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A small little hole in the wall, couldn’t fit a lot of people in there but it makes up for it in class and amazing cocktails, all with health benefits and descriptions of ingredients and what they will do for you listed on the cocktail menu. Great music: ‘house’ meets ‘sexy/chilled’. The crowd is the best of the best. Make sure you wear your newest outfit - the fashionistas will be watching. But still a great place for an amazing drink and a chat while listening to some good music.

As you walk in you lose yourself in the elegance of this eclectic European-Style wine bar. Located in the night club district of Adelaide this heritage listed building was transformed from an old pharmacy. Inside, cool marble tiled flooring, marble and brass tables contrast with original rich antique mahogany pharmacy cabinets, which now house a tempting array of spectacular Champagnes, wines, spirits and beers from around the world. There is a delightful tapas menu to satisfy the most discerning palate. It’s a grown-up place to share a civilised time chatting with friends.

This bar is so fabulous. Owned and run by a lovely man by the name of Tom. Gorgeous turn of the century building, you can sit by one of the fireplaces in winter and sip a glass of red, talk to super friendly locals and have a meal from their fabulous menu. Bliss!

This is an old English pub located at Tea Tree Gully, about 30 minutes from the CBD of Adelaide. It is a tiny pub with a dining room upstairs, where they serve English food and, in the bar area downstairs, they have English Beer on Tap. They have live music every weekend, a great relaxed feel and a very good atmosphere.

Love this bar. Everyone is friendly; great music and bands; the food is great - you have to try their steak - Yummy. I reckon I’ll have my wedding here! Very modern bar, where eveyone knows me. When I have had too many beers I put music on and do my rap moves and everyone laughs. I spend every New Year’s Eve here and the bar staff are good looking too. It’s like heaven there.

The Slug n’ Lettuce is an English themed bar situated in the Northern Suburbs of South Australia. The bar staff are extremely friendly and the service is amazing. The food is reasonably priced and delicious. With local bands performing and karaoke and poker available it’s the perfect place for a night out.

BoHo Bar is within one of the many re-vamped near-city hotels and has a Parisienne/theatrical theme. It’s artistically fabulous - check out the furniture and balcony! The atmosphere is always special - winter with the open fires and always on Friday nights with crowds in for extended happy hours! Big range of Absinthe along with other wonderful bevvies and great menu to tempt the taste buds. Great any time!

Gentle sounds of waves lapping, the blue hues of the ocean dancing around you and food to tantalise the taste buds with explosions of exciting possibilities. It’s like you are transported from the mundane to a world of sensory decadence. Romantic & awe-inspiring the menu, whether your choice is seafood or some other mouth watering delicacy, will lead you from a life ordinary to a place you never want to leave.

As the name suggests, intense levels of chocolate are involved. This “cafe” open late into the night near Adelaide’s main eating strip, presents a mouth-watering range of chocolate cocktails to induldge in. Situated in a cosy, small two-story set up, private rendevouz are almost to be expected.

A golf-themed bar might seem risqué in terms of general appeal, but The Tap Inn, in Adelaide’s leafy suburb of Kent Town, gets the balance of appeal and theme just right. As you walk in past the row of large tap-shaped fountains, you might think you’re entering a Museum of Modern Art, but the relaxed feel of the bar - all modern wood and English elegance - makes this the ideal place for an unwinding round of drinks. The indoor driving range and cascading-levelled bistro caps it off perfectly for those who want more than simply a brew.