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
RGK Club
RGK Club is a bar in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 24 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
Horizons Cocktail Lounge
$$Horizons Cocktail Lounge is a bar in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 3.8-star Google rating from 66 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
Bar 1854
Bar 1854 is a bar in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 8 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 47/100.
The Dock Wine Bar
The Dock Wine Bar is a bar in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 17 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
Pier Bar
$Pier Bar is a bar in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 3.5-star Google rating from 106 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
West Rooftop Bar
West Rooftop Bar is a bar in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 3.8-star Google rating from 104 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 44/100.
Piano on Hindley
Piano on Hindley is a bar in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 11 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 44/100.
Lucky’s Beach Club
Lucky’s Beach Club is a bar in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 2.0-star Google rating from 11 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 37/100.
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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.