Take your time.
Our restaurant and bar are open 7 days a week,
365 days a year, serving uninterrupted dining from noon so you can take your time over a relaxed long lunch or dinner from dusk until late.
It’s the simple things that make a meal memorable. Our menu offers a unique journey, balancing seasonal creativity with pub classics, crafted by our Head Chef, Chris, to celebrate both local flavours and global influences. At the heart of Chris’s philosophy is a commitment to sharing food and creating unforgettable dining experiences, showcased in our seasonal Modern Australian menu.
With over 30 years of culinary experience, Chris began his journey in the regional town of Whyalla before refining his craft in a Michelin Star restaurant in London. Now in Adelaide, he brings his global expertise to the Sussex Hotel, leading a talented kitchen team to create dishes that blend pub classics and bar snacks with refined, original creations—all crafted to be shared and enjoyed with friends and family.
✨ Celebrate Mum in Style – Sunday, May 11th ✨
Secure your seat for a sophisticated lunch experience featuring a three-course menu perfectly matched with curated wine pairings – $120 per guest. Every mum will be welcomed with a glass of champagne on arrival, setting the tone for an afternoon of elegance and indulgence.
Prefer something more relaxed? Join us for a refined à la carte dinner in the evening.
Bookings essential – this one’s too special to miss.
All Day Kitchen
Monday to Sunday: 12 pm until late
Weekend Breakfast: 8 am – 11 am, Saturday and Sunday
Public Holiday Mondays - Open for Breakfast 8 am - 11 am
Explore our menus and let us help you plan your visit.
Advance bookings are sincerely appreciated.
View our menus below and help us to plan your visit.
Printable Menus
Breakfast Menu
All Day Dining
Starters + Sharing
MARINATED LOCAL OLIVES $12.0
Confit whole mixed olives, flavours of zesty citrus, confit garlic, aromatic herbs & spices [v]
LOADED GARLIC + CHEESE BREAD $16.0
Artisanal 8-seed mini cob, garlic butter, grated peppercorn-pecorino, parsley [v]
CRISPY CHIPS $13.0
Smoked paprika sea salt, side Beerenberg tomato sauce [df/gf/v]
GAUFRETTE POTATO WEDGES $15.0
Sweet spicy Boom-Boom mayo [df/v]
LA VERA HALOUMI $19.0
Crispy-fried, Leatherwood honey, chermoula yoghurt, native dukkah, crispy curry leaves [gfo/v/n]
FRIED CHICKEN WINGETTES ½ KILO $19.0
Canadian maple syrup + sriracha glazed, gremolata, toasted sesame [df/gfo]
WILD-CAUGHT TIGER PRAWNS $26.0
Char-grilled tiger prawns, fried tofu, laksa sauce, chilli sambal, Vietnamese mint
ORTIZ ANCHOVY TIN $28.0
Artisanal sourdough baguette, salted butter [dfo/gfo]
BLACK TRUFFLE SCOTCH-EGG $18.0
Pork mince + black truffle K.I. free-range egg, black garlic aioli, grated parmesan, chives
CRISPY BUTTERMILK CAULIFLOWER $17.0
Spiced cumin aioli, mojo verde, grated Manchego, sesame seasoning [gf/v]
SALTED COD + TARRAGON CREAM GRATIN $23.0
Oven-baked creamy salted cod ‘brandade de morue’, zesty lemon, herb sourdough pangrattato, fresh chives, toasted sourdough baguette croutons
LAMB KOFTAS $17.0
Za’atar-spiced lamb, green olive, garlic & lemon ‘toum’ labneh, fresh tabbouleh, smoked paprika olive oil [dfo]
SAVOURY FONDUE $45.0
