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    The Summertown Aristologist

    5.0 (1 review)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Wassail Wine Bar - Outside area

    Wassail Wine Bar

    4.0(5 reviews)
    15.1 kmProspect
    $$

    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.

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    Wassail Wine Bar - Thai chicken balls with a caramelly soy sauce

    Thai chicken balls with a caramelly soy sauce

    Wassail Wine Bar - One of the dining rooms

    One of the dining rooms

    Wassail Wine Bar - The infamous wine glass chandeliers

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    The infamous wine glass chandeliers

    Stone's Throw - The Beer Garden

    Stone's Throw

    3.4(20 reviews)
    10.1 kmNorwood
    $$

    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.

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    Stone's Throw - Wagyu beef slider

    Wagyu beef slider

    Stone's Throw - Great bar

    Great bar

    Stone's Throw

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    Lickerish - Sweet tomato with dirt and cardamom icecream

    Lickerish

    4.2(18 reviews)
    26.6 kmSemaphore
    $$

    The food, the atmosphere and the service conjured up *all sorts of emotions…read more Lickerish was the *strap that broke the camels back. I now know why service with more than just a smile can have even more meaning than great food and a cool environment. Our waitress, Lani, was so passionate and having so much fun in her job that we were convinced she was the owner of the place! She was not shy in sharing her opinion of the wine we should be drinking nor of having a chat in between serving others, we walked out feeling like a regular of the place - still bubbling from the friendliness and genuine concern for ensuring we had a good time. But I also can't go past the food. Here are 3 key finger lickingly good tips for you when dining for dinner here: - Sharing is caring and worth it for anyone on a budget or who gets food envy (yours truly). But don't feel limited to the Bar/Share menu, you can share the pizza, the mains the smaller plates and you'll be full from 4-5 dishes between 2! - If you like unusual flavour combinations, that is still accessible to the normal palette (ie. not offal) this is the place for you. Gin and beetroot cured salmon or Fig & Proscuitto Pizza, even the mushroom stuffed baby squid all were such simple concoctions but so well flavoured. - Get there at sunset, it is really well enclosed on the balcony outside and if you have a coat in winter you could easily sit outside and watch the beautiful sunset over Semaphore beach + score 100 romance points too! Like a kid in a candy shop who just found the best sweets tucked away in the back of the shop, I am still hyped up about Lickerish and can't wait to save up my pennies till my next visit with friends.

    Beautiful for a sunny Sunday drink and eats. Came on a Sunday briefly, for the second time and…read moreremembered why I told myself LAST time I should come here more often. Beautiful space, warm and comfortable inside when outside is dreary, but when the sun is shing, get out there on the balcony. The only way to eat! Grab a bottle of something, and feast on a couple of platters. Its run by old 'Greedy Goose' hosts John and Justine Hall, and it has the same attention and love of their food after all these years! I had zucchini flowers (with cheese!) which were devine, the cured salmon melts in the mouth and theres a range of pizzas, most of which can be made gluten free (with a $3 surcharge) Great place, great food, great service - everything I look for, and more!

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    Lickerish - Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

    Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

    Lickerish - Beef, Bacon and Mashed Peas Pie

    Beef, Bacon and Mashed Peas Pie

    Lickerish - Home made green and black Coriole olive tapenade

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    Home made green and black Coriole olive tapenade

    Stirling Cellars & Patisserie - Very comfortable, good service

    Stirling Cellars & Patisserie

    4.3(11 reviews)
    5.5 kmStirling
    $$

    Stirling Cellars & Patisserie is really well priced. This is definitely surprising as it is located…read morein the middle of one of the wealthiest suburbs in the Adelaide Hills. In fact, they generally are cheaper than most other bottle shops. Depending on the product. But if you are a craft beer lovers (like myself) you will notice the difference in price. If you love wine, you will be excited to know that unlike large bottle shop chains, you will find boutique South Australian wines here. Some wineries are very particular on where they sell their produce. This is one of those very lucky destinations. But this isn't just a bottle shop/cellar, it's also a lovely café and patisserie (as the name suggests). You will find a lovely range of pastries, cakes, sweets, sandwiches, pizzas, and salads. All of them are gourmet and special. Last time I had lunch here I picked up a great special, a slice of pizza and coffee for $10. The pizza was great. It was pre-made and heated. But, it was still quality with smoked salmon, capers, and veggies. Great quality base as well! As for the coffee, I am not entirely convinced they have their in-house blend right. But, I am always willing to try it again. My barista overheated the milk as well. Oh well... Last thing to mention is the range of crockery & home wares available instore on the back wall. Very nice selection of designer pieces. So worth looking at if you are after a gift or wanting something spesh for home!

    Such a quaint place, Located in such a beautiful town, open early enough to accommodate early…read morebrunch takers and even allows you the enjoyment of watching the locals and passers through stroll through at 9am for some grog. Maybe not at 9am. Located just behind the Stirling pub and just off the main road through town in a new complex built also for one of the most well laid out Foodland stores I've ever seen (wooden floors in a supermarket equals fancy!). But we're here to talk about this. fancy. place. Come up, grab a quiche, a ginormous berry meringue to crack open and devour, a cheese plate and coffees for everyone - and then go hard at the goods. Great ambiance. Want to buy ridiculously fun and expensive local and imported goods? They've got it, too. Or if they haven't, pop next door and see if they do. With seating that allows you to watch the staff behind the scenes or the trees across from the complex, styled with fun, comfort and genius. Go solo for some quiet times, or bring friends and enjoy the moment. Go initially for sophistication and depart with an armful of new friends to drink (sensibly!). Just don't miss this spot - whatever you do.

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    Stirling Cellars & Patisserie - Great range to choose from in the Cellar

    Great range to choose from in the Cellar

    Stirling Cellars & Patisserie
    Stirling Cellars & Patisserie - Counter

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    Counter

    The Flying Trunk - Botanical Views

    The Flying Trunk

    4.0(6 reviews)
    12.3 kmGoodwood
    $$

    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.

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    The Flying Trunk - Gin Game is Strong

    Gin Game is Strong

    The Flying Trunk - Tall Table for groups of 8

    Tall Table for groups of 8

    The Flying Trunk - Salted caramel star cocktail

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    Salted caramel star cocktail

    The Summertown Aristologist - wine_bars - Updated May 2026

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