30 Best Cocktail Bars in Adelaide

Pictured: The 2KW cocktail at 2KW Bar & Restaurant

Adelaide's Best Cocktail Bars in the CBD

Adelaide is not just renowned for its countless festivals but also for its thriving cocktail scene. From the small yet bustling cocktail bars on Peel St (Malt & Juniper, Maybe Mae) to the impressive rooftop bars (2KW, Sol), Adelaide's cocktail bars offer a diverse range of creativity, and craftsmanship.

Discover the 30 best cocktail bars that Adelaide has to offer (ranked by Google reviews). You'll find bars that specialise in classic cocktails, as well as those that push the boundaries with innovative combinations that showcase the creativity of Adelaide's talented bartenders.

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Heading to Glenelg? Swing past Threefold Cocktail Bar & Tasting Room for a cheeky cocktail.

1. Bar Peripheral

• Rated: 4.9 stars (147 reviews)
• Notes: Outside food allowed · Serves great cocktails
• Address: 447 Pulteney St, Adelaide SA 5000

2. Nevermind Bar

• Rated: 4.8 stars (27 reviews)
• Noted: Serves great cocktails
• Address: 22A Leigh St, Adelaide SA 5000

3. La Buvette Drinkery

• Rated: 4.7 stars (406 reviews)
• Notes: Outside food allowed · Serves great cocktails · Serves food at bar
• Address: 27 Gresham St, Adelaide SA 5000

4. Bibliotecha Bar

• Rated: 4.7 stars (327 reviews)
• Notes: Outside food allowed · Has outdoor seating · Serves food at bar
• Address: 1/27 Gresham St, Adelaide SA 5000

5. Proof Bar

• Rated: 4.7 stars (308 reviews)
• Notes: Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails · Serves food at bar
• Address: 9 Anster St, Adelaide SA 5000

6. Baddog Bar

• Rated: 4.7 stars (233 reviews)
• Notes: Serves great cocktails · Doesn't accept reservations · Has live music
• Address: 63 Hyde St, Adelaide SA 5000

7. Malt & Juniper

• Rated: 4.7 stars (171 reviews)
• Notes: Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails
• Address: 18 Peel St, Adelaide SA 5000

8. Leigh Street Luggage

• Rated: 4.7 stars (107 reviews)
• Notes: Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails · Serves happy-hour drinks
• Address: 22A Leigh St, Adelaide SA 5000

9. High Spirits Bar

• Rated: 4.7 stars (27 reviews)
• Notes: Serves great cocktails
• Address: 20 Gilbert Pl, Adelaide SA 5000

10. Smokelovers

• Rated: 4.7 stars (17 reviews)
• Notes: Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails
• Address: 244 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000

11. NOLA Adelaide

• Rated: 4.6 stars (1,518 reviews)
• Notes: Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails · Has live music
• Address: 28 Vardon Ave, Adelaide SA 5000

12. Hains & Co

• Rated: 4.6 stars (910 reviews)
• Notes: Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails · Serves food at bar
• Address: 23 Gilbert Pl, Adelaide SA 5000

13. Maybe Mae

• Rated: 4.6 stars (564 reviews)
• Notes: Serves great cocktails
• Address: 15 Peel St, Adelaide SA 5000

14. Udaberri

• Rated: 4.6 stars (553 reviews)
• Notes: Has outdoor seating
• Address: 11-13 Leigh St, Adelaide SA 5000

15. Mr. Goodbar

• Rated: 4.6  stars (337 reviews)
• Notes: Has rooftop seating · Serves great cocktails · Has live performances
• Address: 12 Union St, Adelaide SA 5000

16. Therapy Cocktail Bar

• Rated: 4.6 stars (302 reviews)
• Notes: Serves great cocktails
• Address: 2 Peel St, Adelaide SA 5000

17. Society Bar

• Rated: 4.6 stars (156 reviews)
• Notes: Serves happy-hour food · Serves vegetarian dishes · Has live music
• Address: 279 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000

18. 99 Gang Social

• Rated: 4.6 stars (81 reviews)
• Notes: Serves great cocktails
• Address: 99 Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000

19. Paloma Bar & Pantry

• Rated: 4.6 stars (69 reviews)
• Notes: Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails · Serves food at bar
• Address: 20 Peel St, Adelaide SA 5000

20. The Howling Owl

• Rated: 4.5 stars (408 reviews)
• Notes: Outside food allowed · Has outdoor seating · Has live performances
• Address: 10 Vaughan Pl, Adelaide SA 5000

21. BRKLYN

• Rated: 4.5 stars (358 reviews)
• Notes: Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails · Serves food at bar
• Address: 260-262 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000

22. Alfred’s Bar

• Rated: 4.5 stars (134 reviews)
• Notes: Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails · Doesn't accept reservations
• Address: 14 Peel St, Adelaide SA 5000

23. Thirsty Tiger

• Rated: 4.5 stars (35 reviews)
• Notes: Has dancing · Serves food at bar
• Address: 99A Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000

24. Bank Street Social

• Rated: 4.4 stars (769 reviews)
• Notes: Serves great cocktails · Has live music · Has dancing
• Address: 48 Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000

25. Pink Moon Saloon

• Rated: 4.4 stars (317 reviews)
• Notes: Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails · Serves food at bar
• Address: 21 Leigh St, Adelaide SA 5000

26. Clever Little Tailor

• Rated: 4.4 stars (265 reviews)
• Notes: Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails · Dogs allowed
• Address: 19 Peel St, Adelaide SA 5000

27. 2KW Bar and Restaurant

• Rated: 4.2 stars (1,541 reviews)
• Notes: Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails · Has live music
• Address: 2 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000

28. Electra House

• Rated: 4.2 stars (585 reviews)
• Notes: Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails · Has live performances
• Address: 131 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000

29. Merrymaker

• Rated: 4.2 stars (191 reviews)
• Notes: Reservations required · Has rooftop seating · Has live performances
• Address: 23-29 Market St, Adelaide SA 5000

30. Sol Rooftop

• Rated: 4.0 stars (357 reviews)
• Notes: Reservations required · Has rooftop seating · Serves food at bar
• Address: SkyCity Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5000