 'preachers' of the night. With a tasty menu of nibbles to go with your drinks as you lounge in the oversized comfy couches, listening to one of the live bands, or out on the balcony enjoying a balmy evening, this is definitely one of the classier & comfortable bars to whittle away an evening in. read more

If you ever feel like a break from shopping for a little bit of paradise and people watching while in "The Mall," climb the stairway to First at Hotel Richmond. With a decor that is something like an Indian palace mixed with gigantic bohemian, old worldly furniture, you could easily loose yourself in First for an afternoon or evening. I always find it hard to pick a seat in this place as their couches, stools, lounge chairs, bars all seem to be made for giants and I often end up perched on the end of something to stop from being swallowed up. The place does feel intimate though, despite its giant elements with chandeliers, mood lighting, floaty white curtains everywhere. All you need is for their to be a sparse desert and oasis outside and you really would be in paradise. The bar staff are always very friendly and provide efficient service. The cocktail menu is traditional with a few clever twists and their wine list has some unique offerings. I have never had a sit down meal at First but have enjoyed a number of cocktails, wines, tapas and "first dates" at this place. The food is simple, high quality yet a bit pricey for the size of platters you get and the wine and cocktail list isn't to be sneezed at with most glasses of wine ranging from $9-12. In saying all this though you are paying for a mini retreat in the middle of the hustle and bustle. And who doesn't want a bit of a tipple after tackling the overdressed, underpaid customers in the isles of shoes, clothes and makeup in Myers. read more

Visited here for the first time recently, for lunch with friends. We all had something different - one prawn dish, one dish of chicken skewers, and one plate of baked camembert. All dishes were well presented, although there was too much in the way of "greenery" on each plate. We all enjoyed our meals, however we found the service to be lacking in enthusiasm and cleanliness, with several surrounding tables left "in situ" after the previous patrons had departed. Although the atmosphere was a bit loud, it was a welcome getaway from the Christmas madness of Rundle Mall. I would visit again to try the other dishes on offer, especially as they change from season to season. read more

Is it a pub hotel? An accommodation hotel? A pokies kind of a hotel? Well, all of the above really. But for me, it is a really lovely upmarket bar and restaurant. First of all, First is beautifully decorated with lovely lighting, great comfy furniture, and little pocketed seating areas. It does not seem to get rowdy and you can talk with your friends. I organised a work farewell there for drinks and it was perfect. An impromptu decision to stay on for dinner ended up being a great choice. Staff were happy to accommodate us and prepared a table for our group. There was something for everyone on the menu. I had the mushroom arancini, which were divine! I often like to get two starters so I also ordered the baked Camembert. It was moorish! So much so that in future, it would be a shared plate for me. I found it too rich to eat on my own. That said, another member of our party seemed to have no such difficulties, even following it with the kangaroo main! This is kind of a hidden gem because up in the rarified atmosphere of First, there is no mall traffic or pokies, just a really lovely setting for a quiet drink for two, a grown-up group setting or function for the hordes. read more

My first impression of First at Hotel Richmond was a busy, loud after-work-on-Friday haunt. Why, when droves of people are trying to unwind after a busy week and chat to their mates, they insist on playing such loud music I don't know. I think the volume of the music has something to do with making or breaking an after-work venue. First visit: didn't like it much. Today is a Saturday. A very hot Saturday. Thought it might be a treat to pop in just after lunchtime for a cool ale. Surely the after-work types had gone home? This time I was met with an adorably large loft, ambient music wafting through the air--gluing everything together, just so--and the murmur of friends enjoying an afternoon drink or finishing lunch. This is more like it. Brave we are, we settled on the balcony for a spot of people-spotting. Me, a Vale Ale. My two pals, pints of Bulmers. A relaxing, breezy scene it was. The bar staff--friendly. The crowd--chilled out and happy. The cleanliness--shocking; the balcony needs a good mop and reprinting the soiled menus more often is an idea. In all, pretty good spot. You feel like God overlooking the mall full of people. (The suckers and their Christmas shopping, mwuhuhaha!) ++ VEGAN-FRIENDLINESS -- I had a gander at the menu and there looked to be a couple of veganisable options--a linguine and a paella. As for wines, they stock a few small-scale producers that are probably friendly. read more

