The Corio Hotel

The Corio Hotel at Goolwa was named after the Paddlesteamer "Corio" which sank on the Murray River in 1857, the year that the Hotel was built. The hotel has continued ever since to service its many patrons with the produce of South Australia's breweries, wineries and excellent foods. An interesting feature of the Hotel are "The Great Yankee Doodle Tobacco" ceiling posters. These posters are reproductions of a painting called "The Spirit of 76" by Archibald M Willard. The original painting titled "Yankee Doodle" was a humorous depiction of the Four of July celebrations, but was changed from humorous to patriotic for the Centennial Exposition of 1876 in Philadelphia USA. Coloured reproductions such as those on the ceiling of the Corio were sold prior to the centennial under their new title "The Spirit of 76". Patrons can enjoy these posters on a visit to the hotel.

Your hosts at the Corio, Rob and Sarah Hill have owned the Hotel since 1993 and have worked very hard to deliver a hotel service that is friendly, dependable and makes your visit to the hotel an enjoyable experience. A meal at the Corio Ala Carte dinning room is a relaxed affair with a great menu to choose from. The dinning room at seat up to 90 diners, but bookings for large groups are essential. To entertain you the hotel also has 15 pokies, TAB, Sky Channel and a Lottery Agency and for those takeaway drinks a well stocked Drive Thru Bottle Department is available.

You can drop in and meet Rob and Sarah and their friendly staff seven days a week Sunday to Thursday 10am-12pm , Friday to Saturday 10am-2am.