Liquid fontina + gruyere + gouda cheese, Barossa chorizo, broccoli florets, cornichons, fresh sweet nashi pear, sourdough baguette [gfo/v]
Mains
BEEF CHEEK BOURGUIGNON $39.0
Slow-braised ‘Mayura Station’ wagyu beef cheek bourguignon, Barossa smoked gypsy speck, caramelized pearl onions, creamy chive potato mash, crispy leek [gf]
SALTWATER BARRAMUNDI $38.0
Crispy skin ‘Coral Coast’ barramundi, roasted celeriac mash, coconut creamed spinach, tomato kasundi, charred lime, fried curry leaves [gf]
PORCHETTA $38.0
Oven-roasted ‘Marino Fine Foods’ pork belly porchetta, crispy baby potatoes, heirloom baby carrots, tarragon white wine cream sauce, parsley olive oil [gf]
OVEN ROASTED ADOBO CHICKEN BREAST $36.0
Oven-roasted adobo chicken breast + pan-fried pumpkin sage gnocchi, garlic spinach, Pomodoro and basil sauce, crispy sage leaves
CHORIZO PASTA $29.0
Black ink spaghetti, sun-dried tomato + blackened red pepper romesco, Barossa chorizo, sautéed baby spinach, black peppercorn-pecorino [dfo/n]
KING OYSTER MUSHROOM STEAKS $29.0
Crispy black truffle parmesan polenta, charred asparagus, basil salsa verde, almond aillade, crispy kale [dfo/gf/v/n]
Salads
CAESAR SALAD $24.0
Gem lettuce, anchovies, poached K.I. free-range egg, sourdough baguette croutons, double smoked gypsy bacon, parmesan aioli dressing, black peppercorn-pecorino [dfo/gfo/vo]
Suggestion: ADD spiced ½ chicken breast
BABY BEETROOT SALAD $24.0
Roasted heirloom baby beetroots, sweet lettuce, radicchio, fresh orange, Woodside Goat cheese, candied pecans, sourdough baguette croutons, cumin mayo dressing [gfo/dfo/v/n]
Suggestion: ADD crispy haloumi
Salad Adds
SPICED ½ CHICKEN BREAST $8.0
SICHUAN MALA SALT & PEPPER SQUID $9.0
CRISPY HALOUMI $12.0
SEMI-FRIED TOFU $6.0
From The Grill
250GM PORTERHOUSE STEAK MB3+ $42.0
150 Day barley-fed Wanderer Black Angus porterhouse MB2-3, Lockington VIC – ‘Boonwurrung Country’. Black sea salt, crispy chips, side seasonal salad [df/gfo]
Add choice of sauce
Substitute to seasonal vegetables $5.0
250GM ‘PAROO’ RED KANGAROO LOIN $37.0
Wild-harvested – Flinders Ranges SA – ‘Andyamathanha Country’. Red wine juniper marinated + black sea salt, crispy chips, side seasonal salad, red wine jus [df/gfo]
Substitute to seasonal vegetables $5.0
250GM AGED BLACK ANGUS SCOTCH FILLET STEAK $62.0
150 Day barley-fed Wanderer Black Angus scotch fillet MB2-3, Lockington VIC – ‘Boonwurrung Country’. Black sea salt, crispy chips, side seasonal salad [df/gfo]
Add choice of sauce
Substitute to seasonal vegetables $5.0
Sauces & Condiments
RED WINE JUS $3.5
BEEF GRAVY $2.5
GREEN PEPPERCORN GRAVY $2.5
SWISS BROWN MUSHROOM GRAVY $2.5
DIANE GRAVY $2.5
BEERENBERG CONDIMENTS $2.5
Classics
WAGYU BURGER $30.0
Char-grilled wagyu beef patty, American cheese, double smoked gypsy bacon, crinkle-cut pickles, fresh coral lettuce, tomato, our smoky bourbon BBQ sauce, confit garlic aioli, artisanal potato bun, crispy chips, side Beerenberg tomato sauce [dfo/gfo]
GARFISH & CHIPS $33.0
Little Juniper gin-battered or herb-panko crumbed or chimichurri grilled, crispy chips, our tartare, lemon, side seasonal salad [dfo/gfo]
SICHUAN MALA SALT & PEPPER SQUID $29.0
Salt Gang Sichuan mala salt + black pepper floured, crispy chips, our tartare, lemon, side seasonal salad [df/gfo]
