This little back alley bar is not going to stay a secret in Adelaide for long. It is glowing from…read morebehind its surrounding buildings. Walking down Gilbert Place you can hear the laughter and chatter from its patrons. Hains & Co draws you in from afar with it's cute and stylish exterior. It's bar opens to the street side allowing customers to set up a stall and have a drink outside. This will be perfect for summer and this area is heated for the winter. it is very comfortable! The best part of this bar is the styling within. Walking through the door you immediately transcend from the alley to the deck of a ship. The back room is cleverly furbished with old style booths and the ceiling features a wooden roof like the birth of a boat. There are old chesterfield lounges and almost steampunk styled chairs with a mix of metal and wood. There is a lot of love and planning in the design of this bar. The bar itself is dressed and lit with gorgeous woven rope lighting. The bar holds an impressive collection of rum & gin amongst other liquors. There is also changing tap of craft beer and a welcoming menu of cocktails to choose from. The handsome staff and owner are experts in the way of Gin & Rum, feel free to speak to them about recommendations. The cheese platter I ordered features one of my favs D'argental, a truffle brie and cheddar. It is served with grapes, home smoked almonds, lavosh, and dried currents. This is perfect with a fine wine or cocktail on a Friday afternoon. As for the rest of the menu, I am told that the sausage roll is truly divine. I look forward to trying it. Finally, I have to admit Hains & Co is now one of my favourite bars in Adelaide. I am drawn to it. I am really overjoyed to have it grace our streets.

Each time I've been here it's offered something more…read more Welcoming staff, intimate booths, a selection of cocktails that make the mouth water. You can meet here and find a spot, and remain much of the evening. There is inside/outside seating giving you the option of warmth or fresh air. I prefer the booth.

What I love about Fumo Blu is that it has table service. As there aren't many cocktail bars in…read moreAdelaide, it's nice to have one which has that little bit extra in terms of service, compared to most places that require ordering at the counter. I love the old-school 50s décor, extensive cocktail menu, and the furniture (lots of tables!). Every time I go there I remember being 19 and ordering a Toblerone. Although this place is somewhat past its prime, I still think it's great! Additionally, since it's downstairs from Scoozi, why not grab a pizza before heading down for delicious cocktails.

I don't know why but Fumo always seemed kinda daggy to me...but that's okay!…read more Maybe it's the massive fish tanks that feel a little out dated but who says daggy is bad?! I absolutely LOVE the delicious array of cocktails here however I can't stand the amount of time that you have to spend waiting for them (hence the deduction of two stars) - it really does just get excessive sometimes, however polish off a drink or two and you won't even notice the waiting time! A great place to drink and not be disrupted by too much noise or, if you please you still can dance the night away - because you definitely will want to after downing a couple drinks! The main issue here: I can't remember which drinks to recommend as I always get a little tipsy...although I do recall the Long Island Iced Tea was decent - they also do funky Rainbow Shots which are fun for birthdays and the like!

Okay, I have been here a number of times in the past with friends, but really, it isn't one of my…read morefavourite places, namely because it does tend to be particularly expensive, especially when it comes to having a meal. Sure, it has some charm about it, but while charm does give a place some rating, it isn't the be all and end all. I guess the expense of the meals really did put me off somewhat.

I've been back a few times since my last review. This time we started with Turkish Bread with…read moreDukkah ($7.90). The three huge pieces of bread were perfect to soak up the oil and the Dukkah was yummy. The pork belly ($26.90) is still great. My friend ordered the Thai Salad ($24.90). Everything washed down with a glass of Bird in Hand sparkling ($9.50) and Merrill Rose ($7.00). It's a pity that they don't serve any decent sparkling red by the glass, so would be nice to see something other than Seaview on the wine list. We had table service the whole time, and only had to go to the bar to pay after our meal. Maybe that was because it was quiet for a Monday lunch, and I think that The British was a great way to start my week.

Put on your best frock, ride the elevator and ascend into luxury…read more From the moment you step into the Mayfair Hotel you're greeted by a beautiful lingering scent. Head down stairs to the Mayflower Hotel to get the express elevator up to the roof top bar. Stunning views over the Adelaide CBD, centred down Rundle Mall. Grab a cocktail, glass of bubbles or as we did a gin! Perfect to start a girls night out with a pre-drink or an after dinner drink. First time I went I felt slightly underdressed but the customer service was great!

