Goolwa Hotel, Goolwa SA

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Goolwa Hotel, Goolwa SA

The Goolwa Hotel is a hotel located in Goolwa, South Australia.
They have an average rating of 4.3 out of 523 reviews, with the latest ratings ranging from 1 to 5.
Friendly, helpful and enthusiastic staff. Excellent salad bar. Battered fish was excellent. Walker access and suitable table chosen for someone with a walker.


The Goolwa Hotel does not appear to have any published opening hours, but you may find some more information on their website.
7 Cadell St, Goolwa SA 5214

Other Clubs and Pubs in Goolwa

There are 2 venues in Goolwa SA. This list shows venues that are in Goolwa and does not include venues that are in an adjacent town such as 'Goolwa North'

Latest reviews for Goolwa Hotel, Goolwa SA

Steven Dewhirst
17/09/2023
Busy and full of locals we were in after a party and the footy was on the place cleared once it was over. Great atmosphere friendly staff and great night was had by all of our group
Mick M
09/09/2023
An older pub.

Staff are friendly enough, kitchen hours are limited and the place itself is fairly dated. If you're in Goolwa it the probably the better of the 2 pubs to visit for a beer and some pool.
Chris Parsons
17/08/2023
Still just as good every time we re-visit. We now live back in Goolwa so it's normal to go to the places we have enjoyed in the past. Our most recent visit to Goolwa Hotel was like coming back to see friends. Same family run it as well as they have for many years. Food, service, prices, comfort - all the same and just as good as it ever was. Indeed it's probably the best value for money in the town. standard Pub fare with salad and vegetables as you select from their cold/hot display. All good. Thank you for the Cross family. Glad to be back.
Daniel Bartholomaeus
12/07/2023
Good pub food. Friendly atmosphere. Clean and tidy facilities. Good value. Great so see salad and veggie bars live on.
Natasha Sturt
17/06/2023
Disappointed with the seafood baskets my husband and I ordered and got charged $6 for a side of aioli! Potato bake was just wedges with sauce and cheese on top and the seafood was quite greasy. We both felt sick afterwards. Will not go back there again.
Patricia DERHAM
19/05/2023
Friendly, helpful and enthusiastic staff. Excellent salad bar. Battered fish was excellent. Walker access and suitable table chosen for someone with a walker.
Sue Bormann
18/04/2023
Still my favorite place to take friends for a good value meal in Goolwa.
Sunday 2 course roast, soup or dessert is always a winner currently for $18!
Plus for the price, you have access to a range of delicious salads, bread and hot vegetables.
Staff always friendly and accommodating for an special little requests.
There isn't a play area for little kids but they do cater well food wise for them.
Jamie Rowe
18/03/2023
We usually head here for a lunch when we come down the south coast. The price for mains on the special board are fantastic. As you get the salad bar included.
The kids meals are so cute and come in a boat!
DIY drinks up at the bar.
The lighting could be a bit brighter, as it was quite dim inside.

My guests had the T-bone steak and they said it was delicious and exactly medium rare as they ordered. ?

My wife said the battered fish had a lot of flavour as well. ?

We will be regulars for awhile to come!
Shannon Murphy
05/03/2023
I ate here last night with my family and we had a show to see across the road after dinner at 7pm. We waited 30 minutes for our food and it came to us at 6.50pm and one of my friends meals was incorrect (the lady who took the order didn't put the right meal through) my friend had to order another meal which then pushed us back and made us late for the show and she had to order something that came out quickly which she didn't want. You should have given her a refund! The waitress said 'I understand but there's nothing i can do' My friend had to eat her food sooo quick and it was a meal she didn't even want due to your screw up! Terrible customer service that is!! Won't be back!!
peppa Keyes
09/01/2023
Worst service and food I have ever had served to me !
Beyond disgusted in the service and attitude from staff .
I have never been spoken to in that way by a waitress before !
My son dropped his pizza on the floor and so we ordered another because we couldn't order chips apparently due to potato shortage , leaving us having to order an entire kids meal again .
After waiting close to 2 hours for his second pizza we got it and it had holes in it , it was soggy and disgusting I wouldn't let him eat it , I've never seen anything like it ..I questioned the the state of the food served to my son to which I was replied 'that's karma'
Apparently because my mother didn't order a main meal instead having 2 entrees they decided to give us some karma by serving my 5yo an inedible meal ! Because she's following policy apparently !
Jonathan Hilder
09/01/2023
Terrific lunch today sitting street side at the Goolwa Hotel.
Michelle was very friendly and helpful taking our order. We chose to sit outside with our small dogs.
Excellent pub food and we all enjoyed the ambience watching people in the street pass by as we enjoyed our meals.
Pei C.
23/12/2022
Squid and chicken stroganoff were decent, burger was appalling, and oysters were slimy and not fresh, so we left them. Staff of the restaurant were barely civil while the bar staff were ever so friendly.

