Great venue for a family Saturday night dinner. As we had two small children it was great that we had a table on the quiet side of one of the bars. The staff were most attentive and very friendly. As we were early diners it was easy for staff to give us attention. The menu was varied and interesting including an interesting selection of kid friendly options. The meals came beautifully presented in interesting utensils with the children's choice of spaghetti and meatballs in boat shaped vessels. My pork belly was delicious and eye catching as it rested on purple cabbage.. Absolutely recommend this venue for pub style food. read more

Maid & Magpie - Bars Near Me - Stepney, SA

The food was really nice. The atmosphere is a tad bleak. Needed music or something to break the noise from the hard flooring. The decor is great to look to at. They don't split bills in the bistro. They should tell you this beforehand. If you have an entertainment book they take off the cheapest meal even if it's a soup (which really should be an entree). Will I come back again. Not sure.. read more

Maid & Magpie - Bars Near Me - Stepney, SA

Average pub outside the city which has had some improvements lately, including a beer garden and separate function room. The Maid, as it is now called, serves normal pub food by day, shows sports etc, and has some nightlife, especially on weekends. I have been to a 21st birthday here in the function room, which is a separate building in the car park. It has it's own bar, toilets, entrance and semi enclosed beer garden. Not really where it's all happening, but alright if you're a bit older and want a more relaxed night to socialise and drink. read more

Maid & Magpie - Bars Near Me - Stepney, SA

The Maid & Magpie was allegedly a former bikie hangout, and was the location of many past shootings. After a lot of reinventing and redecorating, thankfully the pub is no longer a headline in the news and is now a fine, safe establishment. The beer garden has great atmosphere and is the perfect place to enjoy a beer or two when the weather permits it. The lack of shelter makes it less than ideal when the rain comes down, but the interior of the building makes a fine place to hang out when its too wet to be outside. The bar staff are all very friendly and know how to make some mean drinks, especially the long island ice teas - watch out! The thing I like about the Maid and Magpie is that it's pretty much in the CBD, but still far away enough from the noisy, busy streets of the city. It's not the kind of place I'd expect to see any wild parties, but instead is a super chilled out spot for the casual drink or catch-up. read more

Maid & Magpie - Bars Near Me - Stepney, SA

I remember when this was still a tired old pub at the end of North Terrace. It has certainly changed, and a lot. As I was exploring some of the pubs that I used to visit occassionally when I live in Adelaide this was one of the places that I was planning on checking out. Well, it was Christmas Eve and the place was packed to the brim. In fact they had partitioned off a part of the carpark and turned it into a outdoor beach bar (complete with sand and grass huts). Inside it was literally wall to wall people. We did manage to squeeze through the crowds and find ourselves a place to sit, but I have to admit that this place seems to be where it's all happening these days. read more

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Had my valentine dinner here this year. Was beautiful! The atmosphere, the staff and the food was all amazing. We had oysters that tasted absolutely delightful! Main courses included pork belly & char grilled lamb, dessert we had sticky date pudding. Was all absolutely amazing! Will be back again! read more

Maid & Magpie - Sticky Date Pudding in Butterscotch Sauce! - Bars Near Me - Stepney, SA

