Enjoyed a nice lunch here with my son and a friend. The place is well laid out, sports showing in the many TV's about, a fairly loud party nearby, and a fellow doing a good job singing and playing guitar not far from.us. A busy spot. Food ordered, it came out without delay, nicely presented. My son enjoyed the soup du jour, split pea, and a big ol' hamburger with fries. Her beet salad was good, and my chicken quite tasty. I share mine, as it was quite big. The food was quite good! Price, service, food quality all well done. read more

Republic - Hotels Near Me - Norwood, SA

Can't fault this venue. A friend and I called in there on a Monday night at around 6:30pm as it was the closest eatery to a venue we were going to. Parking was easy with entry off both Magill Road and Osmond Terrace. High ceilings ensured that the noise level inside was low. It was very clean and well fitted out with comfy chairs and tables. Staff were efficient and helpful. Service was prompt and efficient. We both ordered GF fried whiting with salad and chips. It was delicious! We'd both go back again! read more

Food went well and tated well but my cousins food didn't come?and also when the food came it came separately really slow and the booths that we sat in were horrible to get out of read more

We dined at the Republic for Lunch in the Bar. We were a table of 10 and all ordered at the same time. Approx. 1.30pm.  We then waited for over 1 hour for our meals (including: 4 kids meals) At the 45 minute mark of waiting, we enquired about our food- the staff member stated our meals were coming out very soon.  10 minutes later I enquired with another staff member who didn't return with an answer but presented us with 2 meals another 5 minutes later - with no explanation  Our meals came out in dribs and draps. Finally getting our final meal 15 minutes after the first meal came out.  There was only an apology from the wait staff once we said we had waited over an hour for our meals. Food was average Eggplant parmigiana had no taste, Beef Schnitzel tasted odd (tangy taste) Salt pepper squid - chips were cold and was the last meal that was served and wait staff said it had to be redone- which also wasn't communicated.  We ate our food as we were hungry and just couldn't be bothered anymore. I was very disappointed seeing as it was my mother's day. The idea of going out was us to enjoy our self and our meals and it was not an enjoyable experience. Staff just didn't really seem to care or want to listen. Didnt asked if we enjoyed our meals or check back to ensure things were OK? When we went up to bar staff to order our children's icecreams - we asked the bar how long it would take for the desserts to come out as we already waited. The bar staff had no response and we didn't seem to care or even apologise. read more

It is fantastic to see that from day dot this place has been buzzing along in every corner for lunch, dinner and Sunday sessions with the locals. This place is a perfect "restopub," combination, delivering a blend of summery enclosed beer garden with dimly lit romantic booths and couches and a contemporary formal dining plus function area with linen napkins and table settings thank you very much. Although they don't take bookings, it is a perfect spot for group dining and drinking - if you are of the age where you like to take your drinks sitting down and having engaging conversations you can hear. We started our afternoon off in the front bar with a selection of your standard drinks and a great wine list to select from. I also hear they do $25 cocktail jugs that will be on my hit list next time. As a group of 6 there were plenty of seating options and I love that the lunch menu is available in all parts of the restopub. From dips and starters of charcuterie meats to burgers, poached salmon salads and the suckling pig special of the day, everyone was catered for (even the gluten free request in our group). I had the poached salmon salad and tried the suckling pig. The salad was simple with baby tots, asparagus and a creme fraiche dressing. I also thought there was supposed to be peas and dill in the salad that I couldn't spot/taste, but it didn't impact the meal too much and was a healthy, filling, fresh and good lunch. The suckling pig could have had a bit more marinade or flavouring added directly to the pig, but once you added the gravy, rosemary roasted veg and caramalised apples it was a perfectly put together meal. The only challenge was that they did seem a bit understaffed for how busy they were. After a bit of 'tude during ordering our meals arrived quickly but it was hard to flag down staff for things like extra cutlery, pepper and the bill. Not a biggy, but just worth noting that the formal dining area for lunch is not *that formal and fair enough really considering the very reasonable price of meals. read more

