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ADELAIDE WEEKEND GUIDE

Check out the best places to eat, grab a coffee, nights out and things to do while you're staying in Adelaide! Adelaide offers a diverse range of attractions, from city experiences to natural beauty. You can explore the vibrant Adelaide Central Market, enjoy the beaches of Glenelg, or venture into the Adelaide Hills for wine tasting and scenic views. Popular attractions include the Art Gallery of South Australia, the d'Arenberg Cube and the Adelaide Botanic Garden.

COFFEE / BITE:

THE PANTRY ON EGMONT

‍The Pantry on Egmont is a cosy cafe hidden in the unique backstreets of Hawthorn, Adelaide.
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

‍PETER RABBIT

‍Enter through the garden gates for brunch or lunch.
This quaint and quirky wonderland surronded by leaves and vines offers aromatic coffee and wholesome dishes.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available.

‍CAFE TROPPO‍

Airy cafe with an eco friendly ethos
Great coffee and simple, seasonal food made from local produce.
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options available.‍

‍BEST SPOTS TO EAT:

MAI KITCHEN

‍Authentic Vietnamese food consiting of a balance between sweet, savory and spicy, using only the freshest ingredients.
Vegan / vegetarian options available.

‍AMALFI PIZZERIA

‍Offers Italian dishes and pizza made from fresh and local produce and wine of Australia, Italy and beyond.

‍VON THAI‍

Modern Thai restaurant, some of the best Thai in Adelaide.

‍EXETER HOTEL‍

Airy, casual venue with sidewalk seating and classic pub food with regular live music and curry nights.
Exciting wine list and fresh tap beer.

‍THE DUKE OF BRUNSWICK‍

Beautiful heritage-listed building.
Adelaide's only pub with a 100% gluten free kitchen.
Vegetarian friendly, vegan options.
Impressive selection of whiskey, gin and spirits and old fashioned cocktails.

BEST VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN PLACES TO EAT:

VEGGIE VIE CAFE‍

Tucked down a laneway in Adealide's thriving restuarant district, serving colourful, fresh and delicious 100% vegan food and drinks.

‍ZENHOUSE

‍Haven for vegan food lovers offering a wide range of Asian and Western dishes all made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients.

‍TWO-BIT VILLIANS:

‍Vintage Inspired soda bar and restaurant located in the historic Adelaide Arcade, offering a variety of vegan options inclusing Adealide's best veggie burgers.

ADELAIDE BREWERIES TO CHECK OUT:

HAINS & CO

‍MISMATCH BREWING CO.‍

LITTLE BANG BREWING CO.

‍THINGS TO DO IN ADELAIDE

SHOPPING / LAST MINUTE SUPPLIES:

RUNDLE MALL

‍WESTFIELD MARION‍

ADELAIDE CENTRAL PLAZA

TATTOOS

Why not commemerate your Park Waves and Adelaide experience with a permanent piece of art? As with all tattoo studios, best to check these out ahead of time and book in well ahead of your trip, otherwise you might get lucky with a walk in.

Check out these Tattoo Studios while your in town:

FALLEN MUSE TATTOO SHOP

‍THE PAPER MOON TATTOO COLLECTIVE‍

MEIJI TATTOO

ART GALLERY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Founded in 1881, the Art Gallery of South Australia is one of Australia's great art collections, comprising of over 45,000 works of art spanning from Australia, Europe,North America and Asia and includes one of the most important collections of Indigenous art.

ILA

‍Adelaide's Centre of immersive light and art.

For more galleries and museums in Adelaide visit Experince Adelaide here:

‍https://www.experienceadelaide.com.au/visit/things-to-do/galleries-museums/

ADELAIDE GAOL‍

Over 147 years, the Gaol housed some of the states most notorious and dangerous criminals. Step back in time and walk the hallways and cells of South Australia's first inmates. Open from 1841-1988 the Gaol was one of Australia's longest continuosly operational prison facilities. Enjoy a self-guided tour or book a guided ghost tour or history tour.

ADELAIDE'S HAUNTED HORIZONS GHOST TOURS‍

Guests describe their multi-award winning tours as the scariest ghost tours in Australia. Adelaide's Haunted Horizons deliver ghost tours, ghost hunts and history tours.

DAY TRIPS IN NATURE

Adelaide Hills:

‍Drive through charming towns, hike to Mount Lofty Summit, and visit Cleland Wildlife Park or Gorge Wildlife Park.

‍Kangaroo Island:

‍Take a ferry to this island known for its rugged coastline, wildlife, and natural attractions.

‍Barossa Valley:

‍World renowned and iconic wine region in South Australia, located about an hour's drive northeast of Adelaide. Enjoy wine tasting, scenic drives and charming villages.

NIGHT SPOTS:

BALLERS CLUBHOUSE ADELAIDE‍

Two bars, killer kitchen, darts, neo shuffle tables, ping pong and pool.

‍CRY BABY

‍Rock & roll bar.

‍MAYBE MAE‍

Cocktail bar hidden between the laneways of Peel and Leigh Street int he west end of Adealide's CBD. Venture through a tunnel, down the stairs and look forthe concealed door within the timber-clad wall.