The Best Wine Bars in Adelaide for a Bottle and a Bite
Stop in for a glass or stay for the bottle at the best wine bars in Adelaide.
There's something chic about a moody wine bar. Glistening glassware, walls adorned with rows of wine bottles, and inviting low leather booths make for the perfect date night spot or a cosy hideaway for a tipple or two with friends.
Whether you're craving a velvety pinot while people-watching or a luscious grenache paired with plates of nibbles, these charming wine bars are ready to whisk you away on a grape-infused adventure. If you're up for a night of good times and wonderful drops, join us in exploring the best wine bars in Adelaide!
Jennie
A Peel Street favourite, Jennie Wine Bar doubles as a relaxed date spot and a carefully curated wine shop where you can dine in or grab a drop to go. The food and wine menu reflects the seasons, with changes to keep the variety as fresh as possible.
You’ll need a minute or two to browse the extensive list of wines available by the glass or bottle – luckily there is an assortment of bar snacks, from Sicilian olives to fresh focaccia and cheese to nibble on while you do.
7 Peel Street, Adelaide
Good Gilbert
In a city obsessed with wine, it can be hard to stand out as the place to go for a glass or two, but Good Gilbert will always find a place in a guide like this. The local neighbourhood wine bar in Goodwood is as cosy and welcoming as it is chic, making it the perfect spot to catch up with friends any night of the week.
There's a restaurant to book a table at if you're after larger fare, but for the times when all you need is a cheeky tipple with the girls, the front wine bar has you covered, and, best of all - doggos are welcome!
135B Goodwood Road, Goodwood
Ballet Wine Bar
Adelaide, make this your next date night bar. Jetty Road's gem, Ballet Wine Bar, brings a slice of Europe to Glenelg with its chic, French-inspired interior and a selection of boutique and European wines alongside South Australia's finest interpretations.
Ballet offers a refined yet welcoming atmosphere, perfect for sipping global wines, craft beers, and classic cocktails. The space, designed by SMFA Architects and Elite Building Co., exudes old-world charm and modern elegance, with intimate tasting rooms and open windows. Pair your drinks with seasonally curated small plates, and look out for exclusive events featuring winemakers and new vintages.
29 Jetty Road, Glenelg
Dolly
Hello, Dolly! Discover the Unley bar and eatery oozing sass and sophistication, perfect for date nights, late nights, and great nights. Enjoy a selection of cocktails as you perch at the concrete bar in the middle of the room or take your bev alfresco, with house creations like pineapple cobbler featuring amontillado, vodka, pineapple, citrus and soda, and Dolly's Disco Sour.
There’s an approachable, locally skewed wine list and inspired snacks and share plate menu to dive into – much like the mirrored chrome ceiling above – never will your reflection be more arresting! Be sure to sneak in a couple selfie or two.
246 Unley Road, Unley
Nearly
Near the end of Hindley Street, Nearly is the trendy wine bar that exudes cosy, friendly vibes. With inviting window seats and a spacious communal table in the centre, mingling and unwinding are encouraged. When hunger strikes, indulge in their homemade bar snacks and simple charcuterie boards.
The wine list sets Nearly apart - a heartfelt homage to South Australia. Sip on exquisite selections from renowned wineries like Gentle Folk and Ochota Barrels, showcasing the region's finest drops.
179 Hindley Street, Adelaide
Willy's Wine Bar
Discover the ultimate spot for wine lovers at this bar and bottle shop in Goodwood. Open Wednesday to Sunday from mid-afternoon (day dependent) till late, Willy's is the perfect place to sip on everything from Tasmanian Rieslings to French Chablis, paired with a petite menu of cheese, salumi, and small plates.
If you're a cocktail fan, you'll adore their fabulous French 1975 while soaking up the inviting ambience of soft jazz melodies or lively live performances on Sundays. Ideal for pre-dinner drinks, date nights, or a casual bite, the bar offers a cosy, intimate setting best suited for smaller groups.
