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Risdon Hotel

Risdon Hotel Port Pirie - Country Airstrips Australia

The Risdon Hotel opened in Moppett Road, Port Pirie West, in November 1877. The hotel was then known as the “Pilot Boat Hotel” and it was ideally situated to serve the rapidly growing residential areas of the town. It served as pub, club, meeting place, entertainment hall and polling booth for the western suburbs.
Records indicate that W.O. Evans was the first licensee.

An observatory capable of holding 100 people was built on the roof of the Pilot Boat Hotel. This was an ideal location to spot the sails of the windjammers coming up the gulf.

The hotel has been rebuilt and remodeled a number of times. In 1915 it became known as the West Suburban Hotel and then in 1938 the existing building was completed with the distinctive art deco style of architecture. The hotel is one of the most distinctive examples of this architecture in the region. At the same time it was renamed Hotel Risdon.

A part of the history of Port Pirie

The Risdon Hotel played its part in Port Pirie’s colourful history and this is well recorded in Nancy Robinson’s book “Reluctant Harbour”.

“When the proliferation of the more centrally – situated hotels appeared to be snatching some of the Pilot Boat’s former trade, the licensee began running free cabs to and from the waterfront each night. The so-called cabs were seldom little better than open carts, but they sufficed to entice the sailors to the pub with the most romantic name – and possibly the most romantic (if expensive) women. Strangers to the town wondered at the meaning of the driver’s raucous, wharf-side call :

This way to the Boat. Hurry along ! Passengers for the Boat, all aboard please.

And then to see a horse –drawn vehicle pull out and head inland, caused many an innocent to wonder if he’d been imbibing too freely.

Very late at night the Pilot Boat’s ostler would return the sailors to the wharf. Folklore has it that most of the passengers would be “as stiff as boards” and that the ostler and a companion would lay them out on the wharves like so many corpses. Certainly, it’s more officially recorded that the City Fathers became concerned at the drunken men left in the streets from the Pilot Boat.”

We hope you get an opportunity to visit the famous Risdon Hotel.

Address: 22 Morrett Road, Port Pirie West, South Australia
Phone: (08) 8632 2663

Angus & Co. Bar and Grill

Angus & Co Bar and Grill Port Pirie, Country Airstrips Australia

At Angus & Co. we believe in two things, good company and great food!

The Angus & Co. menu offers you steakhouse vibes with a modern twist including favourites such as mac’n’cheese, ribs, burgers, schnitzels, steak and salads.

Angus beef is consistently one of the finest, high-quality beef products available. At Angus & Co, we are proud to share our name with a product that highlights its commitment to superior quality.

With a relaxed atmosphere, you can enjoy a drink at the bar or stay for dinner in the restaurant. Book your table today!

Address: 166-172 Warnertown Road, Port Pirie, South Australia
Phone: (08) 8632 4200

Baker Bear’s Bakery

Baker Bear's Bakery Port Pirie, Country Airstrips Australia

Great little bakery selling the usual bakery goods, plus cakes, donuts and coffee. Comfortable seating and free wifi.

Address: 84 Main Road, Port Pirie, South Australia
Phone: (08) 8632 3350