Best Pubs in Adelaide (2026)
Looking for the best pubs 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.
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.
80 spots
Carlisle Tavern
$$Carlisle Tavern is a pub in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 400 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
The Stag Public House
$$Premium steak, plus cocktails, in a landmark Federation building with a balcony and a dance club.
Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel is a pub in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 386 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Saracens Head Hotel
$$Spacious watering hole with a stylish, old-school interior and a beer garden, for creative pub grub.
Links Hotel
$Down-to-earth lodging with a restaurant, a bar with a beer garden, and a kids' play area.
Newmarket Hotel
$$Bistro food and a range of schnitzels, plus live jazz, in an 1879 pub with a modern interior.
Dockside Tavern
$Dockside Tavern is a pub in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 71 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
Mitcham Reserve Public Toilets
Mitcham Reserve Public Toilets is a pub in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 3.7-star Google rating from 11 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 44/100.
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Read guide →Pubs in Adelaide — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Adelaide?+
Our top-rated pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs are listed in Adelaide?+
We currently feature 80 pubs across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.