Whisk Patisserie

Whisk Patisserie is set in a nice historical building just off the tram stop on Goodwood Road. The decor is basic with a few modern touches here and there. Behind the counter, they have a selection of premade meal options as well as your sweet and savoury items. Here for the sweet stuff, I took…

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Candela Latin American Food

Candela is a tiny little store just off the tramlines on Goodwood Road. With a seating capacity of about 10, this eatery focuses on Latin American street food which consists mainly of Venezuelan dishes. There are other items on the menu which have Cuban, Columbian and Argentinian influences. The decor here is basic, however, the…

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Viva Zapata

Viva Zapata is located in a police station that is over 120 years old and is a joint venture between the owners of Zapata’s and Spice n Ice. Situated on the seaward end of Semaphore Road and perched upon a hilltop, this venue boasts breathtaking views of Semaphore beach. With the original lockups still intact,…

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Sammy’s On The Marina

I must admit I’ve always been reluctant to come to Sammy’s due to the overwhelming number of negative reviews. I came to the restaurant tonight with little expectation but was pleasantly surprised at how good this place was. Sammy’s is set in one of the most ideal locations on the Holdfast Shores marina. Set over…

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Book In Love Cafe

The Book In Love Cafe is a 7 bedroom upper floor apartment turned dessert store. The decor is tacky with pictures that have literally been stuck on. Each room is filled with desks, chairs and shelves straight from IKEA. There is a considerable number of books, but they’re all written in Chinese. The dessert menu…

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Paul’s Seafood – Gouger St

Paul’s Seafood on Gouger Street has been around for nearly 70 years. The decor is nothing flash, however it still comes across as being neat and presentable. There’s good use of timber throughout, and the blue and white colour scheme reminds you of the sea. With seating both upstairs and on the ground floor, everything…

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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…

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Hotel Tivoli

Hotel Tivoli is hidden away on the eastern side of Pirie Street. On the outside, it just looks like an old building with a towering apartment built behind it. The inside, on the other hand, is sleek, modern and stylish. The antlers hanging off the walls, the dark colour tones and furnishings, and the parquetry…

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Gringos

Gringos is a Mexican restaurant conveniently located in the heart of Glenelg, right on Moseley Square. With a world map drawn as a wall mural, straw roof over the bar area, and dark coloured walls, you can see that they’ve attempted to make this place look traditional. It’s not as impressive as some other places,…

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Chanay Thai Fusion

You would think a place that uses the word “Thai” in their name would have some Thai dishes on their menu. Well, they don’t, and it always pays to have a look at the menu before you sit down at the restaurant. Set in a long and narrow building, the interior of this place is…

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