With a selection measuring in the thousands and a climate-controlled “vault” of sought-after unicorn wines, this is one of Adelaide’s best wine shops. The staff are highly knowledgeable and for a A$15 fee will open any of the bottles for you to enjoy on-site. On Friday evening, local winemakers stop by to personally pour some of their bottles and share the stories behind them, and during the annual Fringe Festival the entire laneway turns into a giant party.

Something of a neighbourhood institution by now, East End Cellars is one of Australia’s top traders connecting wine-obsessed Adelaideans with the best emerging local makers as well as those from around the globe, making this one of the most popular and best wine bars in Adelaide. At this slick tasting room-meets-bottleshop, over 15,000 bottles are at your disposal while an eclectic by-the-glass list jumps between gewürztraminers from Yetti & The Kokonut and fruity Tempranillos from La Linea. While you’re welcome to drop in for a glass, in our opinion, the food is too good to miss out on.

A favourite wine shop turned brasserie, East End Cellars has opened its second fantastic venue, this time in Norwood, boasting about 600 bottles of wine, complemented by a menu of brasserie classics from a former Press Food & Wine chef. Guests will be prompted to enjoy a drink or tasting at a communal table within the indoor space, with the idea is to make East End Cellars Norwood a place where people can enjoy a night out, whether they are there for the wine or the dining experience. Opened September 2023.For more information, click here.

The fact that you can pay retail price + $15 to drink wine on site is a great convenience to have before you head out for dinner in the east end vicinity, where you can access some of the best restaurants in town. You can either enjoy a tasting with one of the featured winemakers on Friday and Saturday nights or just pick a bottle from an ever-increasing 3,000-bottle collection. There is also an eclectic selection of interesting craft breweries, local gins, vermouth, as well as shrubs.

It’s a bonus when the city’s best-stocked wine shop is also a bar serving delicious bistro food. Sourcing wines directly from maverick micro-producers through to famous Champagne houses enables East End Cellars’ informed staff to recommend exciting new releases, many at surprisingly modest prices. These can be purchased and poured immediately in the adjacent bar space, The Tasting Room, and enjoyed with fine cheeses, charcuterie and hot dishes.

East End Cellars is a cornerstone of Adelaide’s wine culture, and The Tasting Room is its crowning jewel. Situated on Vardon Avenue, this wine bar offers a premium wine-tasting experience with an extensive list of both local and international wines. Their knowledgeable staff provide expert guidance, making it an excellent place for both novice and experienced wine drinkers to expand their palates.

As per the name, it’s primarily a wine room designed to express the absolute treasure trove that is South Australia. It’s also invariably my first stop when I have some free time in Adelaide. The wine and cheese here are always exceptional but you’d be missing out on the whole experience if you didn’t take advantage of what Executive Chef Josh Lansley is doing in The Tasting Room.

Continuing the revamp and Adelaide’s east end, Mr Goodbar is a multi-level small bar that overlooks Ebenezer Place. Styled as a European cigar bar within a heritage-listed venue, the space is a bit of a maze to navigate through – but once you find the bar and their signature cocktails, you won’t ever want to leave. Our recommendation: ask them to make something with butter vodka!

To truly hold power, one needs to hold more than just attention. As the mind behind the booze programming of the SATC’s Tasting Australia event, East End Cellars controls how the 64,000 people passing through the Square (including 11,377 from interstate and overseas in 2019) experience wine, beer and spirits in our fair city. That’s a pretty nifty key to have in your pocket.

Urban Cow Studio is an Adelaide creative icon that showcases up and coming local talent and new design. Further south, on Angas Street, you’ll find The Mill, an eclectic collaborative workspace and gallery where you can watch artists in action. A little further south on Sturt Street you’ll find Indigenu Gallery featuring Aboriginal artwork and promoting Aboriginal culture.

If a bottle of wine in the cellar takes your fancy, don’t hesitate, the entire shop is at every diner’s disposal. If that’s an intimidating option, don’t worry, the staff at East End Cellars will find the perfect drop to match your food. Graze your way through olives, oysters or charcuterie and cheese platters, or save space for rump steak with frites and bearnaise.

Tucked along Magill Road in Norwood is one of our favourite wine bars in Adelaide, East End Cellars. Relatively new to the scene, East End Cellars originated back in 2020 with a passion for all things food, wine and, of course, outstanding hospitality. Cosy and chic, this Valentine’s Day East End Cellars is offering a romantic special at just $89 per person.

Steered by a studied A-Team of wine industry owners (including East End Cellars neighbour Michael Andrewartha), this chic wine bar offers airy laneway table settings and a focus on boutique Australian wines and international classics. Good for Burgundy, Tuscans, rare rieslings, flights of gamay – or simply choose from the pair of SC Pannell wines on tap.

Aptly described as an “oasis of awesome”, the East End has something for everyone. From the small bar offerings of East End Wine Cellars, Nola, and Mothervine to the fine dining experience of Africola,Soi 38, or Golden Boy. The neighbourhood is also full of vintage and designer boutiques, or if preferred, local labels and street markets also abound.

The East End of Adelaide is renowned for its lively atmosphere and vibrant nightlife. With a mix of boutique venues and larger spaces, this area is ideal for hosting both up-and-coming local bands and well-known artists. The East End's close proximity to the Adelaide Botanic Garden and other attractions makes it a popular spot for music lovers.

Further down the east end, enjoy the sunshine (and people-watching) at topnotch bars Mother Vine or East End Cellars, which are situated right opposite each other, or head around the corner to dive-y institution The Exeter Hotel for an Adelaide-sized pint of Coopers, or the best-priced Krug you’re likely to find anywhere in the country.

Morialta Conservation Park – Morialta Designed with a nature play theme and featuring elements of Aboriginal culture, this huge playground features FIVE different play areas. This includes a 7-metre tall nest for kids to climb!. It is best suited for children aged 5 to 15 years, so a great fit for families with older children.

Bordered by the East Terrace and Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka, the East End is known for its heritage-listed buildings, designer boutiques and progressive culinary experiences. Dig deeper and you'll uncover vibrant laneways and an edgy street art scene.

The Ebenezer Night Markets are held over 10 nights during the warmer months in Ebenezer Place, one of Adelaide’s most charming and unique laneways which connects with the iconic east end of Rundle Street.

Along Vardon Street, you will find the famous East End Cellars. It is an independently-owned café lined with tables outside. Here, you can get quality teas and coffee within the city centre.

Bottle shop, bar, restaurant, fancy soup kitchen – what can’t you do?. Answer: squeeze in a table of four hungry journalists on a sunny Friday night. We should have known better.

To the east of Rundle Mall, you find yourself on Rundle Street. This street also houses many lovely restaurants of all styles. Café Brunelli is an Italian restaurant open 24/7.

We stumbled on the West End Cellars in Vardon Avenue when trying to escape the rain on a gloomy afternoon.