Guidebook for Adelaide
Food Scene
You had me at wood fired pizza! Set is one of the best pizza places in the area. Highly recommend the potato pizza, it’s life changing! Has seating outside, downstairs and upstairs as well. Can take group bookings. Also do take-away. Open daily from 5pm
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EST Pizzeria
30 East TerraceYou had me at wood fired pizza! Set is one of the best pizza places in the area. Highly recommend the potato pizza, it’s life changing! Has seating outside, downstairs and upstairs as well. Can take group bookings. Also do take-away. Open daily from 5pm
Some of the BEST ice cream EVER! Easy to find in the East End in Rundle Street.
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Gelatissimo Rundle St
280 Rundle StSome of the BEST ice cream EVER! Easy to find in the East End in Rundle Street.
Steven ter Horst runs his eponymously named Chocolatier studio in the heart of Adelaide’s East End. Taking cues from the surrounding abundance of the Adelaide Hills, and his own farming background has allowed Steven to embrace a rich palate of flavours and textures in his products. Never one to assume perfection, he is always striving and learning new techniques and tastes. Recently named in Gourmet Traveller as one of Australia’s leading chocolate retailers and craftspeople. It is not unusual for Steven to be contacted by Chefs and food industry people to comment or collaborate on the industry. Drop in for a coffee joined with a delicious chocolate. Yum!
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Steven ter Horst Chocolatier
256 Rundle StSteven ter Horst runs his eponymously named Chocolatier studio in the heart of Adelaide’s East End. Taking cues from the surrounding abundance of the Adelaide Hills, and his own farming background has allowed Steven to embrace a rich palate of flavours and textures in his products. Never one to assume perfection, he is always striving and learning new techniques and tastes. Recently named in Gourmet Traveller as one of Australia’s leading chocolate retailers and craftspeople. It is not unusual for Steven to be contacted by Chefs and food industry people to comment or collaborate on the industry. Drop in for a coffee joined with a delicious chocolate. Yum!
Delicious and tasty greek and mediterranean food. Sit down meals or grab a yiros to go. Very friendly staff and good selection of beers. Some of the most tender meat ever eaten here!
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East End Yiros
224 Grenfell StDelicious and tasty greek and mediterranean food. Sit down meals or grab a yiros to go. Very friendly staff and good selection of beers. Some of the most tender meat ever eaten here!
One of the original burger places in Adelaide. Burger Theory started out as a food van which quickly established itself a reputation within Adelaide as one of the best places to grab a burger. Burger Theory use a blend of Kangaroo and Beef in their patties which offer a tender burger.
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Burger Theory
10 Union StOne of the original burger places in Adelaide. Burger Theory started out as a food van which quickly established itself a reputation within Adelaide as one of the best places to grab a burger. Burger Theory use a blend of Kangaroo and Beef in their patties which offer a tender burger.
Looking for a quick lunch to grab and go? Head to Penny University. Great lunch options from salads to rolls with amazing coffee. Has some seating inside and out.
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Penny University
7 Union StLooking for a quick lunch to grab and go? Head to Penny University. Great lunch options from salads to rolls with amazing coffee. Has some seating inside and out.
The only place you can go in the East End in Rundle St for a meal at 3am. Open 24 hours. Offering everything from pizza, pasta, breakfast, burgers, desserts and more. Great place if you are wanting a midnight snack. No need to book, just walk in and grab a table!
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Cafe Brunelli
111 Brebner DrThe only place you can go in the East End in Rundle St for a meal at 3am. Open 24 hours. Offering everything from pizza, pasta, breakfast, burgers, desserts and more. Great place if you are wanting a midnight snack. No need to book, just walk in and grab a table!
A modern coffee roastery and cafe. Offering specialty coffee roasted in-house, local organic teas, retail coffee supplies, all day breakfast, and lunch.
You have to try their 'Mortgage Broker' on the menu. Avocado on toast with balsamic strawberries. It is INCREDIBLE!
Caffiend Coffee is also located in Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills.