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The awkward spaces that was the Oriental has been reworked to provide more open and light dining spaces with plenty of nooks for private gatherings. A group of us went for lunch and we were excited that we could sit .. anywhere! The actual dining room seemed to suit us best, with it's eclectic group of chairs and simple tables. The staff were friendly from the get go - from chefs photo bombing the roasting pig, table staff promptly bringing water and bread (unasked) and bar staff coping in heat with smiles. I had what was called "pulled pork buns" ($18) and what 4 of us received was one large bun and unpulled pork. Instead we receiving chopped pork, with quite a bit of fat - not at all to my liking - for $15. Not sure what happened there, but clearly something had, and at the least an explanation would have helped. The accompanying chips and coleslaw were terrific, and the other 4 meals were without a hitch. I've been back again for drinks and once again the staff were lovely, this time in 42 degrees. It can get pretty warm in there, even with the retractable roof (great idea), but we found a secret room that I'm now going to call our local club house. read more

Republic - Pork bun with coleslaw and fries. - Hotels Near Me - Norwood, SA

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A few of us had decided on a whim to go bowling in Norwood, so the logical progression for a post-bowling bite to eat was the pub next door. Having moved from it's previous life as the Oriental some time ago, I'd been wanting to try this place out since the change, but it's not in my immediate area and we have had enough on our plates. Republic has a good online presence, with an easy to consume website and menus available to peruse. The thing that really stood out was the suckling pig on offer for $25. Admittedly, whilst tasty, the suckling pig was dry. The chef prepared us a jus to accompany the meals, and I have a feeling he knew what we were getting. We were late to sit down (8.30-9pm) so it may be that it was just too late to get the best value out of the meal. The accompanying sides were really tasty though. Service was up to scratch as you'd expect for a venue like Republic. The layout of the venue is a bit maze-like, but it is a better use of the space than the previous incarnation. I will go back just to see what else the rest of the menu is like. read more

What a tasty parmy!!! I have visited the republic many times for function, but never just sat and enjoyed a meal. We actually won our dinner through a Facebook promo they were offering and was not disappointed. Monday nights are normally $15 snotty and a drink night. Hubby was super happy that he could select whatever tap beer he wanted and I enjoyed a cider. When our food came out I was so happy to see lots of melted cheese and a decent serving of chips. The salad on the side was a mini Caesar salad, much nicer that the regular lettuce and dressing combo at most pubs. I couldn't eat all my meal so good thing jinny polished that off for me. We will definitely be back! read more

Republic - $15 parmy and cider - Hotels Near Me - Norwood, SA

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I've been here a few times, but usually after we visited the bowling alley next door (or before hand if we wanted to grab a feed), however I decided to pay it a visit again when I was back in Adelaide, if only to check it out and to see if anything had really changed. Well, it seemed a lot trendier than I remember it when I was last here years ago, and they have a pretty large beer garden, which is both enclosed, and non-smoking. I can't say that I was overtly thrilled with the place, and it was pretty quiet, especially considering a number of other pubs that I had visited were packed. It's okay, but not necessarily one that I would be hurrying back to visit. read more

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Today I had a nice lunch at the Republic. I decided to try the chicken and Rye from the new $12 super menu, with a side of sweet potato fries for $3. My guest the beer battered fish. We loved the meals. The lunch service was slow, however the wiser came out and let us know after 30minutes and apologies. The decor is bright, light and fresh. I really love the decor. read more

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What used to be the Oriental Hotel has now become 'REPUBLIC' They've done a bit of a refit and revamp inside and in the beer garden that works very nicely, it has a great atmosphere, but like any pub, quite noisy when the crowds roll in.. Not the cheapest place around for drinks (for the non beer drinkers anyway) and the Bar Food is nothing but mediocre. I'm not sure what the Dinning Room experience is like, but the burger I had was very plain. read more

Republic - Hotels Near Me - Norwood, SA

When I first heard that The Oriental was no longer and Republic had emerged, I always had it in my mind to try it out. Of course I turned to Yelp for advice and saw less than impressive reviews about the place but I wanted to know for sure myself. On arriving, I was surprised to find the place occupied by a handful of patrons even though it was a cold Tuesday night. Whilst the venue has been renovated into a relaxing feel good bar/ upmarket pub, the food was truly disappointing and prices were ridiculous. I ordered the Republican platter and my bf got the Republic burger. The dishes looked appetising but the flavour was just revolting and the food cold. It is a pity that they are not putting more focus on their food as it has the potential of becoming a top venue that will be popular with all clientele. This would a chill out catch up venue at best unless they start putting some effort into the menu. However I am glad that the steep prices have put off annoying 18 year old crowds out for a big night on a weeknight. read more

