Black Dog Gallery
A much-loved gallery and cafe at Tusmore near Burnside in Adelaide, rated 4.6 across more than 420 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Black Dog Gallery sits on Burnside Road at Tusmore, in Adelaide's leafy, affluent eastern suburbs near Burnside. A much-loved gallery and cafe, it offers a lovely combination — quality coffee and cafe fare alongside a characterful art-and-gallery space, the kind of charming, creative spot that pairs a good cup with something for the eye.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a characterful gallery setting in a lovely Burnside-area location, ideal for a relaxed coffee, a casual bite or a browse of the art on show. The blend of cafe and gallery gives it a genuine point of difference, and Black Dog has clearly won over a loyal following in the eastern suburbs.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 420 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. The cafe offering, the art and exhibitions, opening hours and pricing vary, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — particularly for a specific exhibition — though for a quality coffee and a browse of the gallery, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Black Dog at Tusmore.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 20:30
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 20:30
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 80
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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