96 King William Road, Goodwood
Icarus
Food until late, wine until late: Food-led wine bar Icarus is serving Southern-Mediterranean cuisine, an extensive wine list, and cocktails to complement. Bringing an elevated experience to the drinking and dining scene, Icarus’ menu has been painstakingly considered, wholly dependent on seasonality, and led by producers.
Its sophisticated and welcoming setting is perfect for your next romantic dinner, work knock-offs, or those simply wanting a great foodie experience without the pretension.
Ground Floor, 23 Peel Street, Adelaide
alt. Wine Bar
alt. Wine Bar in Hyde Park offers an elevated destination for delicious drops and snacks in the bustling King William Road district. It's an alt-ernative to the norm, an instant hotspot bringing a sleek fit-out, a world-class wine list boasting more than 200 wines, and tasty small bites to nibble on.
They proudly show the rich diversity and quality of Australian and South Australian wines through their curated wine menu, passionate staff and established relationships with some of the country’s best winemakers.
151 King William Road, Hyde Park
Bar Lune
For great food and fine wine, you can’t look past Bar Lune, our favourite neighbourhood wine bar for pours and pairings. Freshly shucked oysters, pork shoulder skewers, beef tartare and whole roasted chicken – the list of rich and interesting menu items at Bar Lune never fails to impress.
Order the 'Feed Me' menu to taste the rich, delicious rainbow of flavours these Adelaide chefs turn out.
303 The Parade, Beulah Park, Adelaide
Station Road
Adelaide's Festival Plaza welcomed a chic new dining destination in the form of Station Road. In a prime location on the ground floor of Festival Tower by Walker, this central city spot has elevated Adelaide's already booming restaurant offering, with a French-inspired, modern Australian menu.
Whilst dining in at Station Road is always a good idea, the venue also offers casual drinks in the wine bar area, with high tables surrounded by a gorgeous fit-out to mingle over a glass or two.
Festival Plaza, Adelaide
Pastel Wine Bar
“More is less” is the motto at North Adelaide’s latest wine spot, Pastel Bar. The interiors are a mix of eclectic and modern, offering a place to hide away and enjoy their range of wines, seasonal cocktails and vibes.
Indulge in a curated food menu of snacks, small and larger plates - the chargrilled octopus with taramasalata, baked all vodka and smashed Szechuan cucumber salad have our attention.
47 O'Connell Street, North Adelaide
East End Cellars
An East End institution by now, East End Cellars is one of Australia’s top traders connecting wine-obsessed Adelaideans with the best emerging local makers and those from around the globe, making this one of the most popular and best wine bars in town.
At this industrial-chic tasting room-meets-bottleshop, over 15,000 bottles are at your disposal while an eclectic by-the-glass list jumps between gewürztraminers from Yetti & The Kokonut and fruity Tempranillos from La Linea. While you’re welcome to drop in for a glass, the food is too good to miss out on.
Sitchu tip: Keep an eye on their socials for upcoming street parties!
25 Vardon Avenue, Adelaide
Leigh Street Wine Room
A former dry cleaner transformed into Adelaide’s most stylish CBD wine bar, Leigh Street Wine Room is a warm and inviting space with a terrazzo bar, arresting archways and a mezzanine dining space.
To browse through their striking wine wall running the length of the space is to take a trip to every winemaking corner of the world. Start with a local Chardy and end with a drop-dead gorgeous French champagne.
9 Leigh Street, Adelaide
LOC Bottle Bar
Leaping off the screen and into the world, this boutique natural and lo-fi wine bar launched in 2020 as an online wine retailer, and it didn’t take long for LOC Bottle Shop to bring its natural sips to the streets.
With no formal bar or wine list, patrons are invited to choose their drop from the well-stocked wine wall at the back of the venue. The food follows suit with a lucky dip assortment of eats – think pasta one day and oysters the next.
6 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide
Mother Vine
This East-end local is a real crowd-pleaser - Mother Vine’s extensive wine list encompasses everything from old-world classics to boundary-pushing pét-nats while also offering finely-honed food – Kingfish ceviche, anyone?
With a modern fit-out that’s refined yet warm, they’re equally hospitable to a quick glass of Pinot as they are to long evenings of bottles and share plates.
22-26 Vardon Avenue, Adelaide
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