This is a joint review from two yelpers who stumbled across this cute little cocktail/tapas bar one…read moreThursday night. The walls of this bar make you feel like you are in a child's bedroom. The theme is based on the tale of the flying trunk. The cocktails are delicious. We had the salted caramel star and the so flute. I loved the little pretzel star in the salted caramel. They also serve tapas food. They also serve tapas food. We had the pan fried gnocchi with artichokes, and the buffalo mozzarella with tomatoes. Mmm! The prices are pretty reasonable as well. The cocktails are $17 - $20. The tapas is under $15. We also had a lovely conversation with the owner evi about the design of the place. I'd love to come back again on my way home from workies :) Nothing much more I can add to what Karen F had commented, both Adam & Evi are great hosts. Very attentive and explained both the cocktails and food very well and enticed us into trying them. Enjoyable evening.

Pigs fly, elephants have long trunks and all things alcholically magical happen at The Flying…read moreTrunk. I have only been here for a wine and cocktail so far but this place really adds to the quirky little shops, bakeries and cafes that are popping up on KWR! Fast and friendly service, combined with some unique concoctions and names of cocktails means you will spend most of your time there deciding which cocktail you'll get when you next return. The Elephant Espress is on my list to try next time. If you are like my other half though and think cocktail is for cordial drinkers then never fear - the wine and beer list is for quoffers and swirlers alike. These guys take their booze seriously and I am definitely signing up for one of their monthly "tasting flight masterclasses" in the future.

Lots of different eating area options which was nice. On a beautiful street in North Adelaide. Good…read morepub food. It was parmy night so busy. Great food and drinks. Would go again.

The Kentish Arms is hidden away in a leafy sidestreet of North Adelaide. If it weren't for the…read moreAdelaide Entertainment book (because I'm classy like that), I would never have known it existed. So initially it felt like I was walking into a very well presented, classy and very pubby looking Narnia. And I did find an animal in there - a small dog and his well chewed tennis ball. This dog was a regular, we know because the friendly barman told us. Staff were really friendly and I got the feel of a family owned business. We got our food quickly (which was good because I was quite hungry) but this also could have been because we were the only ones in the front bar (except for the dog). We went for a pub classic, the Schnitzel, which at $17.90 was one of the cheapest meals on the menu. How was the schnitzel? well... the beer battered chips were amazing!! The schnitzel was quite bland and my partner who had the parmy said that the cheese had no flavour. However, he REALLY likes cheese. I think it would be a great front bar area for a fun, busy night and the function rooms look amazing - decked out with fairy lights and modern decor. If you're looking for a different pub to all the obvious ones around town, head to the Kentish Arms for a drink or some chips. Give the dog a pat for me! I forgot to!

Here is one of those pubs that, despite living in Adelaide, very rarely visited. I suspect that…read morethis had something to do with it not being all that close to me or where I worked. However, as I was wandering through the city one afternoon with my friends, finishing off the pubs that needed to be finished off, we came upon this place. Actually, since we hadn't had any lunch we decided to stop off here for a meal, which basically meant that I landed up with a schnitzel. Yeah, it was quite nice, and there were also some decent beers on tap. The pub itself isn't that huge, but it is one of those pubs that of have been to on an infrequent basis. Oh, they also have a bottle shop just around the side.

Bars tend to go in and out of vogue, and one that has been in, or at least moderately popular, is…read moreThe Kings Hotel on King William Street. I used to live a couple of blocks away from The Kings (previously the Kings Head) and must say I didn't go there overly often. I have been a few times of late, due to friends parties and the odd chance that I just happened to be around the area, and I must say I like it more than I used to. I think the crowd has a lot to do with my enjoyment of a bar, and it is certainly less pretentious than it used to be. The interior is pretty nice, with an overall rustic feel with some polished elements that lift the place up a notch or two. The Front bar is my favourite area (which is normal for me), and out the front is a really funky booth style design that kicks on a warm summer night. They have also made some kegs into tables (see the piccy) which really works. Right I'll put my interior designer silk scarf away for the time being and pop open a stubby. The beer selection is just how my fellow Yelper, Tegan H, describes....pretty darn spiffy! I tried a few myself, the last time I was sitting on the corner stool, but ended up with sticking with a couple of tried and true drops! I always feel that any pub where you are comfortable having a drink is handy in my book, but be warned that some of the brewskis (and spirits) can be a little costly (ATM's are dangerous!).

