There's a consensus that Ayer's House is the best place in Adelaide to organise functions,…read moreweddings, and formal events. The number of wedding processions pulling out of the Ayer's House driveway should be enough proof of this. The glass conservatory building around the side of the house is where you'll be for functions, and its impressive to say the least. The table decorations are impeccable, the interior decor is beautifully crafted, and everything is planned to perfection. I came here for a school formal once, and whilst it was very nice and fancy at the beginning of the evening, the kids lifted the roof on the dance floor. Whilst its appearance might put out a quiet, dainty character, once enough PAs are put into this place, it goes off! As John has pointed out, this isn't a walk-in establishment, and is only catered for private functions and big events. This place always seems to have something going on, so its advised that you book in advance.

Falling in to the hands of 19th century wealthy businessman and political figure Henry Ayres, the…read moreGeorge Strickland Kingston designed house on North Terrace, known today as "Ayres House" has remained an icon of Adelaide for over 165 years. Whilst this grand heritage premises can be explored by various historical tours throughout the year, it is primarily used as a high-end , fancy facility for events ranging from special meals, corporate occasions and many weddings. The beautifully appointed house with its manicured lawns and exquisite rooms are a favourite with local brides to be. A Michelin star awarded Head Chef and his unfaultable silver servants, put the finishing flourishes on the perfect Adelaide dining experience, ensuring Ayers House is the pinnacle of class. The quality and taste of each passionately prepared dish is largely unrivalled throughout metropolitan Adelaide, and at the very least is certainly the best food of any event venue.

The Worldsend is another one of my favourites, and is the perfect place to catch up with some old…read morefriends over a beer or two (or ten). There's a great atmosphere here, much like across the road at Enigma Bar. Everyone's interested in having a good time, and nobody wants to fight. Those are two things that I like when I go out, and so long as the beer keeps flowing and the laughs keep coming, you're guaranteed a great night out. The food here is great, and both meals and drinks are very affordable. They have James Squire varieties on tap (which isn't something you see too often), and you can get nice and pissed up without spending more than a fifty. The life of the party is at the outdoor areas, located both in front of the bar and out the back in the beer garden. The beer garden is where I like to spend most of my time, sat cosily in their wooden benches and seeing everyone thoroughly enjoying themselves. The Worldsend also have regular live performances, many being acoustic. There's nothing better than a good little singalong after a few pints!

Some say the end is near, some say we'll see Armageddon soon! Well I'm down with that if I'm…read morehanging out here with some cheap drinks and good friends. This is a student sanctum, where UniSA folk flock after a hard day at uni. I'm often there by midday for a sneaky drink between classes, and can often find myself back there in the evening for more. The food is good, the drinks are cheap and the atmosphere is laid back. What more can you wish for? There's lots of places to kick back, whether it be out the front checking out the "talent" on Hindley Street, at the front bar, sitting down for a meal, or in the popular beer garden out back. The beer garden is always my area of choice, always filled with an interesting bunch.

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!.

I love Brighton Caravan Park. Mum and I have stayed here a lot and it's fabulous. It's located…read moreright on the beach with ocean views. It was so great staying in summer because so many people were out and about. I can remember at dawn mum and I sat right on the beach and it was just amazing to see how many people were there. The customer service was great and I especially love the hiking trail thing. Mum and I like to walk from Brighton Caravan Park all the way to the Brighton jetty because it keeps us fit. I would definitely stay here with a boyfriend because it's very peaceful and serene. It's also a great place to take the kids. I absolutely think this place is great and I love how the caravan isn't too packed like Adelaide Shores. If you're looking for a getaway come here. If you live in the city and feel like you don't have much time to exercise then this is the place to you. I'll make sure to come back to Brighton during the holidays Note: Brighton is close to a surf life saving club which has free Wi-Fi. Pull up a tent or stay in a cabin that's located nearest to the surf life saving club for free Wi-Fi

Huge range of Christmas decorations, lights, Santa costumes, Christmas trees, flowers and festive…read moreapparel. Bring your loved one along, and make out under the mistletoe aisle. This place was pretty packed out, but then again, it is Christmas time in a couple of weeks. They should have named the place Starlight Christmas and Easter Superstore and perhaps expand the target market slightly and arouse more interest outside of the festive season. There is so much cool stuff in here, and they staff are very helpful also. Remember, Starlight Christmas Superstore isn't just for Christmas... Ah, Actually it is.