Today we were at The Maid and although we got off to a shaky start, it was not so bad in the end! The first thing that disappointed was that I couldn't really find any information about this historic building. I found a little online but nothing in the pub itself. Granted, I may not have looked hard enough but this building is just bursting with history and is such a landmark in this part of the city that I was surprised they wouldn't be celebrating it. I've always known this building as "The Maid and Magpie" but see their website, and everything else (apart from their building) refers to it as "The Maid" It's almost as if they want to distance themselves from the history. Secondly, we arrived early and were sitting at table near the bistro entrance waiting patiently.The staff could see us. We have arrived early before and staff have still welcomed us and shown us through to a table. This time however, a few minutes before our booked time we stood at the entrance waiting to be seated and staff just continued doing their thing around us. What did they think we were standing there for? Finally a very nice lady asked "Are you right?" and kindly pointed across the floor to our table. "We've got you sitting over there". Just pick one, any one? The dining room itself was smaller than I imagined. Pleasant. Candles giving romantic lighting and sixties soul music playing. I liked it. There was a nice outdoor eating area and a few television screens so you don't miss out on the game! The room was clean, unlike the menus that came a few minutes later... The original post on my food blog (link in my bio) shows a picture of the menu we were handed. It had old crusted food all over it. It made us feel a little ill to be honest. We were the only ones in the dining room for the first forty five minutes (it filled quickly after that) so it's not like they were running out of menus. However that's all small nit-picky stuff. Onto the food! We were boring and ordered wedges to share again. What I want to draw your attention to is the amount of sweet chili and sour cream! Lovely! Enough to finish the whole bowl of wedges with. Thank you Maid! And now another surprise. Hubby didn't order a steak for main. I know! I was shocked too!! Not only that, he chose a pasta dish! Again, shocking! I don't have a copy of the menu so I'm not sure exactly how it was presented on there except that it said "Lasagne with 11 Meats" or something like that. Being a pasta lover I had to reach over and try some. The meat was soooooo tender, the pasta was lovely soft and melted in my mouth and that sauce!!! His dish also came with a side salad and it was dressed! This was a gorgeous Winter warming dish! Another tick for the Maid! I thought I'd picked the winning dish tonight but hubby definitely got that honour. Eleven meats is a lot though isn't it? I tried to think what they could be but decided it's probably better not knowing and I probably shouldn't bring that thought up with hubby while he's eating it. I chose a Pub favourite, Open Steak Sandwich. Being overwhelmed with the size of it, I tried one of the sweet potato wedges first and just loved it! Soooo creamy inside yet still had a little firmness and crunch to it. Best sweet potato wedges I've had in a while. I gave hubby the egg and bacon - I really just like the meat and caramelised onion when it comes to steak sandwiches... oh, and the bread! The bread has to be right too and that's another thing The Maid got right! I just love this continental bread and it was lightly toasted and just so nice to eat even on it's own. I was a little disappointed with mine. The steak looked pink enough inside but it was tough and chewy and because it had been sitting on tomato and lettuce leaves straight from the cooler, it was cold. Even the caramelised onions couldn't make it better this time. I didn't hate it, it just wasn't what I was expecting. By the time we left the place was filling fast. It's definitely a popular place and I'd encourage you to get down there and see what you think for yourselves. read more

Great place for functions, horrible place to get chatted up. I don't know why the local rude dudes and their Malibu Barbies decided this was their local but they really spoil the vibe with their hooting and chugging and whinnying like prize horses. I used to work across the road from here and whenever we had lunch or dinner here the food was amazing, every time. Just the chips and aoili alone would cause a riot in our office, the smell of them drifting down the halls causing an attack on the person trying to sneak into their room. I have never had a bad dining experience here, the service is faultless. I also used to organise functions upstairs in The Loft and in the Barn, the separate function room that used to be a pokies room. The functions manager was very switched on and took excellent care of us. The only thing I would not recommend doing at the Maid is being single and mingling. Come here with friends because there's a decent number of tools and fools loitering up in there. Lunch and dinner though with a date you did not pick up at The Maid, I would highly recommend. read more

Called in here with some friends for a quick feed. the food was at a good level Pub Meal but nothing outstanding. had a few good wines on the menu. there was a couple of large groups so it was very noisy though. read more

I don't know what happened to this place! We went there for dinner last night, it was expensive, NO table service, and we discovered that the food is supplied by a contractor. Very dissatisfied. read more

The Maid is a pub which I have returned to over and over again, if not for their $10 schnitzel's on Tuesday and Thursdays, or their cheap steaks on Monday and Wednesdays, but for the relaxed vibe it gives, and good beer. I have never not had a good time here. The waiters are always nice, the food always arrives in a good time, and the beer is always cold. I personally love having my dinner on the couches near the bistro bar, being able to stretch my belly out after completing a delicious meal. The pub food is always good quality here, and I recommend getting the pepper gravy on your next schnitzel! read more

An ok pub for a few drinks with friends. The location is a good one but it has plenty of competition with the Alma and Oriental up the road, but most days the Maid and Magpie is the quieter choice. The place has been given the modern reno and has plenty of space and a nice beer garden outside.....just don't sit close to the mist sprinklers on a warm day or you'll end up getting soaked. I give the staff a thumbs up though they are friendly and helpful. read more

I feel as though one more review is necessary here soley devoted to the function rooms and services provided at the Maid, because they're pretty damn good. There are two main areas that are most commonly used for birthdays, engagements or any other celebration of sorts. These two function areas are referred to as "The Loft" and "The Barn". My favourite of the two is "The Loft", and I have most commonly attended to its setting thanks to various 21st festivities. I am not being too kind here when I say that it is an awesome function area for a cocktail type swavey. It is very exclusive with the area having its own bathrooms, balcony, three large plasma screens and geneous space suitable for up to 90 guests. Decor wise it is a classy and trendy choice, that is definitely capable of holding a brilliant party. "The Barn" is also cool, which is literally- yep you guessed it- a barn. Located in the carpark area of the Maid, it is not as classy or aesthetically pleasing as "The Loft" however it is secluded and cheaper. It is also disconnected from the rest of the premises thus providing an intimate treat for any party. This is also booked out regularly so you better get in early if you are interested. Overall it is 5 stars for "The Loft", and then 4 stars for "The Barn", as well as the Maid & Magpie as a whole. read more