Totally agree with a previous reviewer that if this is what locals consider to be a 4.3* joint, that they need to get out more. Avoid avoid avoid.
Simon Busson
15/12/2022
Friendly staff and good service. Ice cold beer and quality and delicious meals. Had awesome visits here.
Ced Huxter
25/11/2022
The Goolwa Hotel catered today for 68 of our Strathalbyn Garden Club members, and delivered a first class Christmas 2-course lunch. The helpful friendly staff were able to serve everyone without any delays, all the meals were superb in presentation, texture and taste, plus you could help yourself to a broad selection of salads and hot vegetables. An excellent venue without doubt. Well done and thanks from all our members.
Justin Richards
15/10/2022
Good cheap meals. Great salad and vegetable bar. Meals arrived quickly. Staff very friendly. Excellent.
MICHAEL ECKERT
27/08/2022
What an amazing place!!! Staff are friendly, and bend over backwards to serve you as quickly as they can at the bar. The food is just divine, and so quick with orders. 5 - 10 minutes, and the meal arrives, hot and delicious!!! And, every Friday, the magnificent meat raffle (Which we've won a few times). Just a great, friendly pub, with an amazing atmosphere!! Will be back as often as we can!!
Patricia Derham
26/08/2022
Popular hotel with the locals. Consistent quality in meals. Walker access from the car park. Use this entrance. Front entrance has two steps. The staffhave been there for years and are very friendly and capable. The did a great job for my 80th party four years ago. Thanks to all.
Kathleen Milner
06/06/2022
My husband & I called in for lunch but unfortunately the kitchen had closed 5minutes earlier. The wonderful waitress checked with the kitchen staff to see if they could still put a meal together for us. We had a few options and the food, salad bar and hot vegetables were so fresh and delicious. All the staff we encountered were so helpful and some of the happiest people we have come across!
Wabbit Photography
15/03/2022
We had a pork schnitzel that had a heap of fat instead of meat.
But - on a positive side!
The (alcoholic) Ginger Beer on tap was nothing short of amazing ...
Robert Kusen
08/03/2022
Nice food at a good price.
"Tuesday night". Great staff as well.
Gail McAllister
15/02/2022
Main meal okay but the desserts were amazing. Well priced for the two of us. Excellent staff friendly and helpful.
Definitely would recommend.
Steven Letheby
14/02/2022
We go there quite regularly and have never had a meal that wasn't to our liking. The prices are very reasonable and the serving size is always good. A change of menu would be a help as the last couple of times we have been there the dining room has hardly had any people which makes me think people are going somewhere else.
Tyson O'Connell
10/01/2022
A great pub with an extensive list of beers, wines and more. Great value meals and good customer service. Thank you Goolwa Hotel!
Duey79
16/07/2021
Seriously not good. 1 out of 4 of us could actually eat our meal. The chicken was like leather, the chips were soggy and the salad tasted funny........and we had to get food on the way home. To top it of 50% ,of.the staff were NOT friendly.......we won't go back ever again. One star is one to much.
Roberto Montecalvo
12/07/2021
Great meals very reasonable prices and very helpful staff. Will gladly go back again
Ria Ferreira
07/07/2021
5 stars for the Chef. Ordered cottage pie and a salad. Has never tasted such a delicious dish. Got 3 different salads. We'll done. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Andrew Lawrence
25/06/2021
Good food at reasonable prices. Lacks some atmosphere..... Not really a place to sit just for a beer, but good place to eat
Jenifa Oakes
30/05/2021
Fabulous t- bone steak. Delicious desserts
Jo-anne "Jojo"
19/05/2021
Went to the fish special night. Dining area is large with heaps of tables. Staff were helpful and cheerful. Meal was ok but nothing to rave about. I'd go back to try other menu options.
Paul Trehearne
17/05/2021
Good value meals. Good value drinks.
Some mood lighting might not go astray though.
Brian Jonas
30/04/2021
A absolutely lovely place to go eat my family a d I thoroughly enjoyed it the food was perfectly cooked and melted in your mouth great value for money would highly recommend it
A real asset to the town and it's people along with all that visit
Jenna Flett
23/03/2021
I went on a Sunday when they have a 2 course lunch option for $15. So either soup and main or main and dessert and choice from 2 options. I think it's a great price and fairly decent. It is more of a local pub atmosphere. Bit old school aesthetically. Some staff were great and some were a little odd. Would go back again when in the area.
Colin johnson
27/03/2020
Just had goolwa hotels takeaway. Absolutely beautiful great in this frightening time. ud83dude0b
Mark Barbulovic
05/03/2020
Friendly staff and my surf and turf steak was cooked to perfection. Medium. My mouths watering thinking of the steak and prawns in a garlic sauce. It also came promptly. There was a salad and hot veggie bar and everything was fresh. The menu had a wide selection of meals ranging from budget meals and up. A popular place which was recommended to me by a local. Definitely a 5.
Lynne Cargill
09/02/2020
Great roast. Lovely staff. I accidentally ate someone elses soup and they just laughed and sorted it out. nWonderful display of model boats.
Danny Barnes
21/01/2020
Friendly old fashioned service, food came quick and was delicious. Kids loved their boat bowls. Despite being a bit out dated and not much for the kids to do that we could see, was still a great atmosphere and nice place for a pub meal and buffet.
Barry Price
21/01/2020
Had a lovely meal. Daily special was Roast Lamb for only $12 and the serving was very generous with a large vege and salad bar with everything you would want. Friends had Chicken Schnitzels that were huge !
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