Accessible Dining Options in Adelaide

On the hunt for accessible dining options with quality food, great atmosphere and an inclusive mindset? Well look no further! Here, we’ve compiled three of Adelaide’s most accessible venues for you to visit.

The Duke of Brunswick

207 Gilbert Street, Adelaide SA 5000

The Duke of Brunswick is home to a 100% gluten free menu and prides itself on being an inclusive venue in every sense of the word. By ensuring that there are ramps, wide doorways and accessible restrooms, the hotel prioritises physical and social inclusivity in its everyday operations.

The Duke of Brunswick also has a Venue Access Guide available on their website, which showcases the different areas of the venue, as well as physical accessibility and sensory expectations. You can view the Venue Access Guide HERE.

Quick Overview of Features:

  • 100% Gluten Free menu
  • Sensory Considerations
  • Wheelchair and Mobility-aid friendly (bottom floor)

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The front of the Duke of Brunswick Hotel.
A picture from the ‘Adelaide Room’ of the Duke of Brunswick.
A view from the ‘Brunswick Bar’ showing menu items and recommended drink pairings.

Oak and Iron Tavern

17 Adelaide Road, Mount Barker SA 5254 (Car park off Dumas Street)

The Oak and Iron Tavern, located in Mount Barker is a sensory friendly and accessible venue, with a range of seating options and ramp access as needed.

They have partnered with Autism SA to host sensory friendly dining sessions in their Robert Charles Room every second Tuesday of the month from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. The Quiet Dinner includes reduced lighting and sound, table service and a private bar, as well as a specially designed Sensory Friendly Menu.

You can view the Oak and Iron’s Venue Access Guide HERE

Quick Overview of Features:

  • Sensory friendly dinners (at select times/dates)
  • Wheelchair and Mobility-Aid friendly
  • QR Code ordering for food and drink
A view of the Oak and Iron Bar
The Oak and Iron’s restaurant area.
An image depicting items on the Oak and Iron’s sensory friendly menu.

Arkaba Hotel

150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton SA 5063

The Arkaba Hotel is located in Fullarton and is known for its great food, live music performances and accommodation options. It is also a sensory friendly and wheelchair/mobility-aid accessible venue.

The Arkaba Hotel was the first pub in Adelaide to partner with Autism SA to bring Quiet Dinners to the public. These dinners take place on the first Monday of every month from 5:00pm – 9:00pm in their Fullarton function room. The room is specifically set up to include dimmed lighting, reduced sound and no television. It also houses a private bar, so diners are able to order without having to go into the main dining areas.

You can view the Arkaba’s Venue Access Guide HERE.

Quick Overview of Features:

  • Sensory friendly dinners (at select times/dates)
  • Wheelchair and Mobility-Aid friendly
  • Variety of seating options including soft, padded and hard chairs and stools
A view of the Fullarton room, where Quiet Dinners are held.
A view of the Arkaba’s dining area.
The Arkaba’s Lounge Bar.

Do you have any other dining recommendations? Email us at hello@strongandcapable.com.au and we’ll make sure to note it for our next blog update!

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