67Spot Score
Wheatsheaf Hotel
$$Pubs · Thebarton
Folksy bar serving eclectic wines, craft beers & whiskeys, with regular live music events.
4.7(1,485)· GoogleView details →
Adelaide
Best Pubs in Adelaide (2026)
80 pubs in Adelaide, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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65Spot Score
Shapeshifter Brewing Co
$$Pubs · Findon
A craft brewery at Findon in Adelaide's west, rated 4.8 across more than 350 reviews.
4.8(399)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
The Duke of Brunswick Hotel
$$Pubs · Adelaide
Lively pub offering gluten-free fare, cocktails & an extensive wine list in a charming environment.
4.5(1,536)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
The Birkenhead Tavern
$$Pubs · Birkenhead
Gaming facilities & bistro meals in a stalwart pub with modern decor, river views & a deck.
4.4(2,944)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
The Brickmakers Arms
$$Pubs · Brompton
A much-loved pub at Brompton near Hindmarsh in Adelaide, rated 4.7 across more than 450 reviews.
4.7(464)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
The Lighthouse Wharf Hotel
$$Pubs · Port Adelaide
The Lighthouse Wharf Hotel is a pub in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 1566 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
4.4(1,566)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
The Bridgewater Inn
$$Pubs · Bridgewater
Hefty pub meals and local wines in a warm, charming tavern with a beer garden, games and live music.
4.4(2,419)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Harry's Bar
$Pubs · Adelaide
Cocktails, beer and pub food at a compact, modern bar in an 1879 building with a spacious balcony.
4.4(1,095)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The Original Coopers Alehouse
$$Pubs · Adelaide
Huge schnitzels and 21 beer taps in a lively, unpretentious atmosphere with exposed rafters.
4.3(2,712)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Gilbert Street Hotel
$$Pubs · Adelaide
Happening pub with an eclectic global menu, a beer garden & a terrace, plus live entertainment.
4.4(1,455)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Seven Stars Hotel
$$Pubs · Adelaide
Sophisticated pub grub, gaming and TV sports in a laid-back, modern venue with a beer garden.
4.5(863)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
British Hotel
$$Pubs · North Adelaide
British Hotel is a pub in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 1253 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.4(1,253)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The Laneway Social, East End
$$Pubs · Adelaide
Modern dining, after work drinks & dining hall, known for its beer & mussels, plus outside tables.
4.3(3,433)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Palais Hotel
$$Pubs · Semaphore
Palais Hotel is a pub in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 2192 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.3(2,192)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Strathmore Hotel
$$Pubs · Adelaide
Contemporary pub meals in a renowned venue with a lounge, a split-level deck and a casual cafe.
4.3(3,077)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Earl of Leicester Hotel
$$Pubs · Parkside
Sprawling, old-school haunt with a bistro, a gaming room and a restaurant serving gastropub food.
4.3(1,827)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Lady Burra Brewhouse
$$Pubs · Adelaide
Fashionable microbrewery with a patio offering artisanal ales, tapas & pizzas, plus share plates.
4.3(1,774)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Golden Wattle
$$Pubs · Adelaide
Laid-back pub with a terrace serving traditional dishes, a tasting menu & breakfast, plus wines.
4.4(704)· GoogleView details →
About these results
The Australian pub is a social institution — somewhere to catch the footy, settle in for a counter meal or while away a sunny afternoon in the beer garden. These are Adelaide's most-loved locals and historic watering holes.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best pubs in Adelaide?+
The pubs on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Adelaide pubs ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter pubs by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many pubs are listed in Adelaide?+
We currently list 80 pubs across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.