Last updated December 2025.
The weekend is always just around the corner and it’s always wine o’clock somewhere right?
Luckily for us, there are plenty of great options of where to go for a bevvy or two in Adelaide and we’ve compiled a list of all the hottest new spots that have opened in the past 12 months.
Whether you’re up for a couple of post-work drinks, a quiet catch-up, or a big night out, this is our guide to the best new bars in town.
Kohko Beach Bar
Born from sun-drenched summers on the Greek island of Kos, KOHKO Beach Bar is bringing a slice of Mediterranean magic to South Australia’s coastline, with its first-ever Australian beach club residency landing at Silver Sands Beach this summer.
Opened December 2025
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Find Kohko Beach Bar at End of Norman Road, Aldinga Beach foreshore
The Palais Hotel Deck Bar
Over the last few months, Semaphore’s beloved Palais Hotel has been quietly receiving a facelift. Now, just in time for summer, they’ve revealed their new look with a perfectly coastal, outdoor bar.
Opened December 2025
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Find the Deck Bar at 86 Esplanade, Semaphore SA 5019
Percy’s Cafe, Bar & Kitchen and Barefoot Bar
South Coast locals are in for a treat this summer, with the Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club announcing not one, but two new beachside offerings. Percy’s Cafe, Bar & Kitchen is opening upstairs in early to mid-December, and the Barefoot Bar, a relaxed, volunteer-run beachfront bar is already popping up on warm weekends.
Opened December 2025
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Find Percy’s and Barefoot Bar at Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club, 1 Beach Rd, Goolwa Beach
Burdette
There’s really no better place to be on a balmy spring evening than Adelaide’s East End. It’s an unspoken truth. And now, the city’s most soulful pocket has a dangerous new addition.
Tucked just far enough down Union Street to feel like a secret, and pouring an absinthe drip that’ll have you by the cholkhold, Burdette is the intimate new speakeasy and social club by partners and industry pros Baine Stubbs and Saskia Lopes de Souza. And now, it’s open and ready to play.
Opened November 2025
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Find Burdette at 11-29 Union St, Adelaide
Spritz Bar
Missed out on Euro summer this year? Or still have the post spritzes-on-the-coastline blues? The Alma’s new Spritz Bar has you sorted.
The Norwood mainstay has turned its leafy beer garden into a European summer escape with the launch of its new Spritz Bar last Friday, South Australia’s only official Campari-backed venue and a vibrant ode to Italy’s coastal aperitivo culture.
Opened November 2025
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Find Spritz Bar at The Alma Tavern, 66 Magill Road Norwood
Level Up
Sitting pretty on Hindley Street, Level Up is the city’s newest and ultimate late-night playground for adults, complete with games, drinks, and rooftop vibes.
Part arcade, part bar, part social spot, Level Up is bright and bold, designed entirely for fun. Kick off your night with something truly unique, what they’re calling ‘Australia’s first interactive mini golf experience’. Forget traditional putt-putt, at Level Up they’ve got a high-tech setup which combines real clubs, real balls, and cutting-edge digital projection for a next-gen version of the game.
Opened October 2025
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Find Level up at 11 Hindley Street, Adelaide, South Australia
The Laneway Social
The Laneway Social, formerly the Belgian Beer café, opened its doors yesterday with a new look and a mouth-watering new menu. Gone are the dark wood timbers of the Belgian Beer café, and everything has been re-tiled with light and bright furnishings and a whole lot of greenery.
Opened October 2025
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Find The Laneway Social at 27-29 Ebenezer Place, Adelaide
Lola’s
It’s not every day you walk into a wine bar and get instantly floored by the fit-out. Up until last month this Norwood address was East End Cellars, but you’d hardly recognise it now. Lola’s opened her doors this October. She’s sexy, feminine, and playful, but the design – with velvet curtains, marble benchtops and more shades of pink than you can count – sets her up as much more than a place for a daytime drink.
