BEST SMALL BARS ADELAIDE CITY
Spring
Mother Vine – Enjoy alfresco wine tasting in the vibrant East End with a focus on local and international wines, perfect for welcoming the spring.
Leigh Street Wine Room – This intimate wine sanctuary is ideal for savouring local produce and minimal-intervention wines in a chic setting.
Proof Bar – This trendy small bar offers a rooftop terrace and a sophisticated, laid-back vibe, perfect for enjoying the warmer spring weather.
Paloma Bar and Pantry – With Mediterranean influences, this bar offers fresh cocktails and share plates, ideal for spring.
BRKLYN – Rundle Street’s trendy New York-inspired bar is perfect for springtime outdoor drinks with an urban twist.
Udaberri Pintxos Y Vino – Located on bustling Leigh Street, Udaberri embodies spring with its vibrant atmosphere, outdoor seating, and Basque-inspired pintxos.
TRAP – An underground bar that brings fresh energy with vibrant cocktails, bold flavours, and edgy, industrial interiors. Known for its experimental drink menu and its fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Summer
East End Cellars – Known for its premium wines, this spot’s outdoor seating area is perfect for enjoying the summer warmth with a glass of wine.
Pink Moon Saloon – This tiny bar on Leigh Street serves refreshing cocktails and boasts a cosy cabin vibe, perfect for a summer night out.
Roxie’s Garden Bar – A lush, green oasis that shines in the summer with eclectic drinks and a garden-party atmosphere.
Bar Torino – Mediterranean-inspired, with a large outdoor area ideal for long summer evenings, this bar is a favourite for a casual drink.
Hains & Co – Offering gin, rum, and cigars, this nautical-themed bar is the perfect place to cool off and relax on a warm summer night.
2KW Bar and Restaurant – With breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the River Torrens, this venue offers an extensive cocktail list and South Australian wines.
Wax – A high-energy vinyl lover's paradise, Wax Bar in Adelaide’s East End combines a passion for music with expertly crafted cocktails.
Autumn
Mr. Goodbar – Hidden away in the East End, this loft-style bar serves up gin cocktails in a cozy, neon-lit space, perfect for the transition into cooler weather.
Clever Little Tailor – A cozy, sophisticated bar on Peel Street with a strong selection of wines and cocktails, ideal for autumn nights.
The Howling Owl – With an extensive gin selection and an intimate atmosphere, this bar is perfect for a laid-back evening as the temperatures cool.
La Buvette Drinkery – A chic, Parisian-inspired bar offering French wine and cocktails, perfect for a cozy autumn night.
Bank Street Social – A lively basement bar offering great drinks and atmosphere for a fun autumn night out.
Shotgun Willie’s – Channeling the spirit of the Wild West, Shotgun Willie’s is a fun, themed bar ideal for autumn with its country-inspired decor and lively atmosphere.
Bank Street Social – A cozy, subterranean bar in the heart of Adelaide’s West End, Bank Street Social offers the perfect ambience for late-night dancing.
Winter
Maybe Mae – This hidden speakeasy, with its plush booths and warm, wood-panelled interiors, is the perfect winter retreat.
Bar Peripheral – Dark and intimate, this 12-seater cocktail bar is not for everyone. Bookings are essential.
La Buvette Drinkery – A snug, Parisian-inspired bar that serves warming cocktails and French wines, ideal for winter nights.
Jennie Wine Bar – Nestled in Peel Street, the laid-back ambience and inviting interior makes it a perfect refuge from the winter chill
Malt & Juniper – A bar dedicated to whiskey and gin lovers, offering a warming atmosphere with its wood tones and extensive spirits collection.
The Mayfair Hotel’s Hennessy Rooftop Bar – Known for its plush interiors and rooftop views, this bar is a winter retreat where you can sip warming cocktails or fine champagne while wrapped in blankets on the heated terrace.
Memphis Slim’s House of Blues – Old-school juke joint with cosy booths, live blues music, and a diverse menu of cocktails, bourbons, and beers with intimate, moody lighting and a soulful atmosphere.
Garçon Bleu – Set within the luxurious Sofitel Adelaide, Garçon Bleu’s rich French cuisine and cozy ambience make it an ideal winter destination.