I thought that the other option was closed, so we decided to come here for some dinner. Well, it…read moreturned out that the experience really wasn't that great. Okay, my brother didn't complain, but he never complains, but the rest of us honestly really wasn't all that keen. Like, the beer selection was quite limited, which was a shame considering that this town is a rather touristy town, and the meals were somewhat average at best. Yeah, we really weren't all that keen. Oh, and the service wasn't all that great either.

This pub was a little hit and miss. When I first popped into Lobethal it was closed, though that…read morewas probably because it was Christmas. However, when I managed to get back, it had opened up again. It felt somewhat older than many of the other pubs in the area, which I have to admit was pretty cool, and there was a nice verandah out the front where one could sit, though I have to admit that the foot traffic isn't particularly huge. Still, as a place for a beer it isn't too bad, even though the beer selection isn't particularly huge.

The Rising Sun Hotel is a rather small hotel in Lobethal at the top of the Main Road. The hotel is…read morerather dated looking inside and out. There is a small dining area that had plastic table clothes with plastic chairs. The bar area was very narrow all round with seating on stools only. So...with a genuinely tired looking pub what makes it good..... well that would be the prices! $5 for all aussie pints and $6 for all imperial is an excellent offer. Also on offer is a range of different shots such as Jager Bombs, Jam Donuts and Skittle Bombs...which is a little strange for country hotel. Unfortunately we never got to eat here as we went on Pageant day and didn't think i would have to book - turns out i was wrong so the limited dining area filled very quickly. However the food i witnessed look going to people looks to be good serves of everything and i will be head back one day to try! When i get to try the food it may up the stars...but for a place to drink there is better available in Lobethal if you dont mind paying a little more!

The name is a tad corny, giving the impression of a heavily themed venue but rest assured this is…read morenot the case. In actuality Camelot Castle is one of the few remaining quirky, hidden gems of the Adelaide Hills. Still, it is a castle. With loads of stonework and battlements, and inside, a few decorative shields and swords, there is no shortage of character. One aspect of medieval times that could be left in the past is the gloom of the main dining (or banquet) hall. The low lighting does work well with the traditional exposed timbers, but it feels a little like a dungeon when you come in from the bright of outside. The food and drink are excellent, and the house wines whilst looking like cheaply labeled clean skins are a world better than the goon you might otherwise expect. The location is Camelot's best feature. Often when people say hidden, they mean "not many people know about it yet" or "it's just off the main street" but in this case, it is literally hidden. In an orchard filled valley, tucked in against the side of a steep hill, the entrance is only visible for a moment before you're around the next corner. Also, due to the terrain mobile phone coverage is near non-existent, which also affects the accuracy of phone GPS. Don't panic, it's nice countryside to be lost in.

All I can say is that there was nothing particularly great about this pub. In a way it is just…read moreanother local country pub, which means that the beer selection is rather limited, though it does seem to be popular, if the people pouring in through the doors are anything to go by. They do have a decent sized beer garden for dining, but in the end, well, I really wasn't all that impressed.

All l can say about David S. is that he obviously wouldn't know a good pub if it smacked him in…read morethe face. He needs to change the photo from Oscar Wilde to one of the muppets! My wife and myself have been to the Charleston Hotel probably about ten times, we are not from South Australia so only come here when visiting friend. I am not a massive beer drinker so cannot comment on the quantity or quality of the beers. But l can comment on the pub itself and the food served. You are immediately greeted on entry by the hosts, the service is quick and efficient and they do a pretty good house Shiraz. There is a great selection of "pub classics" on the menu and l can definitely recommend the bangers and mash with onion rings on the side. The food is always served quickly and piping hot.

I have to admit that this place did have a rather nice outdoor area, and the building was quite…read morenice as well, being one of those older pubs, where they would build the buildings not only to last, but also have some charm about them as well. However, other than that, there really wasn't all that much about this place that stood out in my mind, I guess it was the limited beers available, and that the service wasn't as good as some places. Yeah, it was okay, but certainly nothing grand.

the service was great, the owner was in a bad mood, rude and weird, and he was rude and mean to his…read morestaff. so if you want to feel awkward and uncomfortable while you eat an average meal, then the bedford is definatly the place to go.