A few months ago, the residents of Semaphore mourned the loss of a cherished structure on the main strip. But it wasn’t all doom and gloom with the popular Tiki Bar, Hades Hula House, not closing completely, just moving on to bigger pastures.
Officially closing its iconic, wooden Semaphore doors in May after 19 years of trade, owner Abby Roennfeldt had little time to reflect with the bar’s new CBD location sitting idle waiting to be transformed.
Fast-forward two months and Hades Hula House is finally ready to welcome back patrons and will be doing so with a good, old-fashioned luau.
Old Hade’s faithful’s and fresh faces are invited to join Abby and her team to celebrate the new era for what has become somewhat of an institution in Adelaide’s bar scene. The two-hour event will begin with a Welcome to Country by Isaac Hannam before launching into a party that only Hade’s can throw.
Be among the first of those to lose themselves inside the tropical walls of the revived venue with finger food, roving entertainment and of course, Abby’s signature cocktails.
After being named SA’s Best Bartender in 2021, Abby has developed somewhat of a cult following and promises that the new venue will deliver the same old Hade’s vibe, just more of it.
“There’ll be more live music, more trivia, and more fun,” says Abby. “We’re also in talks with the council to be able to hold our monthly markets.
“And we’re still focusing on inclusivity at our core. We always have been and always will be an all-inclusive venue where there really is something for everyone.”
Joining the hustle and bustle of Hindley Street, Hade’s Hula House has taken over the old Candy Bar and is decked out just as you’d expect from Adelaide’s only Tiki bar and for those wondering, yes, the doors made the trip into the big smoke.
Tickets are $89 and can be purchased here.
Hades Hula House Opening Night Luau is on Friday, August 12 from 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Hades Hula House is located at 128 Hindley Street, Adelaide 5000
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