The Best Pubs in Adelaide with Fireplaces to get Cosy In This Winter

During the cooler months, Adelaide’s pubs truly come into their own with venues lighting up their fireplaces, adding hearty roasts to their menus and brewing aromatic mulled wines. There’s nowhere that’s more inviting. So, get ready to snuggle up; these are the best pubs in Adelaide with fireplaces to curl up beside this winter. 

The Crafers Hotel

Experience a slice of Adelaide history at The Crafers Hotel, ready to welcome you for dining, a delicious drink and a luxurious stay. Just 20 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD, their bistro style food is available for lunch and dinner with Smoky Bay oysters to share, hearty Autumnal main courses, and a fireplace to warm yourself in front of while escaping that chill that only a good pub with a fireplace can fix.

8 Main Street, Crafers

The Brickmakers Arms

The Brickmakers Arms in Brompton has been given a new lease of life complete with a super stylish bar area, bright and airy interiors, ample seating options and a cosy classic Adelaide pub fireplace. Their menu is full of starters to share, classic pub favourites and larger mains to be enjoyed across lunch and dinner sittings.

36 Chief Street, Brompton

Hahndorf Inn

Loved for its German charm, traditional surroundings and cosy atmosphere, the Hahndorf Inn is a prime spot to spend some quality time in as the weather cools down. There’s ample seating to sip a local wine or German beer in as the exposed brick and stone walls are lit with the glow of the smouldering pub fireplace.

The Unley

Offering a space to spend your time from lunch to late into the evening, The Unley boasts a kitchen, bar, an excellent rooftop space for sunny days and a roaring fireplace for chilly evenings. Get yourself a large glass of red and a hearty Chef’s selection Unley Roast dinner to make a cold, drab day into the best day of the week.

27 Unley Road, Parkside

The British

While there’s no shortage of classic pubs in Adelaide, few possess quintessential British charm quite like North Adelaide’s The British. Come wintertime you can nestle by the open fire and warm yourself inside and out, accompanied by some delicious gastropub fare.

58 Finniss Street, North Adelaide

Inglewood Inn

Although loved by locals and visitors in summer for its winning combo of alfresco dining and killer views across the Adelaide Hills, the Inglewood Inn is equally popular in the wintertime. Established in 1857, this rustic tavern mixes an old-fashioned flare with a modern twist across both its food and drink offering. Boasting a menu unlike any other ordinary 'pub', after you dine be sure to acquaint yourself with their wine and gin bar. And, with fireplaces in the restaurant, parlour and beer deck, you can eat, drink and be merry amongst the beautiful scenery without feeling the winter chill.  

1931 North East Road, Inglewood

The Scenic Hotel

Follow the twisty roads up to the Hills and you’re faced with the stunning Scenic Hotel. Secure a spot in the front bar to be warmed by their log burner as you gaze out the window over the steep drop of the hills onto the city, or breathe in the crisp air outside surrounding a crackling firepit with friends.

Old Norton Summit Road, Norton Summit

Uraidla Hotel

With exposed brick and beams, classy yet comfortable furnishings, delightful lighting and occasionally mulled wine on the menu, you’ll be transported to another era at the famous Uraidla Hotel. Topped off with their snug fireplace in the perfect position to heat the entire room, and you’re in cosy heaven.

1196 Greenhill Road, Uraidla

Largs Pier Hotel

You’ve just completed a bracing walk down Largs beach, the wind has battered you and your lungs are fresh with that salty air. Complete your winter beach day by sinking into one of the Largs Pier Hotels' large armchairs and gently toast yourself in front of their roaring fire.

198 Esplanade, Largs Bay

Royal Oak Hotel

Cross your fingers and hope that no one else has nabbed the prime spot in front of the Royal Oak Hotel fire, as it's naturally the very best spot. As consolation though, it would be difficult to find a ‘bad’ spot within this quirky, charming pub.

123 O'Connell Street, North Adelaide

Wheatsheaf Hotel

Take a trip to Thebarton and hole up in the Wheatsheaf Hotel. You’ll find Trivial Pursuit waiting to be played, original wood floors and a quirky mixture of furnishings – aka a fine place to settle down for the evening as you make your way through their speciality beers on offer, maybe even catching some live music. It's one of the best pubs in Adelaide with a fireplace to get cosy in this winter. 

39 George Street, Thebarton

Bridgewater Inn

Notably one of the best pubs in the summer, you won’t be surprised to hear that the Bridgewater Inn is also one of the best pubs for winter in Adelaide. Get away with the family, your friends or just you and the dog - you can’t go wrong with one of their hearty meals, warming yourself by the fire.

387 Mount Barker Road, Bridgewater

The Gov

You could go to The Gov to enjoy their famously good live music scene, OR you could go there to relax in one of their homely front bars. Situated perfectly between those two front bars is their fireplace, glass on either side to spread warmth throughout.

59 Port Road, Hindmarsh

The Gilbert Street Hotel

How could a pub that offers a fine cocktail happy hour and one of the best beer gardens around get any better? A fireplace surrounded by bare brick, that’s how. Close enough to the city to nip in after your shopping, far enough out that it isn’t packed with people the whole time, The Gilbert Street Hotel is pub perfection and one of Adelaide's best pubs with a fireplace. 

88 Gilbert Street, Adelaide

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