Proudly serving the Adelaide Hills community, offering a place to gather, eat, drink and celebrate. The Barker Hotel was built around 1840 and originally named the Scotch Thistle, this modernised and elegant hotel has retained many of its heritage features including much of the original stonework. Located just 15 minutes up the freeway in the heart of Mount Barker in the Adelaide Hills, The Barker Hotel maintains a warm and welcoming environment from the moment you step inside. Whether you’re meeting a mate for a cold one, organising a catch-up over lunch & cocktails or looking to unwind with some live music, we have a space that will cater for you.