Was in town doing some shopping today and thought to have a bite to eat and a couple of cheeky drinks. Prices were reasonable and the place itself was really nice as we sat out on the balcony in the sunshine. Food wasn't too bad - just your generic pub grub really... Nothing too spesh. Wasn't unpleasant tho. The Thing that didn't do the place justice was the smoking outside on the balcony right next to where I was eating... Not that I'm anti smoking, just don't like it when I'm eating. All in all not too bad. Would go again just for a bite if I'm shopping in the mall... Great way to break up a shopping spree haha read more

I adore this 'hidden gem'. I wouldn't spout such a platitude if it wasn't true. I love to go there to have a break from shopping and to absorb the relaxed atmosphere. First of all, it is utterly gorgeous, and beautifully decorated (that is except for those diabolically BAD paintings they hung on the wall a couple of years ago - paintings that are so bad they literally belong in 'The Museum of Bad Art' - what were they thinking? I'm guessing they hung them there as a favour to a friend) ANYhoo, diabolically bad paintings aside, it is absolutely lovely in there, I wish more people knew about it. read more

I really don't like this place. Okay, it's been around for ages, but in recent times it is a gastro-pub during the day with a menu selection that has never appealed to me (and the servings are quite small) and during the night it turns into a rather classy night-clud, though you don't have to pay to get in. I used to regularly come here with my friends - well okay, not regularly because after the fifth time whenever they picked this place for their Friday lunch I simply didn't turn up, and I have also been to the nightclub a couple of times. Sure, it has a cool balcony, but at night it gets particularly crowded, and they did play a few decent tunes, but honestly, this really isn't my type of place. The last time I came here I stood at the entrance with my mate, looked around, and promptly walked out. read more

In close proximity to the Rundle Mall, Hotel Richmond is a great place to catch up with friends or family for dinner. The food is good, reasonably priced and you get a lot. I often struggle to finish. Dinner is offered Tue-Thur and Saturdays, or lunch is available Mon-Sat. The menu isn't overly extensive, but their are some great dishes on offer. I can't go past the salt and pepper squid. Hotel Richmond also offer some really nice accommodation, and are able to cater for functions. read more

Good value for money. You might find yourself spending a bit of cash here, but what you get is excellent. I had a steak, and it was absolutely beautiful. I think it was a scotch fillet. I had requested that it be cooked 'medium', and that's exactly what arrived in front of me. Just a bit of pink on the inside, beautifully tender meat, and the sauce that it was served with was absolutely beautiful. I could have eaten three of them, but to be honest, I was pretty much full before I finished the first one. And for a little bit over $30, I thought it was a really good deal. You can pay roughly that and get a horrible bit of meat, prepared exactly how you don't want it, and still be hungry afterwards, so I thought that this place was really good. I'll be back for sure. read more

Ever wanted feel as bourgeois as possible in Rundle Mall? The Richmond is perfect for it. Head upstairs into the bar and onto the balcony to enjoy a few drinks while you monitor the white and blue collars beneath you going about their menial existence while you watch your investments skyrocket. But really, the Richmond is pretty darn classy. I often head up their to enjoy a lemon, lime and bitters with my girlfriend. It's a bit of a thing we have. Hopefully one day, when her palate matures we can enjoy a bottle of wine up their together. But enough of that. Their prices are decent and the interior decor is stunning and quite impressive. I suggest popping in for a drink if your feet are sore after a day of intense money wasting. read more

I think that The Hotel Richmond is good for day time shenanigans on a warm summertime day. I like to skip on up the stairs, grab a beer or cider and chill out on the balcony for some quality people watching. It's really nice inside, very crisp and elegant atmosphere, plus the bar staff are so friendly! Thank goodness for that because there are a million other places I can go on my quest for golden ale. I have heard that you can get a good meal here, I haven't experienced that for myself but nothing ventured nothing gained. read more

This is one of the more swanky bars that Adelaide has to offer, and it was one that I had to come to appreciate. When I was a teenager strolling through the mall, the balcony of this place would be filled with yuppies laughing over champagne and looking down on the rats below. It was very a Marxist picture, but if it weren't for some friends' 21sts, I wouldn't have had the chance to see what a cool place this is. The white interior and the simple, yet carefully thought out décor brings the bar an air of exclusivity and glamour. Booths across from the bar make an intimate setting, and large open spaces towards the balcony provide room for mingling and moving from group to group. As mentioned before, the balcony overlooks Rundle Mall below, and it's a great area to have some drinks whilst soaking up the sun. Just don't take it too far with the people watching, you know that at some stage you're going to have to get back down to ground level again, and snootiness won't be rewarded. The bar has an extensive selection of beers, wines and spirits. I'm can't comment on pricing, as each time I've come here I've had the good fortune of drinking for free! What I can say is that it's definitely a place you'll want to check out. read more

