Adelaide’s cocktail bar scene is up there with the best I’ve experienced. The drinks are always consistent, the bar staff are welcoming, and there’s no ego. You can wander into a bar for “one quick drink” and suddenly realise three hours have flown by.
2KW Bar & Restaurant is always a go-to. The view alone makes it feel special and there’s nothing better than watching the sunset from the terrace with good friends. It’s one of those places where a quick drink becomes multiple. Their spritzes have been my summer staple.
I’m also a big fan of the newly opened Omada. The interior is gorgeous and it’s an easy, comfortable spot to share food and drinks with friends, the outdoor dining strip is a winner. The cocktail list is inventive, the Greek-inspired martini is to die for. Every drink I’ve had there has been impeccable, and the staff are warm, knowledgeable and genuinely accommodating.
Jennie Wine Bar on Peel Street is perfect for settling in with a glass (and grabbing a bottle to take home). The wine selection is excellent, and its central location makes it an easy place to drop into.
Then there’s Paloma Bar. Always fun and always social. It’s lively without being overwhelming, and if you’re in the mood for tequila or mezcal, it’s hard to beat.
Latteria is a true local favourite. Super relaxed, great staff, great drinks, no fuss. It’s the kind of place you keep returning to because it just feels easy. Their snacks are always a 10/10…..the service is outstanding, like walking into your friend’s home.
What I love about Adelaide is that the bars don’t try too hard. They’re about good drinks, good people, and letting the night unfold naturally.
California Crooners Club, The Flamingo at Gluttony – Rymill Park, 28 Feb-9 Mar, 4pm & 6.30pm