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Very chic and stylish. Reasonably pricey but we enjoyed the SA seafood platter which was great value. Staff good read more

Republic - Hotels Near Me - Norwood, SA

We booked for 20 people one month in advance. When we arrived a space had been reserved for 8 people. We were asked to leave an hour early as that space had been reserved for another function. The manager communicated by grunting. The functions manager refused to speak to us to rectify the problem. The majority of the staff were exceptionally rude. The wait staff were aggressively frustrated at the lack of space on the table to deposit food. One man threw plates down. The food was a joke. Borderline fraudulent what was advertised on the menu and what came out. We alerted the staff that a glass of water was spilled on the floor. One hour later one of our party slipped and fell to the ground damaging their knee. This place is a basket-case establishment. I can confidently say none of us will ever again step foot in this place. If I could give negative stars I would. read more

I'd been to The Republic a few months ago for a school reunion and thought it looked like a pretty cool place. We were only meeting for drinks though, I didn't even get to sneak a peak at the dining area that day... I love the bar area. Great design, great lighting, great seating areas; It really is a place you want to relax and linger with a drink. We walked through this nice area to get to the dining area and I felt a little let down. It just doesn't seem as exciting. To me, it looked a little dated (carpet) but still, I was eager to see what the food would be like here. The girl who greeted us seemed a little annoyed that she'd have another table to wait so close to the end of lunch service. There were two other groups in this restaurant when we came and she started to bring us to a table that was between the two. I asked if we could sit on the end table (for a bit of privacy) and it was like I'd asked her to perform a handstand. Grudgingly she took us to the end table and handed us some menus. She promptly told us that a couple of items on the menu weren't available and a portion of the menu was for dinner service only (we were here for lunch) so that was a little disappointing. Hubby took a long time trying to figure out what he wanted but he eventually went for the Pork Belly. I chose the "Clean and Green Pasta" Spinach, fettucine, broccoli, kale, spring onion, peas, salsa verde. Because we were quite peckish we started with a Duo of Dips. When the Duo of Dips came out, the waitress saw me scribbling into my notebook (Usually I try to be discreet) and saw me taking photos of the food. From that point she was switched on and attentive. I shouldn't be hard on her really, and I don't mean to be, but the change was pretty dramatic. The dips were presented in an interesting way. Firstly, I LOVE that they served this with carrots and cucumber!! Normally we get breads of some sort but I found this much lighter and nicer to eat. They did also provide eight slices of sourdough bread which you might think is excessive but I'd rather excess than the opposite. The dips themselves were quite nice. One was Egyptian Pumpkin and the other was a French Onion Dip. They had a lovely consistency and flavour to them. I'm not normally a pumpkin person but this was really nice to eat. When the mains came out, hubby was salivating. His Pork Belly really looked amazing!! And it tasted just as good. His one little complaint is that there was no crackling but what was there was tasty. I kept trying to ask him what it was like but all I got back was "mmmmmm" so I figured he was experiencing a food fantasy and didn't press for more. Eventually he told me that it was the best Pork Belly he'd ever had. The Jus was a little sweet and he'd kept some of the bread over from the Dips and used that to mop it up. The Pork was just divine - he even stopped to compliment the chef on the way out. I had been craving pasta before we even entered the restaurant and was glad they had one that appealed to me. I guess I kind of skipped over the bit in the menu where it said there were peas. It's not that I don't like peas, but I think their inclusion had more to do with their colour than anything else. Having said that, the pasta was cooked really well, the broccoli was cooked but still had firmness and everything else worked well together - There was a bit of an olive oil taste as well which I loved. This was a really nice dish that I would have again, even with the peas if I had to. If we do come to the Republic again, I'm not sure we'd eat in the restaurant. We'd probably just hang out at the bar with something from the bar menu. It is an interesting place so I would definitely recommend a visit. The food was good and everything else just comes down to personal preference. read more

