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Experience the pleasure and ease of holding your next event at The Apothecary 1878. Located in the heart of the city centre close to the Convention Centre, Adelaide Casino and Festival Centre. We offer the versatility of four exceptionally designed entertaining spaces. We will cater for any style of function that you require, from a formal dinner to a cocktail event.

Our function rooms are ideal settings for birthdays, engagement celebrations, intimate weddings, private dinners or we can provide a corporate environment for meetings or wine tastings.

The courtyard and cellar create a unique and spectacular atmosphere, suitable for a small gathering or a group of 50.

The Apothecary 1878 prides itself on its extensive wine selection, choice of catering options and professional service, making every endeavour to propose a package personalised to your event. All memorable functions are the result of thoughtful planning and we look forward to welcoming you and your guests to The Apothecary 1878.

 

Dimensions Banquet Theatre Cocktail
Mezzanine 3.8m x 4m N/A N/A 18
Cellar /Restaurant 7.6m x 8.3m 24 - 48 N/A N/A
Function Room 8m x 8.3m N/A 40 80
Courtyard 6m x 6.2m N/A 40 50
         

Surcharge will apply for exclusive use of the venue.

Room hire or a minimum spend may apply, to be advised at the time of your booking.

Room viewings are welcome so please call us to arrange a time.


Cocktail Menu Selection
Minimum of 20 guests
Cold Selection
 
  • South Australian Oysters (seasonal) (GF)

                      Natural

                      Cucumber, red onion and coriander

  • Potato and caramelised onion tortilla with aioli (GF & V)
  • Creamed egg, chive and fish roe tarlet (LF & V)
  • Ocean trout, caper and goat's curd tartlet
  • Salmon ceviche, cucumber and mint tarlet (LF)
  • Egg mayonnaise and chervil sandwich finger (LF & V)
  • Roast beef, celery and radish remoulade rye sandwich finger
  • Smoked salmon, horseradish and avocado mayonnaise sandwich finger (LF)
  • Steamed black mussels with saffron mayonnaise and tomato salsa (LF & GF)
  • Dolmades - rice, tomato and mint wrapped in vine leaves (GF)
  • Salmon roe, creme fraiche and dill bruschetta
  • Sherry red pepper and white anchovy toast (LF)
  • Prosciutto, pecorino and salsa verde crostini
  • Grilled asparagus wrapped in prosciutto (LF & GF)
  • Manchego, quince and walnut toast (V)
  • Salmon ceviche, cucumber and mint tart (LF)
 
 
Hot Selection
 
  • Baked black mussels with harissa and breadcrumbs
  • Banana prawns with lemon, garlic and parsley (LF & GF)
  • Smoked paprika and garlic banana prawns (LF & GF)
  • Lemon and thyme roasted chicken wings (LF & GF)
  • Sumac, sesame and mint roasted chicken wings (GF)
  • Pizza pane pomodoro (LF)
  • Pizza pane with potato and rosemary (LF)
  • Pissaladiere (caramelised onion and  anchovy, olive tart) (LF)
  • Pork and fennel sausage roll (LF)
  • Tomato braised pork and veal meatballs (LF)
  • Spinach and ricotta crespelle
  • Lamb, pinenut and mint kofta (LF)
  • Chargrilled octopus with oregano, lemon and chilli (LF & GF)
  • Pumpkin, fetta and rosemary strudel (V)
 
V - Vegetarian     GF - Gluten Free     LF - Lactose Free
 
Food Service Duration - Approx    
1-hour 4 items $12 per head
1-hour 6 items $18 per head
2-hour 9 items $27 per head
2-hour 10 items $30 per head


More than a Mouthful Selections - Bowls, Plates or Boxes
 
These dishes are served in little bowls, boxes or on small plates and offer a more substantial cocktail dining experience
 
  • Orrechiette with lamb, eggplant & mint ragu
  • Baked scallops with orange and witlof salad
  • Grilled quail with parsley and roasted walnut dressing
  • Warm cured Atlantic salmon with tomato salsa and aioli
  • Pork and fennel sausages with spicy tomato sugo
  • Sardine escabeche with pinenut raisin and red onion
  • Vitello tonnato with peperonata, capers and rocket
  • Pan fried lamb cutlet with panzanella salad
 
$7.50 per item  per person

Sit Down Dinner Packages
 

Banquet A - $35 per person

Chef's selection of 5 dishes designed to share

Banquet B - $45 per person

Chef's selection of 3 dishes 'to savour' & main course designed to share

 

Banquet C - $55 per person

Chef's selection of 3 dishes designed to share and your choice of main

 

*Banquets - min of two people, whole table only

For tables of 10 or more people Banquet Menu applies

Dinner is served in various rooms of the Apothecary depending on the time and day of your booking. Please feel free at the time of booking, to ask our staff where you will be dining.

 

April 2011

 Menu Subject to Changes

 

 

High Tea

...enjoy this ritual of grandeur & elegance

Menu includes:

Scones

Sandwiches

Pate

Petit Fours

and Tea

Please note menu is subject to weekly changes - this is a guide of items included.

Each Saturday at 4pm

Reservations Essential - $35pp

Available Tuesday - Friday with prior arrangement (minimum of 12 people)

Wedding Receptions

For an intimate wedding reception please contact Paola on 8212 9099 or Email

Wedding Photos

Bookings are essential for wedding photos - please contact the Apothecary for charges and further information.

 


Wine Tastings - Cocktail Wedding Receptions - Board Room Catering - Engagements Luncheons - Business Meetings -Seminars - Dinner Parties - Product Launches - Workshops - 21st Birthdays - Presentations - Christmas Dinners - Kitchen Teas (High Tea) - Baby
Showers (High Tea)