Maybe Mae

Maybe Mae sits on Peel Street in the Adelaide CBD, on one of the city's liveliest laneway dining-and-drinking strips — though it's famously hidden, accessed through a discreet entrance. A celebrated, award-winning cocktail bar, it's a genuine fixture of the city's bar scene — the kind of atmospheric, in-the-know speakeasy-style spot that rewards seeking out, devoted to expertly made drinks.

The appeal is that combination of genuinely excellent cocktails, a moody, intimate hidden setting and the sense of discovery that comes with finding the secret entrance, ideal for a special drink, a date or a memorable night out. Its acclaim and atmosphere have made it a beloved fixture of the Adelaide bar scene, the kind of place serious cocktail lovers seek out.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly delivering on both the drinks and the atmosphere. Cocktail lists, opening hours and any booking arrangements vary, and a popular hidden bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — particularly if you're heading out with a group or want to settle in on a busy night in this characterful, hidden Peel Street spot.