Sasha's Guidebook 101
Best Eats!
I love the Adelaide Central Market!! Is it a tourist destination, or a shopping opportunity? Both!! Satisfy your deepest culinary cravings at the 250-odd stalls in superb Adelaide Central Market! Good luck making it out without eating anything... Adelaide’s Chinatown is right next door too, which is full of wonderful surprises!
350 locals recommend
Adelaide Central Market
60 Gouger StI love the Adelaide Central Market!! Is it a tourist destination, or a shopping opportunity? Both!! Satisfy your deepest culinary cravings at the 250-odd stalls in superb Adelaide Central Market! Good luck making it out without eating anything... Adelaide’s Chinatown is right next door too, which is full of wonderful surprises!
Ubereats home delivery for a hotel experience!! Who said you can't have dinner in bed, or breakfast or lunch for that matter. Your on holiday and if you need some fuel, have it delivered by the Ubereats App! Nutrition Republic offers some healthy options!
6 locals recommend
Nutrition Republic (Plant 4 Bowden Cafe)
Third StreetUbereats home delivery for a hotel experience!! Who said you can't have dinner in bed, or breakfast or lunch for that matter. Your on holiday and if you need some fuel, have it delivered by the Ubereats App! Nutrition Republic offers some healthy options!
Gin Long they don't take bookings so just rock up!! Its quite close and the food and atmosphere is amazing.
38 locals recommend
Gin Long Canteen
42 O'Connell StGin Long they don't take bookings so just rock up!! Its quite close and the food and atmosphere is amazing.
Because Andre rocks!! A foodie experience not to be missed by those that want a little something extra special!
14 locals recommend
Andre's Cucina & Polenta Bar
Because Andre rocks!! A foodie experience not to be missed by those that want a little something extra special!
Ohhhh because the food here is AMAZING! Love the people, the vibe, the service. The owners are such a wonderful couple, its small and very cosy. Make sure you book!
7 locals recommend
Yakitori Takumi
55 Melbourne StOhhhh because the food here is AMAZING! Love the people, the vibe, the service. The owners are such a wonderful couple, its small and very cosy. Make sure you book!
For a Mexican treat we love Montezumas! I love the fact that they cater for vegans now... so Im super happy there!
Montezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - North Adelaide, SA
134 Melbourne StFor a Mexican treat we love Montezumas! I love the fact that they cater for vegans now... so Im super happy there!
Another family favourite! For many, proper Italian eating means amazing food along with plenty of good wine, lots of fun, family and friends. If that’s the ideal image of Italian eating, then Ruby Red Flamingo has to be the ideal Italian eatery in Adelaide. It’s a very cool, colourful, cosy space on Tynte Street in North Adelaide and the kitchen – led by talented head chef Enzo – likes to celebrate the seasons and keep things fresh.
47 locals recommend
Ruby Red Flamingo
142 Tynte StAnother family favourite! For many, proper Italian eating means amazing food along with plenty of good wine, lots of fun, family and friends. If that’s the ideal image of Italian eating, then Ruby Red Flamingo has to be the ideal Italian eatery in Adelaide. It’s a very cool, colourful, cosy space on Tynte Street in North Adelaide and the kitchen – led by talented head chef Enzo – likes to celebrate the seasons and keep things fresh.
A family favourite! It’s O’Connell Street address is the go-to for pizza and hearty Italian main courses and moreish small plates, loved for it’s open-plan vibe and, of course, it’s fantastic pizza pies! Its loved by all!
17 locals recommend
Tony Tomatoes
155-157 O'Connell StA family favourite! It’s O’Connell Street address is the go-to for pizza and hearty Italian main courses and moreish small plates, loved for it’s open-plan vibe and, of course, it’s fantastic pizza pies! Its loved by all!
A local scene that is everyone’s happy place, UR Café is dedicated to making sure your experience is wholesome and amazing in every aspect possible – from their food and the ambience of the café to the smallest gestures of customer service. With a brunch menu lined with your brunch favourites, UR Café will have you coming back for more.
22 locals recommend
UR Caffe
117 Melbourne StA local scene that is everyone’s happy place, UR Café is dedicated to making sure your experience is wholesome and amazing in every aspect possible – from their food and the ambience of the café to the smallest gestures of customer service. With a brunch menu lined with your brunch favourites, UR Café will have you coming back for more.
Queen street is close by and is a popular, hidden local gem for breakfast, lunches or just a coffee!
15 locals recommend
Queen Street cafe
12 Elizabeth StQueen street is close by and is a popular, hidden local gem for breakfast, lunches or just a coffee!
The endless variety of dishes on their menu is overwhelming - even for those with dietary preferences!! Its a must to go visit!! Even if your vegan and gluten free - there are tons of choices!! LOVE this place! Get ready to line up for a table at this long standing family owned business however!
