LARGS PIER HOTEL

Built by the Largs Bay Land and Investment Company in 1882- the Largs Pier Hotel is rich in history. When it opened -on the same day as the Largs Bay Pier and railway - the area immediately became a major port of call for mail steamers and an important seaside resort for South Australia. For two decades- the hotel was the first primary port of call- and first temporary residence- for people travelling from Europe to begin their new life in the Lucky Country. The hotel also boasts the unusual place in Australian history as having the countrys first drive-through bottle shop- which was established in 1953. So when you drive through our Thirsty Camel- take a moment to stop and realise that you are now a part of Australias history. During the 70s and 80s the hotel began to establish its reputation as an important Aussie music icon. Jimmy Barnes with Cold Chisel- AC-DC- The Little River Band and The Angels all played here during the early days of their careers. Bon Scott -who later became the lead singer of AC-DC- met his wife at the Largs Pier Hotel after a gig in 1971. The hotel was purchased in 2005 by a South Australian family company- the Dean Group- after which a complete refurbishment sympathetic to the historic past of the building and in line with strict heritage legislation occurred. This refurbishment puts you in the lap of luxury - without the price tag.