DIRTY BIRDY BURGER $29.0
Crispy-fried chicken leg fillet, jalapeño Monterey Jack, double smoked gypsy bacon, crinkle-cut pickles, adobo aioli, maple tahini mayo, gem lettuce, artisanal potato bun, crispy chips, side Beerenberg tomato sauce [dfo/gfo]
CUMBERLAND PORK SAUSAGE $30.0
Chive and potato mash, caramelized onions, gravy, Beerenberg Bavarian mustard
FREE-RANGE CHICKEN BREAST SCHNITZEL $29.0
Herb-panko crumbed, crispy chips, side seasonal salad [gfo]
Add choice of sauce
WAGYU BEEF SCHNITZEL $30.0
Herb-panko crumbed, crispy chips, side seasonal salad
Add choice of sauce
PLANT-BASED SCHNITZEL $29.0
Country-style black pepper + herb schnitzel, crispy chips, side seasonal salad, lemon [df/v]
Add choice of sauce
Sides
ARTISANAL SOURDOUGH BAGUETTE $9.0
Salted butter, black sea salt [dfo/gfo/v]
CREAMY POTATO + CHIVE MASH $12.0
SAUTÉED VEGETABLES $16.0
Broccolini, cauliflower florets, heirloom baby carrots, herby garlic butter [gf/v]
Pizzas
MARGHERITA $22.9
Tomato sugo, mozzarella, fresh baby bocconcini, basil salsa verde, parmesan [gfo/v]
4-CHEESE $27.9
Fontina, mozzarella, lemon ricotta, garlic butter, black peppercorn-pecorino, parsley [gfo/v]
PUMPKIN PIE $24.9
Pumpkin sugo, onion jam, caramelised pumpkin, Woodside Goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, crispy sage, black peppercorn-pecorino [dfo/gfo/v/n]
HOT-HONEY PEPPERONI $26.9
Tomato sugo, mozzarella, pepperoni, Salt Gang hot-honey, parmesan [gfo]
BBQ 3-MEATS $29.9
Tomato sugo, mozzarella, double smoked leg ham, pepperoni, spiced chicken, roasted peppers, basil salsa verde, our smoky bourbon BBQ sauce [gfo]
SMOKED HAM + PINEAPPLE $23.9
BBQ tomato sugo, mozzarella, double smoked leg ham, caramelised pineapple [gfo]
Sweets
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING $14.0
Warm date pudding, burnt orange caramel, rum and raisin ice cream, candied pecans [v/n]
BELGIAN CHOCOLATE FONDUE (FOR 2) $35.0
Marshmallows, fresh strawberries, sweet dried apricots, salted pretzels, hot cinnamon donuts [gfo/df/v]
ICE CREAM SUNDAE $15.0
Vanilla bean ice cream, caramel milk chocolate popcorn, wafer biscuit, candied pecans, choice of chocolate fudge or salted caramel or berry coulis [gf/v/n]
HOT CINNAMON DONUTS $12.0
Fresh hot donuts (4), cinnamon sugar [v]
Kids
For children 12 & under. All juniors' meals come with fruit drink + mini vanilla cornetto ice cream.
DIETARIES [df] dairy-free, [dfo] dairy-free option, [gf] gluten-free, [gfo] gluten-free option, [v] vegetarian, [vo] vegetarian option, [n] contains nuts
Proudly local! It is the simple things that makes our locally sourced and seasonal Modern Australian menu shine.
Whilst sharing your food adventures with friends or family is our Head Chefs philosophy.
Chris has over 30 years’ experience crafting his technique across the globe – commencing his culinary pursuit in the regional town of Whyalla onto a Michelin Star restaurant in London before returning to venues in Adelaide and now the Sussex Hotel.
Chris taps into all his experiences, and with his kitchen team, they create food adventures from simple pub classics and bar snacks to original creations with simple tastes and finesse that are worth sharing with family and friends and talking about.