Guidebook for Adelaide
Food Scene
Archie's are a boutique hair dresser / coffee shop, named after the owner's rescue pug.
Why Archie's? Not only can you can grab a delicious coffee and a sharp haircut (NB: without the gendered price tag), but the staff are amazingly talented and very friendly.
Good vibes all round. And hey, you might even get to pat a dog so what's not to like?
TIP: they also do a delicious cheese toastie sandwich complete with baby pickles.
Archie & Co
81 Carrington StArchie's are a boutique hair dresser / coffee shop, named after the owner's rescue pug.
Why Archie's? Not only can you can grab a delicious coffee and a sharp haircut (NB: without the gendered price tag), but the staff are amazingly talented and very friendly.
Good vibes all round. And hey, you might even get to pat a dog so what's not to like?
TIP: they also do a delicious cheese toastie sandwich complete with baby pickles.
ATTENTION STEAK (and hot chip) EATERS:
Tuesday nights is $15 steak and BOTTOMLESS fries at the Saracens.
This is a good deal even if you don't eat meat.
We (Carrie) would happily eat fifteen dollars worth of fries. Regardless, the steak is quality.
Tuesday night in our house = steak night date night.
Team steak night with laundry night and you've got a winning combo (the laundromat is directly across the road).
TIP: If you select washing machine # 3 and sit in a certain booth in the pub you can enjoy a delicious meal while keeping an eye on your laundry and see when it's finished!
6 moradores locais recomendam
Saracens Head Hotel
82 Carrington StATTENTION STEAK (and hot chip) EATERS:
Tuesday nights is $15 steak and BOTTOMLESS fries at the Saracens.
This is a good deal even if you don't eat meat.
We (Carrie) would happily eat fifteen dollars worth of fries. Regardless, the steak is quality.
Tuesday night in our house = steak night date night.
Team steak night with laundry night and you've got a winning combo (the laundromat is directly across the road).
TIP: If you select washing machine # 3 and sit in a certain booth in the pub you can enjoy a delicious meal while keeping an eye on your laundry and see when it's finished!
Delicious, Chinese food everywhere! See Thanh Thanh for pho, Dumpling King for cheap dumplings, T-Chow or Ding Hao for yum cha, or Cafe Kowloon is a bit of an institution in Adelaide (but be prepared to wait in line). China Town is a always good pick for a late night meal if you're out and about looking for some dinner!
20 moradores locais recomendam
Chinatown Cafe
38-41 Moonta StDelicious, Chinese food everywhere! See Thanh Thanh for pho, Dumpling King for cheap dumplings, T-Chow or Ding Hao for yum cha, or Cafe Kowloon is a bit of an institution in Adelaide (but be prepared to wait in line). China Town is a always good pick for a late night meal if you're out and about looking for some dinner!
Good coffee in gigantic mugs. What's not to like about that.
A nice hidden spot for breakfast or brunch, with some bright, vibrant decor.
17 moradores locais recomendam
My Kingdom For a Horse
191 Wright StGood coffee in gigantic mugs. What's not to like about that.
A nice hidden spot for breakfast or brunch, with some bright, vibrant decor.
Sibling
96 Gilles StDelicious, delicious coffee and friendly service.
Speciality coffee and gin.
Tell Henry serves up bagels, brownies and brews. It is also the home of Prohibition Liquor if you would prefer something harder!
Tell Henry on Gilbert
22 Gilbert StSpeciality coffee and gin.
Tell Henry serves up bagels, brownies and brews. It is also the home of Prohibition Liquor if you would prefer something harder!
Fawn Coffee
269 Gilles StCute, dog friendly coffee shop.
Arguably, the best restaurant to visit for Greek food in Adelaide.
24 moradores locais recomendam
The Greek on Halifax
79 Halifax StArguably, the best restaurant to visit for Greek food in Adelaide.
An institution. Old school Italian food. Dine in and enjoy the cosy atmosphere or takeaway one of their wood oven pizzas to enjoy at home.
21 moradores locais recomendam
La Trattoria
346 King William StAn institution. Old school Italian food. Dine in and enjoy the cosy atmosphere or takeaway one of their wood oven pizzas to enjoy at home.
Essentials
South Australian owned, independent grocer.
There are a couple around, but we like this one because it has it's own butcher on site. It's also conveniently located next to the bottle shop.
Open 7am til 9pm every day.
45 moradores locais recomendam
IGA
33 Gilbert StSouth Australian owned, independent grocer.
There are a couple around, but we like this one because it has it's own butcher on site. It's also conveniently located next to the bottle shop.