39 locals recommend
Argo on the Parade
212 The ParadeThe endless variety of dishes on their menu is overwhelming - even for those with dietary preferences!! Its a must to go visit!! Even if your vegan and gluten free - there are tons of choices!! LOVE this place! Get ready to line up for a table at this long standing family owned business however!
Awesome coffee and service!! Super place to grab a bite to eat also...
21 locals recommend
Veneziano Coffee
111 Melbourne StAwesome coffee and service!! Super place to grab a bite to eat also...
Shopping
Plant 4 in Bowden has something for everyone! Eat, drink, dance, have a coffee, get your organic produce from the markets too!
41 locals recommend
Plant 4 Bowden
5 Third StPlant 4 in Bowden has something for everyone! Eat, drink, dance, have a coffee, get your organic produce from the markets too!
Drinks & Nightlife
Peel St itself – a long-neglected service lane in Adelaide's West End – is now Adelaide's after-dark epicentre, lined with hip bars and eateries, the best of which is this one. It's a super cool café/bistro/wine bar that just keeps packing 'em in
101 locals recommend
Peel St
9 Peel StPeel St itself – a long-neglected service lane in Adelaide's West End – is now Adelaide's after-dark epicentre, lined with hip bars and eateries, the best of which is this one. It's a super cool café/bistro/wine bar that just keeps packing 'em in
2KW Bar & Restaurant
2 King William StreetUpmarket restaurant/bar with amazing city views!
Laneway boozing at its best (in fact, this was one of Adelaide's first laneway bars), nouveau-industrial Udaberri is a compact bar on Leigh St, serving Spanish wines by the glass, good beers on tap and amazing pintxos (Basque bar snacks)
23 locals recommend
Udaberri Pintxos Y Vino
11-13 Leigh StLaneway boozing at its best (in fact, this was one of Adelaide's first laneway bars), nouveau-industrial Udaberri is a compact bar on Leigh St, serving Spanish wines by the glass, good beers on tap and amazing pintxos (Basque bar snacks)
CLT was one of the vanguard which ushered in the new brigade of small bars in Adelaide's laneways. Good liquor is the thrust here, along with fine SA wines and a hip brick-and-stone renovation (no prizes for guessing what this space used to be). Zippy bar food too.
30 locals recommend
Clever Little Tailor
19 Peel StCLT was one of the vanguard which ushered in the new brigade of small bars in Adelaide's laneways. Good liquor is the thrust here, along with fine SA wines and a hip brick-and-stone renovation (no prizes for guessing what this space used to be). Zippy bar food too.
Down some stairs down an alleyway off a laneway, Maybe Mae doesn't proclaim its virtues loudly to the world. In fact, if you can't find the door, you won't be the first thirsty punter to wander back upstairs looking confused. But once you're inside, let the good times roll: classic rock, cool staff, booth seats and brilliant beers. Love it!
40 locals recommend
Maybe Mae
15 Peel StDown some stairs down an alleyway off a laneway, Maybe Mae doesn't proclaim its virtues loudly to the world. In fact, if you can't find the door, you won't be the first thirsty punter to wander back upstairs looking confused. But once you're inside, let the good times roll: classic rock, cool staff, booth seats and brilliant beers. Love it!
Eat drink and be merry!!! Come for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or for a coffee or dance. The Lion has it all. Bands, dancing and on Sunday nights it really comes alive!
61 locals recommend
The Lion Hotel
161 Melbourne StEat drink and be merry!!! Come for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or for a coffee or dance. The Lion has it all. Bands, dancing and on Sunday nights it really comes alive!
If you want to grab a drink, a meal or to sit by a fire and relax with a glass or wine and chat The Brompton is the way to go! Check out the menu - its also on Uber Eats so will deliver to your front door if you want to dine in!! http://www.thebrompton.com.au
19 locals recommend
The Brompton
5 First StIf you want to grab a drink, a meal or to sit by a fire and relax with a glass or wine and chat The Brompton is the way to go! Check out the menu - its also on Uber Eats so will deliver to your front door if you want to dine in!! http://www.thebrompton.com.au
Entertainment & Activities
Around 1800 exotic and native mammals, birds and reptiles roar, growl and screech at Adelaide’s wonderful zoo, dating from 1883. There are free walking tours half-hourly (plus a slew of longer and overnight tours), feeding sessions and a children’s zoo. Wang Wang and Fu Ni are Australia’s only giant pandas and always draw a crowd (panda-monium!). Other highlights include the nocturnal and reptile houses. You can take a river cruise to the zoo on Popeye.
259 locals recommend
Adelaide Zoo
Frome RoadAround 1800 exotic and native mammals, birds and reptiles roar, growl and screech at Adelaide’s wonderful zoo, dating from 1883. There are free walking tours half-hourly (plus a slew of longer and overnight tours), feeding sessions and a children’s zoo. Wang Wang and Fu Ni are Australia’s only giant pandas and always draw a crowd (panda-monium!). Other highlights include the nocturnal and reptile houses. You can take a river cruise to the zoo on Popeye.
