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
CONFESSION
CONFESSION is a bar in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 48 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Black Rhino Hotel
Black Rhino Hotel is a bar in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 45 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
HYMN Bar
HYMN Bar is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 31 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
McGregor & Young Distillery
McGregor & Young Distillery is a bar in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 31 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
The Jetty Bar
Down-to-earth pub for classic fish 'n'chips and steaks, plus regular live music in the back room.
The Atrium Lounge
The Atrium Lounge is a bar in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 118 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Milledge's ; Distillery Cellar Door & Venue
Milledge's ; Distillery Cellar Door & Venue is a bar in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 33 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
SOL Rooftop
SOL Rooftop is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 486 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Harbourside Social
Harbourside Social is a bar in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 23 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
Nearly
Nearly is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 57 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
Second Floor Grill & Bar
Second Floor Grill & Bar is a restaurant in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 52 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
Second Shot Espresso Bar
Second Shot Espresso Bar is a bar in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 44 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.
Level Up Adelaide
Level Up Adelaide is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 117 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.
The Grand Bar
$$Laid-back, airy beachside venue offering bistro food & share plates.
Lindsay Head Terrace Bar
Lindsay Head Terrace Bar is a bar in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 32 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
Luna10
Luna10 is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 44 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
Exchange Lane
Exchange Lane is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 22 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Chandelier Bar
Chandelier Bar is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 22 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 49/100.
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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.