A Comprehensive Guide To Adelaide’s Hottest New Bars

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Jewels of Thought Records

A new kind of record store has opened at Ebenezer Place, and it’s designed to be about far more than flipping through crates (although we love that too). Jewels of Thought Records is the latest venture from husband-and-wife team Anthony Wendt and Linh Tieu, bringing together high fidelity audio, pour over coffee and unique teas, natural wine, and Adelaide’s vibrant music scene. After all, Adelaide is Australia’s only UNESCO City of Music.

Opened February 2026
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Mimmo (Pop-up)

With live bands, vinyl DJs and disco balls – Mimmo will be serving up good tunes, good moods, and classic Italian cocktails in their downtown-esque new venue, all fringe-season long.

Brought to you by long-time friends and associates, General Manager Dan Vaughan (Pastel Wine Bar and 1000 Island) and Alessio Trolio, Mimmo returns for its third year, with more “attention to style, sound and the essence of the Fringe” than ever, Vaughan tells.

Opened February 2026
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Higher Vision Spirits Bar

Higher Vision Spirits Bar, is the newest late-night arrival to Hindley Street, and one of the venues aiming to revive Adelaide’s nightlife scene. An extension of Higher Vision Spirits, a tools-down, distillery at Roxby Downs, that flies in the face of tradition to create down-to-earth, easy-going drinks. After working across regional areas for years, the move to Hindley Street marks a new purpose shift and higher visibility.

Opened January 2026
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Find Higher Vision Spirits Bar at 132 Hindley St, Adelaide SA

Bar Pin

Art-heavy, cosy and a little eclectic, yet still refined, Bar Pin is shaping up to be the kind of local that wears many hats. Even ahead of opening, it’s clear there’s more than one side to this venue.

Opened January 2026
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Find Bar Pin at 146b Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville

Kohko Beach Bar

Born from sun-drenched summers on the Greek island of Kos, KOHKO Beach Bar is bringing a slice of Mediterranean magic to South Australia’s coastline, with its first-ever Australian beach club residency landing at Silver Sands Beach this summer.

Opened December 2025
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Find Kohko Beach Bar at End of Norman Road, Aldinga Beach foreshore

The Palais Hotel Deck Bar

Over the last few months, Semaphore’s beloved Palais Hotel has been quietly receiving a facelift. Now, just in time for summer, they’ve revealed their new look with a perfectly coastal, outdoor bar.

Opened December 2025
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Find the Deck Bar at 86 Esplanade, Semaphore SA 5019

South Coast locals are in for a treat this summer, with the Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club announcing not one, but two new beachside offerings. Percy’s Cafe, Bar & Kitchen is opening upstairs in early to mid-December, and the Barefoot Bar, a relaxed, volunteer-run beachfront bar is already popping up on warm weekends.

Opened December 2025
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Find Percy’s and Barefoot Bar at Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club, 1 Beach Rd, Goolwa Beach

Burdette

There’s really no better place to be on a balmy spring evening than Adelaide’s East End. It’s an unspoken truth. And now, the city’s most soulful pocket has a dangerous new addition.

Tucked just far enough down Union Street to feel like a secret, and pouring an absinthe drip that’ll have you by the cholkhold, Burdette is the intimate new speakeasy and social club by partners and industry pros Baine Stubbs and Saskia Lopes de Souza. And now, it’s open and ready to play.

Opened November 2025
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Find Burdette at 11-29 Union St, Adelaide

Spritz Bar

Missed out on Euro summer this year? Or still have the post spritzes-on-the-coastline blues? The Alma’s new Spritz Bar has you sorted.

The Norwood mainstay has turned its leafy beer garden into a European summer escape with the launch of its new Spritz Bar last Friday, South Australia’s only official Campari-backed venue and a vibrant ode to Italy’s coastal aperitivo culture.

Opened November 2025
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Find Spritz Bar at The Alma Tavern, 66 Magill Road Norwood

Level Up

Sitting pretty on Hindley Street, Level Up is the city’s newest and ultimate late-night playground for adults, complete with games, drinks, and rooftop vibes.

Part arcade, part bar, part social spot, Level Up is bright and bold, designed entirely for fun. Kick off your night with something truly unique, what they’re calling ‘Australia’s first interactive mini golf experience’. Forget traditional putt-putt, at Level Up they’ve got a high-tech setup which combines real clubs, real balls, and cutting-edge digital projection for a next-gen version of the game. 

Opened October 2025
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Find Level up at 11 Hindley Street, Adelaide, South Australia

The Laneway Social

The Laneway Social, formerly the Belgian Beer café, opened its doors yesterday with a new look and a mouth-watering new menu. Gone are the dark wood timbers of the Belgian Beer café, and everything has been re-tiled with light and bright furnishings and a whole lot of greenery.

