Tucked into the leafy Adelaide Hills foothills at 141 Main Rd, Blackwood SA 5051, the Belair Hotel is the kind of South Australian pub that can do a lot at once: bistro catch-ups, sport on the screens, bottleshop runs, and—crucially for many locals and visitors—a dedicated gaming experience with pokies. If you’re chasing a relaxed venue where you can settle in for a session, grab a feed, and keep the night moving without having to head into the CBD, this place sits right in the pocket.
Here’s the big headline for players: the venue promotes its Den & Gaming area as a standout in its category, with details that matter when you actually plan a visit—machine count, comfort, late trading (some nights), and the extras that turn “I’ll just pop in” into an easy few hours.
A pokies venue lives or dies on practical details: how many machines you’ve got to choose from, whether it’s comfortable, whether you can take a breather, and whether the room feels welcoming instead of harsh and cramped. Belair Hotel leans hard into that “designed for a session” vibe.
The venue describes its gaming room as stylish and welcoming, with warm colours and a marble cashier and bar, which is a precise fit-out detail you don’t see mentioned unless the room is meant to feel like a feature rather than an afterthought. It also notes the room opened in 2009 and highlights an industry award reference (AHA 2010).
Belair Hotel states the gaming room features:
That combination (comfortable chairs + tea/coffee + a nearby bar + a purpose-built break area) is exactly what frequent players tend to talk about when they say a venue is “easy to play at”. It reduces friction: you’re not constantly getting up, queueing elsewhere, or feeling like you need to leave the room to be comfortable.
Pokies sessions are often spontaneous, but it’s still handy to know whether you’re looking at a midnight finish or later. Belair Hotel lists these service times for Den & Gaming:
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Day |
Den & Gaming hours |
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Monday |
9:00 am – 12:00 am |
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Tuesday–Saturday |
9:00 am – 2:00 am |
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Sunday |
9:00 am – 12:00 am |
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Public holidays |
10:00 am – 10:00 pm |
The late close (up to 2:00 am Tuesday to Saturday) is a major plus if you prefer a longer night or want to roll in after dinner rather than making it an early one.
Belair Hotel has a large review footprint online, and third-party venue directories describe it as mixed overall—some people love the atmosphere and setting, others are less impressed by aspects of food or busyness.
From the PokiesNearMe entry, the venue is shown with an average rating of 3.9 out of 1507 reviews and explicitly says the reviews “appear to be a bit mixed.” It also includes a customer quote praising the pub feel, food, and beer selection.
Even when reviews focus on meals, queues, or noise, that still helps pokies visitors because it tells you when to come. If a venue is busy with families at peak dining times, many players simply aim for later hours—especially given Belair’s 2:00 am trading on most nights.
If you ask hospitality people or long-time players what separates an average gaming room from a venue you return to, the answers are usually unglamorous: comfort, lighting, the ability to take breaks, easy access to drinks, and hours that match real life.
Belair Hotel’s own description reads like it was written with exactly those criteria in mind—high-back seating, warm lighting, tea/coffee, adjacent bar service, and a dedicated breakout area. Whether you’re a casual player putting in a small session or someone who prefers a longer sit-down, those features support the experience the way a purpose-built room should.
Sometimes you’re not looking for “the one venue”, you’re planning a night with options—especially if you’re meeting mates across different suburbs, or you want a backup if one place is packed.
PokiesNearMe lists Belair Hotel and also surfaces other venues that may interest players, including Avoca Hotel, Reepham Hotel, and Seven Stars Hotel. (These are shown as “You May Also Be Interested In” style suggestions on the PokiesNearMe listing.)
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Venue (alternative option) |
Location shown in listing |
Why it’s relevant for pokies players |
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Avoca Hotel |
Clarence Gardens SA |
Listed as an alternative pokies venue near the Belair Hotel entry |
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Reepham Hotel |
Prospect SA |
Listed as an alternative pokies venue near the Belair Hotel entry |
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Seven Stars Hotel |
Adelaide SA |
Listed as an alternative pokies venue near the Belair Hotel entry |
Separately, a Google Maps “people also search for” cluster around Belair Hotel includes venues such as Parkside Hotel and Torrens Arms Hotel, which can be useful if you’re considering other pubs in the broader metro area for a gaming session as well.
Between spins, most people want something that keeps the session comfortable: a decent meal option before you start, a simple bite mid-way, or at least reliable bar service.
The bistro is described as spacious and multi-functional with varied seating (communal tables, stools, lounge area) and a family-friendly layout featuring a six-level outdoor playground plus a dedicated kids’ chill-out zone. It also highlights big windows and Adelaide Hills views, plus a cosy fire for cooler months.
