Very Sad News
The Guinness Appreciation Society is sad to announce the passing of Kaz Kufeldt, a Founding Member of The Society, a Life Member, Past President and active member until his passing on June 21st. Our Sincerest Condolences to Jean, their families and friends.
We had a lovely final service for Kaz at Simplicity Funerals North East Road on Thursday and a fine Final Farewell for ho at the OG Hotel, Sincere Thanks to all those involved
May he Rest In Peace.
Cheers Kaz
email : seanmcgrath2@bigpond.com
Great Guinness, Great Prices, Great Banter
Supporting venues:
Main Venues
Note Some Recent Changes
- Jimmy’s Bar : $10.00 – Happy Hour Mon to Friday 4pm to 6pm $8.00
- The Elephant : $10.00 Happy Hour Fridays 4pm to 6pm $10 for all
- The Rob Roy: $10.00
- The OG Hotel $11.50
- The Southwark: $12.00
- The General Havelock $12.00
Other Supporting Venues :-
- The Cumberland : (Closed for renovations)
- The Kingsford Hotel (Gawler) : $11.20
Other Venues – with Verified “Good Guinness” :-
Finn McCools (Norwood Hotel) $9.00
The Irish Club: $13.00
The Brecknock Bar (King William / Gilbert Streets) $12.00
Lord Exmouth Hotel (Exeter) : The Monkey Bar : $12.00 (Happy Hour 4 to 7pm, Mon to Sat pints are $9.00)
And The Rat and Parrot , Findon Hotel, Findon – Happy Hour Everyday Guinness n Kilkenny Imperial Pints $9.00 Bonus Hour 6 to 7 using Menu App, Pubs+
The Seven Stars , Angas Street , $15.80
PRICES are correct at time of publishing.
Reason to join:
Regular monthly meetings with GREAT people.
Discounted Guinness prices at supporting venues.
Email to membership@guinnessappreciation.com
Special events.
Not a member yet ? See information on this site or come along to our next gathering and have a chat. We’d love to see you there.
Excerpts from The Arthur (Our monthly newsletter).
UPCOMING EVENTS
Our 2026 August Gathering will be held at
The Elephant British Pub Cinema Place, City on 11th August 2026 from 6pm
And then on Se[tember 8th at The Rob Roy, Halifax Street, City 🙂
(- a reminder that all GAS gatherings occur on the 2nd Tuesday each month 🙂
Thank You
Our thoroughly enjoyable monthly / Annual Christmas gathering for December was held at The Havelock A Great Night was had by ALL (Well all who were there !!!.
Raffle went down a treat – heaps of prizes and a little light entertainment in the form of Christmas Carols – adjusted to Guinness Carols by Malachy – Choir consisted of Malachy Sean and Jonathon Saunders – and ‘Those at The Tables”
If you missed out … put next December’s in your diary / calendar NOW and if you’re not a regular at our gatherings – send Sean a booking request before it’s too late.
The St Patrick’s Day Guinness Gallop went down a treat – If you weren’t there – you missed it !!!
( Photos and Details in April newsletter – read it. Leith Carroll does a great job.) BUT is considering retirement !!!! So a replacement is required. If You’re interested – let one of The Committee Members know.
GUINNESS PINT HOLDERS ARE JUST $10 for members – see Sean at the next gathering to procure yours …
Our Illustrious Committee (Mostly) :-
With President Ted at the Head of the table.
Event GAS Gathering :-
GAS members enjoying a night at Jimmy’s Bar, Grenfell Street
And Below At The Elephant, Cinema Place, Adelaide (off Rundle Street)
And below – what we (some of us !!) looked like back in Sept 2022 :-
Kaz (RIP) Trevor (RIP) Jim, Jan , Caroline, Tommy, Shane and Malachy.
HISTORY
THIS Year we celebrate our 35th anniversary.
We had our special 30th celebratory gathering to mark the occasion at The General Havelock Hotel on Tuesday 9th March 2021 that was more than 4 years ago now !!! Might be good to have a special 35th Anniversary Gatherineg !!!
That particular evening was a GREAT evening, thanks to Founding Member, Life Member and Past President, Kaz Kufeldt and ‘the committee ‘of the time’ and of course ‘The 30th Anniversary Sub-Committee’ and the Founding Fathers and By-Laws sub committee, all of whom put in a great deal of time and effort into ensuring that it was be a most enjoyable event. BUT in particular “Guinness Style Thanks” to Michael and Corinna ( who have moved on to better things) and The Staff’ who made sure we felt welcome, well fed and well “Guinnessed” during the evening.
And we’ve had many great events since then
We all enjoyed the “New and Improved” Bar in the Irish Club !! at our April 2025 Gathering and AGM a great time was had by all – Thanks to Bar Manager Frank and President Denis Carey.
Took a trip to The OG Hotel – Thanks Michael for inviting us to the inaugural Guinness Pour at The OG … a great afternoon was had by all including Founding Member, Life Member and Past President Kaz Kufeldt. Who celebrated his birthday at The Southwark Hotel on Sat 15th Nov …
Here’s looking forward to the next Big Special Event :-…..
What ? When ?? Where ??
Perhaps you have an idea you’d like to put forward to your committee !!
SO …. Why not become a member today ?
Harry, Frank, Stefan, Frankie, Joe, Evan, Jonathan, Andrew, Peter, MaryAnne , Siobhan … and others …. Members get to enjoy Guinness at specially discounted prices and come to monthly gatherings where there are all sorts of additional benefits (free joining-pint, free birthday-pint, and organised events such as :- Anniversary Dinners, Christmas Dinners, Whiskey Tasting, to augment the Guinness, and trips to supporting venues in wider SA.
OR email our Treasurer : sean_mcgrath2@bigpond.com
Our 2026 AGM was held in April at :-
The General Havelock, on Hutt Street Adelaide.
GAS is always on the lookout for help work with the new Committee for your particular ideas.
So – please put your thinking caps on, please consider how you might help. In the words of JFK :- “Äsk not what your Society can do for you – Consider what you can do for GAS, your Society” (Paraphrased of course !!) –
Love to see you at our next gathering. (The AGM !!! )
Updated, August 17th (GAS Admin. ., (MOR)