Opened October 2025
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Find The Laneway Social at 27-29 Ebenezer Place, Adelaide

Lola’s

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It’s not every day you walk into a wine bar and get instantly floored by the fit-out. Up until last month this Norwood address was East End Cellars, but you’d hardly recognise it now. Lola’s opened her doors this October. She’s sexy, feminine, and playful, but the design – with velvet curtains, marble benchtops and more shades of pink than you can count – sets her up as much more than a place for a daytime drink.

Opened October 2025
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Find Lola’s at 88 Magill Road, Norwood

Jane’s Fault

Stepping into the space at 23 Peel Street, you’re met with a fit-out that could only be from someone with an eye for design. Officially opening this month, Jane’s Fault is the moody, impressionist-inspired brainchild of interior designer Jane K.

Opened October 2025
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Visit Jane’s Fault at 23 Peel Street, Adelaide

Bottoms Up

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Mary’s Poppin has built its reputation on glitter, drag, and dancefloors that rarely draw breath. Since opening, the club has become one of Adelaide’s most recognisable nightlife spots, a hub of performance and queer celebration where the party always spills late into the night.

Now the colourful Rundle Street discotheque has added a new layer to its offering, with Bottoms Up opening this August.

Opened August 2025
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Visit Bottoms Up at Mary’s Poppin, 5 Synagogue Place, Adelaide

Hellbound

After a fittingly devilish 6.66 years in Adelaide’s East End – and an eight-month hiatus with many scratching their heads – loved wine haunt Hellbound has re-emerged in Bowden. Owner and hospitality heavyweight Mark (Reggie) Reginato is fusing his passions, businesses, and Hellbound’s signature identity into one bold new space.

Located on the popular Hawker Street neighbouring Pizza Meccanica, the new spot is a hybrid space, equal parts neighbourhood hangout and alluring late-night den.

Opened August 2025
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Visit Hellbound at 2 Hawker Street, Bowden

Honeydripper Hi-fi

While Honeydripper quietly opened its doors in the city, it has made a splash in popularity. Beating right in the city’s heart and pumping with potential, Honeydripper is a full-bodied experience built around exceptional sound, top-tier drinks, and that elusive energy only the special venues ever seem to capture.

Opened August 2025
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Visit Honeydripper Hi-fi at 11 Frome Street, Adelaide

BlueIvy

Part bar, part restaurant, and the perfect backdrop for your next private event, the BlueIvy is all about creating a “more elegant, relaxed alternative” to the high-energy nightlife scene a few doors down.

Opened in early July, the multi-room venue has already caught attention, with “wow” being the general response from people as they enter.

Opened July 2025
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Visit BlueIvy at 279A Hindley Street, Adelaide

MALA MÍA

There’s a new spot in town where golden hour vermouth turns into late-night dancing, but the venue is no stranger to a party. 268 Morphett Street has seen several memorable chapters as retro cocktail bar Lotus Lounge, then cult classic Latin dance hub Little Havana, and now, a refined new wine bar with all the party energy of its predecessors.

Opened July 2025
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Visit Mala Mía at 268 Morphett St, Adelaide

Wharf Wine Bar

In the heart of Goolwa, the Wharf Wine Bar has had an elevated refresh, but its relaxed, local feel hasn’t gone anywhere. Housed in the historic Signal Point building, the bar has long been a go-to for locals and visitors looking for a laid-back drink, some live music, and a bit of banter.

Opened July 2025
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Visit the Wharf Wine Bar at Signal Point Building, 7 Laurie Lane, Goolwa

Nowhere Bar

Located along the leafy Hutt Street in what was the Olivia Hotel, Nowhere Bar is bringing 80s hits, retro vibes, and the perfect mix of pub and bar.

When owners Matt May and Thomas Hector say the venue is an extension of themselves, they mean it. The former La Louisiane duo designed Nowhere as the kind of place they’d want to drink in – casual, inclusive, and 80s. The name Nowhere is inspired by the Talking Heads song “Road to Nowhere.” This spot opened up a few weeks back!

Opened June 2025
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Visit Nowhere Bar at 170 Hutt Street, Adelaide, South Australia

Sober Company

Sober Company is a new bar and kitchen that has recently opened in Adelaide’s West End, bringing authentic Asian flavours, cocktails, small plates, and good vibes to the city.

Sober Company is all about bringing balance to your typical bar experience. It’s a venue that blends bold innovation with subtle tradition, working to combine the old with the new. This refined, casual spot is hoping to be a cosy and comfortable place you’ll want to enjoy time after time.