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What’s Open in Adelaide this October Long Weekend
Whether you’re chasing a slow brunch, a long lunch or drinks that roll into the evening, here’s what’s open in Adelaide when everything else feels closed.
Planning a long lunch, a lazy coffee or a few drinks this Labour Day? We’ve rounded up the Adelaide cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars opening across the long weekend, including a few new spots worth adding to the itinerary. Whether you’re staying close to home or making a day of it in the Hills, by the coast or in the city, here’s where to eat, drink and linger over the October long weekend.
In This Guide:
Cafes Open this Public Holiday in Adelaide
Puddle Duck
Rymill Park’s new lakeside kiosk, Puddle Duck, is settling into its first spring with coffee, breakfast, long lunches and afternoon drinks overlooking the lake. The predominantly open-air cafe serves nostalgic favourites including daily-baked scones, French toast, fried chicken club sandwiches and fish and chips, alongside picnic plates and house-made ice cream sandwiches. Open this long weekend, with walk-ins welcome and cafe bookings available online.
Suburb: Adelaide
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Breakfast, Long lunch, Outdoor dining, Families
Bottega Bandito
Mornings are better with Bottega Bandito. The Sitchu Awards 2025 winner, is known for their legendary sandos, but their brunch and coffee might just become your long-weekend obsession. Open on James Place and in Prospect — your public holiday fuel is sorted.
Suburb: CBD and Prospect
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Brunch, Quick bite, Budget-friendly, Locals
Cottage Kitchen
A North Adelaide staple that quietly saves many a public holiday, Cottage Kitchen is one of those rare all-day spots that keeps things simple and consistent. Blending cafe ease with restaurant-style dishes, the menu leans into comforting classics with a modern edge — think generous breakfasts, casual lunches and easy dinners. It’s the kind of reliable go-to you’ll be grateful for when everything else is closed.
Suburb: North Adelaide
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Breakfast, Brunch, Locals, Weekend plans
Hello Neighbour / Artusi Gnoccheria
A day-to-night chameleon in Hyde Park, this spot flips the switch as the sun sets. By morning, it’s Hello Neighbour — your go-to for coffee, brunch, and easy daytime bites. On Saturday night, it transforms into Artusi Gnoccheria, dishing up pillowy house-made gnocchi and cosy Italian plates for a more indulgent evening.
Sitchu tip: the pork belly salad is brunch perfection, while the beef ragu gnocchi literally melts in your mouth.
Suburb: Hyde Park
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cafe, Italian
Best For: Brunch, Date night, Locals, Weekend plans
Doozy
Doozy in Brighton is open this public holiday, serving breakfast done right. Think toasted jaffles, fresh pastries, hearty bites and Kindred Coffee in a cafe that feels like home.
Suburb: Brighton
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Breakfast, Quick bite, Locals
Restaurants Open this Public Holiday in Adelaide
Osteria Oggi
Enjoy stylish Italian dining in the heart of the city at Osteria Oggi. Cobblestone floors, moody lighting, and intimate booths set the scene, then savour contemporary takes on traditional dishes, or book the private cellar for a wine-filled feast. It’s the destination for a weekend pasta and wine.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Italian
Best For: Date night, Special occasion, Wine lovers, Group dining
Bandit Pizza & Wine
If your public holiday plans call for something fun, loud, and a little bit different, Bandit Pizza & Wine delivers. This Hyde Park favourite puts a playful spin on classic pizzas — think unexpected flavour combos (yes, even kimchi-topped creations) alongside a rotating wine list and a buzzing, neighbourhood feel. It’s casual but considered, with a menu designed for sharing.
Suburb: Hyde Park
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Pizza
Best For: Group dining, Wine lovers, Locals
Stag Public House
A long-standing East End pub with a generous menu of pub classics, local beers and plenty of room to settle in for the afternoon, Stag Public House is an easy pick for the long weekend. Its spacious beer garden is made for sunny afternoons, while the kitchen covers everything from burgers and schnitzels to steaks and share plates. It’s a reliable option for a casual lunch, a few drinks or a proper pub session.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Group dining, Outdoor dining, Long lunch, Weekend plans
Paper Tiger
Paper Tiger is open in the East End, bringing Southeast Asian flavours and a buzzing, neon-lit atmosphere to your weekend. Sit down for a bottomless brunch or enjoy a cocktail or two over their bold new menu.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: South-East Asian
Best For: Brunch, Cocktail lovers, Group dining
Fugazzi
Fugazzi on Leigh Street is open this public holiday. Think velvet booths, marble tables, and Italian plates made for sharing over wine and laughter. Cosy up, indulge in oysters, gnocco fritto, and creative pastas, and soak up the decadent vibes.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Italian
Best For: Date night, Wine lovers, Group dining
Bridgewater Inn
Bridgewater Inn has the public holiday in the hills sorted. Think all-day dining, and plenty of spots to settle in by Cox Creek. Live tunes run most of the day, paired with classic pub fare and cocktails that keep the weekend flowing.
Sitchu tip: Pups are welcome in the beer garden — and yes, there’s a menu for them too.
Suburb: Bridgewater, SA
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Dog-friendly, Outdoor dining, Long lunch, Cocktail lovers, Weekend plans
Bars Open this Public Holiday in Adelaide
Soda Rooftop
Sitting pretty atop the George Hotel, Soda Rooftop pairs sweeping 360° views of the sea and rolling hills with a calm, coastal aesthetic made for lingering. Open for dinner and drinks, expect contemporary Australian plates, handcrafted cocktails, and a wine list worth settling into. Whether it’s a relaxed afternoon or a lively evening, this is public holidays, elevated.
