Stanley Bridge Tavern

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Stanley Bridge Tavern is a historic country pub in the Adelaide Hills offering a bar, restaurant dining, beer garden and bottle shop, with a focus on modern Australian pub food and local wines.

Verdun, South Australia, Australia

About Stanley Bridge Tavern

Stanley Bridge Tavern is a historic country pub located in Verdun in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. It combines a classic hotel bar with a seasonal restaurant, leafy beer garden, and on-site bottle shop. The tavern focuses on modern Australian pub food, showcasing local produce, Adelaide Hills wines, craft beers, and regional spirits in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Guests commonly visit for casual drinks, lunch or dinner, weekend drives to the Hills, and private functions or events.

A Stanley Bridge Tavern charge may appear on your bank or credit card statement after you dine in the restaurant or bar, open a bar tab, purchase drinks or food in the beer garden, or buy takeaway alcohol from the bottle shop. You might also see a charge related to a function or event booking, such as a deposit paid in advance or a set-menu package charged on the day. In some cases, your bank may show a temporary pre-authorisation hold when you leave a card behind the bar for a tab or if you’ve used contactless/EFTPOS at the venue; this pending amount should adjust to the final total once the payment is fully processed. The descriptor on your statement may appear as “STANLEY BRIDGE TAVERN,” “STANLEY BRIDGE VERDUN,” or a similar variation.

If you’re unsure about a Stanley Bridge Tavern charge, first check recent visits to the Adelaide Hills, including group meals, drinks with friends, or any function bookings you may have made. Review your email or SMS for booking confirmations or receipts from the tavern and compare the dates and amounts with your bank statement. To clarify a transaction, visit stanleybridge.com.au for current contact details and call the venue directly, or contact them through their online enquiry or booking form with the date, approximate amount, and the last four digits of the card used so they can look up the receipt. For incorrect amounts, duplicate charges, or questions about a pre-authorisation that hasn’t dropped off, speak to the tavern first; if it can’t be resolved, you can then contact your bank to dispute the transaction.

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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Stanley Bridge Tavern.

  1. STANLEYBRIDGET221103NB +61883887249 AUS

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from Stanley Bridge Tavern on my bank statement?

This charge usually comes from dining or drinking at the tavern (restaurant, bar, or beer garden) or buying takeaway alcohol from the bottle shop in Verdun. It can also be related to a bar tab you opened and settled at the end of your visit or a function booking deposit. Check whether you recently visited the Adelaide Hills or were part of a group where one person paid on their card and was reimbursed in cash.

What amounts are typical for Stanley Bridge Tavern charges?

Transaction amounts vary depending on whether you purchased drinks only, had a full meal, or booked a group function. Smaller charges may reflect a quick drink or bottle shop purchase, while larger totals often come from shared meals, set menus, or bar tabs that include food and multiple rounds of drinks. If the amount looks larger than expected, consider whether you added a tip, paid for a group, or included a function package or public holiday surcharge.

Why is there a pending or temporary charge from Stanley Bridge Tavern on my card?

If you opened a bar tab or left your card behind the bar, the tavern may process a pre-authorisation hold to confirm the card is valid. Your bank will show this as a pending or temporary charge, which should update to the final bill amount once the tab is closed and processed. Any difference between the hold and the final charge should automatically adjust, though this can take a few business days depending on your bank.

How can I get a copy of my receipt from Stanley Bridge Tavern?

If you didn’t keep your printed receipt or used contactless payment, you can contact the tavern with the transaction date, approximate time, total amount, and the last four digits of the card used. Visit stanleybridge.com.au to find their current phone number or contact form and request a copy or summary of the bill. This is the best way to confirm what was purchased for a charge you don’t recognise.

How do I query or dispute an incorrect charge from Stanley Bridge Tavern?

Start by calling or emailing the tavern using the contact details on stanleybridge.com.au and provide the date, time, and amount of the charge. Ask them to look up the transaction and explain the bill items; in many cases, misunderstandings (such as tips, surcharges, or group payments) can be resolved on the spot. If you still believe the charge is incorrect and cannot resolve it with the venue, contact your bank or card issuer to raise a transaction dispute.

Can I get a refund from Stanley Bridge Tavern for a mistaken or duplicate payment?

Refunds are handled directly by the venue and are usually considered on a case-by-case basis, for example if you’ve been accidentally charged twice or charged the wrong amount. Contact the tavern as soon as you notice the issue, with details of the charge and any supporting receipts or bank screenshots. If the venue confirms an error, they can process a refund back to the original card, though it may take a few business days to appear depending on your bank.

Why was my card charged by Stanley Bridge Tavern when I paid cash?

This can happen if your card was used to open a bar tab or hold a booking, and the tab wasn’t correctly closed as ‘cash’ in the system. In that case, the pre-authorisation or held amount may be completed as a card payment instead of being released. Contact the tavern with your receipt showing cash payment so they can review the transaction and, if applicable, reverse the card charge.

How can I contact Stanley Bridge Tavern about a charge on my statement?

Go to stanleybridge.com.au for up-to-date contact information, including their phone number and online enquiry options. When you reach out, have your statement handy and note the date, time, amount, and the name that appears on the card so staff can locate the transaction. Calling during business hours is usually the fastest way to resolve any billing questions.

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