Best Bars in Adelaide CBD
Looking for the best bars in Adelaide CBD? We've gathered 25 standout spots in this corner of Adelaide, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Adelaide CBD has its own character, and the bars here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
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.
25 spots in Adelaide CBD
NOLA Adelaide
$$Extensive whisky & beer menu, plus Cajun & Creole cuisine, in a retro bar featuring live music.
Hains & Co
$$Elevated cocktails, spirits & cigars in a fashionable watering hole with outdoor seating.
Maybe Mae
$$$Maybe Mae is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 644 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Bank Street Social
$$Cool underground bar with exposed-brick walls and curved booths, for local craft beer and DJs.
Grace Emily Hotel
$Grace Emily Hotel is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 584 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
The Howling Owl
$$The Howling Owl is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 460 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Rhino Room
$Rhino Room is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 653 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Memphis Slim's House of Blues
$$Memphis Slim's House of Blues is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 208 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Jennie Wine Bar
Jennie Wine Bar is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 120 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Bar Torino
$$$Cocktails and European dishes served in a cool bar with banquettes and exposed-brick walls.
Leigh Street Luggage
Leigh Street Luggage is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 164 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
The Suburban Brew - Goodwood Taproom
The Suburban Brew - Goodwood Taproom is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 135 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
trap.
trap. is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 60 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
The District at SkyCity
$$The District at SkyCity is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 459 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Shotgun Willie's
$$Shotgun Willie's is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 184 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Honeydripper
Honeydripper is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 75 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Paloma Bar and Pantry
$$Paloma Bar and Pantry is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 99 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Merrymaker Rooftop Bar
Merrymaker Rooftop Bar is a bar in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 380 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
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Bars in Adelaide CBD — FAQs
What are the best bars in Adelaide CBD?+
The bars in Adelaide CBD listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many bars are there in Adelaide CBD?+
We currently feature 25 bars in Adelaide CBD, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Adelaide CBD in Adelaide?+
Adelaide CBD is one of Adelaide's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.