The Best Private Dining Rooms in Adelaide
Private dining rooms (or whole-venue hire) combine the best of both worlds: the service and food of a restaurant, and the privacy and relaxed atmosphere of your own home. You might pay handsomely for it, but for a birthday, work party or other celebration, these spots can’t be beaten. The best part? Nobody has to do the dishes.
Words by Dan Cunningham
Updated on 18 June 2024
Restaurant
Press Food & Wine
Inside an old printing house, this influential eatery was among the city’s first to champion nose-to-tail cooking back when it was a novel concept. Local produce and wine is still a laser focus here, as is a dedication to sharp service.
Bar
Leigh Street Wine Room
A former drycleaner is the setting for one of Adelaide's most exciting drinking dens – a cosy, cleverly designed wine bar serving world-class vino and inventive plates.
Restaurant
Aurora
A top chef with Michelin-star cred leads this socially sustainable diner at Adelaide’s multi-level Light precinct. Come for a menu powered by native Australian produce and various global influences.
Restaurant
Osteria Oggi
Oggi raised the bar for Italian food in Adelaide when it opened in 2015, and it’s just as good as ever. Visit for hand-made pasta and one of the best cellars in town. Plus, one of the state’s most awarded restaurant fit-outs.
Bar
West Oak Hotel
A carefully updated old classic.
Bar
Apoteca
The west-end wine bar bringing a touch of New York City to Adelaide.
Restaurant
Magill Estate Kitchen
The Magill Estate Restaurant is great, but it’s not for every day. Here’s the answer.
Restaurant
Anchovy Bandit
A freewheeling Italian joint that's inspired by tradition – but never bound by it. Bandit’s woodfired pizzas and housemade pasta are among the city’s best, and the drinks list spans Italianate cocktails, amaro and solid non alc options. Salute!
Restaurant
Golden Boy
Don't let the name or the fun atmosphere fool you. When you try Golden Boy’s energetic modern takes on Thai cuisine (and cocktails to match), you’ll know this place isn’t messing around. Go for the Tuk Tuk menu – you won’t regret it.