Hailed as the world’s prettiest cricket ground, the Adelaide Oval hosts interstate and international cricket matches in summer, plus national AFL football and state football matches in winter. A wholesale redevelopment has boosted seating capacity to 50,000 – when they're all yelling, it's a serious home-town advantage! Guided 90-minute tours run on nongame days, departing from the Riverbank Stand (south entrance), off War Memorial Dr: call for bookings or book online.
6 locals recommend
Adelaide Oval Functions & Events
War Memorial DriveHailed as the world’s prettiest cricket ground, the Adelaide Oval hosts interstate and international cricket matches in summer, plus national AFL football and state football matches in winter. A wholesale redevelopment has boosted seating capacity to 50,000 – when they're all yelling, it's a serious home-town advantage! Guided 90-minute tours run on nongame days, departing from the Riverbank Stand (south entrance), off War Memorial Dr: call for bookings or book online.
Parks & Nature
Meander, jog or chew through your trashy airport novel in these lush city-fringe gardens. Highlights include a restored 1877 palm house, the water-lily pavilion (housing the gigantic Victoria amazonica), the First Creek wetlands, the engrossing Museum of Economic Botany and the fabulous steel-and-glass arc of the Bicentennial Conservatory (10am to 4pm), which re-creates a tropical rainforest. Free 1½-hour guided walks depart the Schomburgk Pavilion at 10.30am daily. The classy Botanic Gardens Restaurant is here too.
232 locals recommend
Palm House - Adelaide Botanic Garden
North TerraceMeander, jog or chew through your trashy airport novel in these lush city-fringe gardens. Highlights include a restored 1877 palm house, the water-lily pavilion (housing the gigantic Victoria amazonica), the First Creek wetlands, the engrossing Museum of Economic Botany and the fabulous steel-and-glass arc of the Bicentennial Conservatory (10am to 4pm), which re-creates a tropical rainforest. Free 1½-hour guided walks depart the Schomburgk Pavilion at 10.30am daily. The classy Botanic Gardens Restaurant is here too.
Arts & Culture
Check out the free self-guided, interactive Wine Discovery Journey exhibition at this very sexy wine centre (actually a research facility for the University of Adelaide, rather than a visitor centre per se). You will gain an insight into the issues winemakers contend with, and can even have your own virtual vintage rated. ‘Uncorked’ drinks every second Friday night happen at 4.30pm, or you can explore the Cellar Door and get stuck into some cleverly automated tastings (from $2.50).
43 locals recommend
National Wine Centre
Botanic RoadCheck out the free self-guided, interactive Wine Discovery Journey exhibition at this very sexy wine centre (actually a research facility for the University of Adelaide, rather than a visitor centre per se). You will gain an insight into the issues winemakers contend with, and can even have your own virtual vintage rated. ‘Uncorked’ drinks every second Friday night happen at 4.30pm, or you can explore the Cellar Door and get stuck into some cleverly automated tastings (from $2.50).
Dig into Australia’s natural history with the museum's special exhibits on whales and Antarctic explorer Sir Douglas Mawson. An Aboriginal Cultures Gallery displays artefacts of the Ngarrindjeri people of the Coorong and lower Murray. Elsewhere, the giant squid and the lion with the twitchy tail are definite highlights. Free tours depart 11am weekdays and 2pm and 3pm weekends. The cafe here is a handy spot for lunch/recaffeination.
246 locals recommend
South Australian Museum
North TerraceDig into Australia’s natural history with the museum's special exhibits on whales and Antarctic explorer Sir Douglas Mawson. An Aboriginal Cultures Gallery displays artefacts of the Ngarrindjeri people of the Coorong and lower Murray. Elsewhere, the giant squid and the lion with the twitchy tail are definite highlights. Free tours depart 11am weekdays and 2pm and 3pm weekends. The cafe here is a handy spot for lunch/recaffeination.
Spend a few hushed hours in the vaulted, parquetry-floored gallery that represents the big names in Australian art. Permanent exhibitions include Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Asian, European and North American art (20 bronze Rodins!). Progressive visiting exhibitions occupy the basement. There are free guided tours (11am and 2pm daily) and lunchtime talks (12.30pm every day except Tuesday). There's a lovely cafe out the back too.
280 locals recommend
Art Gallery of South Australia
North TerraceSpend a few hushed hours in the vaulted, parquetry-floored gallery that represents the big names in Australian art. Permanent exhibitions include Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Asian, European and North American art (20 bronze Rodins!). Progressive visiting exhibitions occupy the basement. There are free guided tours (11am and 2pm daily) and lunchtime talks (12.30pm every day except Tuesday). There's a lovely cafe out the back too.
Neighbourhoods
Henley Beach is a wonderful day trip for everyone. The beach is always a fun place for families, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from and bars and cafes.
105 locals recommend
Henley Beach
Henley Beach is a wonderful day trip for everyone. The beach is always a fun place for families, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from and bars and cafes.