'The Maid' as it's called these days was built in the 1840's, which was surprising as now this is a contemporary and prestigious establishment. Only ten minutes from the CBD, The Maid has a distinct and appealing style, it provides two bars inside, a beer garden, and a bistro. It pride's itself on the Schnitzel being a must for any connoisseur. I wasn't feeling particularly 'connoiseur-ish' that day, but the Chicken parmigiana went down a treat. My attention was grabbed mostly by the sleek architecture of the bars. The Beer Garden is a pleasant place to chill and enjoy a drink. read more

This may come as a surprise to the other reviewers, but I suppose every place has it's good and bad reviews. Unfortunately, in my case, it is mostly the latter. Upon looking at the menu and deciding upon steak and veg (porterhouse) and paying $28 for it (including a coke), I found myself a table and sat. I was tortured by the table next to me as their kids were running around, playing and screaming and it totally destroyed the ambiance. The meal took a while to come and when it did, I was appalled by it's TOTAL lack of presentation. It was like they just schlepped it onto the plate. I ordered the steak Rare and I would say it was just on the overcooked side of rare... the steak was also rather fatty and tough. The sweet potato mash was passable, but could probably do with a little cream in it, perhaps some chives, as well. The thing which prompted me to write this review, though, was the BEANS. I put a few on my fork and the texture had me worried, but when I put them in my mouth and started to chew, they were RAW. Disgusted, I spat the beans into my serviette, put it on the plate and walked out. In all honesty? I expect a LOT better if I'm going to be paying that much for a meal. The ONLY saving grace of this place was the staff, which were helpful and friendly. However, in this case, that's not enough to save them. I won't be returning there again and I won't be referring others there. read more

Have been in a couple times and have generally been unimpressed with service and the attitude of staff. Feel it is a real let down as this is a really great looking venue with all the potential to be a great night spot. Have always felt the bar staff seem to think they are too good to serve you and wasn't at all surprised on a visit there last night to hear other customers complaining of poor treatment from staff members. Hopefully this place can improve as could make a good local. read more

Come on Maid - L-I-F-T ?!!! Great waiting staff/venue/location B-U-T....... The FOOD - (really?!!!) it either comes out overcooked and dry, or half warm half cold (when it supposed to be all HOT) How many times over are you deep frying your chips?!! The presentation is AVERAGE. If you are going to continue to offer a similar menu to what you used to offer when Tom was running the restaurant - then you need to get better kitchen staff, ie Chef/s - otherwise dump the menu and go back to basic old pub food and reduce the charges accordingly. It saddens me to say this - but you used to be right up there and the best pub in the Eastern suburbs (for ages!) and now at best you are just a nice meeting place for a drink. The standard of what is coming out of the kitchen is below par - which is so disappointing - given the standard used to be considerably higher!! I wont be rushing back. read more

We recently dined at the Maid and Magpie, we ordered the Lamb Cutlets for $32 and the Chicken for $22, the prices high but we thought why not. The portion sizes are VERY small and while the chicken dish was tasty the Lamb Cutlets was bland and the potatoes again tasteless. We were left hungry and for the price we expected a lot better. read more

So wow expensive for the serving size about $20 for a chicken schnitzel but it was only about 6 inches in diameter. We were happy with the size but it should be more $12-$14 tops and the "salad" was poor a few lettuce types and some dressing i thought a salad was a mix of vegetables not just one type. SO SO noisy like insanely noisy and it was almost empty but you cant even hold a conversation. The staff all have very very high opinions of them selves and were short, abrasive and obnoxious in their responses. Pretty disappointing it used to be a great little pub. read more

The place was a fantastic gem, the best place we found on our South Australia trip. The "maid" was very friendly and professional offering us water and responding to our needs very efficiently. We ate in the restaurant section which has a separate meal list. There are cheaper options in the outdoor beer garden which was a less refined patron and decor wise. The wine list is this place is superb, the red wine list was outstanding value with some stunning SA wines at $8 a glass. The food was just amazing, my wife had the curry beef pie which was a large serving and cooked to tender perfection. I had the fish and chips which was prepared with a delicately seasoned herb batter. We loved our meals so much that we ordered a serving of waffles for desert which was also exquisite. The whole meal was around $80 after several glasses of wine which was excellent value. Definitely try this venue we absolutely loved it. read more