Prairie Hotel & Outback Lodge

Stayed here a few times over the years and it is truly an Outback icon on every level. Family owned and operated for years. Overflow accommodation provides a value, clean and functional space from which to explore the wider region. The food is exceptional- Feral Goat Curry one of the best Indian curries I’ve had anywhere! Good kids menu too for families. House made beers on tap. Terrific wine list. The sunset is one of the best you’ll experience globally. Unique. Highly recommended.

The outside was vastly different to the inside. The exterior had an old country pub charm however inside was beautifully renovated with a very modern atmosphere. Kind staff and a good variety on the menu. Everything was clean and well organised, and the food was incredible. Definitely recommend the kangaroo schnitzel and the local meat selection which was certainly an adventure (first time trying emu and camel).

Iconic and historic outback hotel/resort. It is rustic but recent interior upgrades have made it very attractive with local art hanging on walls. It also claims to have the most remote brewery in South Australia. There is plenty of parking and in winter warm toasty fires outside and in. Their signature dish is ‘Road Kill’ burgers (Kangaroo, Camel & Emu) but there is a serious menu with delicious local native ingredients.

This outback pub has been modernly refurbished on the inside. Containing its own brewery. We sat outside providing a great atmosphere. The flies were a bit friendly but that is the outback for you. The meals were fantastic. I hope to return again one day.

My husband & I made the drive to the Prairie Hotel for lunch & we so glad we did. The service was excellent as was the Feral Feast Antipasto… So fresh & so well presented. My husband had a beer & I had arguably the best coffee I have had in a long time. We chose to sit in the pavilion area, it was cool & had that old veranda feel.

We’ve stayed at the Prairie hotel a number of times and as always - first class. The staff (Ellie in particular) are super accomodating and amazing hosts. The food is superb. We did the fossil tour, led by Ross, and it is incredibly informative and should not be missed.

What a wonderful experience ❤️ All the staff are friendly and very professional. Emanuele makes the best lemon, lime, and bitters, and Ellie and Becky are just so welcoming, too. The rooms are stunning. The sunsets are magical, and we are just about to experience the food, for which we have high expectations. And, YES, the food is delicious. Well done, team! 😁

Wow!! Camping out at the gorge and decided to come here for dinner with the fam . . What a surprise this pub is. Amazing food at the restaurant- best food in the outback! Seriously great experience. The use of local ingredients was amazing. We all had something different and it was all good.