Opened October 2025
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Find Lola’s at 88 Magill Road, Norwood
Jane’s Fault
Stepping into the space at 23 Peel Street, you’re met with a fit-out that could only be from someone with an eye for design. Officially opening this month, Jane’s Fault is the moody, impressionist-inspired brainchild of interior designer Jane K.
Opened October 2025
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Visit Jane’s Fault at 23 Peel Street, Adelaide
Bottoms Up
Mary’s Poppin has built its reputation on glitter, drag, and dancefloors that rarely draw breath. Since opening, the club has become one of Adelaide’s most recognisable nightlife spots, a hub of performance and queer celebration where the party always spills late into the night.
Now the colourful Rundle Street discotheque has added a new layer to its offering, with Bottoms Up opening this August.
Opened August 2025
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Visit Bottoms Up at Mary’s Poppin, 5 Synagogue Place, Adelaide
Hellbound
After a fittingly devilish 6.66 years in Adelaide’s East End – and an eight-month hiatus with many scratching their heads – loved wine haunt Hellbound has re-emerged in Bowden. Owner and hospitality heavyweight Mark (Reggie) Reginato is fusing his passions, businesses, and Hellbound’s signature identity into one bold new space.
Located on the popular Hawker Street neighbouring Pizza Meccanica, the new spot is a hybrid space, equal parts neighbourhood hangout and alluring late-night den.
Opened August 2025
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Visit Hellbound at 2 Hawker Street, Bowden
Honeydripper Hi-fi
While Honeydripper quietly opened its doors in the city, it has made a splash in popularity. Beating right in the city’s heart and pumping with potential, Honeydripper is a full-bodied experience built around exceptional sound, top-tier drinks, and that elusive energy only the special venues ever seem to capture.
Opened August 2025
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Visit Honeydripper Hi-fi at 11 Frome Street, Adelaide
BlueIvy
Part bar, part restaurant, and the perfect backdrop for your next private event, the BlueIvy is all about creating a “more elegant, relaxed alternative” to the high-energy nightlife scene a few doors down.
Opened in early July, the multi-room venue has already caught attention, with “wow” being the general response from people as they enter.
Opened July 2025
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Visit BlueIvy at 279A Hindley Street, Adelaide
MALA MÍA
There’s a new spot in town where golden hour vermouth turns into late-night dancing, but the venue is no stranger to a party. 268 Morphett Street has seen several memorable chapters as retro cocktail bar Lotus Lounge, then cult classic Latin dance hub Little Havana, and now, a refined new wine bar with all the party energy of its predecessors.
Opened July 2025
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Visit Mala Mía at 268 Morphett St, Adelaide
Wharf Wine Bar
In the heart of Goolwa, the Wharf Wine Bar has had an elevated refresh, but its relaxed, local feel hasn’t gone anywhere. Housed in the historic Signal Point building, the bar has long been a go-to for locals and visitors looking for a laid-back drink, some live music, and a bit of banter.
Opened July 2025
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Visit the Wharf Wine Bar at Signal Point Building, 7 Laurie Lane, Goolwa
Nowhere Bar
Located along the leafy Hutt Street in what was the Olivia Hotel, Nowhere Bar is bringing 80s hits, retro vibes, and the perfect mix of pub and bar.
When owners Matt May and Thomas Hector say the venue is an extension of themselves, they mean it. The former La Louisiane duo designed Nowhere as the kind of place they’d want to drink in – casual, inclusive, and 80s. The name Nowhere is inspired by the Talking Heads song “Road to Nowhere.” This spot opened up a few weeks back!
Opened June 2025
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Visit Nowhere Bar at 170 Hutt Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Sober Company
Sober Company is a new bar and kitchen that has recently opened in Adelaide’s West End, bringing authentic Asian flavours, cocktails, small plates, and good vibes to the city.
Sober Company is all about bringing balance to your typical bar experience. It’s a venue that blends bold innovation with subtle tradition, working to combine the old with the new. This refined, casual spot is hoping to be a cosy and comfortable place you’ll want to enjoy time after time.
