After-Work Drinks in Adelaide
It's hard to find the right venue for work drinks.
Chances are, you'll be rolling with a large group of diverse ages and tastes. You need a big bar with an egalitarian streak – one that offers Champagne alongside Coopers, without judging your office get-up.
Some of our choices are smaller or more specialised. But for the most part, we've gone for the true all-rounders, where everyone can find a seat and a drink they like. Go on, get that weekend started.
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Lady Burra Brewhouse
Freshly brewed beer, Portuguese food and plenty of space.
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The Gallery
This rooftop is idyllic in summer and toasty in winter with the help of heaters and a retractable roof.
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Bank Street Social
A seemingly limitless warren of exposed brick rooms powered by gin, whisky, local beers and wines.
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Mr Goodbar
A spacious cocktail bar without the hush-hush atmosphere of others in this genre.
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Alfred’s Bar
The relaxed atmosphere of a pub, wrapped in a polished small-bar package.
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Mother Vine
Twenty wines by the glass and a refined tapas selection.
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East End Cellars
Cross the road from Mothervine to find even more wines from the same team.
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The Exeter
A no-nonsense boozer that's been serving Adelaide since the 19th century.
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The Hotel Metropolitan
Shares The Exeter's ungentrified charm.
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The Grace Emily
Coopers on tap, natural wine and a killer beer garden.
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Hains and Co
Park your group out front and enjoy some fine cocktails and red-hot fried chicken.
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55ml
Rural hospitality; city beer selection.
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La Buvette Drinkery
Beer, wine, charcuterie and a touch of class.
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Pink Moon Saloon
It's one of the best bars in the city. It's also tiny – don't choose this one if there's more than four or five of you.
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Proof
Another outstanding bar without much room. If it's full, there are plenty of other choices on the block.
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Bar Lune
Park up at the sleek terrazzo benches at this approachable bar for charcoal-cooked share plates and an exciting range of wines. From the top shelf down, there’s a drop for every taste and budget.
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BRKLYN
This cocktail bar, which is inspired by – you guessed it - Brooklyn, has its own internal "street" featuring three separate shops, each with different offerings, to choose from.
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Nola
A New Orleans-inspired bar featuring whiskies from around the world and 16 beer taps. On the menu , you'll find Creole soul food – including Cajun fried chicken – that will help you soak up all that booze.
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