For over 40 years now, anybody travelling down O’Connell Street would have noticed a giant pink pig sticking out of a building wall. With recent renovations of nearby venues, it not nearly as prominent as it once was. The outside might look a bit tacky, but the inside is more modern with a casual vibe….
Category: Bar
Aces Bar and Bistro
Aces Bar and Bistro is tucked away in the heart of the Central Markets. It’s located in the passage way that connects the fruit and vegetables stalls to Chinatown. The venue itself is old, dark and dingy, with the only natural light coming from the atrium in the centre of Market Plaza. The setup of…
Belgian Beer Cafe Oostende
There’s nothing more trendier than the Belgian Beer Cafe. I’ve got friends that have met their soul mates here. This place is renowned for two things, beer and mussels. With an 8 page beer menu, a person can get easily distracted by the amount of choice on offer. On this particular occasion, I was here…
Downtown HDCB
Adelaide’s obsession with American diner food continues with the opening of a new dive bar, Downtown HCDB (Hot Dog Cold Beer), on Hindley Street. From the masterminds behind Jack Ruby, is a new establishment that incorporates the currently trending “street food” with Adelaide’s unique “small bar” licensing. True to the dive bar theme, this venue…
The Collins Bar
The Collins Bar at The Hilton has been open for a while now and continues to be a favourite meeting spot for after work drinks. The venue is stylishly designed with decor that is classy, chique and sophisticated. The seating is a mix of bar stools, lounge chairs and normal chairs. Whether you want to hide…
Proof
Located in an alleyway on Anster Street, Proof is situated in a unassuming double storey building. The decor here is full of character and old world charm. The dim lighting, the golden reflective ceiling, the tie wearing chefs and the waistcoat wearing bartenders, really gave the feeling I was in a late 19th century English…
Loft Oyster and Wine Bar
Behind a set of imposing double steel doors, close to the centre of Gouger Street, is The Loft Oyster and Wine Bar. Located upstairs, along a grand wide stair case, is a spacious open plan area with intricate details among the magnificent high ceilings. The decor is sophisticated and chique with a meticulous blend of…
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