Matthews Hospitality Group

The Matthews family have been pioneers in the South Australian hospitality industry for 80 years. Having built a unique entrepreneurial legacy, the group is still an integral part of the hospitality landscape today. Establishing the first Drive-Thru Bottle Shop and Smorgasbord in Australia plus an ordering system for food service and launching night-time music in venues, the Matthews family have been innovators since the Group was established by Seymour and Doris Matthews during World War II. Having operated many iconic South Australian venues under the Matthews banner since the 1940's, with some 36 licenses and freeholds. The Matthews Hospitality Group now owns and operates ten venues, consisting of four Hotels in Adelaide, one Hotel in Whyalla, three Hotels and a B&B in Mount Gambier. Headed by Lisa, Scott & Ward Matthews, the Matthews family know only too well that 'making others feel good, feels great' whilst they continue their journey 'to be the most revered leader in hospitality'.