A lovely spot to share a cocktail with good friends. Named after the architect, not the cognac,…read moreHennessy was previously only open to executive guests of the Mayfair Hotel. That changed in December 2015 and now even plebes like me can get in. Like 2KW, there is a dress code and the views aren't quite as speccy, but its quiet, cozy ambiance more than makes up for it. The rooftop bar only contains a few tables, but the inside is well-appointed with its own great views. The menu contains signature cocktails, including the Honey Trap - a dangerously tasty alcoholic beverage version of a lemon-honey Halls cough drop. Yum! The food menu is limited - especially for vegetarians. But the cheese straws are delightfully moreish and soak up the alcohol nicely. The music selection was eclectic when we were there, ranging from Amy Winehouse to some odd electronic jazz. The bartenders are great but the cocktail waitress on the night was clearly new and lacking in confidence. I predict this will be the scene of many happy catch-ups in the future!

I remember coming here years ago and discovering the wonders of all you can eat. Well, I guess that…read moreis probably the only thing that stands out with this place, not that I really do all you can eat any more, namely because I never feel that I ever get value for money on it, and also because of all the food that goes to waste. Yeah, this place was okay, but in the end, there isn't all that much here to stand out.

There are two types of people in this world, people who like Smorgasbords and people who prefer not…read moreto get food poisoning. I am one who fits into the second category, and generally shudder when a venue with a smorgasbord is suggested. The other thing that annoys me with this travesty of a food option is that most gorge themselves on crap that is either regarded as nibbles or fast food. My brain hurts. Anywho, the Buckingham Arms is famous in Adelaide for their Smorgasbord, infact, prior to the near by Walkers Arms sprucing up their digs, it was known as the best to be found. There is a huge selection to choose from, but no one dish that really would be of a good standard on its own (which is usually the case with these places). The rest of the place is a pretty standard pub. Front bar/sports bar, Pokie lounge and bottle 'o' out the back. If you are a fan of the sneeze guards, soft serve machines and waiting for the beef and black bean to be refilled then this is one of the top ones around. My horse for a Parmy and chips! They do have al a carte options in the other areas if you are desperate!

This pool hall is one of my favourite places on the Parade. It is hidden away upstairs and great…read moreentertainment for everyone. Apart from the Empire pool lounge, which frankly is quiet seedy, it is the only pool hall in the city. There are not too many pool tables, but every time I have been there, there has been one available. It's not expensive to play, just a couple of gold coins a game. There is also a jukebox, that also plays the matching music videos, so you can decide what terrible classic you want to listen to whilst attempting to hit balls into pockets. I really enjoy the atmosphere up there. I have never felt uncomfortable and it is even suitable for families with teenage children. Importantly, they have a bar so you can sip on a beverage whilst playing. The drinks are slightly expensive, but nothing too ridiculous. The hall can also cater for functions of up to 200 people. The interior decorating is very interesting. They have some of the weirdest statues and other items I have ever seen, there are even things hanging on the roof!

When I was a teenager, I thought that playing pool was the most badass thing you could do. I had…read morethis idea that any imbecile can fight, but the hardest men showed their skills first on the pool table......and THEN they proceeded to bash each other with their pool cues if there was further need for convincing. The Ballroom was one of my favourite places to go, and was a good way to spend a boring night on The Parade. Back then I wasn't too bad at sinking a few, but nowadays I try to save myself the embarrassment. The Ballroom would be a perfect place to shoot a bar fight. It's dark and a little seedy, but not too intimidating. There are plenty of pool tables available and the place is hardly ever busy, so you won't have to worry about waiting. In the event that you do have to wait for a table, you can always grab a drink from the bar and hang around or watch some of the other players flex their skills. The jukebox is also another great source of entertainment with tonnes of old hits - although I don't think the majority of the patrons would appreciate playing a game of pool to Vengaboys, so it might be a good idea to stay away from the pop one hit wonders!

Despite having grown up in Adelaide, this is one of those pubs that I never knew about until…read morerecently, namely because I was wandering around Adelaide's inner northern suburbs with my friend looking for pubs that we hadn't visited. It turns out that this was actually quite a delightful pub, especially since it had a lovely beer garden, and also a really nice range of beers. Oh, and the service here was pretty good as well.

This place went from good to bad to great. I don't know whether there has been a change of…read moreownership but they have updated the menu and salad/veg bar since I was there ages ago. There is a great selection of well presented tasty meals. I've been twice recently and have enjoyed my meals on each occasion. The salad bar has been moved and easier to access. The selection of salads and vegetables generous and they were so nice I went back for a second side plate. There is sliced bread in the basket under the tea towel with butter available. I prefer little rolls myself but the bread was fresh. I'm glad this place has improved and will be back.