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Caffiend Coffee Company CBD
17 Synagogue PlA modern coffee roastery and cafe. Offering specialty coffee roasted in-house, local organic teas, retail coffee supplies, all day breakfast, and lunch.
You have to try their 'Mortgage Broker' on the menu. Avocado on toast with balsamic strawberries. It is INCREDIBLE!
Caffiend Coffee is also located in Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills.
Go where the locals go. Established in 1981, with mostly the same original menu, the food is fresh and delicious. Friendly staff and absolutely tasty pizza and pasta. Offering BYO at $15 for corkage. Highly recommend booking ahead to avoid missing out.
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Amalfi Pizzeria Ristorante
29 Frome StGo where the locals go. Established in 1981, with mostly the same original menu, the food is fresh and delicious. Friendly staff and absolutely tasty pizza and pasta. Offering BYO at $15 for corkage. Highly recommend booking ahead to avoid missing out.
Renowned for having amazing coffee, Bar 9 is a regular stop for that coffee fix. Always get an excellent cup of coffee here.
Their breakfast menu is also really good. Even the basic eggs & bacon is tasty.
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Bar 9 Central
100 Rundle MallRenowned for having amazing coffee, Bar 9 is a regular stop for that coffee fix. Always get an excellent cup of coffee here.
Their breakfast menu is also really good. Even the basic eggs & bacon is tasty.
Sean's Kitchen is hands down one of the best restaurants in Adelaide. It's like stepping into an upmarket restaurant in New York. Amazing menu equally matched with wines and cocktails. Absolutely everything on the menu is delicious but the Orgy or Mushroom Gnocchi is a MUST! It's putting clouds in your mouth that just melt away.
Can be hard to get into due to being so good so book in advance.
Hot tip, if you can't get a reservation give them a call to see if you can sit at the Pass. It offers a different dining experience by sitting up where the chefs are. They will chat to you while they are cooking and explain some of their dishes.
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Sean's Kitchen
125 North TerraceSean's Kitchen is hands down one of the best restaurants in Adelaide. It's like stepping into an upmarket restaurant in New York. Amazing menu equally matched with wines and cocktails. Absolutely everything on the menu is delicious but the Orgy or Mushroom Gnocchi is a MUST! It's putting clouds in your mouth that just melt away.
Can be hard to get into due to being so good so book in advance.
Hot tip, if you can't get a reservation give them a call to see if you can sit at the Pass. It offers a different dining experience by sitting up where the chefs are. They will chat to you while they are cooking and explain some of their dishes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Found on Hutt St in Adelaide, Bar Torino has a great selections of drinks and some of the tastiest food going round! Great little romantic spot. Highly recommend grabbing a few dishes to share.
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Bar Torino
158 Hutt StFound on Hutt St in Adelaide, Bar Torino has a great selections of drinks and some of the tastiest food going round! Great little romantic spot. Highly recommend grabbing a few dishes to share.
A cosy bar hidden away under Adelaide's popular Peel St bar area.
Easy to miss and hard to find but totally worth the adventure. Maybe Mae has no signs and is hidden behind a wooden wall. Only way to tell is by a small lock in the middle of the wall.
Once you step in you are greeted by an intimate bar, with unique decor. Bar staff know their drinks and will tend to any needs you have. Amazing cocktails! Their Facebook reviews speak for themselves.
High recommend paying a visit to Maybe Mae.
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Maybe Mae
15 Peel StA cosy bar hidden away under Adelaide's popular Peel St bar area.
Easy to miss and hard to find but totally worth the adventure. Maybe Mae has no signs and is hidden behind a wooden wall. Only way to tell is by a small lock in the middle of the wall.
Once you step in you are greeted by an intimate bar, with unique decor. Bar staff know their drinks and will tend to any needs you have. Amazing cocktails! Their Facebook reviews speak for themselves.
High recommend paying a visit to Maybe Mae.
Hidden downstairs on Rundle St, Fumo Blu is known for its great range of cocktails. Try and get a seat by the iconic fish, it's a bit special.
