11 Best Bars to Visit in Glenelg
1. Threefold Distilling
Rated: 4.9 stars (79 reviews) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: 1/524 Anzac Hwy, Glenelg East SA 5045
Threefold Distilling's Tasting Room and Cocktail Bar is conveniently located on Anzac Hwy just a few minutes from the beach. Featuring a small neighbourhood bar showcasing contemporary, award-winning gins that are made on site. The team can guide you through a gin tasting flight or present you with a gin cocktail.
Why not try a Blood Orange Negroni or a Shiraz Gin Sour?
2. Ballet Wine Bar
Rated: 4.6 stars (24 reviews) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: 29 Jetty Rd, Glenelg SA 5045
Ballet Wine Bar is one of Glenelg’s newest additions. The venue features a beautiful French-inspired interior with large open windows. A diverse wine menu with European and Australian wines, craft beers, classic cocktails, and a selection of gin and whiskey.
3. Oyster Bar Holdfast Shores
Rated: 4.4 stars (736 reviews) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Marina Pier, 10 Chappell Dr, Glenelg SA 5045
A Glenelg institution. The Oyster Bar has been a mainstay on the Holdfast Shores Marina, serving the freshest oysters, South Australian wines and ice cold beer.
4. Terra & Sol
Rated: 4.1 stars (314 reviews) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: 18 Jetty Rd, Glenelg SA 5045
Terra & Sol transforms from a relaxed beachside kitchen during the day to a great place to kick start your evening. Handpicked South Australian wines, spirits and beer. Try one of their signature cocktails or the excellent selection of SA gins.
5. Fourth
Rated: 4.2 stars (614 reviews) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: 34 Jetty Rd, Glenelg SA 5045
Fourth opened its doors on the 1st of January 2020 and has been a popular beachside venue since. Serving coffees and breakfast in the mornings before transitioning to cocktails, craft beers and boutique wines later in the day. Check out their solid selection of whiskies.
6. Luciano's on the Marina
Rated: 3.9 stars (476 reviews) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Shop 13-15 Marina Pier Holdfast Shores Marina, Glenelg SA 5045
A modern Italian restaurant with a wine menu that ranges from Tuscan reds to some of South Australia’s best rieslings. Numerous classic cocktails also feature on the drinks menu.
7. The Moseley
Rated: 4.0 stars (1.3k reviews) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: 11 Moseley Sq, Glenelg SA 5045
The former Irish pub was completely revamped in 2014. Transformed from a dark, timber-clad venue to a bright, beautiful beach side venue with balcony, al fresco seating and a private function room. Each year The Moseley hosts their Beach Club for plenty of cocktails on the beach.
8. Seafire on the Marina
Rated: 4.4 stars (431 reviews) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Holdfast Shores Marina Pier, Shop 2/12 Holdfast Promenade, Glenelg SA 5045
Seafire specialises in dry aged beef prepared in-house. With a great choice of wines by the glass to pair with your steak as well as a selection of house cocktails.
9. Marina Sunset Bar
Rated: 4.2 stars (546 reviews) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Shop 3 Holdfast Promenade, Glenelg SA 5045
Sunset Bar provides a relaxed atmosphere and pub food with ocean views. Enjoy cocktails, tapas and local craft beers whilst playing pool or take it easy overlooking the Marina.
10. The Wharf
Rated: 4.2 stars (669 reviews) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: The Marina Pier, Shop 4, Glenelg SA 5045
Another Glenelg staple on the Marina that has stood the test of time. Serving modern Australian cuisine alongside a wide selection of classic cocktails, an extensive wine range and beers on tap.
11. Tomiko Japanese Steak House
Rated: 4.1 stars (619 reviews) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Marina Pier, 7 Holdfast Shores, Glenelg SA 5045
Tomiko is a teppanyaki steak house that boasts fantastic views of the marina in the summer, whilst also providing a warm and cosy atmosphere seated by their Teppanyaki grills during the colder months. A good selection of sake, umeshu and Japanese whiskies.
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