“let’s build a pub”
The Cathedral Hotel is a beautiful heritage listed venue at the southern end of North Adelaide. It is conveniently located just a short stroll from both the Memorial Hospital and the Women's and Children's Hospital, as well as historic Adelaide Oval and the spectacular St Peter's Cathedral.
The original Scotch Thistle Hotel was owned by William Field. In 1852, the first deliberations of the newly recreated Municipal Corporation were held there. The hotel faced Kermode Street, which was then a major thoroughfare. Field had a new hotel constructed in 1880 due to the shift in importance to John St (now King William Rd), which had been created to connect King William Road, via Poole Street, (now King William Road) to O’Connell Street.
Cathedral Origins
On the south-east corner of Kermode Street and John Street (now King William Road) in North Adelaide. Established originally on the north side of Kermode Street, the license was moved to the present location in 1881. Changed name to the Cathedral Hotel in 1925 and continues to trade under that name.
Today….
Many of its historical features are still evident. There are two separate and unique bars, a large dining room, as well as an alfresco area on Kermode Street. The newly refurbished hotel boasts an architecturally sensitive restoration of original features, whilst adding to the heritage charm with some truly bespoke modernist designer additions.