First opened almost 150 years ago, royal victoria hotel has begun a new era in 2025
In the heart of South Australia’s outback, in Adnyamathanha Country, Royal Victoria Hotel has been re-born. With a history dating back to 1879, and having been closed for nearly 70 years, this classic Australian pub now warmly welcomes you.
Location
3 First Street
Beltana SA 5730
Hours
Thursday, Saturday & most Sundays
11:00am – 6:00pm
Friday
11:00am – 8:00pm
Extended hours during school holidays
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PHone
0401 719 882
Welcome to Royal Victoria Hotel
meet the owners.
Long-time Beltana locals, Jan and Chris Ferguson, have long dreamt of restoring the Royal Victoria to its former glory.
After years of planning and untold hours of physical labour, Jan and Chris now extend a warm welcome to travellers, visitors and neighbours.
Meet our mascot and official greeter, Flossie.
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View our story which was featured on ABC TV's Landline.
eat
Our food offering is simple and relaxed comprising of house-made snacks, cheese platters and light meals.
We also cater for group bookings for lunch or afternoon cheese platters (advance booking required).
Drink
Our bar is a heritage site specialising in South Australian products. Our suppliers are independent companies based in SA, providing beer, wine and distilled products.
We have our own specially-brewed Pale Ale made for us in Parachilna. It's named "Second Repeater" to commemorate Beltana's role as the second repeater station on the Overland Telegraph Line.
This refreshing Pale Ale is also available for take-away purchase.
Stay
The accommodation section of Royal Victoria Hotel is undergoing renovation.
However, Beltana offers a number of campsites for caravans, campervans and tents provided by Beltana Progress Association. Beltana is the closest campground the the Nilpena Ediacara National Park.
Bookings can be made at hipcamp.com
Accommodation is also available at Prairie Hotel, Leigh Creek Resort, Moolooloo Station and Warraweena Station.
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