Best Pubs in North Adelaide
Looking for the best pubs in North Adelaide? We've gathered 10 standout spots in this corner of Adelaide, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. North Adelaide has its own character, and the pubs 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.
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.
10 spots in North Adelaide
Shapeshifter Brewing Co
$$Shapeshifter Brewing Co is a brewery in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 399 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
British Hotel
$$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.
Royal Oak
$$Laid-back pub with exposed-brick walls & a classy beer garden, plus live music & hearty eats.
The Lion Hotel
$$Victorian brewery turned lively pub, offering Modern Australian cuisine.
The Guardsman
$$The Guardsman is a pub in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 691 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Lord Melbourne Hotel
$Lord Melbourne Hotel is a pub in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 443 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Caledonian Hotel
$$Relaxed bar & restaurant with a warm ambiance offering steak & chips, plus other pub grub classics.
Cathedral Hotel
$$Cathedral Hotel is a pub in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 789 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
The Archer Hotel
$$Eclectic joint with a long history serving pub grub in a library dining room complete with books.
Wellington Hotel
$$Grilled fare, burgers & pints in a relaxed, light-filled venue with outside seats & DJ nights.
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Pubs in North Adelaide — FAQs
What are the best pubs in North Adelaide?+
The pubs in North Adelaide 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 pubs are there in North Adelaide?+
We currently feature 10 pubs in North Adelaide, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to North Adelaide in Adelaide?+
North Adelaide 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.