The town of Sevenhill was named in Rome in honour of the Seven Hills of Rome, Italy. The town was established in 1851 by Father Aloysius Kranewitter, of St Aloysius Church. The Sevenhill Hotel opened in 1863 as the "Black Eagle" Hotel, making it over 150 years old. It was opened by Anton Kranewitter, the brother of Father Kranewitter. In 1918 the hotel changed its name from "Black Eagle" to "Seven
hill". Clare Valley’s iconic pub, the Sevenhill Hotel was awarded BEST COUNTRY DINING in SA 4 years in a row - 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 by the Australian Hotel Association (AHA). Paul Longbottom and Kate Shadiac are continuing to receive excellent feedback from locals and tourists alike. Paul has worked in hotels for over 15 years and it has always been his long term goal to run his own hotel. Kate has also had hotel experience, previously managing hotels. The Sevenhill Hotel is a versatile venue with many different areas for everyone to enjoy. Our well stocked cellar has become a feature for diners and offers an outstanding range of local wines to enjoy at the hotel or to takeaway. Our outdoor area is great for family dining with room for the kids to play on the lawns while dad can watch sport on the giant screen. Paul & Kate strive to be involved with the local community - being recognized with a certificate of recognition for COMMUNITY SERVICE & SUPPORT at the AHA Awards in 2016.
