I had a great breakfast at this relatively new eatery in Glenelg (Adelaide) in an area that boasts…read morea great range of places to dine at. The staff were friendly and helpful. The deck at the front was a great place to sit in the winter sun and eat my eggs and toast. Inside the walls were covered with interesting artworks, which appears to be the theme for the establishment. Great idea!

Beautiful, quirky wine bar/ cafe set in an old house in Glenelg. Adds a new energy to our suburb,…read moreand provides a great alternative for brunch, lunch, dinner or after work drinks. They even distil their own gin, which served with lemon over ice is the perfect way to end the day. Walls adorned with great art, you can relax on a couch or sit in a booth or table inside, or on a warm night/ sunny day relax in Parisian style cafe seating on the deck outdoors. Whatever you do, get in there and enjoy the delicious eats & drinks, wonderful atmosphere and terrific friendly, helpful staff.

Beautifully designed restaurant. The food and drinks are amazing. The staff is great. Highly…read morerecommend.

We came across Mothervine this week. It wasn't overly busy but they just opened for business and my…read moreguess is it won't be quiet in there for long. They offer wine by the taste, glass and bottle. We opted to make our own flight of Southern Australian wines based on their wine list (this was an awesome idea.) We also had the side of spiced nuts to compliment the wine. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We would definitely go back on our next trip to Adelaide.

No one ever says "I'll just quickly pop in for a wine" and no matter how hard you try you…read moredefinitely can't say that here. I would be happy if small wine bars were as prevalent as local deli in the CBD of Adelaide. This place is here to serve locals and regulars in a big way. Pop in Wednesday to Sunday from 4pm and end up crawling out at 10pm looking for some kind of fast food. This isn't the kind of bar you'd booze on at consciously, but after a carafe of wine between 2 in candle light with some scrummy truffle oil popcorn, it's too hard to say no to another carafe for $25-35 of incredibly sessionable sangiovese or tempranillo. Or if you want to get a true taster of all of the wines in the barrels then go for the tasting flight for $25 - great value. Service is good if you're a regular but, as Pablo M mentioned, if you're not then you don't feel quite cool enough to belong. If you don't let this bother you though then you'll enjoy the value, quality and general atmosphere of the place.

I have been a massive fan of this place since it started. The wines are fantastic, the food is…read moreamazing buuuuuut the service can be very hit and miss. When the owner is around the place I have always feel very welcomed and the vibe is nice and relaxed with the service second to none. On the occasions when he isn't there (which has been the last 3) the service and out right attitude from one girl in particular has been down right rude, pushy and very unfriendly. I have taken work mates and friends in for a after work drink and its nice to see that they all get the same vibe and me. Once again the wine and snacks they have are amazing. Once they clean up the service and attitude ill be going a lot more! *****update****** it seems like they have cleaned up the issue with the service and I'm happy to report it's back on my top spots for a nice wine after work! Get in now.

A perfect winter hideaway and little spot for a Friday or Saturday night drink. The crowd is super…read morelocal and often the place is quiet but they are now putting on jazz mid-week to add some pizazz to the venue. An ever changing and simple wine list of SA wines by the glass and bottle as well as a few ciders and beers to boot complement the gourmet tapas style menu on offer. I love sharing food and so this place suited me perfectly however my partner was hoping we would go out for the "main meal" after dining here! Every dish was incredibly well flavoured and spiced as well as being rich enough to be filling. It wasn't the healthiest meal but every we tried couldn't be faulted. From the thai chicken balls with a caramelly soy sauce to waygu meat balls, fennel and orange soaked olives (my fav) and the fried haloumi it all worked well with each other and what we were drinking. This venue is also deceivingly larger than you would expect as you walk up to the counter (in a room behind the front bar and dining area) and can explore a larger carpeted dining and entertaining area as well as seating out the side of the house. It has been furnished very classically with old wooden chairs and tables but given a modern twist with the quirky addition of wine glass chandeliers and a mirrored room indoors. So if you're looking for a pre-dinner or late evening snack over some unusual local wine and tasty tapas, this place is worth bookmarking.

We discovered this spot some time ago and have visited it a few times since…read more Time for a review. Last night we got an off the cuff invite for drinks at 16:30 and to hear a band The Prospectors. Arriving late (that's our style) we missed the first set so sat out the back with a glass of bubbly and had a chat. There are a variety of rooms from the main with couches, large and small tables and bar stools, to small quiet intimate side rooms that can be used for groups. The wine is varied, many by the glass at fair prices and the staff are well versed in wine so are able to find something you'll like. The food is so very tasty. Mustard cheese bread, arancini balls, crushed potatoes and a three cheese plate. Ordered just at the end of the bands second set we were up on the dance floor. Tradition states with The Prospectors, that one of their last songs of an evening is 'dancing on the streets' in which you go and do just what the song says. A final note on the first Wednesday of the month they do a wine food pairing night with a local wine producer. It is a very popular event often being booked out weeks if not months in advance (we booked the last seat for the December event, 2 months in the future from time of posting) So expect an update in a few months.

