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
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.
Marina Sunset Bar
$$Breezy pub with a scenic backdrop and outdoor area, offering share platters, burgers and live music.
The District at SkyCity
$$The District at SkyCity is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 459 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Bacchus Bar
$$Bacchus Bar is a bar in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 508 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Nowhere Bar
Nowhere Bar is a bar in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 61 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Adelaide Hills Wine Bar
Adelaide Hills Wine Bar is a bar in Hahndorf, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 90 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
ALT. WINE BAR
ALT. WINE BAR is a bar in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 73 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
trap.
trap. is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 60 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Shotgun Willie's
$$Shotgun Willie's is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 184 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
The Moseley
$$Breezy, stylish eatery set in a beach club offering steaks, fish, pizzas & salads, plus a terrace.
Honeydripper
Honeydripper is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 75 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Paloma Bar and Pantry
$$Paloma Bar and Pantry is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 99 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
The Unley
$$Stylish watering hole offering gourmet pub grub and a colourful rooftop bar, plus a gaming room.
Chesterfield Whisky Firm
Chesterfield Whisky Firm is a bar in Hahndorf, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 49 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Torrens Arms Hotel
$$Bustling destination with a patio offering ample pub fare, craft drinks, sports on TV & gaming.
Merrymaker Rooftop Bar
Merrymaker Rooftop Bar is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 380 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Korked
Korked is a bar in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 86 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Lola's Wine Bar
Lola's Wine Bar is a bar in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 56 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
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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.