BEST SMALL BARS ADELAIDE CITY

Spring

  1. Mother Vine – Enjoy alfresco wine tasting in the vibrant East End with a focus on local and international wines, perfect for welcoming the spring.

  2. Leigh Street Wine Room – This intimate wine sanctuary is ideal for savouring local produce and minimal-intervention wines in a chic setting.

  3. Proof Bar – This trendy small bar offers a rooftop terrace and a sophisticated, laid-back vibe, perfect for enjoying the warmer spring weather.

  4. Paloma Bar and Pantry – With Mediterranean influences, this bar offers fresh cocktails and share plates, ideal for spring​.

  5. BRKLYN – Rundle Street’s trendy New York-inspired bar is perfect for springtime outdoor drinks with an urban twist​.

  6. Udaberri Pintxos Y Vino – Located on bustling Leigh Street, Udaberri embodies spring with its vibrant atmosphere, outdoor seating, and Basque-inspired pintxos.

  7. 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

  1. 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.

  2. Pink Moon Saloon – This tiny bar on Leigh Street serves refreshing cocktails and boasts a cosy cabin vibe, perfect for a summer night out​.

  3. Roxie’s Garden Bar – A lush, green oasis that shines in the summer with eclectic drinks and a garden-party atmosphere.

  4. Bar Torino – Mediterranean-inspired, with a large outdoor area ideal for long summer evenings, this bar is a favourite for a casual drink.

  5. 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​.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  1. 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​.

  2. Clever Little Tailor – A cozy, sophisticated bar on Peel Street with a strong selection of wines and cocktails, ideal for autumn nights.

  3. 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​.

  4. La Buvette Drinkery – A chic, Parisian-inspired bar offering French wine and cocktails, perfect for a cozy autumn night.

  5. Bank Street Social – A lively basement bar offering great drinks and atmosphere for a fun autumn night out​.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  1. Maybe Mae – This hidden speakeasy, with its plush booths and warm, wood-panelled interiors, is the perfect winter retreat​.

  2. Bar Peripheral – Dark and intimate, this 12-seater cocktail bar is not for everyone. Bookings are essential.

  3. La Buvette Drinkery – A snug, Parisian-inspired bar that serves warming cocktails and French wines, ideal for winter nights​.

  4. Jennie Wine Bar – Nestled in Peel Street, the laid-back ambience and inviting interior makes it a perfect refuge from the winter chill​

  5. Malt & Juniper – A bar dedicated to whiskey and gin lovers, offering a warming atmosphere with its wood tones and extensive spirits collection​.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Garçon Bleu – Set within the luxurious Sofitel Adelaide, Garçon Bleu’s rich French cuisine and cozy ambience make it an ideal winter destination.

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