Just what the area needed, Hula Hoop now provides in a cute little wine bar (seats about 25 inside…read moreon bar stools) with solid wine list and tasty snacks/dinner. Outside are another 6 or so tables of 4 with a temporary gazebo over the top, and heaters and rugs to keep you warm. Looking east over a small park, this will be a winner in the warmer months. The food menu was designed by Andre of Masterchefiness, and although I've only had a sample of the tasting plate, the menu includes larger dinner options such as a robust ragu. It's all fresh and seasonal and I'm looking forward to dinner soon. The staff are friendly and convivial and more than happy to oblige with requests. The inside tables (3) can be booked, but staff are happy for you to use until reservation time. If you want to kick on & there's a few of you it would be best to book. Inside fills fast and it's noisy, so if you want a more intimate chat get there early (5pm Wed-Fri & 2pm Sunday) or sit outside, but otherwise enjoy the excitement shared by locals of a venue that fills a missing gap for the locals.

Amazing little gem of a place. Breakfast brunch supper. Wonderful staff! Good food! Good coffee!…read moreWine bar at night

Best bar to arrive at early: you can sit in there by yourself and have a drink and the atmosphere…read moreis relaxed so you don't feel lonely or get leered at. Not a good bar to walk into at midnight Saturday night: people tend to come in here in groups and order every cocktail on the menu, leaving you waiting for your simple champagne for a very long time. They do table service here during the happy hour sort of time, staff to patron ratio permitting. There really is nothing better than reclining in a cocktail lounge and having delicious drinks bought to you on a tray. The high life, for common people. Music is inoffensive club and electro that you can both dance to if you're in the mood or ignore when you want to have a proper chat. No matter how busy this place gets we never seem to have trouble finding a table, which is another reason why this is a favourite for me and my friends. Its positioning right near delicious restaurants like British India and Mesa Lunga also make it the perfect possie for after dinner drinks.

Lotus Lounge is a hip and laid back joint on Morphett St, Just around the corner from the buzzing…read moreGouger St district. Styling itself with retro chic furniture and iconography, Lotus Lounge offers cocktail bar prices with none of the snobbery usually associated with bars of this type. Funky paintings adorn the walls and a lime green colour scheme gives an electrifying vibrancy to the building. There is a cool little beer garden out the back which looks like someones backyard, complete with a home made looking tiki hut and cheesy photographic palm beach vista. The music is generally electro and there is usually a DJ nestled in the little dance floor area situated between the front bar and the beer garden.Dancing in the doorway, probably my favorite aspect of the Lotus Lounge. Uncharacteristically hip for Adelaide, there need to be more bars, as aesthetically pleasing as the lotus lounge. Also, keep your eyes peeled for Fringe events at the Lotus Lounge, as well as its outdoor cinema.

Do not order uber eats from this restaurant. It was the worst and most over priced Thai food I have…read moreever eaten. Both the green curry chicken and pad kra pao were mainly undercooked potatoes, tough large pieces of cabbage, overcooked old fried tofu and very old dead beans. As far as i know massaman curry is the only dish that has potato in it. How can they justify charging $39 for a container full of undercooked potatoes, old tofu, sauce and a few bits of chicken. Did the restaurant think they could get away cooking such food as it was an uber eats delivery.??? So people do not order uber eats from this restaurant!!!!

Why have I not been here before? For some reason I have walked past this place many times. I think…read morethat it might be a signage issue. But this place is really lovely. If you are looking for a classy cocktail bar in a beautiful old building with lovely décor, this place has the goods. The interior decoration is unusual, but cool. Kind of a upmarket eclectic feel. Large arm chairs and vintage furniture, while having a modern touch and a weird seated area with a wall of stings. Kind of hard to explain. Nonetheless, it is also about the drinks. Great selection of spirits and cocktails. Extensive menu, you will struggle to choose. The cocktails are well priced and do use good quality spirits in the mixes. The bar staff are attentive and there is complete waiter service here. So, find a seat and they will look after you. The cocktails are really lovely, I had a Pink Grapefruit and Tequila cocktail. Very fresh and tasty. The rim of the glass was rolled in sugar which cut through the citrus. Lovely bar and I will return on a regular basis!

This is a neat little place. I didn't know what it was on the outside until one night I stopped and…read morelooked. It's a really long bar and has food. We just had drinks but they had a nice menu. All the way down the back is an outside area. Really liked the layout. Must check it out.

I'm from the South and have a complex about not fitting in at the best of times, so on my first…read morevisit to Grace I was shaking in my boots. So much light, so much posh, so many manicures! But after a few minutes of good service and chilled out vibe I was able to relax. The place to be on The Parade is thanks to that A-Team the Trims family, who are also responsible for the equally buzzy Sparrow and The Manse. All the carry on and hoo haa about this place I reckon is well deserved, coming here is a unique experience and there's nowhere else around quite like it. You get a little drinks card to hang onto so you can order ten dollar glasses of wine and pricey food without having to actually think about how much you're paying. Last time I came here we had fries, which come out on a wooden block with an accompanying bowl of 'aerated ketchup,' which was absolutely delicious. They appear to be fans of aeration, there are also donuts with aerated chocolate sauce, and scallops with aerated almond cream. We all know how Adelaide folk like to get all worked up over new things, and I reckon this place is worth the hype.

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!