Best Bars in Adelaide (2026)
Looking for the best bars in Adelaide? We've rounded up 80 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Adelaide rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
80 spots
NOLA Adelaide
$$Extensive whisky & beer menu, plus Cajun & Creole cuisine, in a retro bar featuring live music.
Hains & Co
$$Elevated cocktails, spirits & cigars in a fashionable watering hole with outdoor seating.
Seamore's
$$Seamore's is a bar in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 1452 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
Pastel Wine Bar
Pastel Wine Bar is a bar in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 508 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Grace Emily Hotel
$Grace Emily Hotel is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 584 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
The Kentish Hotel
$$Seasonal share plates & classic pub meals in an old-world setting with a heated outdoor area.
Maybe Mae
$$$Maybe Mae is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 644 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Bank Street Social
$$Cool underground bar with exposed-brick walls and curved booths, for local craft beer and DJs.
Rhino Room
$Rhino Room is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 653 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
The Howling Owl
$$The Howling Owl is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 460 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Ballet Wine Bar
Ballet Wine Bar is a bar in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 278 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Hellbound Wine Bar
$$Hellbound Wine Bar is a bar in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 186 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Oyster Bar Holdfast Shores
$$Modern joint with a deck and marina views, offering seafood, antipasti and snacks, plus local wine.
Memphis Slim's House of Blues
$$Memphis Slim's House of Blues is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 208 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Nineteen Ten
$$Nineteen Ten is a bar in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 299 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Ambleside Distillers - Hahndorf
Ambleside Distillers - Hahndorf is a bar in Hahndorf, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 339 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Wolf Blass Gallery & Museum - Hahndorf
$$Wolf Blass Gallery & Museum - Hahndorf is a bar in Hahndorf, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 217 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Jennie Wine Bar
Jennie Wine Bar is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 120 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
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Read guide →Bars in Adelaide — FAQs
What are the best bars in Adelaide?+
Our top-rated bars in Adelaide are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Adelaide bars ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter bars by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many bars are listed in Adelaide?+
We currently feature 80 bars across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.