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Fumo Blu
270 Rundle StHidden downstairs on Rundle St, Fumo Blu is known for its great range of cocktails. Try and get a seat by the iconic fish, it's a bit special.
With the best views of Adelaide, 2KW is a great location for a drink or meal. Situated at the top of the building, you will be able to enjoy views of the Adelaide Oval, River Torrens, North Adelaide and the surrounding parklands. Visit for a drink or book ahead of time to eat at the restaurant. Make sure you dress up. Sneakers are a no go.
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2KW Bar & Restaurant
2 King William StreetWith the best views of Adelaide, 2KW is a great location for a drink or meal. Situated at the top of the building, you will be able to enjoy views of the Adelaide Oval, River Torrens, North Adelaide and the surrounding parklands. Visit for a drink or book ahead of time to eat at the restaurant. Make sure you dress up. Sneakers are a no go.
Offering a wide range of imported tap and bottled beers. With so many options the bar staff will know what to recommend. Or grab yourself a beer paddle. Belgium Beer Cafe also has a wide range of tasty meals. Either sit down at the restaurant for a meal or grab one in the bar or the outside seating area.
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Belgian Beer Cafe Oostende
29 Ebenezer PlOffering a wide range of imported tap and bottled beers. With so many options the bar staff will know what to recommend. Or grab yourself a beer paddle. Belgium Beer Cafe also has a wide range of tasty meals. Either sit down at the restaurant for a meal or grab one in the bar or the outside seating area.
East End Cellars offer a wide range of local and imported wines. With the Barossa, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and Coonawarra right at our doorstep, there are lots of incredible wines on offer. Not only can you purchase bottles of wine here, you can also sit and order from their menu. Offering wines, cheeses, meats, all the essentials to enjoy a nice glass. If it is good, East End Cellars will stock it.
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East End Cellars
25 Vardon AveEast End Cellars offer a wide range of local and imported wines. With the Barossa, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and Coonawarra right at our doorstep, there are lots of incredible wines on offer. Not only can you purchase bottles of wine here, you can also sit and order from their menu. Offering wines, cheeses, meats, all the essentials to enjoy a nice glass. If it is good, East End Cellars will stock it.
With an abundance of excellent wine right in South Australia there are many places to go to enjoy a glass or two. Hellbound offers a romantic place to enjoy some of the local wines. With a speciality offering of wines from the local regions. If you blink you will miss the entrance to Hellbound. Make sure to look for the door next to the entrance to Kathmandu on Rundle St.
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Hellbound Wine Bar
201 Rundle StWith an abundance of excellent wine right in South Australia there are many places to go to enjoy a glass or two. Hellbound offers a romantic place to enjoy some of the local wines. With a speciality offering of wines from the local regions. If you blink you will miss the entrance to Hellbound. Make sure to look for the door next to the entrance to Kathmandu on Rundle St.
If you are looking for a trendy place that has great atmosphere definitely pay a visit to Mr. Goodbar. When you step inside you are greeted by a small bar right at the front. But don't stop there, say hello to the friendly bar staff at this bar then head up the stairs. Yes, keep going up those stairs, they keep going up. When you reach the top you will feel like you just stepped out of your DeLorean into the 1920's. Just imagine a little speakeasy bar hidden away. Overlooking Ebenezer Place in the East End. The bar staff are knowledgeable and are passionate about making sure you enjoy your tasty beverage
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Mr. Goodbar
12 Union StIf you are looking for a trendy place that has great atmosphere definitely pay a visit to Mr. Goodbar. When you step inside you are greeted by a small bar right at the front. But don't stop there, say hello to the friendly bar staff at this bar then head up the stairs. Yes, keep going up those stairs, they keep going up. When you reach the top you will feel like you just stepped out of your DeLorean into the 1920's. Just imagine a little speakeasy bar hidden away. Overlooking Ebenezer Place in the East End. The bar staff are knowledgeable and are passionate about making sure you enjoy your tasty beverage
Parks & Nature
Spanning over 125 acres, The Adelaide Botanic Gardens offers a peaceful place to explore. With lots of different areas within the Gardens, every visit you experience something new. From the Wisteria arch to the Bicentennial Conservatory, Palm House, Amazon Waterlily Pavilion not to mention the Bamboo Plantation and the spanning walking trails. So many place to enjoy a picnic or grab yourself lunch at The Gardens Kiosk or for something special head to the Botanic Gardens Restaurant.