Opened June 2025
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Visit Sober Company at 174A West Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000
Bar Bar
Pirie Street got a whole lot bolder and a little bit smaller this winter as Bar Bar, Adelaide’s newest and tiniest cocktail bar, opened its doors.
Seating just fifteen people and delivering a bold celebration of tequila, mezcal, and stripped-back charm, it’s a well-positioned bar that now provides a waiting room of sorts for people heading out to dinner reservations at the many popular restaurants on the street and nearby events and comedy shows.
Opened May 2025
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Vist Bar Bar at 78 Pirie Street, Adelaide
Bar Canopy
The West End has welcomed a stylish new spot this winter, which is perfectly suited for wine lovers and cocktail seekers alike. Hindley Street’s Bar Canopy has transformed the former home of Stem Restaurant & Cellar into a lush, urban retreat where the beverages take centre stage.
At the helm is respected sommelier Henry Bampton, who has brought together a refined yet approachable list of wines from standout local producers like Honey Moon Vineyard and Eperosa, alongside international gems including a rare 1971 Conterno Barolo.
Opened May 2025
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Visit Bar Canopy at 188 Hindley St, Adelaide
Bottle Shock
The highly anticipated Bottle Shock opened at the end of May as a gamified wine bar aimed at ‘shocking’ people out of their traditional views on wine and inviting everyone to play with their palate.
Set in a reimagined 120-year-old cold store in Gumeracha, the bar is the brainchild of Unico Zelo’s Brendan Carter alongside Henry Doyle and Simon Dacey. You may recognise the trio of Brendan, Henry and Noah Ward as they built a global following through their YouTube channel Wine for the People, and this is the real-life version. A place where you can sip, guess, get it wrong, and have fun doing it.
Opened May 2025
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Visit Bottle Shock at 24 Victoria St, Gumeracha SA 5233
Korked
After years of silence, and plenty of speculation, the beloved character-filled lounge-bar is back in its new seaside spot in Semaphore.
Heading into winter, it’s the perfect local haunt to grab yourself a drink and keep warm by moving your body to one of the many musical talents billed to make their way through the venue.
On the drinks list are a few new favourites from Kersbrook Hill Wines and Cider, all of Owner Sandy’s cult-classic cocktails, and a predominantly local wine list.
Opened May 2025
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Visit Korked at 6 Semaphore Rd, Semaphore
Septimus
This new wine bar is bringing a little bit of France to Adelaide’s East End. With a rotating menu of seven French cheeses to pair with seven wines, this little bar has an intimate atmosphere perfect for easing you into the evening. With a curated vinyl collection in the corner, vibes are what this spot is all about.
Opened April 2025
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Visit Septimus at 220 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Two Suns
Two Suns opened up in December at the city’s latest rooftop bar and restaurant. Located on the very top floor of 41 Currie Street, the new venue is bringing the sun-soaked, retro-cool vibes of Palm Springs to the CBD. Designed to feel like an urban oasis in the middle of the city, Two Suns has an open-air rooftop bar with sweeping views of Adelaide’s skyline and a chic indoor dining space that captures its California resort style.
Opened December 2024
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Visit Two Suns at Level 8/41 Currie Street, Adelaide
Boomers Bar and Kitchen
Boomers Bar in Christies Beach has been the ultimate beachside hangout since opening two years ago, oozing with groovy, retro, feel-good vibes. Now, the venue is raising the bar with the launch of Boomers Bar and Kitchen.
Opened December 2024
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Visit Boomers Bar at 25 Beach Road, Christies Beach
Gilbert’s Wine Bar & Grill
Gilbert’s Bar and Grill is brought to you by the powerhouses behind Good Gilbert, Burgertec, and Asha, and might have the most stylish fit out yet. It’s a cleverly thought-out space with an unmistakable charm. Perfect for an afternoon pour, a lovely long lunch or a dinner seating with perfectly paired wine.
Opened Decemeber 2024
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Visit Gilbert’s Bar and Grill at 172 Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville SA 5031
If you know of any other new bars that we’ve missed, feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] with your additions. We’d love to check out somewhere new!
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