Suburb: Glenelg
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cocktail bar
Best For: Cocktail lovers, Wine lovers, Date night, Waterfront
Need To Know: Bookings encouraged.
East End Cellars
Part wine bar, part restaurant, part institution — East End Cellars has long been one of Adelaide’s most dependable spots for a good time. Tucked just off Rundle Street, it’s known for its extensive wine selection (think thousands of bottles) paired with a sharp, ever-evolving menu of share plates and brasserie-style dishes. Come for a long lunch that turns into drinks, or settle in for an evening of people-watching in the East End. It’s exactly the kind of lively, low-commitment venue you want in your back pocket.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Wine bar
Best For: Wine lovers, Long lunch, Group dining
Wineries & Distilleries Open this Public Holiday in Adelaide
Cobbs Hill Estate
Cobbs Hill Estate is serving up relaxed Hills vibes, delicious eats, and plenty of clinking glasses all day long. Kick back with a long lunch in the Terrace Restaurant or grab a spot in the garden for pinsas, wine paddles, cocktails, and lawn games. And don’t miss the afternoon live tunes — perfect for sipping and stretching out the public holiday magic.
Suburb: Oakbank, SA
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cellar door
Best For: Long lunch, Outdoor dining, Group dining, Wine lovers, Weekend plans
Home of Plenty
If you’re feeling like heading a little further afield this public holiday, Home of Plenty is well worth the detour. This sun-drenched cellar door on the Fleurieu Peninsula pairs small-batch, hand-crafted wines with an effortlessly relaxed, design-forward setting — think rustic stone, modern Mediterranean touches, and vineyard views made for lingering.
Suburb: Currency Creek, SA
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cellar door
Best For: Wine lovers, Weekend plans, Outdoor dining
Fleurieu Gin
Set against the rolling hills of the Fleurieu Peninsula, Fleurieu Gin is your public holiday escape for sun-soaked tastings, relaxed outdoor seating, and small-batch gin magic. Sit down for a long lunch, or pair your gin flight with casual bites, and make a day of it on the peninsula.
Suburb: Wattle Flat, SA
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Gin distillery
Best For: Cocktail lovers, Long lunch, Outdoor dining, Weekend plans
Frequently Asked Questions About What’s Open This Public Holiday in Adelaide
Booking policies vary between venues, so it’s worth checking before heading out on a public holiday. Puddle Duck in Rymill Park welcomes walk-ins and also takes cafe bookings online. Soda Rooftop in Glenelg encourages bookings for dinner and drinks, and Osteria Oggi in the CBD offers its private cellar for groups, which is best arranged in advance. Trading hours can also differ from usual on public holidays, so confirm opening times directly with each venue before you go, particularly for regional cellar doors.
Bridgewater Inn in the Adelaide Hills is the standout dog-friendly option for a public holiday lunch. Dogs are welcome in the beer garden beside Cox Creek, and the pub runs a dedicated menu for them. For people, the kitchen serves classic pub fare and cocktails all day, with live music running for most of the day. The beer garden gives plenty of room to spread out with a group, and the pub pairs well with a drive through the Adelaide Hills, making it an easy day trip from the city.
Yes, the Fleurieu Peninsula and Adelaide Hills both offer public holiday options within driving distance of the city. Home of Plenty in Currency Creek pours small-batch, hand-crafted wines in a design-led cellar door with vineyard views. Fleurieu Gin at Wattle Flat pairs gin flights with casual bites and relaxed outdoor seating. In the Adelaide Hills, Cobbs Hill Estate in Oakbank offers a sit-down long lunch in its Terrace Restaurant or a more casual garden setting with pinsas, wine paddles, cocktails, lawn games and live music in the afternoon.
For a rooftop drink, Soda Rooftop atop the George Hotel in Glenelg pairs 360-degree views of the sea and hills with handcrafted cocktails, a considered wine list and contemporary Australian plates. In the city, East End Cellars just off Rundle Street holds thousands of bottles and a share plate menu that suits a long lunch drifting into evening drinks. Stag Public House on Rundle Street has a spacious beer garden and local beers, while Paper Tiger mixes cocktails in a neon-lit East End setting. Bookings are encouraged at Soda Rooftop.
Adelaide’s CBD and East End carry most of the public holiday dining options. Osteria Oggi on Pirie Street offers contemporary Italian in a moody room with cobblestone floors and intimate booths, plus a private cellar for groups. Fugazzi on Leigh Street leans into velvet booths, oysters, gnocco fritto and creative pastas. Paper Tiger brings South-East Asian flavours and bottomless brunch to Rundle Street, and Stag Public House covers pub classics nearby. Further south, Bandit Pizza & Wine in Hyde Park serves playful pizzas, including kimchi-topped creations, alongside a rotating wine list.
Several of Adelaide’s favourite cafes trade through public holidays. Puddle Duck, the lakeside kiosk in Rymill Park, serves daily-baked scones, French toast and fried chicken club sandwiches in a largely open-air setting. Bottega Bandito, a Sitchu Awards 2025 winner, is known for its sandos and has locations on James Place in the CBD and in Prospect. In North Adelaide, Cottage Kitchen covers breakfast through to dinner, while Doozy in Brighton pairs toasted jaffles and pastries with Kindred Coffee. Hello Neighbour in Hyde Park rounds out the list for brunch.
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