I'm not sure if they decided to call this pub the Scenic Hotel because of the great views, but for…read moresome reason I really wouldn't be all that surprised. Then again, it is near the top of the Adelaide Hills, so you do get a rather reasonable view of the city, though not as great as you would from the other, more famous, lookouts. Still, this pub was pretty cool, especially since it had some nice beers on tap as well, and friendly staff. Yeah, it was cool.

What an amazing spot for a good pub. I recommend going at sunset watching the sun go down it's…read moreabsolutely beautiful. Plenty of benches outside. Parma was great!!

Ribs... Ribs ribs... Ribs ribs ribs…read more.. Ok. Now I've got that out of my system... The Stanley Bridge hotel is a picturesque classic Adelaide Hills pub with the best pork ribs you may have ever eaten. Named after the local barfly pooch - Benny the Jack Russell; "Benny's Ribs" as they are called come in meaty quantities of 6, 9 or 12 and are wonderfully grilled with a splashing of hoy sin sauce. You can have the ribs alone if you're on the Atkin's diet or endulge as I do and get the interestingly delectable coleslaw with chunks of apple and big sultanas, and don't forget the potato wedges to soak up the extra hoy sin sauce. Nom nom nom. Look, there are other items on the menu, some of which are great and some which don't hit the spot for me; avoid the pie and chili con carne unless you're a gambler as they can both be hit and miss. My stoic recommendation though, is that if you're a meat eater, try the damn ribs on your first visit. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. I have done 9 on one visit, but had to be removed with a crane. I now stick with the 6 rib serve (I'm trying to watch my weight) and go half coke, half diet coke (for my figure). The beers on tap include a few locals. Last time we were there, bierhaus and vale ale were sitting next to puke inducing west end draught and something else that shouldn't be consumed unless you're down to your last $5. Wine list is great, as is the serenity. They've got buckets of it. To top it off, there's Benny. What a champ. Read Anita D's review to get the whole story.

First of all. The food took around 2 hours to come out and the food was warm, not hot and then…read moreafter waiting that time the table across from us got their food in 30 minutes. A few staff members are a bit rude, however the atmosphere was decent. Personally I would not come here again.

Here are a couple of versions you can use depending on where you're posting. Both keep the key…read morepoints you mentioned. *Version 1 - Google/TripAdvisor style* *Balhannah Hotel - 0 stars* Worst dining experience I've ever had. The food is consistently undercooked. We ordered steak _well done, no blood_ and had to send it back 3 times. Each time it came out raw with blood running across the plate. Staff shrugged and said "steak is cooked with blood coming out, it's natural". Hygiene is non-existent - 0/10. The waitress had her fingers all over the food when she brought the plate out. After all the back-and-forth to the kitchen, we both got sick. It genuinely felt like something was done to the food. The staff stand around gossiping about customers loud enough for everyone to hear. When we raised the issues politely, we were treated like rubbish. To top it off, I received an aggressive, insulting email from the manager/owner saying we are no longer welcome, just for complaining about raw food and poor hygiene. *Food*: Undercooked, unsafe *Service*: Rude, unprofessional, gossipy *Hygiene*: Disgusting - staff touching food *Management*: Hostile and unaccountable Avoid at all costs. Made us sick and then banned us for speaking up.

This was another one of those delightful country pubs, though it is sort of more like a pub that…read moreyou get in the Adelaide hills, which means that it is in one of the more leafy parts of the city in that it is regional, but not quite. Anyway, they had a nice beer on tap, which I certainly did appreciate, and the service wasn't too bad either. They also have quite a decent sized beer garden, but we ended up spending most of our time in the front bar, which was quiet, and really nice as well.

The best football club. I have a bit of a not very important, albeit obvious bias…read more I had been to the Football club occasionally, but this year was my first as a player and member. Although my talent is questionable (the question being if I have any) I quickly felt welcome at the club. I hadn't played any organised sport since Primary School, so really I was happy to not die after my first training. While some of the buildings seem a little old, the interior has recently been renovated and expanded. The facilities are more than adequate, and there are always plans floating around for future improvements which really adds to the positive attitude at the club. The newest improvement has been the expansion of the dining area and kitchen, which can be hired by the public. Another great asset to the club is the grandstand, the biggest elevated undercover seating area in the entire Hills league. Being in the hills in winter, any undercover seating is great. There is also an outdoor bar under the stand alongside a bbq so there's no good reason to stray too far from the grandstand. On Saturday nights throughout the season the club is open for dinner, all are welcome not just players and members. The menu has a fair variety, mostly pub food based. Schnitzels with various toppings being the most popular (being at least as good as a pub schnitzel at half the price, it's not hard to see why). Separate from meals, the bar is also open Saturday nights. Whilst the range may be minimal, they never run out of what they do stock. The cocktail menu is the most popular with the younger crowd. There are many other postives about the club and facilities, the most notable being the recent string of success at the club. Premierships don't necessarily make a great club, but a great club always has the potential to win premierships. Next winter I look forward to "heading down the club".

