Great brewpub. My wife and I stopped in for lunch. Pizza and beers were good and the staff was…read morefriendly. The rooftop seating was comfortable with a nice breeze and view.

I liked this bar- quite a selection of draft beer, as well as a huge amount of wines. You can tell…read morethis spot is popular with the locals, as it was packed every Happy Hour. There is a cool glass wine cellar where you can see lots of bottle of wine, there is a water feature that's cool, and you can sit on one side next to the lobby or at tables on the other side of the bar. A nice vibe altogether. Simply a nice gather spot with lots of cold and fresh draft beer.

Collins Cocktail heaven…read more The Collins will spoil you for all time -everywhere in the world (well maybe not the Traders Bar on the 33rd floor of the Sheraton sipping a Rose Lychee martini overlooking the Twin Towers in KL - are you green with cocktail envy?!) This is my special night out or even not so special night out starting point. The cocktails here are truly unique and now having collectively tried quite a few with partner and friends I can't find fault. (My personal favourite is the Violet Champagne Cocktail.) The setting is luxuriously decadent and seductive, the cocktails seduce even more and the alcoholic ambience is stupendous. A Sydney friend makes this her only must do whenever in Adelaide. Not that us Radelaideans need to compare ourselves in anyway - do we? I can't rave much more except to hint that whether it's Valentine's day, Birthday, Anniversary, Chinese New Year, Haven't Seen Old Friend's For Ages or you've just had a shitty week at work make a beeline for The Collins. Your efforts will be rewarded and the world will look beautiful again.

Great selection of beer and cider. The fries were crisp and salty, perfect accompaniment to the…read morerefreshing lager and IPAs. There's a good selection of indoor outdoor seating, there heat lamps that kept the us nice and warm. Staff were friendly. Check it out!

Exceptionally good food and great service. One of the best Saturday afternoons I've had in a while.read more

Came across these old photos and wanted to say that this is an awesome place to try different craft…read morebeers. Not sure about the food. I would surely come back again if I come back into the area.

Came to Lady Burra for a drink in the afternoon on a Wed in December before the holidays and it was…read morepacked! Not sure if there are offices nearby but was surprised how crowded it was on a work day. We originally wanted the IPAs but they were out of stock unfortunately. We went with the pale ales. They were just alright as we didn't think they had much flavor. My husband got an order of chicken wings and I had a few and thought they were average. Not much seasoning on them and although they had been marinated there wasn't really a flavor. Probably wouldn't come back when in Adelaide.

This is a hard place to rate as I'm not quite sure which category to rate it against. to me, it's a…read morevery casual wine bar with great wine. I tried the sparkling shiraz and it was simply wonderful! They serve a small selection of wine, cider and beer - you don't need lot's of options of they're really good choices - as well as simple snacks but nothing from a kitchen or any food off a menu. It's the perfect place to come for a relaxing drink by the water when visiting Goolwa. I suggest planning your next move if you need lunch or dinner though. they charged $10 entry on NYE to view the fireworks from here.

Great destination to have a relaxing afternoon with a fine wine and great staff. In addition you…read morehave fantastic views and parking is easy.

Open to the public!…read more They have a really cool beer bar, the pirate behind the bar is eager to chat and educate us about beers and the reason behind them having canned beer instead of bottled! All the brewing action happens on site out the back. Try the tasting paddles. They have basic beer snacks available to purchase and filtered water to cleanse your palate between tastes. They also have coffee by common ground roasters and a merchandise area! Come check it out! x

Attended the official opening today of the new Big Shed venue on Port Road. Great venue and…read morefriendly staff. What let it down was the ridiculous price charged for the "craft" beers. Having grown up in the UK and enjoyed real ale for many years through CAMRA and such like it's disappointing that a new venue like this should charge $12 for a "pint" of beer for this can be best described as a metric pint, aka 375ml, whereas an imperial pint is about 550ml. In the UK you would pay around 4 pound for a 550ml pint of real ale - which is about $9. Why then do we have to be ripped off like this at the Big Shed - especially on opening day where you would think at least they would be offering specials. Shame on you - it's pure profiteering!

Awesome great to take the kids out but very noisy for little kids amazing scenery and great for…read moremaybe book a table

A friend of mine recommended this place to me. Actually, to be more specific, a friend of mine…read moreindicated to me that this place existed because I really don't need to be recommended a craft beer brewery namely because I will end up going their anyway. So, it took a while to get here, namely because most times I went past it was closed, but one Sunday afternoon I was fortunate enough to discover that it was open. Well, we ended up getting a tasting paddle, and I do admit that the beers were actually pretty good. It's a rather small time operation, and can be difficult to find, but it is definitely worth checking out.

