Adelaide is built on great local pubs, and the small-bar scene — backed by world-class South Australian wine — has put the city on the national drinking map.
Where to drink right now
Hindley Hop Co
Adelaide CBD · Craft beer · Hoppy
Best for: Catch-up with mates
Hours: 3pm–late, Tue–Sun
Norwood Tap House
Norwood · Craft beer · Relaxed
Best for: After-work pint
Hours: 4pm–11pm, Mon–Sat
Maybe Mae
Adelaide CBD · Cocktail bar · Speakeasy
Best for: Date night
Hours: 6pm–1am, Tue–Sat
Velvet Room
East End · Cocktail bar · Glamorous
Best for: Date night
Hours: 5pm–late, Wed–Sun
Crowsnest Sports Bar
Hindmarsh · Sports bar · Loud
Best for: Game day
Hours: 11am–late, daily
The Rooftop on Rundle
Adelaide CBD · Rooftop / outdoor · Sunny
Best for: Sunset drinks
Hours: 12pm–11pm, Wed–Sun
East End Cellar
East End · Wine bar · Refined
Best for: Wine flight after work
Hours: 4pm–11pm, Mon–Sat
The Exeter Hotel
Adelaide CBD · Classic Aussie pub · Iconic
Best for: A proper pint
Hours: 11am–late, daily
Bar precincts in Adelaide
East End (Rundle Street)
Adelaide's busiest bar strip — wine bars, cocktail rooms and late-night kitchens.
Peel Street & Leigh Street
Laneway bars and small venues just off Hindley Street — Adelaide's small-bar heart.
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