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Palm House - Adelaide Botanic Garden
North TerraceSpanning over 125 acres, The Adelaide Botanic Gardens offers a peaceful place to explore. With lots of different areas within the Gardens, every visit you experience something new. From the Wisteria arch to the Bicentennial Conservatory, Palm House, Amazon Waterlily Pavilion not to mention the Bamboo Plantation and the spanning walking trails. So many place to enjoy a picnic or grab yourself lunch at The Gardens Kiosk or for something special head to the Botanic Gardens Restaurant.
Arts & Culture
Brand new to Adelaide, MOD is a thought provoking, future-focused experience. Showcasing technology, art and science in an interactive way. Very unique and worth a visit. Entry is free. Make sure your phone is charged to experience their augmented reality gallery.
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MOD.
Morphett StreetBrand new to Adelaide, MOD is a thought provoking, future-focused experience. Showcasing technology, art and science in an interactive way. Very unique and worth a visit. Entry is free. Make sure your phone is charged to experience their augmented reality gallery.
One of the most visited museums in Australia, holding collections of national and international significance. Great place to visit with children to keep them entertained.
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South Australian Museum
North TerraceOne of the most visited museums in Australia, holding collections of national and international significance. Great place to visit with children to keep them entertained.
Make sure you pay a visit to the Art Gallery so you don't miss out on the Chiharu Shiota exhibit. Opened in August 2018, taking 6 weeks to install and using kilometres and kilometres of yarn, this really is a must see exhibit in Adelaide.
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Art Gallery of South Australia
North TerraceMake sure you pay a visit to the Art Gallery so you don't miss out on the Chiharu Shiota exhibit. Opened in August 2018, taking 6 weeks to install and using kilometres and kilometres of yarn, this really is a must see exhibit in Adelaide.
Shopping
One of the places that you have to experience in Adelaide. With over 70 traders under one roof, the Adelaide Central Market is one of the largest undercover fresh produce markets in the southern hemisphere, buzzing with life and colour all year round. Hot tip! If you go around lunch time on a Saturday you can grab a bargain. Some of the stalls reduce the price of their produce to clear it out.
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Adelaide Central Market
60 Gouger StOne of the places that you have to experience in Adelaide. With over 70 traders under one roof, the Adelaide Central Market is one of the largest undercover fresh produce markets in the southern hemisphere, buzzing with life and colour all year round. Hot tip! If you go around lunch time on a Saturday you can grab a bargain. Some of the stalls reduce the price of their produce to clear it out.
Need to take back some goodies to your friends and family? Grab some them some tasty chocolates from Haigh’s. Also located at the end of Rundle Mall, The Adelaide Arcade store is the closest to Hindmarsh Square.
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Haigh's Chocolates Visitor Centre
154 B26Need to take back some goodies to your friends and family? Grab some them some tasty chocolates from Haigh’s. Also located at the end of Rundle Mall, The Adelaide Arcade store is the closest to Hindmarsh Square.
Fancy a bit of shopping? With some of the best shopping in Adelaide, Rundle Mall is your place. With all the big brands and shops from Myer, David Jones, H&M, Apple, Nike, Adidas plus lots more. But the real secret to Rundle Mall are the arcades. With historic buildings and unique shops surrounding the mall, this is a must to truly experience all that is Rundle Mall. With Adelaide Arcade and Regent Arcade, both boasting a historic heritage, built in the 1880's. Then for a modern shopping feel head to the Myer Centre, Adelaide Central Plaza and Rundle Place.