Open 7am til 9pm every day.
Adelaide Central Markets are alive with delicious produce and and little market stalls. 80 stalls under 1 roof - fruit & veg, seafood, meat poultry, cheese, breads, pastries, cafe's and lot's of hidden delights.
TIP: If you're feeling frugal, you can pick up some very, very cheap produce on Saturday's between 1.30-2.30pm when the markets start to close!
350 moradores locais recomendam
Adelaide Central Market
60 Gouger StAdelaide Central Markets are alive with delicious produce and and little market stalls. 80 stalls under 1 roof - fruit & veg, seafood, meat poultry, cheese, breads, pastries, cafe's and lot's of hidden delights.
TIP: If you're feeling frugal, you can pick up some very, very cheap produce on Saturday's between 1.30-2.30pm when the markets start to close!
Drinks & Nightlife
Visit the Kings Head Pub for everything South Australian!
Proudly South Aussie, all food and drink are locally sourced.
Order from the bar, or head to the next room where you will find a cellar filled with local wines and beers.
Here, you'll find a much broader range of regional delights than in your standard bottle shop. If you don't have time to make it to the wine regions, then the Kings Head is the next best thing. Select a bottle of wine to drink on site or take away.
TIP: they regularly feature local craft beers and ciders on tap. If you find a brew that you are particularly fond of, the staff will do a special sealed takeaway tinnie for you. Heaps good!
13 moradores locais recomendam
The Kings Head
357 King William StVisit the Kings Head Pub for everything South Australian!
Proudly South Aussie, all food and drink are locally sourced.
Order from the bar, or head to the next room where you will find a cellar filled with local wines and beers.
Here, you'll find a much broader range of regional delights than in your standard bottle shop. If you don't have time to make it to the wine regions, then the Kings Head is the next best thing. Select a bottle of wine to drink on site or take away.
TIP: they regularly feature local craft beers and ciders on tap. If you find a brew that you are particularly fond of, the staff will do a special sealed takeaway tinnie for you. Heaps good!
BWS Adelaide
17 Gilbert StDrive through bottle shop.
Parks & Nature
This is one of the best kept secrets of Adelaide. The Himeji Gardens is a little Japanese garden in the heart of Adelaide. There is also a sister garden in Himeji, Japan. Tranquil, tidy and delightful. Worth spending a quiet moment in the zen garden. One of our favourite spots (free entry).
48 moradores locais recomendam
Himeji Garden
Glen Osmond RoadThis is one of the best kept secrets of Adelaide. The Himeji Gardens is a little Japanese garden in the heart of Adelaide. There is also a sister garden in Himeji, Japan. Tranquil, tidy and delightful. Worth spending a quiet moment in the zen garden. One of our favourite spots (free entry).
Perfect for a picnic, to read a book, or to take a relaxing stroll through the beautiful gardens.
232 moradores locais recomendam
Palm House - Adelaide Botanic Garden
North TerracePerfect for a picnic, to read a book, or to take a relaxing stroll through the beautiful gardens.
Arts & Culture
Cheap and cheerful theatre. Diverse performances by local independent groups, in a neighbourhood venue with 2 cosy theatres. Licenced bar. See their website for what's on. Worthwhile checking out if you are looking for something to do on a quiet evening!
Bakehouse Theatre
255 Angas StCheap and cheerful theatre. Diverse performances by local independent groups, in a neighbourhood venue with 2 cosy theatres. Licenced bar. See their website for what's on. Worthwhile checking out if you are looking for something to do on a quiet evening!
Shopping
See Rundle Mall for Adelaide's main shopping strip. Pedestrian mall with over 1,000 stores.
TIP: if you're in Adelaide you need a selfie with the Malls Balls. Some states have big fruit, Adelaide has big, shiny balls.
308 moradores locais recomendam
Rundle Mall
Adelaide - GlenelgSee Rundle Mall for Adelaide's main shopping strip. Pedestrian mall with over 1,000 stores.
TIP: if you're in Adelaide you need a selfie with the Malls Balls. Some states have big fruit, Adelaide has big, shiny balls.
Getting Around
Adelaide runs a free tram within the CBD, perfect for getting around if you're feeling a little tired. It will drop you right to the top of Rundle Mall.
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Stop Tram City South station
Adelaide runs a free tram within the CBD, perfect for getting around if you're feeling a little tired. It will drop you right to the top of Rundle Mall.