This is by far, Adelaide's best kept secret right now. Small bars are popping all around town, but…read morethis one stands true to the whole hole-in-the-wall hidden bar concept. GENIUS. It is so refreshing. If you're not looking hard enough you would easily miss it. Walk in and it's like the prohibition era, from the grungy shelves to the dark, moody decor and booths to the sad music. It is easily one of the best themed cocktail bars in Adelaide. Drinks are fantastic. Some bars have expensive drinks for not much and they don't taste great. Not at Baddog, they are top notch and the barman does it right in front of you on the bar so you don't miss a thing. Brilliant. Best find of the year for me so far.

Zack has built an amazing speak easy style bar that makes you feel like you've ducked back in time…read moreto a prohibition era. The waist coats, crystal glasses and twisted stainless steel and silver spoons all work to make this a top spot for a cocktail or cheeky beer. A maestro of the common and rare cocktails and a range of spirits you wont find in many bars Zack makes this bar. Sitting at the bar is mandatory for the first drink in my opinion then sneak off to the lux booths for quiet and intimate drinks. Its dark, has very cool décor and edgy clean bathrooms. Bad Dog Bar doesn't have tvs, doesn't have pokies and doesn't have tap beer and for goodness sakes never order an apple-tini :) and that's the way we like it. Top Tip: order the pickleback - rye bourbon shot followed by some freshly made pickle juice. The SMoking Joint cocktail is also a fav!

Hellllooooooo..... Brklyn! A new kid on the block has set up shop (or you could call it three)…read moresitting above Rundle Street. This bar is really doing something different. Set to feel like a side street in a town, you will notice a subway chair on entry and three small stores. First up a deli prepping cured meat awesomeness, next up a barber and finally a recording studio. And yes, there is a barber set up on Friday night to get a cut while you enjoy a few drinks. It is quite well set up and really does create a different feeling in a bar. You are stepping off Rundle Street onto another street upstairs. In the middle you will find a long bar and a range of booths. Bottles of spirits line the back and four taps for brews. The cocktail menu has some twists to old favourites. I went for The Dreamer as I am a whisky girl. It was a good cocktail, a little acidic and fresh. It was a good cocktail, but nothing that really stands out in a crowd for $20. Next time I will order the Old Fashioned which had some coconut in it from memory. Interesting. What I really like about this bar is the aesthetics. It's almost trying to create an experience that no one else is doing with the shop fronts. I think it's quite clever. The owner here is a real sweetheart and really trying to do something different. Give it a few months and I think that this bar will be pumping! Well done for effort and looking forward to see this bar grow.

A great little spot on Rundle Street, hidden upstairs amongst the restaurants. I saw this open…read morerecently and this really enticed me, I was hoping it would tick all the boxes! We almost walked past it, it is only an entrance door and hidden between two eateries. Up the stairs you face a subway like waiting room and a 'secret' door. Heading through you pass a sandwich bar, barber and private DJ room. We moved on straight to the bar and were greeted by friendly staff and were quick to seat us at the bar, although there was plenty of seating as it was only around 7pm. The bartender knew his stuff and quickly made me 'Pistols at Dawn' a smashing mix of chipotle fused tequila with capsicum, lime and cucumber. It was absolutely amazing and so tasty. We got to talking to the bar staff and they really knew their stuff, making my partner a cocktail off the menu. The ambience was great, music was loudish but set the scene for the NYC style bar. The seats close to the windows offered some great people watching opportunities. The menu looked great, mainly snack food but offering NYC style pastrami sandwiches, they sounded so good-why did we just have dinner!? Definitely worth putting on your cocktail list - 5 stars for service and knowledge a 5 stars for taste and accuracy. Wish I could critique the food - maybe next time. This is a bar definitely on my plus list. This reminds me of the cool funky bars you get in London or even definitely NY and I would be heading back soon for sure.

Cocktail are delicious. Thanks to the bar staff…read more Cozy seats get in early to get a good spot good music. Atmosphere is very quit on a Wednesday night. But I bet this place goes off on the weekends

HOMOPHOBIC STAFF…read more Last night on the 8th of June I went to Mr Goodbar with a group of friends and ordered multiple drinks, had a good time, and made friends with a new group. However, as I was exiting the bar with my group, I stopped on the stairs to wait for a friend who was in the toilet. The bouncer approached me and asked me to exit the premises, to which I responded that I was on my way out with my group of friends, I was just waiting for a friend in the bathroom as I said I would. The bouncer responded to this in an agitated manner, telling me that I need to 'get out'. There was no commotion that proceeded this aggravated response, however my friend was exiting the bathrooms at that exact moment, to which I highlighted, stating that 'my friend is literally coming out of the bathroom right now, see? We are all leaving right now, what is the problem?' I proceeded to head down the stairs to meet my friends who were waiting on the street, and as I was exiting the door of this establishment, the bouncer went out of his way to say "that's right, get the hell out of here you faggot." I will be honest, and admit that this comment enraged me, and I responded with something along the lines of "Excuse me, what the actual f**k did you just call me? Did you just call me a faggot? Do you want to say that again??" At this response, the bouncer raised a closed fist to my face, centimetres away, tell me to f**k off, and asking if I wanted a fight. I highlighted the fact that I had a group of friends with me that numbered close to 8, challenged him to call me a faggot again, and that everyone with me was was a 'faggot' who wouldn't stand by while I was attacked. This highlighted observation prompted to bouncer to look around him, and step back within the relative protection of the establishment that he was apparently protecting. I cannot for the life of me think of what I did to prompt this aggression, and homophobia. I have many LGBTQIA+ friends who have recommended this bar to me before, and this was my first time visiting. After tonight's experience, I will be making sure to go out of my way to warn other members of the LGBTQIA+ community that this bar is both unsafe, and unwelcoming. 2/5

