A bullock wagon hauling wheat sacks past the Sir John Franklin Hotel, Kapunda [B 16395], c1900, State Library of South Australia

Happy Birthday SIRJ! 175 Years of the Historic Sir John Franklin Hotel

Named for the famed Arctic explorer and Governor of Tasmania, the Sir John Franklin Hotel was built in 1849. In 2025, the historic pub turns 175! Come on down to toast to the SIRJ, enjoy an afternoon of family activities in our spacious beer garden, savour throwback dining specials, and mark the event with a celebratory balloon drop!

Presented by Duxton Pubs