The club I usually go to hired out this entire hotel for one of their feature nights. I have to say that it goes in my top 5 nights out. Ok the hotel wasn't set up like it usually is but the hotel rooms were standard. They were beautiful. The couches were big, as was the lounge room. The bedroom was also spacious and the beds extremely comfortable. The bathroom was also a feature- it was extremely luxurious. It had an amazing bath, shower and mirror, all of which we took advantage of throughout the night. The bar itself is amazing. It is extremely long and beautifully lit up at night. The drinks can be slightly pricey, but they all taste delicious. They also have a great range of wine and beers. Hotel Richmond is also one of my favourite places to go to in the afternoon and have a beer. They have a balcony that looks over Rundle Mall, so you can happily sip on your beverage and people watch. Unfortunately there is not too much shade so I expect it gets very hot during summer. A random side note- I wonder how many problems they have with people throwing drinks off the balcony at people below? I can imagine drunk people doing this to the busy mall below, it seems a bit dangerous! read more

The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the smell of lilies. They had huge vases of them everywhere and they smelled gorgeous. Why don't more bars to this, honestly? The decor is like something out of a colonial Indian movie, with billowing drapes, oddly matches furniture, divan style lounges and a really long bar. The outdoor balcony allows you to look over what's going on in the mall, great for people watching and the occasional game of "Take a drink if you can see down her top." read more

Stubbled across this hotel while shopping with my hubby. WOW what a great place... Chic surroundings, great food and friendly staff ... Will be back & often :) read more

We had our wedding reception at the Hotel Richmond on 17th Oct 2015 and i have to say i was absolutely blown away. The venue is stunning. Everything was presented so beautifully. The function team were just amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. They set everything up for us and packed it all away so that we didnt have to do a thing. They even offered the space to us for our ceremony if the weather was less than desirable. in the end i was wishing that it DID rain so i could spend my whole day there! the food was great and heaps of it! The staff were knowlegeable about the wines and were more than happy to give their personal recommendations on what to try. i can not recommend the Hotel Richmond enough. Great Venue, Even Greater People! read more

There are a few reasons why I like the Hotel Richmond. I like the fact that there is an awesome balcony overlooking Rundle Mall, I like the inside décor and trendy bar/lounge setting, and I also like how people have the option to sit, stand or dance. I have had some nice times here, whether it be for a drink during the day, or alternatively at night sharing a few drinks over celebrations with good friends. Other popular options at the Richmond include eating a restaurant meal, utilizing function facilities for personal celebrations, or staying overnight in their impressive suites and studio apartments. Life is good at the Richmond. read more

I did a 4 day training course here recently. Staff were helpful and friendly, place was clean and tidy and facilities were good. The Green room lighting and fittings were a out dated, and probably could be updated a little. But other then that, seemed ok. Didn't eat here, as lunch times with the training didn't work to well - but meals looked nice. read more

We just celebrated our wedding reception at Hotel Richmond. Not only is the venue absolutely beautiful, but the staff were outstanding and the night ran so smoothly. The food was excellent and we have had nothing but positive comments from our guests! We stayed in one of the suites for the night and it was lovely - good amount of space in the room with a nice balcony overlooking the mall. Would highly recommend staying there - great location too. read more

The Hotel Richmond is such a hidden gem in Rundle Mall! We had our wedding here on 31 July 2016, and I also stayed at the hotel on 30 and 31 July 2016. Every aspect, from the accommodation to the restaurant to the functions staff, was amazing! Everyone is so helpful and contributed to us having a fantastic experience. The ceremony was beautiful in their balcony room on level 2, our reception on First was stunning, and there was plenty of fantastic food and drinks. We would highly recommend this venue as a wedding ceremony/reception venue. read more

The best wedding ever!!! These guys were AMAZING! They returned every call and email, they got every detail 100% correct, the food and drink was AMAZING and you absolutely cannot beat the price! Thank you so so much to Coree, Nikki and the team for giving us such an amazing and stress free wedding...If we could do it all again, I would not change a thing (except maybe the weather!) AND it was so nice to just be able to hop in the lift and head up stairs at the end of the night, stunning accommodation for us and all our interstate guests! Loved it so so much! read more