A bar in the trendy part of Adelaide, so you can probably guess what to expect here - finger food,…read morecocktails, and a decent selection of craft beers. Actually, this place goes beyond decent to actually having a number of not too common South Australian beers, so I can definitely work with that. Yeah, this place was pretty cool, and laid back as well, and being close to the cinemas is also a massive bonus. Certainly a place I'd check out again.

This has always been a place I take out of towners to when I'm they to impress them. "Adelaide…read moreHills Gin anybody? Did you know the distillery operator went to Europe to learn from the most prestigious gin makers...?" Coming back down to earth for a second, I was so excited to see the Howling Owl move to Cinema Place. Now I can so off my (pretend) Gin knowledge after a fine art house film. But in all seriousness, this place is an absolute delight to entertain at. From the coffee to the food, to the excellently paired tastes of the fine gin collection here; the Howling Owl is THE best pre or post (why not both?) movie refreshments.

It was always my go to bar. Amazing cocktails and food in a great spot in the east end of Adelaide…read more The bartenders are super knowledgeable and they have a great spirits collection. Drinks and food I recommend: Spicy fried chicken Brisket po boy Beignets Lady NOLA cocktail

The Thursday after work crowd was young (20-30s), and of the fashionable hipster variety. I went…read morewith a larger group and found it's energy exciting, but as a native of New Orleans (born and raised) not true to its name or particularly authentic. First of all, whiskey is native to the bluegrass state (KENTUCKY) and though whiskey is 'the drink' of the moment it's time too shall pass... Since the 1700s New Orleans is and has always been a rum city, but hey, why be bothered with the details or with authenticity, right? I mean who cares that the iconic poboy sandwich is supposed to be served on a French baguette (which could likely be sourced from another local biz just around the corner -Le Carpe Diem, Grenfell Street) when you could use a (possibly cheaper?) inferior Vietnamese roll? Back to the food: we sampled the fried chicken which was a very small serve for the price and it was accompanied by a mayonnaise 'sauce' - why is it needed? Is there bread to make a sandwich?!? Um, no. So, I gave it a go and found the sauce bland, tasteless, and utterly unnecessary. It's mayonnaise! With nothing else. Fried chicken in the States doesn't ever come with a sauce! Ever. Back to the chicken, it had a delightful crunch and was reasonably well seasoned but far too greasy. If served with grease glistening then it should sit on a piece of bread to soak up the oil OR should be blotted with paper. Not good. Next we had the Marlin tartar which was one of the few unique and creative takes on NOLA cuisine; it was presented on a crisp much like a Zapps' Potato Chip (for Western Hemi folks). This is something I can recommend without reservation. Then we sampled the rabbit stew - very, very tasty with just enough seasoning, however too much rice and not enough rabbit. One last thing, it is a total and complete sacrilege to have a Mardi Gras party on the first Friday of Lent. Pure and simple commercialization. If you can't do it on Shrove Tuesday, just give it up!

I should point out that this place is pretty pricey, but then again the beers here are also pretty…read moreunique, so I guess that goes with the territory. This little bar is located in one of Adelaide's side streets, namely where there tends to be more of a hip crowd than the more youngish crowds you tend to find around the corner. However, this bar is a rather nice bar, though it certainly does get pretty crowded at times. However, it wasn't too bad.

When I was a kid, I used to dream about buildings like this. Such a cute little cubby with cute…read morelittle windows. Hidden & squashed between two big buildings. The botanical section in the middle is so well excecuted with the little uplights in the garden. Great, friendly service. The size of the venue is quite limiting though, difficult to get a seat given it was during the holiday period and nothing much was open in the area. Cocktails were just delicious. We went on a night where torrential rain hit so we we had to find an alternative venue as there weren't any spots left inside, so didn't get a chance to try more food or more cocktails (sad face) :( Will be back again perhaps on a less busy and less torrential night. xo

I came in for a cool drink on a 37° day and they refused to serve me. They told me to go down the…read moreroad to the Stag Hotel. I am here for work and have to wait in the heat until I'm required at 5:00 pm. I saw others enjoying a cool drink on the way out. What does that say about service at this venue? I won't be back.

