Adelaide’s West End is set to welcome a new spot for wine lovers with the upcoming opening of Canopy Bar, a wine bar that promises to reimagine the local drinking scene.
Located in the former Stem Restaurant & Cellar space on Hindley Street (which closed in March 2025), Canopy Bar is taking over the old Stem space, and it might just change the way we think about enjoying wine.
This isn’t your stuffy, overpriced wine bar where you’re afraid to ask for a glass of something you’ve never heard of.
No, Canopy Bar makes great wine accessible without the drama.
Meet Henry Bampton, a sommelier who knows wine like the back of his hand, and he’s not here to confuse you with jargon.
“Adelaide doesn’t need another restaurant,” he says.
“It needs a place where people can drink well, without the ‘high-brow’ nonsense.”
Although this new venue is all about approachability, Bampton and his team know their wine. So, if you like a splash of posh wine speak, a bit of vintage banter, or the chance to expand your wine repertoire, they’re more than happy to indulge.
At Canopy Bar, the wine list is all about the good stuff, whether it’s a local favourite or an international gem. You’ll find local producers like Honey Moon Vineyard and Eperosa rubbing elbows with classic Bordeaux from the 1970s and Sancerre from François Cotat.
“Wine should be chosen by the glass, not the price,” Bampton says.
“Taste is what matters, not whether it’s been aged for a century.”
To make things even easier, you can get top-tier wines by the glass, meaning no commitment required. For $15 to $22 a pour, you can sip on some seriously impressive wines.
If you want to splurge (or just feel fancy for a night), you can dive into their cellar and pick up something truly rare.
But Canopy Bar is not all about wine. The cocktail menu, led by Lorenzo di Pasquo, has a few tricks up its sleeve too. The Coco Negroni, aged in coconuts, takes the classic drink to a whole new level of smooth.
Then there’s the Doppio Rosso, a spin on the Garibaldi that’s bright, zesty, and a little bit fancy.
“We’re having fun with it,” says di Pasquo. “But we’re also keeping it real with quality ingredients and techniques.”
The food? It’s designed to complement your drinks, not steal the spotlight. Expect kimchi toasties, tinned seafood (in the best way possible), grilled chorizo gildas, and a rotating selection of pickles and caviar that are perfect to munch on while you sip your way through their drink list.
The space itself blends laid-back vibes with sleek design. You’ll notice some familiar touches from Stem, like the polished concrete and exposed brick, but Canopy’s leafy ceiling—resembling a vineyard canopy—adds the perfect touch of greenery to keep things fresh.
Whether it’s a Friday night glass after work or venturing into their cellar for something epic, Canopy Bar is all about making special things feel… well, not so special-occasion-y.
Canopy Bar
Where: 188 Hindley St, Adelaide
When: Canopy is set to open in early May.
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