Guidebook for Adelaide
Food Scene
This is where you go if you want amazing pizza. Their bases are cooked perfectly. Great selection on the menu. If going as a group, get their 1 meter pizza. Yeah, it's a thing!
Check out their Instagram for their drool-worthy pizzas.
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Antica Pizzeria E Cucina
144 B King William RdThis is where you go if you want amazing pizza. Their bases are cooked perfectly. Great selection on the menu. If going as a group, get their 1 meter pizza. Yeah, it's a thing!
Check out their Instagram for their drool-worthy pizzas.
Super popular, 48 Flavours has well established itself in Adelaide as one of the best ice cream places. They have won many awards around the world. Their selection of gelato and ice creams are incredible!
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48 Flavours
78 Gouger StSuper popular, 48 Flavours has well established itself in Adelaide as one of the best ice cream places. They have won many awards around the world. Their selection of gelato and ice creams are incredible!
Got a hankering for a good burger? Nordburger is the place to go. Classic American style burgers rather than the hipster style. Originally setup in Norwood, Adelaide. Now with 4 different locations around Adelaide.
Their buttermilk chicken burgers are delicious too.
Fun fact - the name comes from the character that OJ Simpson played in the Naked Gun movies.
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Nordburger
168 The ParadeGot a hankering for a good burger? Nordburger is the place to go. Classic American style burgers rather than the hipster style. Originally setup in Norwood, Adelaide. Now with 4 different locations around Adelaide.
Their buttermilk chicken burgers are delicious too.
Fun fact - the name comes from the character that OJ Simpson played in the Naked Gun movies.
This is one trendy place to go for a burger. Renowned for its fresh burgers that are cooked perfectly. Good selection of hotdogs too.
Can be a little hard to find. Walk down Peel St till you see an archway that opens up to an enclosed area with seating. Head upstairs to find the restaurant.
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Bread & Bone
15 Peel StThis is one trendy place to go for a burger. Renowned for its fresh burgers that are cooked perfectly. Good selection of hotdogs too.
Can be a little hard to find. Walk down Peel St till you see an archway that opens up to an enclosed area with seating. Head upstairs to find the restaurant.
Located on the first floor of Electra House Hotel, Level One is an award winning modern Asian restaurant with an informed yet informal dining style.
Want to impress or be impressed, make sure to get yourself a reservation.
Electra House is also a great spot for a drink or two.
Shirt and dress shoes are a must.
Level One Restaurant @ Electra House Hotel
135-139 King William StLocated on the first floor of Electra House Hotel, Level One is an award winning modern Asian restaurant with an informed yet informal dining style.
Want to impress or be impressed, make sure to get yourself a reservation.
Electra House is also a great spot for a drink or two.
Shirt and dress shoes are a must.
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.
Yeah it has a weird name but don't let that fool you. Really good coffee, breakfast options and wait till you see their baked goods!
Situated in an old bank, with a modern and fresh style.
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Crack Kitchen
13 Franklin StYeah it has a weird name but don't let that fool you. Really good coffee, breakfast options and wait till you see their baked goods!
Situated in an old bank, with a modern and fresh style.
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.
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.
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!
Looking for the best Korean dumplings in Adelaide? Then a visit to Mandoo is a must! This secret spot has been gaining traction over the years, with celebrities regularly dropping in. When you arrive there will be a line, that's how good they are. But the line does move quickly, with staff coming out to ask ahead what you would like to order. When you walk in you will see the head chef, smiling back at you at the back of the restaurant. He will quite happily chat to you and even help with instructions on the best way to eat their meals. Their bibimbap is also very tasty!
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Mandoo
26 Bank StLooking for the best Korean dumplings in Adelaide? Then a visit to Mandoo is a must! This secret spot has been gaining traction over the years, with celebrities regularly dropping in. When you arrive there will be a line, that's how good they are. But the line does move quickly, with staff coming out to ask ahead what you would like to order. When you walk in you will see the head chef, smiling back at you at the back of the restaurant. He will quite happily chat to you and even help with instructions on the best way to eat their meals. Their bibimbap is also very tasty!
Press* is a modern Australian restaurant with both casual and upscale dining. Perfect for either a romantic meal or for a group. No need to book for downstairs, walk-ins only. Upstairs is where you need to book for their upscale dining.
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Press* Food & Wine
40 Waymouth StPress* is a modern Australian restaurant with both casual and upscale dining. Perfect for either a romantic meal or for a group. No need to book for downstairs, walk-ins only. Upstairs is where you need to book for their upscale dining.
Drinks & Nightlife
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.
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.
Head down the side street to the door on the left. Once you go up a few flights of stairs you are greeted to an open rooftop bar. Great even on rainy nights due to the retractable covers. Nice selection of cocktails and wines. Lots of food options with share plates & sliders.
Can get quite busy on a Friday night, especially in summer.
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The Gallery
30 Waymouth StHead down the side street to the door on the left. Once you go up a few flights of stairs you are greeted to an open rooftop bar. Great even on rainy nights due to the retractable covers. Nice selection of cocktails and wines. Lots of food options with share plates & sliders.
Can get quite busy on a Friday night, especially in summer.
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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Mużew Nofsinhar ta 'l-Awstralja
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.
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.
Everything you need from toiletries, groceries, snacks and other essential items. Open weekdays 12am - 9pm, Saturday 12am - 5pm & Sundays 11am - 5pm.
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Coles Grote St
Everything you need from toiletries, groceries, snacks and other essential items. Open weekdays 12am - 9pm, Saturday 12am - 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.