The Botanic is, by far, one of my favourite places to grab a drink in the city. Their incredibly…read morerelaxed atmosphere, fine interior décor and wide selection of drinks make this place great for all occasions, whether it be getting together with a large group of friends, or sharing a drink with a few. The bartenders really know how to make a mean drink, and their extensive knowledge in different cocktails is impressive to say the least. One of my favourite drinks here is their simple gin and tonic, and their inclusion of the slice of cucumber in the glass. It's a small difference, but one that is noticeable on the palette and enough to make a huge difference. They've got local and import beers that won't stretch your budget too thin, and a large selection of wines and spirits. Their food is also incredibly great value. The wood oven pizzas are light enough to snack on, yet filling enough to ensure you won't be passing out during the cab ride back home. And only six dollars! That's value you can't beat.

Live music, good beer and food, great vibe. What else do you need breakfast options were great too!read more

Its a rebuilt british pub though you would not recognize=ze it after the re-model BUT the drinks,…read moreespecially the fresh Guinness are great. I have had the fish-n-chips about every time and wonderful. I had some curry the other night that was good but the home made Roti bread was wow. Next time back I ordered fish-n-chips and Roti.

Oh yeah.... Hide'n'seek I am impressed! This restaurant definitely worth seeking, it's hiding down…read moreAustin Street. Thai food is always a winner. It's an easy crowd pleaser. But, when you find a Thai Restaurant that creates modern versions of Thai and fusion food, you have a winner. Would you believe that this place is open from 7am to 9:30pm (Mon-Sat). They will cater for you from Breakfast to Dinner. The chef gets the restaurant in the wee hours of the morning to make in-house pastries (from scratch) and prep for the day. Did you hear that? Pastries from scratch in a Thai Resturant! Now, if that doesn't grab your attention, well... you obviously do not love food as much as me. You got to love the enthusiasm in this restaurant. You will be given full table service and the staff are so excited to explain why each dish is special. We had to order the Chicken Wings (Thanks Ngan Q. for the fab mouthwatering photos). And yeah baby, they were so good. Five a serve is clearly not enough, I want twenty! The scallops were really fresh with some beautiful minced lemongrass ontop. Very pretty and tasty looking morsels. Another thank you goes out to Ian L. for the recommendation of the Hide'n'Seek Chicken skewers. They were bang on BBQ Chicken with a soy based dressing. Lovely flavour and will be another crowd pleaser. Order then Finally the Som Tum platter is fresh and great for sharing. The idea is to grab the ingredients and create a wrap with the lettuce provided. There are little sausages, beautiful papaya salad, noodles, cabbage, fresh herbs and some steamed veg. Lovely dish and great for the health conscious. I am sincerely excited to try a breakfast here. The menu looks great!

Playful flags met us as soon as we walked in. The lofty space has them lined and dangling around…read morethe perimeter of the walls, upstairs included. At first, I thought the name was rather peculiar for a Thai eatery, but not so much for a bar. When it was explained to be by one of the partners, Apple, I can see where they are going with it. The name is derived from its 'hidden' location, thus implying the fun of having to seek it out, once found, punters will find the food both rewarding and unique. The vibrant space is cheerful and contemporary due to the bright décor and ornaments. Multi-coloured commercial pendants hang from the ceilings adding to its vibrancy. The bright orange and very long couch takes pride of place along the wall where most of the downstairs seating takes place. The high ceilings provide a greater sense of space, also giving it a very airy feel. Acoustics is not an issue on this particular evening even with an almost full house, excluding the use of upstairs space. It would be interesting to see how it holds up with a full house. Perusal of the menu saw us appreciating the different items being offered such as Som Tum platters, grilled scallops with lemongrass butter, far removed from the typical offerings that seem to dominate most Thai restaurants and cafes. Recommendation was made and we ended up ordering a feast. Som-Tum was ordered, so was the scallops. We also added chicken satays, chicken wings, Tom Yum Prawns soup, cabbage rolls and fish skewers. It was the perfect assortment to get a real feel for the type of cuisine they were trying to bring to Radelaide. We learnt that the dinner menu was created to reflect the different dishes from the different towns and cities of Thailand they the partners originated from. While the ex Sous chef of Madame Hanoi's creativity allow her to put a contemporary spin on the breakfast and lunch menu. Three unique menus were borne, with a weekly specials board. Every single dish we had was delightfully Moorish, especially the chicken wings. I could easily have devoured a bucket of those. It was a perfect combination of sticky, crunchy and fresh flavours. The grilled scallops with lemongrass butter were also divine. Tom yum soup made sense for cold wintery nights so, was very welcoming indeed. Not a massive fan of the cabbage rolls, as I found it rather beige, however the sauce was awesome though and made up the slack. Chicken satays are served with small triangles of toast and a cucumber relish. We both thought that was interesting, but it appears that is how it is eaten in Thailand. Our evening was most enjoyable. We had great food, great attentive service and very informative staff who were more than happy to enlighten us on how each dish came about. We rolled out of there with a big smile and a very happy tummy.