Over the past few months, Adelaide’s hospitality scene has faced some bittersweet farewells, as a number of venues, including a few long-time favourites and crowd-pleasers, have sadly announced their closures.
Whether it was a much-loved party spot, a go-to for date nights, or a place where locals gathered for special celebrations, the recent wave of closures has certainly been felt by the locals.
Changing economic conditions, rising costs, staff shortages, and the ongoing challenges within the industry have all played a part in these decisions, reminding us just how tough the hospitality game can be.
As we say farewell to these familiar names, we’re also reminded to show a little extra love to the local spots we frequent, supporting them in any way we can to help keep Adelaide’s food and drink culture thriving.
Here’s a look at the venues that have recently closed their doors.
Chateau Apollo
This iconic East End spot joined a list of venues that have had to close their doors. Known as a wedding, party, and function venue, Chateau Apollo will have to close its doors in May as part of an agreement with Singaporean firm Wee Hur.
Read more, here.
C.R.E.A.M
Brighton cafe, CREAM was announced to have closed back in March. Owned by hospitality entrepreneur, Josh Rivers, CREAM has been around for ten years, opening back in 2015. Ever since CREAM has been a cult classic venue in beachside Brighton and a favourite among locals.
Read more, here.
Crown and Anchor
Like Chateau Apollo, the beloved Crown and Anchor will be closing its doors in May. Fans of the venue won’t have to go too far, though, as it is set to relocate temporarily to the currently vacant Ed Castle Hotel in the West End. The move is necessitated by the construction of a new student accommodation complex adjacent to the existing Crown and Anchor location at the corner of Grenfell and Union Streets.
Read more, here.
Diamond Burger
Josh Rivers also announced the closure of his Glenunga burger shop, Diamond Burger, back in January. The popular spot was known for its loaded burgers and innovative flavours. The shop, which temporarily reopened in Brighton, has also closed.
Read more, here.
Eighty Eight Seafood and Grill
Popular seafood restaurant Eighty Eight Seafood and Grill has officially shut the doors to its Victor Harbor premises. The announcement, which came as a shock to locals, revealed that the venue had to shut up shop effective immediately back in March.
Read more, here.
Four Sides
Modern Australian hotspot Four Sides Bar and Kitchen has closed its Hyde Park doors after opening in mid-2023. In an Instagram post announcing the closure, the restaurant said, “This place has been more than just a restaurant – it’s been a home for good food, great conversations, and even better company.”
Icarus Wine Bar
Icarus Wine Bar opened in 2023 as a sleek, minimalist bar and restaurant, aiming to stand out amidst the chaos and energy of its surroundings—and it certainly did. During its time in operation, Icarus received two Chef Hat awards in 2024 from the Australian Good Food Guide, placing it in Australia’s top one per cent of restaurants and South Australia’s top 10 eateries.
The Peel St wine bar said bye for now when they closed the doors to their award-winning CBD hidden gem at the start of 2025.
Read more, here.
Landough’s Donut Shop
After opening its doors in mid-September of 2023, Landough’s broke the bittersweet news of its closure on social media. Owner, Josh Rivers, has gone onto sadly close all the venues that were apart of his hospitality group.
Read more, here.
Les Deux Coqs
After a tragic fire devastated the Les Deux Coqs Stirling location, owners Bastien and Katia have just called time on their Rundle Mall store as well. The business made the announcement on social media saying they would close the two-year lease with a final trading day on March 9th.
You can still find Les Deux Coqs at stall 2 in Adelaide Central Market and at markets and pop-ups in Willunga, Mount Barker, Stirling, and GD Wholesale Fruit Supplies in Hawthorndene.
Midnight Spaghetti
Midnight Spaghetti, the go-to pasta spot on Grenfell Street for first dates and late-night hangouts, will serve its last bowl in mid-July. Midnight Spaghetti is also part of the Grenfell Street restaurants. Unlike the Crown and Anchor, Midnight Spaghetti won’t be moving right away, but the team hopes to bring it back when the Cranker reopens.
Read more, here.
Miss Viet Kitchen
One of South Australia’s best Vietnamese restaurants closed its doors last Decemeber after seven years in business. Known for its deliciously authentic Vietnamese menu, Miss Viet Kitchen was a well-loved fixture in Port Adelaide since 2018.
Miss Viet Kitchen was officially recognised in the prestigious 2023 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence. It was named Best Vietnamese Restaurant in South Australia and awarded second place for Best Vietnamese Restaurant in Australia. The closure of Miss Viet Kitchen marks the end of an era for Port Adelaide and the Adelaide hospitality scene. However, its legacy of world-class, delicious Southeast Asian food will undoubtedly live on.
Read more, here.
Parlamento
After 36 successful years, North Terrace’s iconic Italian restaurant Parlamento closed its doors following a sale agreement finalised late last year.
Parlamento’s owners Raffaele Simeone, Danny Rattenni and Gabriele Bibbo sold the restaurant to David Basheer of The Strathmore Hotel and Basheer Hotels Group, with a settlement date of April 15th. Basheer plans to update the space to become an all-day restaurant and bar. Just steps away from The Strathmore, the new venue has the potential to be a fruitful sister venue to the long standing hotel.
Read more, here.
Roxie’s
Joining Chateau Apollo, Roxie’s will close on May 25th. Roxie’s has had many names over the years, including Little Miss Mexico, SuperFish, CrabShack, and Little Miss Miami, and has always been more than just a garden bar. The closure also comes alongside Midnight Spaghetti and the Crown and Anchor.
Read more, here.
Santi’s
Henley Beach cafe, Santi’s made the difficult but strategic decision to close their doors in March, allowing owners Deeb and Andrea Milky to focus on their two beloved Brighton establishments Alimentary Eatery and The Alchemists’ Kitchen.
Read more, here.
Stem
Adelaide’s West End has also recently seen a closure, with Stem restaurant and cellar shutting up shop. After six years, Stem closed its doors on March 2nd. In a social media post, the restaurant shared its regret about closing, explaining that it had become too difficult to keep the business going.
Read more, here.
Two-Bit Villains
After 14 years of mouthwatering vegan burgers and delightful hand-crafted sodas, Two-Bit Villains is seeking a new owner for the restaurant. Set up in the historic Grand Ballroom of Adelaide Arcade, the restaurant’s balcony overlooks the bustling mall.
The iconic vegan restaurant is looking for someone to either take on Two-Bit Villains or to bring the space into an exciting new era with a fresh concept.
While it is sad to see all the venues closing, plenty continue to open. Check out our guide to Adelaide’s newest restaurants.
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