Penny Blue
141 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
ClosedToday Closed today · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A highly rated restaurant on King William Street in central Adelaide with a 4.8 rating across 70 diners.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Wednesday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Friday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Penny Blue brings seasonal local produce and global influences together in a modern Australian dining setting in Adelaide’s CBD. The restaurant describes its chef-curated menu as suited to casual dining, pre-theatre meals and group gatherings, making it a flexible option for different occasions.
The atmosphere draws on the character of a grand old dining hall while adding contemporary comfort. That balance reflects the restaurant’s approach to food and design: a contemporary Adelaide experience with a clear nod to the past.
Penny Blue takes its name from a rare stamp that once passed through the Adelaide GPO, linking the venue to the city’s heritage. Its address is 141 King William Street, and the restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. With a Google rating of 4.8 from 70 reviews, it may appeal to diners seeking a polished setting for an evening meal, a pre-theatre booking or a group occasion. Seasonal events, exclusive dinners, special celebrations and gift vouchers are also part of its offering.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 70 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 83
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 56
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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