A beautiful pub with good food, good service, attentive staff, lovely atmosphere - would definitely recommend it and look forward to going there again.
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Not sure why there are so many low ratings - I suppose it is because the pub has changed hands a couple of times over the years and it can be a bit inconsistent, but my (many!) experiences have been mostly positive. I live in the area so it is our 'local', and sometimes you have to wait a long time and sometimes you don't, sometimes the food is only average and sometimes it is amazing, sometimes the bar staff are sparse and sometimes plentiful, but I have found the staff to be at least 90% pleasant and helpful. Sometimes you will get a noob, but it is fair that sometimes you give a new young person a job so they can learn and get better! I have given it 5 stars to try and even-out the unfair low ratings it seems to have accrued. Last time I was there (a couple of weeks ago) it was great, and the staff were knowledgeable and helpful, and the serving time was instant! Also, people should be aware that though the renovations were done a while ago, it is still quite a gorgeous pub to spend time in. Plus - POOL TABLE! For me a pool table is always a winner. (P.S. The only real downside? Archer Hotel, if you read this, PLEASE use a stronger disinfectant down the floor drain in the ladies loos to make up for that weird ancient plumbing smell ... blerk!)
I had dinner at The Archer last night & it was AMAZING!!! It totally exceeded all my expectations! I had the vegetarian gnocchi & it simply melted in my mouth! Loved it! And the customer service was outstanding! Nothing was too much trouble! I will most DEFINITELY be back!
Usually come here for a lunch with friends. I find that the menu can be a bit hit and miss for my tastes. However the service is usually fine though sometimes it can take a bit of time for food to come out.
This time we ordered the salmon on couscous and the rump steak.
Salmon was great, cooked really nicely with accompanying couscous, cherry tomatoes and prosciutto. I probably could've done with the salad-like dressing that was put all over the dish but it was fine with it.
The steak was ordered medium but came out mostly rare to medium-rare which was unfortunate as they normally do cook it better than that.
The indoor seating area can seem a bit dark but is nice for dates. The outdoor seating area is partly under cover but on a lovely day is really nice.
Have been here twice now for New Year's Eve dinner, last night an early dunner before the Strikers game. Firstly it was great to find a place open for all day dining close to Adelaide Oval before the game. The American burger joint closed at 4pm as it was New Year's Eve which I found odd.
Once again as our previous experience the food was with out fault sll 5 of us had great meals and drinks. The $15 burger and pint is a great deal and the burger tastes so good, moist, succulent with a great flavour and the chips OMG! the best on Adelaide. The crispy garlic beef tacos were delicious with the hum of the harissa aoli, the only thing missing was the coriander as apparently they had ran out. Which was disappointing, can't they just send someone yo the local supermarket to buy some? Staff were friendly and loved the comfy booth. Prices eere good with some specials and daily deals. Will certainly be back and would highly recommend to others.
Perhaps there's been a change of ownership?. My wife and I dIne here every week/2nd week and are steak night regulars.
We've had consistently good meals and the odd time where we've tried something different like the Archer burger or kangaroo salad it's been a hit.
I will say that the parmy was a little oily on one occasion but that's really the only issue we've had.
Staff are friendly and attentive.
Maybe they had a change of management this year due to bad reviews or feedback who knows..
Lovely service, good food, upstairs bar is the highlight, fantastic bar team!
Pros: extremely friendly staff.
Beef schnitzel: $22 cooked well. Diane sauce seemed lacking a bit of cream
Steak sandwich: $23 delicious & hearty with all the trimmings. Ciabatta was warm which is a plus.
Scotch fillet steak: $35 well seasoned….a little over salted (a touch). Ordered rare but decided blue. Didn’t complain as we can stomach it but others may be complaining about it. We prefer underdone than over done, but considering price, chef really should be bang on. Gravy seemed like a jus, tasty but not thick enough to grab onto the steak
Kids cheeseburger: $9 tasty, well portioned but lacking a little salad.
Love the old building and the layout inside. We enjoyed sitting in one of the booths admiring paintings on the wall which were for sale. It was a fairly quiet time of the day, not many customers at the time we were there yet it took half an hour for the food to come out after ordering. My husband had to leave for an appointment before the food arrived so I took his food home in a take away tray which ended up going in the bin as it was soggy by the time we got there. I was surprised that when ordering a Caesar salad, I was asked if I wanted to pay extra for chicken which I did not as I have always received chicken with my Caesar salad everywhere else that I’ve ordered it. The price of a cranberry juice was quite steep too- $6.40 for one glass! The staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Have been to the archer a few times in the last few months. The food is amazing. The gin selection is huge! Staff have been really friendly and accommodating to our needs. I love the library upstairs it is so gorgeous. Would definitely recommend this pub if you want a function or just a night out.
The pulled pork burger is amazing, such a great burger. 100% recommend 👌 Awesome, friendly staff who were up for a chat and a laugh. Great atmosphere! Just an all round good pub for a drink and a meal especially before a footy game. Cheers guys 😊👌
I love this place for drinks after work!! Has a good vibe. The menu has lots to choose from and everything I've tried has been pretty good.
However, those booth seats in the dining area are way too squishy for people over a certain weight😅
great pub and great feed! Highly recommend the archer for functions as well - they were very accommodating and went above and beyond and truly made my birthday one to remember! The staff are always very helpful and always serve with a smile and a laugh!! Great venue - the best in North Adelaide!
Came here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. Service was quick and friendly. Meals came out without having to wait for too long especially with time limits on car parking in the area. My Pork Belly was delicious. Decent serving size cooked just right. My Wife had the Chicken Parmi was a good size again but she thought it was a bit bland lacking flavour. Keen to try the other things on the menu when we come next time.
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