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
Memphis Slim's House of Blues
$$Memphis Slim's House of Blues is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 208 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Bar Bar
Bar Bar is a bar in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 72 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
The Gallery Rooftop Bar & Functions
$$Lively gathering place with a rooftop terrace plating bar bites & pizza, plus wine & cool cocktails.
The Colonist
$$High-ceilinged, wood-panelled pub built in 1851, serving sophisticated pub grub and local wines.
Bar Madrid / Authentic Madrid Tapas & Wine
Bar Madrid / Authentic Madrid Tapas & Wine is a bar in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 78 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
2KW Bar & Restaurant
$$$Airy, designer setting with a terrace and city views, serving Modern Australian menus and cocktails.
Mile End Hotel
$$Mile End Hotel is a bar in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 1405 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Wassail
$$Wassail is a bar in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 175 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Semaphore Port Adelaide RSL Club
Semaphore Port Adelaide RSL Club is a bar in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 120 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Sidewood Estate Cellar Door
Sidewood Estate Cellar Door is a bar in Hahndorf, Adelaide. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 72 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Cue Bar
$$Cue Bar is a bar in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 338 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Parkside Hotel
$$Venerable 1800s watering hole with a classic bistro menu and modern flair, plus an outdoor terrace.
Ancient World
$Ancient World is a bar in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 231 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
10 Gallon Hat
10 Gallon Hat is a bar in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 71 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Leigh Street Luggage
Leigh Street Luggage is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 164 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
The Suburban Brew - Goodwood Taproom
The Suburban Brew - Goodwood Taproom is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 135 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Queen's Head Hotel
$$Pasta, grills and wood-fired pizza served in an 1838 pub with a stylish brick-and-marble interior.
The Pink Pig Wine Bar
$$Classic tavern with exposed-brick walls, making pork spare ribs and steaks, plus oysters and salads.
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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.