Yeah, if you know anything about Elizabeth then you are going to have a pretty good idea about what…read moreto expect from this pub. Okay, the first time I came here for a drink the patrons were actually quite friendly, however the second time they appeared to be increadibly xenophobic (and they didn't even know I was from Victoria, but then again considering how I dress they could probably tell that I wasn't from around those parts). Personally, I wouldn't recommend going to this place even if there were absolutely no other places to go to, but fortunately that isn't the case at this time, so if you happen to be driving down Phillip Hwy and see this pub and are thinking of checking it out then take my advice - keep driving.

We stopped for a bite to eat here, and enjoyed the experience very much. Being Yanks from the…read moremiddle of the USA, we would never have found this place if it was not for my sister from Perth showing us around. The outdoor seating was where we chose to be, and the setting was just delightful. We strolled around a bit looking at all the different eating/drinking areas available, and then settle in to have a very nice luncheon. After eating and settling our bill, we rubbernecked all around the old hotel. I think this would be a charming place to spend a night. A very enjoyable experience.

This hotel has recently been renovated inside out which now has a 60s modern theme throughout. The…read morefood has also had an update, and a little more expensive than prior to the renovation. I had the beef brisket and It was outstanding! A smokey flavour with a rich sauce. They have removed the use of discounts and no longer a salad bar. No real deserts for kids if they want something simple like icecream, and charged me $4 per scoop in a bowl for it. The have a kids play room equipped with TV, Bean bags, electronic games and drawing area. All in all I am impressed and glad that there is a nice place to eat in the northern suburbs however, not sure if many people around the area can afford the higher prices..

Well, when I first came across this pub the thing that stood out were all of the bars on the…read morewindows. In fact it looked more like a prison than a pub, but then again this is Elizabeth. However I think this place is actually really cool. It is not the busiest, or noisiest of places, which means that I can come here for a quiet drink and know that I am not going to be disturbed. I've also been told that this place happens to be a favourite for some of the engineers that work down at the RAAF base, which to me, gives this place a lot more dignity. I even ended up having a chat with somebody about blogging and the internet, which I would never have expected to happen in Elizabeth.

Staff were great and the steak was amazing. Great pub fare. Highly recommend not going to the…read morepokies though :)

went there on Friday raffle night and as usual had a great time, and the meals were great. love the…read moreatmosphere and the staff are so welcoming great family pub. Thanks for a great night

There are two things that I really like about this pub, the first being the building that looks…read morelike it has been lifted off of some plantation in Louisiana, and the second is the beer garden (but then I tend to like pubs with beer gardens). Okay, it does have the stock standard pokies room (which I try to ignore as much as possible) but they also have live bands playing, which I hope counters that out (but then again, are there any pubs outside of the city that don't have pokie machines?). I've actually been here a few times, namely because it was on my way from from my parents house (when I used to live here) and being one of the better pubs on the route, I would always stop off, sit in the beer garden, and have a drink. Sometimes I would even bring by Dad (not that he is a big fan of pubs).

Okay, I generally don't come out to this part of Adelaide all that often, probably because anybody…read morethat I used to know out here has long since moved on. However, I did want to come and check this place out and I must say that I quite liked it. Okay, it is basically a suburban pub with everything that you would expect from one, however the front bar, and the adjoining beer garden was quite nice. While it is certainly not a pub that I would continue making the trek out to visit (despite not living in Adelaide) I did quite like the vibe and the atmosphere, especially in the front bar.

The Blue Gums is a suburban pub that wishes it wasn't…read more The front bar and beer garden are updated, vibrant and appealing. They have regular entertainment and live music. We were originally planning to eat in the beer garden which was well-heated despite the cold but unfortunately, despite the mostly enclosed space, smokers are still permitted to ruin the air for others and the only table available wouldn't have accommodated a high chair. We moved across to the bistro. A miscommunication meant some attitude was forthcoming from one staff member, however her co-worker was bright, bubbly and very friendly. There was some discussion as to whether our group of 7 plus high chair could be accommodated but in the end, they put us at the end of a long table that was already set up for another function. For the next day. I was surprised there may have been the potential to turn away paying customers in favour of keeping a table empty for a booking the following day, but we were grateful to get a table inside regardless. The bistro is generally packed, mostly with families, however I wouldn't say it was "family-friendly". More like "family-tolerated". High chairs are available and there are kids meal deals but nothing for older kids to do and most pubs of a similar genre provide game consoles, a playground or even activity packs. Our junior dining companions declared it boring. The décor is a mix of late 90s bistro, with neon script signage over the bar and a cork themed carpet (as in actual corks, not cork texture) and some half-hearted attempts at edgy modern lighting fixtures. The menu is pricey for what it is, which is standard pub fare. I ordered the sirloin, rare, and was disappointed to get a steak that was medium to medium-well. Too hungry to make a fuss and send it back. However, the other meals were all good. I tried the schnitzel with Mexican topping and that was heaped generously with delicious topping. The salad and vegie bar has tasty offerings including fresh, warm bread rolls and is popular so you may be waiting a while to get into it as you can only approach from one side. The general feeling I get is that the Blue Gums is aiming itself at a different market, yet despite all of the above, the families keep coming in droves. The place is immensely popular and has plenty of regulars. Even though I can walk to the Blue Gums from my house, I don't think I'll become one.

There is one major reason that I give this rather ordinary hotel a high rating and that is because…read moreI left $40.00 sitting on the counter for some completely unknown reason and the next thing I knew one of the staff had come up to me and handed it back. Seriously, you never get honesty on that scale (actually you probably do, but then again I generally don't make a habit of leaving money sitting on the bar - I must have had one of those blank moments). Anyway, this pub is actually nothing all that fantastic, though it is one of the first pubs that you hit when you enter Adelaide along the Port Wakefield Road. Basically it has everything you would expect from your standard pub - pokies, a bistro, and a TAB, as well as an adjoining motel. Still, the honesty of the staff in this place must be applauded.

Great facilities, sad that it's not backed up by the food…read more Ordered the rump steak that I chewed on for half an hour before giving up. The girl taking the orders was great though, I think her name was Rachel.

At the gully hotel for dinner - I paid $29 for this crap. See the prosciutto? Yes the tiny bits,…read morethe dish has been sitting under the heat lamp for that long, veggies are dry, gravy is almost solid very This was the chicken supreme lol. It was a slice of chicken not a chicken breast as stated.

I have been very disappointed today going here for many years, today was appalling…read more I ordered meals for my parents n I to have to go up and asked had we been forgotten. To my surprise I was told I dunno have you been. Then the meals arrive to find my snitzels Raw. That was taken back up to counter to be asked what's your problem. When I showed Raw snitzel the response was what do you want then. I asked another staff member who is that guy, she explained the Manager. Well he needs to learn customer service and a apology would have been nice. Not my meal virtually thrown at me when he had to bring another meal. Some people are not cut out for certain roles and espyin hospitality. It makes me wonder if he's restaurant manager there's no hope for the pub.