The Howling Owl

The Howling Owl sits on Vaughan Place in the heart of the Adelaide CBD, tucked into one of the city's laneways. A much-loved wine bar, it's earned a strong reputation — combining a thoughtful, characterful wine selection with good drinks and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere, the kind of in-the-know spot that wine lovers seek out for a quality drink in a great setting.

The appeal is that combination of a considered, interesting wine list, good drinks and a warm, characterful atmosphere in a central laneway location, ideal for a relaxed glass, a catch-up over wine or a sociable evening. A wine bar with a genuine point of view and quality offering really stands out, and the Howling Owl has clearly won over a devoted following.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 460 reviews, it's clearly delighting its guests. The wine list, any food, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular, intimate wine bar gets busy over weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a quality glass in a characterful laneway setting, it's well worth seeking out the Howling Owl in central Adelaide.