NOLA Adelaide
A lively New Orleans-inspired bar and smokehouse in Adelaide's east end, rated 4.6 across more than 1,700 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
NOLA sits on Vardon Avenue in the buzzing east end of the Adelaide CBD, near the city's renowned small-bar precinct. Inspired by New Orleans, it brings a distinctive Southern-American flavour and atmosphere — think smokehouse fare, bourbon and a festive, characterful vibe — to one of the city's liveliest dining-and-drinking areas.
The appeal is that combination of a fun, atmospheric setting and quality food and drinks, ideal for a meal, cocktails or a night out with friends. The New Orleans theme gives it a real point of difference in the east end, and it's clearly resonated, building a strong following as a go-to for a sociable evening in the city.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,700 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular east-end venue fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a livelier night out.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 00:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 98
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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