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Rundle Mall
Adelaide - GlenelgFancy a bit of shopping? With some of the best shopping in Adelaide, Rundle Mall is your place. With all the big brands and shops from Myer, David Jones, H&M, Apple, Nike, Adidas plus lots more. But the real secret to Rundle Mall are the arcades. With historic buildings and unique shops surrounding the mall, this is a must to truly experience all that is Rundle Mall. With Adelaide Arcade and Regent Arcade, both boasting a historic heritage, built in the 1880's. Then for a modern shopping feel head to the Myer Centre, Adelaide Central Plaza and Rundle Place.
Essentials
Late night chemist. Open till midnight, as the name suggests. Only come here if the other chemists nearby are closed. Can take a while to be served due to the amount of people and staff.
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Midnight Pharmacy
192 Wakefield StLate night chemist. Open till midnight, as the name suggests. Only come here if the other chemists nearby are closed. Can take a while to be served due to the amount of people and staff.
Closest pharmacy. Open Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 9pm, Saturday 8:30am - 6pm & Sunday 10am - 5:30pm.
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TerryWhite Chemmart Rundle Mall
151 Rundle MallClosest pharmacy. Open Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 9pm, Saturday 8:30am - 6pm & Sunday 10am - 5:30pm.
Accessed via Rundle Mall. You will be able to grab anything you need for cooking yourself a meal or any essential items you might need. Open weekdays 7am-9pm - Saturday 7am - 5pm & Sunday 11am - 5pm.
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Woolworths Rundle Mall
80-88 Rundle MallAccessed via Rundle Mall. You will be able to grab anything you need for cooking yourself a meal or any essential items you might need. Open weekdays 7am-9pm - Saturday 7am - 5pm & Sunday 11am - 5pm.
Downstairs of Rundle Place. Coles can be accessed via Grenfell St or via Rundle Mall. Everything you need from toiletries, groceries, snacks and other essential items. Open weekdays 6am - 9pm, Saturday 6am - 5pm & Sundays 11am - 5pm.
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Coles Rundle Mall
77-91 Rundle MallDownstairs of Rundle Place. Coles can be accessed via Grenfell St or via Rundle Mall. Everything you need from toiletries, groceries, snacks and other essential items. Open weekdays 6am - 9pm, Saturday 6am - 5pm & Sundays 11am - 5pm.
Entertainment & Activities
Ever seen a panda in the flesh? The only Zoo in Australia where you can find not one, but two pandas Wang Wang & Fu Ni. Staying at the Adelaide Zoo for 10 years as part of a conversation program to protect the endangered species.
Everyone in Adelaide waits with bated breath to see if they mate each year, it actually makes the news.
Open 7 days 9:30am - 5pm every day of the year. Some of the exhibits are open at various times, best to check their website to not miss out.
You can also take your own food and drink and lockers are available.
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Adelaide Zoo
Frome RoadEver seen a panda in the flesh? The only Zoo in Australia where you can find not one, but two pandas Wang Wang & Fu Ni. Staying at the Adelaide Zoo for 10 years as part of a conversation program to protect the endangered species.
Everyone in Adelaide waits with bated breath to see if they mate each year, it actually makes the news.
Open 7 days 9:30am - 5pm every day of the year. Some of the exhibits are open at various times, best to check their website to not miss out.
You can also take your own food and drink and lockers are available.
A brand new adventure to hit Adelaide. Swing and climb your way through the trees. With different levels of difficulty. Great for individuals and families. Easy to book through their website.
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TreeClimb
Unley RoadA brand new adventure to hit Adelaide. Swing and climb your way through the trees. With different levels of difficulty. Great for individuals and families. Easy to book through their website.
A place where you can challenge your friends to mini golf while enjoying a drink? Yes please! With 2 courses available, both offering pop culture icons from Simpsons, Game Of Thrones, Elvis, Fresh Prince holes plus more. Make sure you book in advance.
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Holey Moley Golf Club Adelaide
162 – 170 Pulteney StreetA place where you can challenge your friends to mini golf while enjoying a drink? Yes please! With 2 courses available, both offering pop culture icons from Simpsons, Game Of Thrones, Elvis, Fresh Prince holes plus more. Make sure you book in advance.