2 Best Nightlife in Adelaide, South Australia

For generations the front bar of this classic pub has welcomed everyone from students downing beers to businesspeople taking advantage of the surprisingly good wine list, and when the sun is out it’s nigh impossible to get one of the outside tables. Local DJs and bands still regularly play here and if you’re passing by at lunchtime, the steak sandwich is one of Adelaide’s best value lunches.

First licensed in 1851, the Wellington is a hop lover's heaven with 16 taps pouring beer and cider from around Australia and the world. Order a "schooner" (small glass) or "pint" (larger glass) of your favorite and take it outside to the seats overlooking a large square surrounded by heritage homes. There's live acoustic music on Sunday afternoon and hearty pub food every day of the week. It's a good place to stop on the way to (or from) the nearby Adelaide Oval and gets crowded when there's a sporting event.