Adelaide Nightlife: The Best Bars & Live Music

Adelaide's after-dark scene is spread across the CBD and its inner suburbs, from intimate cocktail and wine bars to brewery taprooms and dedicated live music rooms. Whether you want to settle in for a quiet drink, work your way through a tap list, or catch a gig, the city packs a lot into a compact footprint and a handful of well-defined precincts.

Why Adelaide delivers

You can build a full night without travelling far. The Adelaide CBD clusters bars and a major music hall within walking distance, while Hindmarsh, North Adelaide and Port Adelaide each offer their own mix of pubs, breweries and venues. It's easy to pair a meal and a few drinks with live music, then move on to a brewery or late bar.

Highlights

• Live music: The Gov in Hindmarsh, Hindley Street Music Hall in the CBD, and Thebarton Theatre for bigger shows
• Cocktail and wine bars: NOLA Adelaide, Hains & Co and Bank Street Social in the CBD, plus Pastel Wine Bar in North Adelaide
• Brewery taprooms: Little Bang Brewing Company in Norwood and Pirate Life Brewing in Port Adelaide
• Pubs with character: Wheatsheaf Hotel in Hindmarsh, The Duke of Brunswick Hotel in the CBD, and The Lighthouse Wharf Hotel in Port Adelaide
• Beachside drinks: Seamore's at Henley Beach for a night away from the city centre

Our top picks

Hand-picked from our highest-scoring listings:

• NOLA Adelaide — Adelaide CBD
• Little Bang Brewing Company — Norwood
• Wheatsheaf Hotel — Hindmarsh
• Hains & Co — Adelaide CBD
• The Gov — Hindmarsh
• Seamore's — Henley Beach
• The Duke of Brunswick Hotel — Adelaide CBD
• Pastel Wine Bar — North Adelaide
• Shapeshifter Brewing Co — North Adelaide
• Pirate Life Brewing — Port Adelaide

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I catch live music in Adelaide at night?

For live music, The Gov in Hindmarsh and Hindley Street Music Hall in the Adelaide CBD are dedicated venues, while Thebarton Theatre hosts larger shows. Check each venue's own listings for current gigs and showtimes.

Which areas are best for a night out in Adelaide?

The Adelaide CBD has a strong cluster of bars and a major music hall, Hindmarsh is good for pubs and live music, and North Adelaide and Port Adelaide each offer a mix of bars, pubs and breweries. Henley Beach is worth considering if you'd prefer drinks by the coast.

Are there good breweries for an evening drink?

Yes. Little Bang Brewing Company in Norwood and Pirate Life Brewing in Port Adelaide are both breweries worth a visit for taproom-style drinks. Confirm their opening hours directly before heading out.

Can I combine bars and live music in one night?

Easily, particularly in the CBD where bars like NOLA Adelaide, Hains & Co and Bank Street Social sit near Hindley Street Music Hall. In Hindmarsh you can pair the Wheatsheaf Hotel with a gig at The Gov.