Starlight Christmas & Party Superstore looks a little dingier than most party stores, but it is…read morealso cheaper than most party stores. A year or two ago a party store opened in City Cross Arcade stocking all sorts of schmick Toy Story/Dora the Explorer/Sesame Street branded party gear that was ridiculously overpriced considering it was all mostly plastic cups and plates, doomed to be binned the next day. Starlight is the antithesis of that. It is a little bit shabby, but affordable - you don't need to shell out a thousand bucks on a 21st/anniversay/Christmas dinner etc. They specialise in Christmas gear, so you can get loads of Christmas lights and tinsel and whatnot. They do their own little Christmas display in a big dark room (or a 'Christmas Cave') too, which strikes me as somewhat odd - but I guess if you're an X-mas enthusiast then you'll wanna see the gear in action. As well as Christmas stuff, they've also got a whole lot of other party/novelty things - straws, plastic plates, table cloths, battery operated candles, cheap helium balloons, masks etc. A fun place to visit if you're really really into parties, Christmas, or plastic novelty crap.

If you need a birthday card or last minute gift, this is a great Newsagency to check out!…read more It's on the small side, but at least half of the space is devoted to cards of all kinds, and thy have lots of gifts as well - and not just the usual diary + calendar type gifts, more home wares and even scarves and jewellery. Plus a range of wrap and ribbons to finish the job. All of this is at the expense of the one thing that *really* brings me to visit a Newsagency: magazines. The selection is quite small and only your standard, big name magazines are on offer. The crafts/ notebooks section is OK, but not extensive. For your specialist mags and fun craft stuff, maybe head elsewhere - this is definitely a gift givers Newsagency!

This newsagent is the only one on Hutt St, but despite having a captive audience they continue to…read moreprovide a high quality service that goes above and beyond. They have saved my skin several times with their lovely and thoughtful gift selection which is on top of a standard newsagents' inventory. They also have a few good art and craft supplies and a respectable magazine offering. There is also a disproportionately large number and variety of cards available. In short - it's a last minute gift givers heaven!

I swear these boats were 10 times bigger when I was a tyke but to be honest they still haven't lost…read moretheir charm. The "Popeye" (or all 3 of them) are still part of the patchwork grid quilt that is Adelaide. Yes, Adelaide only has about 1km of river that you can boat cruise down; Yes, the boats still look like they did when Queen Elizabeth first rode on them back in 1977; and Yes, sometimes the Torrens is the same green as a kid on a roller coaster... But who gives a ship? The Popeye's have been steered into the 2000's and are now a great venue that you can charter up and down the Torrens at night or during the day with white chairs, tables, fairy lights, a projector screen, live music, BYO booze and food and even their own solar panels! That's more fancy than any boat I've been on recently... Although these boats still do day tours for the kiddliwinks and gummy ones (which any true Adelaidian has to experience at least once to call themselves one) the highlight for me is that they have now been brought into the 21st century in elegant style while retaining a sense of their old-worldliness. If I was going to hold my next quirky event, hen's night or birthday party I want to do it on a boat like the Old Spice commercial. Cause boats are fricken cool and so is Popeye.

I have to admit that these were one of the highlights of my trips to the zoo when I was a kid. Hey,…read morewe didn't even have to go to the zoo to go for a ride of the Popeye, we just went for a good old trip around the Torrens Lake and as a kid it was always fun. The problem was that I grew up which meant that I haven't been on these for ages, so when I came back to Adelaide for a holiday I knew I had to rectify it, and rectify it I certainly did. Basically it goes for a trip around the torrens and the captain gives you a running commentary on all the sites. If you really want to you can jump off at the zoo, or you can stay on and head back to Elder Park. It's pretty fun, especially if you want to awaken that kid in you.

Good value stay in Adelaide CBD We booked a one bedroom…read moreapartment for our stay in Adelaide and it suited us perfectly. Although the apartment was a little old and tired, it was well designed and had a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, flat screen TV in the lounge, good bathroom and a comfortable bed. Although it's in dodgy Hindley Street, it's in an excellent location - just a 1 minute walk to the tram and Rundle Mall. This is a really good value option for a stay in the CBD.

I have stayed at Millers Apartments twice now ( 5 years apart) and both times I have had a great…read morestay. Both of the apartments have been lovely, clean and quiet. It was hard finding 3 br accommodation in Adelaide during the school holidays and I was concerned about being on Hindley Street but once inside the apartment we felt safe and removed from the noise of the city. Hindley Street is full of colourful characters so I wouldn't spend a lot of time walking down it with younger children but for our age group we had every convenience just outside our door. Great location for shopping, dining and nightlife.I will definitely make Millers Apartments my first choice when I return to Adelaide.