30/12/2011 It's Thursday late at night and I'm inside this…read moreplace where 10% of the pool tables are lit up, and the 90% rest is dark and not in use! Seriously though. Empire Pool Lounge is alright...and the only reason why I don't like to come here without a group of friends is the crime stories I've heard around this area. A large room, including an option to go upstairs for more pool tables, alcohol readily available and maybe ordering a couple of shots....it's sign is dimly lit from the outside, at least two or more security guards/bouncers waiting at the front to make sure you don't bring in any bottles, and I actually like it to stay that way! They give me a peace of mind, knowing what could happen around here. I've been here a few times before for good rounds of catch-up pool with good mates, and since the new laws, no-one smokes inside here anymore. Sniff....oxygen! Apart from the dangerous location, boring music, and serious lack of customers compared to a few years ago, I don't have that much complaining to do about being in this place. Surrounding pool tables are so empty, that my best friends and I could choose any table we wanted and sit anywhere we wanted. Missing your partner? Want some quality time with your best friends? Sick of dancing and want to do something different at night? Head here, where you can drink, catch up with friends and play pool all at once. The pool tables are cool. The atmosphere was a bit too boring for my high standards....more customers, crank up the lighting, maybe some sexy cocktail waitresses walking around, and better music will improve this place - yet again I could be just daydreaming again.

A great place for a quiet night with a tight knit group of friends - friendly staff and reasonably…read morepriced drinks.

18/1/2012 Okay, this will be one of my favourite reviews so…read morefar, because it will forever hold a special moment with some special people in my life. All in all, a truly wonderful and happy night! Free champagne, drinks at the bar, drunken breakdancing, stripteasing, and MC Tin Tin AKA Timbaland ripping the mic up for some original karaoke at the end of the night!! So hilarious, I had to join in, too! Not only that, but getting to talk with some Adelaide's finest athletes. This party is the bomb. Definitely my favorite engagement party so far...oooh yea!...What makes it even more special is that it was my best friend J-Bob's engagement party. Boy, time goes so fast. It seems like only yesterday when we were running around playing soccer as little kids. Even the bartenders were cool, and chatted to us when everyone finished drinking, when they were finally closing the bar around midnight. It just wouldn't feel right if I said I needed more. Spending a great night with some of the coolest people in Adelaide, together in a cool place like the Hackney Hotel. As I've mentioned before, it's not where you are that matters, it's who you know and who you're with that makes the night! And J-Bob's speech?! Memorable. (It's going to go down in history as one of my favourite best friend speeches ever). Just make sure you organise a ride home, as a lot of your friends would have been drinking all night.

Okay, maybe I haven't been to this pub all that often, but after visiting it for lunch on a recent…read more(or not to recent now that it's June) trip to Adelaide I have to admit that it really doesn't inspire me all that much. Okay, it is a little bit of a hike to get there, having to cross the parklands, and a major road, to get there. Both times I have been here I ended up grabbing the schnitzel (which is one of my favorite meals) and it really wasn't all that bad. However, all it really is is your standard suburban pub with a sports bar, a dining area, bottle shop, and gaming room. The porch out the front does have some nice views of the parklands, but it isn't really a place I'm going to rush out and visit in a rush.

It's on the first floor of the Hotel Richmond on Rundle Mall, which, as others have noted, is easy…read moreto miss. If you get out at Pulteney on Rundle Mall, walk straight up maybe a block and the hotel is on the right. Best thing to do: Look for the big Kmart sign; it's across from there. It would be a lovely venue for a special event, like a wedding party or birthday party. There's a mix of all kinds of seating and tables. It's kind of art deco plus some other decorating touches. Nice place for a romantic dinner. There's a full bar and menu. I chose the burger to take up to my room. This was in the evening and the instructions were to order at the bar. I've found that restaurant food is expensive in Australia, and even a bit higher here. But the burger was big and came with fries and even a few onion rings. The soda I had was priced about the same as other places. Strangley although I had specified takeaway, it came out on a plate. I wasn't given napkins or anything. When it was brought out to me, a french fry fell off. The bartender saw it, made a comment about it, and then just left it on the floor, which I thought was odd. She didn't come back, so I picked it up. Another fry fell off, so now I lost two. I couldn't find a trash bin and the two bartenders were busy, so I left the fallen fries on a counter. The burger was good, nice and juicy. It was topped with bacon and the usual suspects of lettuce and tomato. There was a mayo topping that seemed to have a mild kick. It comes with beetroot relish but I asked that it be left off. The fries and onion rings were crispy outside. At first they smelled a bit fishy - must have used the same oil - but thankfully they did not taste fishy. It was a satisfying meal, the hit of protein and fiber I needed. The restaurant can be reached by stairs or elevator, so it is accessible. However, I did not use the restroom, so I do not know if it is accessible. There are Happy Hour specials. Check them out.

Hotel Richmond. I…read moredon't know what else to say other than, the view of Rundle Mall is more then relaxing. One of my favourite places of all time, to come and chill, dress up abit on a Monday-Friday after work. Recommend to all, so get dressed, get out and have a glass of Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc!.