The Crafers Hotel

The Crafers Hotel The early history of the village of Crafers centres around a little bush inn called the "Sawyers Arms".
(1435)

In later years it would be known as The Crafers Hotel when the Crafer family took out a license in 1839. It was described as "a poor place, just a rough bush hut with thatched roof and mud floor, but with good homely fare offered to man and beast". A refuge for the local woodsmen, it was also in habited by a number of lawless men who at one point held up Mrs Crafer and patrons, then helped themsel

ves to kegs of rum. When the police arrived, they were "so drunk no resistance was made and the offenders were arrested".

2014 marks a new lease of life for The Crafers Hotel, with the Peter and Matthews families undertaking a new and timely makeover for this solid, iconic old building. With one bar already renovated, the other areas will follow suit, together with an eventual 8 suites for accommodation upstairs. The owners are paying careful attention to keeping the pub in the character of its era, using natural materials such as stone, timber and slate, accented by leather and wood furniture - reclaimed where possible. Both the wine lists and menus have been overhauled to offer patrons a new selection including pub fare favourites, daily specials, and classic dishes with a modern twist. The new "kids on the block", craft beers, have the tradies comparing ales good heartedly out the front of the hotel at the new higher tables, or round the fire in the front bar.

Last chance to try all three 1946 Distilling gins and their matching cocktails!Get them before they’re gone….
31/08/2026

Last chance to try all three 1946 Distilling gins and their matching cocktails!

Get them before they’re gone….

Quick! Sun’s out, come and grab a spritz quick!Next cocktail on the line up is the Pomegranate gin spritz.Featuring th...
20/08/2026

Quick! Sun’s out, come and grab a spritz quick!

Next cocktail on the line up is the Pomegranate gin spritz.

Featuring the blood orange and pomegranate gin, aperol, Prosecco, blood orange syrup, and a touch of sugar syrup to round it out this cocktail is fruit, refreshing, and just the thing to enjoy the winter sunshine.

This month only!

First cocktail up -the Purple Sidecar!Featuring shades of purple gin, Cointreau, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and a hint ...
14/08/2026

First cocktail up -the Purple Sidecar!

Featuring shades of purple gin, Cointreau, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and a hint of butterfly pea syrup for that popping purple colour.

It’s refreshing, it’s moreish, it’s purple- what more could you want?

Shaking for the month of August only!

Wish you could write something a little more ✨exotic✨on the census than just your home address?GOOD NEWS! YOU CAN!We hav...
08/08/2026

Wish you could write something a little more ✨exotic✨on the census than just your home address?

GOOD NEWS! YOU CAN!

We have availability upstairs Tuesday night, the perfect night to escape! Call now or book through the website.

*census still needs to be completed, but we have the paper forms for you to fill out 📝

New month, new distiller!This month we’re featuring 1946distilling, showcasing their shades of purple gin, blood orange ...
01/08/2026

New month, new distiller!

This month we’re featuring 1946distilling, showcasing their shades of purple gin, blood orange & pomegranate gin, and elderflower & chamomile gin.

Available now and for the whole month of August, pop in and try all three and their corresponding cocktails!

Need a mid week escape? Book a stay in one of our premium balcony rooms.With a gas fireplace in the room, stand alone ba...
29/07/2026

Need a mid week escape? Book a stay in one of our premium balcony rooms.

With a gas fireplace in the room, stand alone bathtub, and a balcony overlooking the beer garden, our premium rooms are a touch of luxury in Crafers.

Book now for your weekday escape!



Enjoy dinner and drinks downstairs and l

25/07/2026
It’s that time again! Time to celebrate that special man in your life - the one who’s always there with a hug, a life le...
24/07/2026

It’s that time again!

Time to celebrate that special man in your life - the one who’s always there with a hug, a life lesson, a shoulder to lean on.

Book now for Father’s Day at the Crafers Hotel

We are ecstatic to announce that alongside being named 11th overall Gastropub, our wine list was awarded #1, best Pub W...
20/07/2026

We are ecstatic to announce that alongside being named 11th overall Gastropub, our wine list was awarded #1, best Pub Winelist in Australia!

But you already knew we were the best...

Thanks to and

Why not drop in for a drop today

Sun’s out, time for a cheeky cocktail!The Mad Cat, featuring signature gin, Cointreau, lemon juice, sugar syrup, orange...
18/07/2026

Sun’s out, time for a cheeky cocktail!

The Mad Cat, featuring signature gin, Cointreau, lemon juice, sugar syrup, orange bitters and mint.

Eat, drink, enjoy!

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8 Main Street
Crafers, SA
5152

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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