Finally, I had located a pub in the Adelaide Hills that actually had schnitzel on the menu. Well,…read moreI've actually been to this place a few times, but that is probably not all that surprising since I did grow up in Adelaide, and have also known a number of people that lived in the area. It is actually quite a nice pub, with some rather friendly staff, that is also located in a really nice part of the area. Oh, they also had some decent beers on tap as well.

I was staying in Stirling the other night, and the bistro there was pretty packed, so I was…read morepresented the problem of finding a decent feed in a slightly unfamiliar location. I got back in the car and went for a little drive down the road. Before I knew it, this pub loomed out of the greenery of the hills, and I suspected that I had found what I was looking for. Upon entering, I discovered that I had attended on Schnitzel Night. There were three choices on the specials menu television. None of them particularly met my desire, although I did want a schnitzel. I suppose I could have ordered any one of them, and requested all the topping to be removed and substituted for a mushroom sauce, but no, it didn't occur to me, so I just ordered the standard schnitzel off the normal menu. And it was absolutely delicious. The crumb was excellent, the quality of the chicken was probably one of the best I've seen in a pub in South Australia, and the mushroom sauce was beautiful. The staff were friendly, and the meals came out very quickly. I think I'll go back very soon.

Absolutely fantastic country pub. The Oakbank Hotel has a…read moregreat atmosphere, friendly staff and some of the best pub food in the Adelaide Hills. The steaks are a standout -- cooked perfectly, generous portions and great value -- but there's plenty on the menu for everyone. The venue has a genuine community feel, a great beer garden and plenty of character. You can tell there's been a lot of effort put into making it a place where locals feel at home while still being well worth the drive for visitors. Great food, cold beer, friendly service and a proper country-pub atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit if you're anywhere near the Adelaide Hills. We'll be back!

Another delightful country pub. It didn't seem like much at first, but then I not only discovered…read morethat they had a couple of nice beers on tap, but that they had a huge beer garden out the back as well. Not only that, but the bistro has an outdoor deck too. Also, the beer garden was done up quite well, so that it didn't look like one of those back yards with a few benches thrown into it. Yeah, it was really quite pleasant.

If you looking for a gorgeous beer garden this is it. Stopped by for a drink so relaxing. You can…read morehear the water running from the creek wildlife to watch. It's beautiful.

First time here, very good impressions, friendly staff, great food, and great environment.read more

Good food and service at this eatery. I enjoyed the Guinness sausage meal, my son some salmon, and…read moremy friend a pasta dish. The waitstaff were all pleasant. Good stuff and at a decent price.

Since I used to live around the corner from this pub, it is not surprising that I have been here a…read morefew times, one of them being a bucks party. However, that was quite a while back, but after visiting the place somewhat more recently it felt as if little had changed. It had, namely the beer garden and the big screen, but it still had that nice suburban charm that I remember from when I was younger. Mind you, grand final day this place does get crowded, but then again we are talking about Grand Final day. Oh, and there is also a good selection of beers available.

Not impressed at all with the chiefs attitude, Bar staff very nice, but the chief just won't budge,…read moreI wanted a nice steak with a salad, but no if I wanted a steak I had to have it with mash potato and veggies. Well Mr chief I'm on a strict diet and no carbs as per instructions from my doctor, so if I wanted a salad I had to have a Schnitzel or something else. Not what I wanted, if it wasn't for the fact it was getting close to 7 pm and didn't really want to go looking elsewhere I would have left, and to add insult to injury no salad dressing. In fairness the Schnitzel was very nice.

It is probably one of the few remaining pubs to get with the program and actually dazzle the eyes…read morewith some new fittings and a flash dance floor. Even a new lick of paint wouldn't hurt. I've only ever come here for the karaoke, and after my last visit I don't think I'll be rushing back soon. Don't get me wrong I love karaoke but it felt like fright night for the freaks and geeks. I'm surprised Quintin didn't rock in. Nothing to bring you here but you may stop in if you're thirsty enough. Drinks aren't deal and meals are cheap and passable. Have fun!