The hub of Estonian activity in Adelaide and a beautiful hall with old-time, offbeat charm for…read morehire. The slightly sprawling brick building looks like it's been added on to and added on to. But that's not a worry, there are only two main bits you can rent: a large auditorium seating up to 300 people and a 14m x 9m room upstairs. Dust off your boogieing shoes because the auditorium has a purpose-built timber dance floor that's waiting for you to light it up on once you've had a few drinks. High ceilings with arched windows provide plenty of natural light during the day. There's a stage. And a serving area with kitchen behind. Ample angled street parking in front of side entrances means less carrying stuff while setting up. I'd say she can accommodate some pretty full blown productions. *Tables and chairs available. Some events at the hall are reoccurring and open to the public. Off the top of my head there's: the Swing Sesh social dancing, Riot City amateur wrestling, the North Adelaide Vintage Fair and an Estonian gathering (open to all with a connection to the Estonian community, Fridays from midday). The enclosed parking lot is handy for outdoor events. Three rundown motel rooms and a dilapidated outdoor kitchen (all part of the Estonian Hall) front the parking lot. Trees provide shade, but also grow up through the tarmac creating a twisty mess of roots at the head of parking spots. These things only add character. An aside: A few months ago there was a news story on the Project about a silhouette of Jesus in chipped paint on the wall of a Warrnambool pub. Well I didn't tell anyone, but an identical silhouette appeared around the same time on the side of the Estonian House. It's gone now. Now it just looks like Bugs Bunny. Backpackers: It's a safe spot close to town to park a Wicked van or similar. There's the safety of a suburban street, except it's less awkward because you're not parked directly in front of someone's house. Frowned upon by the council, but people do it anyway.

Talking as an Event Manager, I really love this space. Published Arthouse is a large warehouse…read morevenue in prime location just off Waymouth Street in Adelaide CBD. The outside of the Venue does not look like much when walking past, but when it opens up you will find a room filled with graffiti by well known street artists in Adelaide. So rad! There does not seem to be any limits with types of events you can run here. There are a couple of supporting beams in the space, so if you need it to be completely open this might not be for you. You can place staging in a couple of different spots. There seemed to be good access to power. There were some ceiling truss beams set up above the front of the stage with lighting. Not sure if that was in house, I presume that it is. I watched a DJ set there and the acoustics were good considering the placement of the stage being so close to the open entry. They had a couple of mobile bars set up that you could hire. Also good to note that there was decent access to facilities out the back and a backstage area for bands/performers. Another perk was the booths set up on the side of the venue. This is a great edition if you are running a gig here. Love booths. You can hire a bunch of furniture here as well, they are all quite well priced. And considering that you will not have to pay for delivery this is your best option. My thoughts are that you could run anything from a music show to a wedding here, depending on your taste. Unless the graffiti walls don't suit your event style. You could cover them with drapes they have for hire. Not the cheapest, but it's an option. If you are looking at including food at your event, they have a range of set menu options, which is great! Another surprise is the hire of a Food Truck on the packages. That is pretty cool!

Friendly place felt welcomed the minute we walked in, a fantastic place to relax and unwind after…read morework or just for a evening out

When I was 9 I used to play Aussie Rules footy (the only footy) for Walkerville Football Club. Next…read moredoor was the local bowling club, which we always knew as 'the place where the grumpy old men used to yell at us when we jumped the fence to get our balls back'. Who would have guessed that many years later (2 actually) I would actually be playing bowls! The Walkerville Bowling Club is one of the older clubs in Adelaide. They have three grass greens and by all accounts run pretty well. As with most clubs, their central hall is quite large and would suit most sized social functions. Speaking of which, the other positive to the club as a function venue is its proximity to the Sussex, Buckingham Arms and Walkers Arms pubs (walking distance) and the city (only a 5 minute taxi ride away). Night owls is pretty big at this one, so ring ahead if you are looking to get your drink on.....I mean play bowls!

The Walkerville Bowls club offer cheap $11 meals on a Friday night with the opportunity to have a…read moreroll on the green with some advice from the experts! A nice cosy community atmosphere fills this place, complete with orange chairs and laminate tables - the beer is cheap and the company jolly. We enjoyed learning how to perfect(ish!) our backhand and forehand bowls and will definitely be back to try the dessert. A nice new local to satisfy my inner Nanna!

Great new venue showcasing the new soon to be completed bridge over the River Torrens. The Blue…read moreHive host's Sunday Sessions featuring different foods and boutique wines and beers along with a chilled out area to relax it. It is kid friendly and if it is a hot day has a couple of misters in the hive creation. Just make sure you don't set yourself up to comfortably under one of these as you will get wet. So sit back listen to funky music, eat some yummy food and have a drink or two and soak up the atmosphere!

Me: "Have you been to The Blue Hive yet?"…read more The Rest of Adelaide: "Huh? No. What is this hive you speak of?" Me: "Um it's like a blue hive construction...like, it's blue and in the shape of a hive kind of...um...it's in the Riverbank Precinct." The Rest of Adelaide: *Blank look Me: Just off the footbridge on the city side, you can't miss it really, they host a stack of cool BBQ's before and after footy matches, there was a cool summer food and market series there in 2014, it's a good place for kids and has graffiti on the wall." The Rest of Adelaide: "Ohhhh..." Me: "Look it's pretty cool, just follow them on Facebook and head down to one of their events. They have a bar there too." The Rest of Adelaide: "Ooo a bar! Ok I'll have to check it out then!"

This little back alley bar is not going to stay a secret in Adelaide for long. It is glowing from…read morebehind its surrounding buildings. Walking down Gilbert Place you can hear the laughter and chatter from its patrons. Hains & Co draws you in from afar with it's cute and stylish exterior. It's bar opens to the street side allowing customers to set up a stall and have a drink outside. This will be perfect for summer and this area is heated for the winter. it is very comfortable! The best part of this bar is the styling within. Walking through the door you immediately transcend from the alley to the deck of a ship. The back room is cleverly furbished with old style booths and the ceiling features a wooden roof like the birth of a boat. There are old chesterfield lounges and almost steampunk styled chairs with a mix of metal and wood. There is a lot of love and planning in the design of this bar. The bar itself is dressed and lit with gorgeous woven rope lighting. The bar holds an impressive collection of rum & gin amongst other liquors. There is also changing tap of craft beer and a welcoming menu of cocktails to choose from. The handsome staff and owner are experts in the way of Gin & Rum, feel free to speak to them about recommendations. The cheese platter I ordered features one of my favs D'argental, a truffle brie and cheddar. It is served with grapes, home smoked almonds, lavosh, and dried currents. This is perfect with a fine wine or cocktail on a Friday afternoon. As for the rest of the menu, I am told that the sausage roll is truly divine. I look forward to trying it. Finally, I have to admit Hains & Co is now one of my favourite bars in Adelaide. I am drawn to it. I am really overjoyed to have it grace our streets.

Each time I've been here it's offered something more…read more Welcoming staff, intimate booths, a selection of cocktails that make the mouth water. You can meet here and find a spot, and remain much of the evening. There is inside/outside seating giving you the option of warmth or fresh air. I prefer the booth.

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.

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!

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.