Looking for somewhere casual and feels like a home away from home? Look no further Little Bang is…read morehere. Actually, I really wish this is what my home looked like. But, what I am getting at is that it feels homely... This is a brewery that has opened its doors to invite craft beer lovers in to enjoy some frothies for the weekend. First up I should point out, you are really right in the middle of the brewing action here. Set up a seat next to a fermenter and stacks of malt. You will be greeted with a smile and you might even get a handshake. Ryan & Fil are amongst the coolest brewers in town. From Video Game Designers to Brewers, they have such a great success story to tell. In fact, I think it is quite inspirational for those who are looking to get into the industry. Changing your career into something that you really love is always a challenge. But with drive and determination, you can really achieve your dreams. After having to leave the games industry due to the GFC, Ryan took on working in the beer industry and Fil in refrigeration mechanics. In their spare time, they brewed for fun. Just like you would in learning skills to reach the next level in a video game; these two had an epiphany (I am sure after some beers) about combining forces to create one mega-craft-beer-force that Little Bang is today. Unlike other breweries they had the skills to make the equipment they needed which made it a lot more affordable. So, that is exactly what they did. Well, after having to convince their wives of course. And I am sure glad they did. These brews are great and are quickly earning their stripes. As for this Venue, this is a great spot for groups. But, remember don't expect anything fancy, this is a place to chill and relax. There are tables inside and out. Their full range of beers are on offer and you can get a paddle to give them all a go for $15. Need munchies with your beer? They also make their own pickles which are really good. Or you can order some pizza from a nearby joint with free delivery. What are my fave beers on offer? I am a big fan of their Freezer Cleaner. But that is of course going to change in flavour over time. I do also like their Chocolate Porter which is lighter than expected and easy to drink. Give their Happy Land Summer Ale a go if you like something lighter. It's got a lot more flavour profile than others I have tried. Quite floral and almost a little sweet. I am very excited that the boys have opened their brewery for weekend drinks. This might become my local. Well done guys!

It's a funny little brewery this one. It's a funny little business…read more They don't do food. Their beer is good, but not great. They are a long way away from anything. It's cold in Goolwa, and it reminds me of bland childhood holidays with my mother standing on hilltops with crossed arms staring wordless and grim into the icy wind, braced against the elements and the powerlessness of childhood. The fit out is nice, I suppose, and there are interesting beer facts plastered around the place which are educational if you're into that kind of thing. And yet I've been there many times. Why would one return to such a place? The Truffles. The Truffles is a "double-chocolate vanilla-bourbon porter" that was brewed by Thor whilst being ceaselessly fellated by a procession of the most physically gifted noblewomen of antiquity. It is the alpha and omega, all things to all men, the product of millennia of evolution and development, the pinnacle of human achievement. Helen of Troy is a cheap slag. The Truffles, in true Steam Exchange fashion, is rarely available on tap, always sold out, and no information exists as to when it is due to reappear. But when it does reappear each year, by jove, go and drink some. The Truffles makes all other shortcomings trivial. The Truffles gets five stars. It may just be as good as Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout.

All aboard! Chugga, chugga, chugga, chugga…read more Set in a large warehouse style shed on the Goolwa marina, smack bang next to where the Steam Ranger docks every couple of hours, this working brewery and bar is worth a day's drive to get to. We walked in and headed straight for the small brewing and bottling facility at the back of the shed (aware we didn't want to look too eager to have a brew or two) for the educational bit first. They had stuff to read on the wall about how beer is brewed and the history of Steam Exchange brewery but it was all a bit too hard to concentrate on when we were bubbling with excitement to try some beer. The bar and ordering process is a tad confusing and service is very limited/not too knowledgeable. Maybe they don't have out-of-towners often? But they didn't really give us any options to do tastings, which beer to start with or anything. However, we eventually found out the following: - 110mL tastings are $2-3 - Schooners & pints are $6-9 There is a list on the bar and it is best to make your way down from Steam, to Indian and Dark Ale and then their specials at the time. And if it is on tap, you must have the truffle beer. You can't get these beers hardly anywhere in Adelaide by the bottle but you definitely can't ever get the truffle beer - as it is always sold out. A huge warning: This place doesn't have ANY food or toilets. You are welcome to bring your own food and needless to say after a tastings we were hoppy little vegemites and I went on the search for food. Don't go to the cafe on the marina, 5 minutes up the hill you can get take away wedges and burgers. 5 stars for the beer 2 stars for the lack of facilities, 4 stars for the atmosphere on a sunny day = 4 stars overall (trust me it does).

What a great little boutique brewery in McLaren Vale. They offer tastings for only $8 and you can…read moresample their 6 specialty beers. Start light and end in your heavier red ales. I am not a beer drinker and i made it through 4/6 before passing the rest over to my partner. Got to talk to the brewers, see where the magic happens in the huge vats whilst sipping your way through the beers. Dont miss this place out when you take a visit to McLaren Vale. Definitely worth the find.