La Buvette
AdelaidePrice level 4 of 4
Bakery bar, with small plates and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $8.50 to $70.
BarLively
Marinated Olives (V-GF)$6.50
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 611 reviews
South Australia
Busy, lively bars in South Australia
Full rooms, loud music and a queue at the bar — the places with an actual atmosphere.
How this list is built: Bars, wine bars and cocktail bars whose reviews describe a lively room. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
54 venues
First Drop Wines
NuriootpaPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine barLively
2020 ‘Cold Sweat’ Eden Valley Syrah – Craneford$100
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 372 reviews
NOLA Adelaide
AdelaidePrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar, with fried chicken, bbq and pancakes on the menu. Reviewers mention the buzz in the room.
Cocktail barLively
Fried Chicken Po’Boy$23
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,771 reviews
Kilikanoon Wines Cellar Door
PenworthamPrice level 3 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine barLively
Reds$33
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 221 reviews
Paxton Wines
McLaren ValePrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine barLively
The Bedrock Core Flight$15
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 171 reviews
Esilio Wines
UleyburyPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with pizza on the menu and wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Wine barGood for groupsOutdoor seating
Against the Current Tasting$15
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 185 reviews
West Oak Hotel
AdelaidePrice level 2 of 4
American cocktail bar, with chips, burgers and tacos on the menu and most dishes $14 to $28.
Cocktail barLivelyOutdoor seating
Fries (GF, VGN)$14
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 656 reviews
Murray Bridge Community Club
Murray BridgePrice level 2 of 4
Seafood bar, with chips, pasta and burgers on the menu and most dishes $4 to $23.
BarLively
Aioli & Chips.$16
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 538 reviews
Rezz Hotel
NewtonPrice level 2 of 4
Dessert cocktail bar, with pasta and seafood on the menu and most dishes $26 to $75. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groupsLively
Linguine Marinara$29
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 1,791 reviews
Commitment Issues Bar and cafe
EastwoodPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 322 reviews
Grünthal Brew
VerdunPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe wine bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Wine barGood for groupsLively
Yeast$5
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 453 reviews
Chicco Palms
Brooklyn ParkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open six days a week. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
BarGood for groupsLively
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,195 reviews
10 Gallon Hat
Port AdelaidePrice level 3 of 4
Bar. Open four days a week, until midnight on Friday nights. Reviewers mention the buzz in the room.
BarLively
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 76 reviews
Haselgrove Wines
McLaren FlatPrice level 3 of 4
Wine bar. Open seven days.
Wine barLivelyOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 70 reviews
Khou Bar
Kent TownPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar. Open four days a week, until midnight on Friday nights. Reviewers mention the buzz in the room and date nights.
Wine barLivelyRomantic
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 118 reviews
Wassail
ProspectPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Thursdays. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.
BarCosyLively
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 176 reviews
Loom Wine
McLaren Vale
Wine bar. Open five days a week.
Wine barLively
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review
Rusticana Wines
Langhorne Creek
Wine bar. Open four days a week.
Wine barLively
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 27 reviews
CRFT Wines
Carey GullyPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open two days a week. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is and the buzz in the room.
Wine barCosyLively
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 66 reviews
The Gallery Rooftop Bar & Functions
AdelaidePrice level 3 of 4
Bar, with chips and seafood on the menu.
BarLivelyOutdoor seating
Fries$13
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 816 reviews
Cry Baby
AdelaidePrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 2am on Sunday nights.
BarLively
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 449 reviews
Cooper Burns Experiences
NuriootpaPrice level 4 of 4
Wine barLively
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Bowden Cellars
BowdenPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Fridays.
Wine barLivelyGood for groups
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 107 reviews
Smokelovers
AdelaidePrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week, until 2am on Friday nights.
BarLively
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 33 reviews
Chirin Asian Restaurant and Bar
AdelaidePrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 107 reviews
Torrens Arms Hotel
KingswoodPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 2am on Thursday nights.
BarCosyLively
Australia +$61
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 991 reviews
Montezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - Glenelg, SA
GlenelgPrice level 2 of 4
BarLively
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 701 reviews
Montezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - North Adelaide, SA
North AdelaidePrice level 2 of 4
BarLively
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 526 reviews
Mr Jones Bar
Tea Tree GullyPrice level 3 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 2am on Monday nights.
BarLively
Google rating 3.2 out of 5 from 9 reviews
Kies Family Wines - Cellar Door Barossa Valley
LyndochPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with curry on the menu and wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
Charlotte, 2$25
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 2,036 reviews
Hugh Hamilton Wines
McLaren ValePrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
1 x ‘The Rascal’ Shiraz$99
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 524 reviews
Nepenthe Cellar Door
BalhannahPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
Guided Wine Tasting (1 - 9 people)$15
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 419 reviews
Tscharke Wines
MaranangaPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
Rosé 2$25
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 268 reviews
Sieber Wines
SeppeltsfieldPrice level 3 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
2018 Fortified Shiraz$65
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 155 reviews
Two Hands Wines
Marananga
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
Jul 23, 2$26
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 268 reviews
Tomfoolery Wines
Light PassPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
Iconic Reds Cellar 6 Pack$450
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 144 reviews
Pizzateca
McLaren ValePrice level 2 of 4
Bar, with wine, beer and cocktails behind the counter.
Bar
White peach nectar, Prosecco$22
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 2,153 reviews
Château Tanunda
TanundaPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
Museum Release$22
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 643 reviews
Maybe Mae
AdelaidePrice level 2 of 4
Italian bar, with pasta on the menu and whisky and smoothies behind the counter.
Bar
R & R$24
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 657 reviews
Yalumba
AngastonPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
The Caley 2$21
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 446 reviews
Petaluma Wine
WoodsidePrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
Lumos by Petaluma Prosecco$24
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 304 reviews
Vine Shed Venue & Cellar Door
McLaren ValePrice level 3 of 4
Wine bar, with pasta, pizza and small plates on the menu.
Wine bar
Self-Guided Wine Tasting$12
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 370 reviews
Hugo Wines
McLaren FlatPrice level 3 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
Club$51
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 151 reviews
Sussex Squire Wines
GillentownPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
The Prancing Pony Polish Hill Riesling 2$24
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 91 reviews
Soul Growers Wines - By Appointment
TanundaPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
Vine Vale Grenache Blanc$28
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 84 reviews
Cimicky Wines
LyndochPrice level 3 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
2021 Cimicky Reserve Shiraz$175
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 122 reviews
Willunga 100
Blewitt SpringsPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
Matthew Jukes$25
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 70 reviews
Bank Street Social
AdelaidePrice level 3 of 4
Italian cocktail bar, with pizza, small plates and chips on the menu and most dishes $10 to $26.
Cocktail bar
Margherita$21
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,070 reviews
Tony Tomatoes
North AdelaidePrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with dessert, pizza and small plates on the menu.
Wine bar
Italy Blackcurrant, spices + wood$14
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,166 reviews