Prior to Republic, the same building housed a bar/restaurant called The Oriental. Today was my first time at Republic for lunch with a few colleagues. The interior of the restaurant and bar area is amazing and kudos to the people who designed it because it's great. It has a certain Scandinavian feel about it with lots of clean wood and plants around the place. This is where it goes downhill. We were presented with the bar food menu and there was not one vegetarian option on it. There were many fish meals but I know many vegetarians who also exclude fish from their diet. This is really poor as I feel there is a huge demand for vegetarian options these days from not only vegetarians but also people who just feel like something a little lighter. My colleague and I had to ask for the food to exclude meat (we had spaghetti in a tomato based sauce). The service was average and we weren't approached for extra table water where other restaurants would probably go overboard. After our meals were finished we were sitting for a while and tried to get the attention of the waitress for the bill. In summary, I would probably say this place is cool, but not somewhere I'd insist my friends went. Perhaps it's different at night and the menus switch over. I won't hurry back anyway. read more

Food five stars Decor five stars Ambience five stars However, out waitress was a total bitch and shouldn't have come to work that day. Dianna, you're a server, lose the attitude. On a positive note, after complaining through social media a manager is looking into it. read more

To the Venue Owner, I am extremely disappointed by the shameful & awful service by restaurant manager Alex. I understand the no booking policy but she was rude upon asking to politely be on a waiting list. We were ushered to a table by another waitress & Alex came over to embarrassingly take us off the table (after being seated). We were with friends from interstate & our time together is precious. We are used to great service at other venues, unfortunately her incompetence of hospitality & service caused us to turn away from the venue. The seven of us will not be recommending The Republic. Kind regards, Ardhene read more

Food was garbage. Took forever and was cold when it arrived. When I sent it back, I clearly heard the chef bark at the waitress that "tell them there's nothing wrong with it!" Sorry, Chef, but if there was nothing wrong with it, I wouldn't have sent it back! And, furthermore, if you think it was good and would be happy to eat it, then either your are an amateur chef or in the wrong industry. Waitress looked terrified of him so I let it go, but I think management need to ask some questions. Never again! read more

I likd the old Oriental, but I like the Republic better. The Bar menu is a little ordinary, but the food iteslf is quite nice. A little more choice would be nice. Good place to meet for business lunch during the week. read more

We had our end of year function here, unfortunately it was marred by the fact that we all had to wait 20 minutes for each pre dinner drink in the bar and many people in the line gave up and didn't bother. There were actually 7 staff wandering around behind the bar chatting and only one girl serving a line of 14 people. One staff member at first appeared to be helping at least make some drinks but then I noticed he was actually mixing himself two drinks and then he stood in the doorway drinking them in front of us , then he took 10 minutes to mix a jug cocktail. All they had to do was serve for that 30 minute busy period when everyone came in prior to going to the meals area. There was no one supervising or taking charge which was also evident at the dinner and then after we spent $3000 they kicked us out of the private room at 11pm on a Saturday night. The finger food was fine but the waiting staff were all fairly slow and unsupervised. read more

I have been to the Republic twice now and it was fantastic. Great food, great service. Especially James behind the bar. Very obliging and very attentive. I love coming here and I will be back again soon. read more

I have eaten in the dining room at Republic twice. Once in early December upon their opening and once this week. The first visit was fabulous. Great food. Great service. Great night. Tonight ... not so great. Food was good but it took an age to get served (well over. 30 mins even to order a drink!!) + the waiter cocked up the order and my starter didn't arrive (apologised and said it was his handwriting!) + he cocked the bill at the end. Lots of apologies. They we're unstaffed he said. They did seem to be in an unorganised flap. There is a no bookings policy - I assume that's part of the problem. Great place with lots of potential. Will try one more time. It really could be great of they sort out the service. read more

I was excited to go and check out the new Republic and had great initial impressions. Unfortunately neither the food or the service matched the overall dining experience I am sure the hotel was attempting to achieve. We had to literally chase a waitress/waiter to order and get drinks, the food had a lengthly lead time and of the share plates/mains consisted of 3 prawns and nothing else for $18.00. The hot chocolate pudding was over cooked in 4 or the 6 serves ordered at our table. Overall the bar area is great but I would not recommend the dining room with so many other great restuarants just around the corner on the parade. Overall very disappointed. read more

Restaurant service was very poor. Menu is very limited. We should have ordered from the pub menu which looked much better.