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Independent Guide · Adelaide, South Australia · Wine bars · 2026

Adelaide's standout wine bars.

An independent voice for the rooms we love.

Adelaide

Region on the doorstep, list on the bar.

Adelaide sits at the gateway to Australia's greatest wine regions — and its wine bars pour accordingly, with deep local lists and old-vine depth. This guide ranks the standout wine bars and wine-led restaurants on the public record: editorial best-of lists and public ratings.

13
Wine bars listed
13
With public rating
33
Editorial mentions
6
Neighbourhoods

The best of the best

Standout wine bars

5 of Adelaide's most celebrated wine bars — recognised by editorial best-of lists, wine-list awards and public ratings. Tap any card to visit.

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The full list

All 13 — by neighbourhood.

The complete ranked directory, grouped by suburb. Every wine bar links straight to the source. "Recognised by" denotes editorial best-of lists and wine-list awards — not a universal score. Venues without a public rating simply had no citable rating in our research.

CBD

Jennie Wine Bar

CBD
small producers, European list, Australian focus & more

Leigh Street Wine Room

CBD
natural wine, European list, small producers

Nearly

CBD
natural wine, South Australian focus, small local makers

La Buvette Drinkery

CBD
French, natural wine, lo-fi & more

Bar Torino

CBD
local heroes, emerging producers, 80 references

Proof

CBD
natural wine, experimental, local & imported

2KW Bar & Restaurant

CBD
extensive list, 68-page beverage program

East End

Mother Vine

East End
South Australian focus, Champagne, aromatic whites & more

East End Cellars

East End
South Australian focus, small producers, 3000+ bottle collection

Goodwood

Good Gilbert

Goodwood
Australian focus, European standouts, all price points

Hyde Park

alt. wine bar

Hyde Park
Australian focus, South Australian focus, 200+ wines

North Adelaide

Pastel Wine Bar

North Adelaide
low-intervention, classics, 140+ bottles

Glenelg

Ballet Wine Bar

Glenelg
European, boutique, South Australian & more

About this guide

Independent — and honest about it.

Editorial note. Rankings reflect an evidence-weighted editorial assessment based on publicly available information — editorial best-of lists, wine-list awards and public ratings — and are subject to change. "Recognised by" or "reviewed by" denotes editorial inclusion, not an objective score. Inclusion is not a commercial endorsement; where we earn a commission on affiliate links, it is disclosed. Always check the venue's own site for current hours and bookings. 18+ only. Drink responsibly.
Image disclaimer. Unless specifically credited, hero and listing images on this site are AI-generated illustrative scenes. They are not actual photographs of the named wine bar, venue, interior, premises, labels, products, staff or trade dress. Business names and trademarks are used only to identify the businesses covered editorially; inclusion, links, rankings or imagery do not imply affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, permission or approval by the listed business. If you represent a listed business and would like an image corrected, removed or replaced with an approved image, contact editorial@theaustralianwineman.com.au.