In the last week I have eaten here twice. The first time I selected two appetisers as my 'main' (1)…read moresalt and pepper tofu with a sweet chili sauce and (2) nachos. The sweet chili sauce added just the right amount of sweet to counter the delightful saltiness. I liked it but would not want a larger portion. The nachos were a disappointment because of the sickly sweet "salsa" (yuk!!) not at ALL what is normally considered salsa in Latin America or in North America. It was so sweet that it overpowered the other flavours; I couldn't finish it despite the other high quality ingredients (cheese, guacamole, sour cream, black beans). To be fair it was a very generous portion for the money. The second visit was 4 stars- terrific! I ordered salmon with broccolini and tender asparagus tips. The fish was perfectly cooked and the soy based sauce as not at all overpowering. The vegetables were steamed to perfection. Well done! My husband and I shared the roasted pumpkin appetiser, the size was perfect for sharing! The spice and seasoning were spot on. The nachos were so sweet and have ruined me on having them again as well as resulted in a 4/5 stars review.

Okay, I should say that I have had some good times and some great meals at this place, and it has…read morebeen a semi-regular haunt for me back when I lived in Adelaide. However, my last visit has left a really bitter taste in my mouth since I was short changed and then the bartender began to argue with me about how I wasn't short changed. I decided that I really didn't want to take it any further so I just took my beer, went outside and finished it before heading off to meet some friends. Look, as a pub it isn't bar, and the prices are pretty good (and they make a decent schnitzel as well), however while I generally give places a couple of goes, this last experience really has put me off the place for good.

Do you like a pub that's not too OTT? The Hyde Park Tavern - funnily enough in Hyde Park - is a…read more'mature' pub. That's not to say its old or dated, in fact it's pretty up to date and modern but its not full of teeny boppers. Put it this way, if you're over 30, you're not going to feel out of place in this pub. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. On their menu, I like the Warm Chicken Salad with pumpkin, pear, feta and fig balsamic and they do a good Chicken Schnitzel. Prices for mains are average at around $20 for pasta to $28 for a steak. Wines are around $30 a bottle but you can go high end with wine and spend $90 on a Rockford Basket Press Shiraz or $95 on a Penfolds St Henri Shiraz if you're cashed up. I like the fact that most of the restaurant menu is also available in the bar area if you're keen for something more casual. There are pokies but they're far enough removed from both the bar and restaurant to not annoy those who've come in for a drink or a meal. In fact most of the time you're not even aware they are there. If you're looking for somewhere to hold a function, there's an upstairs area that can cater for up to 120 people. All in all the HPT is a good pub. It's a pub pub if you know what I mean.

I have to say that this place really didn't impress me all that much. Okay, it isn't really that…read morebad but there wasn't anything all that fantastic about it either. Basically it is one of those suburban pubs in one of the classier areas of Adelaide, and it certainly does show it. Like most suburban pubs they have a bistro and hidden around the back a room full of pokie machines. They don't really have anything in the way of a beer garden, just a small area to the side where all of the smokers congregate (though it does have a couple of tables and you will find people eating out here). There offering on tap is okay, though it mostly includes imported beers (as well as the locals, though they did have a couple of craft beers available). It wasn't a bad place to sit down for a about fifteen minutes, but not one that I would be going out of my way to visit again.