Bistro service times are clearly listed, which matters if you want dinner first and gaming after.
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Day |
Bistro hours |
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Monday |
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
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Tuesday–Friday |
12:00 pm–2:30 pm, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
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Saturday |
12:00 pm - 9:00 pmm |
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Sunday |
12:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
The main bar is also positioned as spacious with different seating styles (booths, communal tables, and stools). Kitchen hours mirror the bistro-style split service on weekdays and continuous-ish service on weekends.
For players who like to mix a bit of sport, racing, or a punt into the evening, the Sports Bar highlights flat screens, Sky Racing 1 & 2, and Blackwood’s only TAB facility, with service “open from 10 am, 7 days a week.”
Belair Hotel’s bottleshop is a Thirsty Camel outlet, offering drive-in facilities and a walk-in cellar with air-conditioned browsing for local and international wines. It also publishes bottleshop trading hours, which is useful if you’re doing a dinner + takeaway beverages combo.
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Day |
Cellars hours |
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Monday–Tuesday |
9:30 am – 9:30 pm |
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Wednesday–Thursday |
9:30 am – 10:00 pm |
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Friday–Saturday |
9:30 am –11:00 pmm |
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Sunday |
9:30 am – 9:00 pm |
The hotel’s address is published as 141 Main Road, Blackwood, SA 5051.
A notable local advantage is rail access: third-party venue commentary notes it’s situated right next to Glenalta train station on the Belair Line, which can be a very practical option if you’re planning a night where you’d rather not drive.
Blackwood is a straightforward drive from inner Adelaide, and the venue is on Main Rd, which is an easy reference point for locals. (If you’re heading in at peak bistro times, allow a little extra time for carpark movement—family dining can get busy.)
The official site pages provided don’t spell out membership mechanics, but public-facing membership messaging does exist via the venue’s app presence and social postings. One such summary states member benefits can include members-only drink specials, 5% back in points on food and beverage, and 10% off bottles of wine in the bottle shop, tied to signing up via the Belair Hotel app.
For pokies visitors, the practical angle of membership programs is usually: discounts on food/drink (stretching the budget for longer sessions) and occasional offers that make a midweek visit more tempting.
Belair Hotel lists regular promos/events such as Wings Wednesday, Kids eat free Monday nights, Schnitty + Pint Night, and a Seniors Discount on weekday lunches.
For a pokies-focused visit, these promos matter because they can shape crowd levels:
Belair Hotel notes that due to ongoing renovations, the function room may be temporarily unavailable for private functions, and encourages enquiries via phone/email.
If you’re planning a group outing that includes pokies as part of the night, it’s worth confirming spaces and any current venue changes directly.
Belair Hotel publishes:
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Department |
Contact |
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General / Venue |
+61 8 8278 8777 |
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admin@belairhotel.com.au |
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Bottleshop reference |
Same phone/email listed on Cellars page |
From the provided official site sections, Belair Hotel is strongly positioned as a pub/hospitality venue (bistro, bars, sports, gaming, bottleshop, functions). The supplied pages do not list accommodation room types or booking details in the way a motel/hotel site would.
If you meant “rooms” as in functionrooms/dining areas (e.g., Hills View room references appear in public reviews), that aligns with the venue’s event and dining setup, but for overnight accommodations,n you’d typically confirm via direct contact before assuming on-site stays are available.
In South Australia, you’ll be dealing in Australian dollars (AUD / A$), and venues like this are generally set up for card payments as well as cash. Google Maps venue attributes also commonly list card/NFC payments for pubs of this type.
A local-feel note: Adelaide Hills pubs often blend families in the bistro with adults in bar and gaming areas—so the best experience usually comes from picking the right time of day for what you want (quiet session vs lively night).
Belair Hotel is in Blackwood, South Australia, and it has a dedicated Den & Gaming area where patrons can play pokies.
The venue states the room features 33 machines and games.
Belair Hotel lists Den & Gaming hours as 9 am–12 am (Mon), 9am–2am (Tue–Sat), 9 am–12am (Sun), with public holidays 10am–10pm.
Yes. The venue states the room includes KENO, and notes full bar facilities are available in the adjacent Den Bar.
Belair Hotel describes a breakout outdoor smoking area with seating, privacy screening, heating, and tinted windows so players can still view machines while outside.
PokiesNearMe lists Belair Hotel and suggests other venues such as Avoca Hotel, Reepham Hotel, and Seven Stars Hotel as additional options.
You can use +61 8 8278 8777 or admin@belairhotel.com.au.