10 Best Bars in Adelaide

Did you know? Adelaide, a modern city in southern Australia, is the wine capital of the country. The city is well known for its festivals, sporting events and wine. Well, in that case, it should be no shock that Adelaide is home to some of the country's most impressive bars. The city centre and prominent neighbourhoods are overflowing with small pubs bobbing up creative cocktails, showering freshly brewed beers. It is impossible to visit the Southern Australian coastline without obstructing your travel plan with wine tasting and pubbing.

10 Best Bars in Adelaide

Adelaide is one of the leading exporters of wine in Australia. One can find multiple bars and pubs that serve some of the best drinks in the country. Adelaide has bars perfect for all moods; whether a celebratory cocktail, bar hopping, or just to catch a game, there's always a bar for that. Let's explore some of the best pubs in Adelaide on our way to the tipsy island;

1. Clever Little Tailor

Location: 19 Peel Street, Adelaide

Timings: Open seven days, 4 pm - late

Rating: 4.5

Clever Little Tailor, one of the most famous pubs in Adelaide, is admired for its amazing ambience and designs. The quality of this place voices the loudest; any person, respective of age or profession, will equally feel comfortable here. One can just chill on the street seating, holding a glass of whisky or local wine or a crafted brew all day long.

Customer 

"Excellent service, excellent atmosphere and tasty food and drinks!"

2. FU Cocktail and Wine Bar

Location: 129 Melbourne St

Timings: 3 pm-12 am (Monday/Tuesday Closed)

Rating: 5/5

Speaking of cocktail bars in Adelaide, there are several, but no other bar can integrate a dark, moody interior and understatedness other than FU. Rocking the bar between classic and experimental mixtures, Fú Cocktail & Wine Bar simply hits the spot. The menu expresses a 50-strong wine list, which is outstanding; one must absolutely try the Turkish Delights and Cigarette Daydreams. The bar also has an exceptional food menu with amazing hors d'oeuvre.

"Wonderful staff, great service and absolutely divine cocktails "

3. Maybe Mae

Location: 15 Peel St

Timings: 5 pm-1 am

Rating: 4.6/5

In the tunnel between Peel and Leigh Streets lies one of the best bars in Adelaide- "Maybe Mae". One of the classiest and most elegant places with a 1950s cocktail lounge. Bill Murray and Kiwi Herman are some of the life-changing drinks offered here. All the syrups and juices are garnered freshly from fruits and seasonal ingredients. The 20th-century interior of the bar will make one forget the era they are living in.

"Fantastic service by the staff and great selection of drinks (on and off menu)."

4. Leigh Street Wine Room

Location: 9 Leigh St

Timings: 4 pm-10 pm

Rating: 4.6/5

The Leigh Street Wine Room, AKA one of the best bars in Adelaide, offers a range of 400 local and international wine options for customers. It is a comfortable space with diverse interior decor. Alongside wine, one must absolutely try the chef-recommended potato scallop with blue cheese cream, ricotta dumplings or blue swimmer crab spaghetti. Customers are amazed to see the variety of wines offered here, and the food menu is exceptional. It's a place for both dinner time with family and drinks with friends.

"The service, atmosphere, wines and food were all so amazing."

5. A Social Undertaking

Location: 25 Gresham St

Timings: 5 pm- 9 pm/10 pm/2 am

Rating: 5/5

Recently opened in February 2023, A Social Undertaking is one of the buzzing pubs in Adelaide. It is a minute eclectic bar in the city centre with vast preferences in wine, cocktails, beers and spirits. The staff here is pretty knowledgeable, welcoming and always suggesting recommendations. Also, they have an amazing collection of board and card games.

“Great atmosphere and delicious cocktails!”

6. Good Gilbert

Location: 135B Goodwood Rd

Timings: 3 pm/4 pm- 11 pm/12 pm, 1 am

Rating: 4.6/5

Good Gilbert is popularly known as the neighbourhood bar in the heart of Goodwood. The place is pretty welcoming, community-oriented and doggo friendly. It's where people come under one roof and enjoy wine. They also offer coffee, craft beers, a rotating bar menu, plenty of lighting and some attractive dangling plants. The restaurant indulges in full-table services, and walk-ins are welcomed at the bar for casual service. The most immaculate aspect of this pub in Adelaide is anyone can come by for a glass of wine while walking their dog. 

"The service, food and wine list at this place is absolutely divine."

7. Leigh Street Luggage

Location: 22A Leigh St

Timings: 4 pm-1 am

Rating: 4.7/5

One of the best bars in Adelaide' Leigh Street Luggage' was a travel goods store till 2020. Later, the same place was revamped and became a small wine and cocktail joint. The bar is accessorised with a plane propeller, vintage suitcases, a photo of the previous owner, etc. The bar also caters to live music, wine tasting, and outdoor dining and is suitable for functions. The drinks menu has a special emphasis on Amari, vermouth and cocktails. There's also a list of local craft beers and European wines, plus a few local drops.

"Great styling, great location, great food and drink, even better service."

8. NOLA

Location: 28 Vardon Ave

Timings: 11:30 am- 11:30 pm

Rating: 4.0/5

NOLA can easily make the list of best bars in Adelaide, and it is American-inspired. This inspiration, in particular, was taken from the city of New Orleans. The bar offers over 200 whisky options, both interstate and international brews, trap-pouring beers, wine and cocktails. Additionally, the menu is partially inspired by the state of Louisiana with Cajun, Creole, BBQ plates and many more.

"Great vibes, great service awesome drink options and yummy food "

9. HENNESSY Rooftop Bar

Location: 45 King William Street, Mayfair Hotel

Timings: 3 pm- 10 pm

Rating: 4.4/5

At the top of the Mayfair Hotel resides the best bar in Adelaide. Mayfair is a luxury hotel and is very popular for its sophistication. The bar is very aesthetically pleasing and provides a bird's eye view of the city. The bar offers both indoor and outdoor spaces with amazing furnishing and crystal chandeliers. The HENNESSY Rooftop Bar menu features exceptional champagne, cocktails, and a luxurious selection of wine, beer and spirits. Additionally, they also have live music and DJ nights during the weekends. 

"Nice place, relaxing, good music, good vibe and great cocktails!"

10. Hard Days Night ADL

Location: 301 Wright St

Timings: Open Thursday and Friday 12 pm-11 pm

Rating: 4.8/5

Speaking of best Adelaide bars, Hard Days Night ADL would stand out. The pub is a collaboration of South Australian trademarks and event businesses. The place has a diverse vintage kind of vibe. They are very popular for their juicy burgers paired with frothy craft beers. In the heart of Adelaide, it holds allure all year round, with a vast indoor space and a large beer garden.

"Great place, relaxed atmosphere, lovely food, cocktails and beer"

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There you have it, folks, a tipsy compilation of the best bars in Adelaide. While being on the continent, why don’t you also learn a few fun facts about Australia? Also, the cost of living in Adelaide as a student. Lastly, Adelaide has it all, whether you're searching for a chic, modern venue to sip a martini or a comfortable, laid-back place to have a beer. There's a bar for any type of night out. However, the question is. Are you willing to explore?