Who doesn't love a secret doorway into a cool new bar?…read more Adelaideans seem to be spoiled of late, with a rash of new bars popping up across town, and happily they have embraced them with open arms. ...this however may mean a short wait to get into some of the cooler places like Maybe Mae on Saturday nights, but it's worth it. Only complaint was that it was really stuffy and boiling when we were there around midnight - obviously thoroughly warmed up from it being brimming with bodies since the afternoon. Could do with a touch better ventilation in some pockets of the bar perhaps. Otherwise MM is a great cocktail bar with a hefty range of cocktails and a cool place to introduce to your friends.

Classy hidden cocktail bar with an interesting menu and sophisticated ambiance. Sleek Art Deco…read moredetails with relaxed vibes. Beautiful without being pretentious. Their cocktail list offers a bit of something for everyone. Bartenders here are very friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed my pint of local IPA, which was reasonably priced at $10. However, my Negroni Julius ($17) was weak, and finished in 3 sips. The glass was 99% ice. I paid $17 for ice and maaaaybe one shot of liquor. The two sips were tasty, but again, this was disappointing. Perhaps I just ordered the wrong thing. I would still recommend Maybe Mae-one of the best bars in Adelaide.

This place really wasn't too bad, but I have to admit that I have been to better. Look, in a way I…read morehave been to this place a few times, but usually only to visit the bottle shop, so one afternoon I decided that it might be a good idea to rectify that situation. Well, in a way it is basically just another one of those suburban pubs with a rather suburban atmosphere. Sure, it really isn't one of the best, but it still does have some charm about the place.

Everyone has a local, and this was mine for the start of my drinking life. The Payneham Tavern has…read morechanged a lot from those innocent days of being ID'd and trying to find Holy Grail on the Juke Box. A new, fancy building (bit old now) including a Sports Bar, Restaurant area and expansive 'pay to see flashing lights' zone (pokies) has seen the Payneham Tavern become one of the more sizeable pubs in the area, and currently seems to attract the elderly crowd keen for a flutter. The menu has changed a few times with a stint as a Steak House being the most notable. Currently they have a pretty standard pub menu and it can be ok, but it can also fall very short of the mark. I have had probably the worst Nachos in the world there (how the hell can you arse up Nachos?) and some very good Snittys and Steak within the same fortnight! Go figure! The sports bar out the back is my favourite area, with a table tennis table, pool table, lounges and a couple of plasmas which make it a great spot to watch the Footer (A bit of a UK moment there).

Oh my, I can't believe that I have not reviewed the Producers Hotel. Oh, I am bad…read more This pub has had a makeover a few times. A change of name and décor. When I was in my teens this was the pub to meet your mates for a good (big) beer sesh. Tables in the beergarden would be full of glasses, challenges and drinking games were afoot. Now that is a thing of the past and licensing have restricted our fun. But, I have always had great memories here. The staff have always been fun and tolerant. The Beergarden is one of the most fun in Adelaide. Good times will be had here! This pub has now made some really impressive changes over the last couple of years. The menu is a heck of a lot better and it has got a little funkier with it's furniture and décor. It's not as "old and dingy" looking. Which makes me happy for the youth of today. Actually, last time I went here noticed they even have a few craft beers in the fridge. Good for them. Noted! One thing to mention is that this is an amazing venue for music and for performing arts. Particularly through festival season. But for any other time of the year, be sure to keep an eye on their facebook to see what is booked in for the weekends. Got a group of mates looking for entertainment? Go here! It's a party!

The first time I ever came to the place I was pretty much impressed with the beer garden (namely…read morebecause not many pubs had them). The problem that I have found is that you can never be sure whether it is open or closed since it doesn't seem to follow the same times as the other pubs do, but that is probably because it is a little out of the way. However I quite like this place, especially the grungy beer garden out the back. The place certainly has changed, especially since the night-club that was down the side has gone, but it is still quite a popular pub, and it can be very difficult getting to the bar at time. Oh, they also have craft beer on tap.