Seafaring Fools
Where: 60B Broadway Glenelg South 5045
Opening Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm
The Layout:
The 61-seater cafe has an art-deco frontage and north-facing bay windows. Art is beamed onto the wall by a projector.
The Menu:
American-style smash and fried chicken burgers sandwiched between seared brioche buns. Plus, all the extras. Think fries, tater tots and buffalo wings like they do them stateside.
Kid-Friendly
Outdoor Area
Dog-Friendly
Shotgun Willie’s
Where: 22 Gilbert Place Adelaide 5000
Opening Hours: Friday to Sunday 4:00pm – 2:00am
Monday 4:00pm – 12:00am
The Layout:
Upstairs is more of a Western saloon vibe, and downstairs has more of a blues bar atmosphere.
Shotgun Wille’s is all about country and folk music, darts, and American beers such as Pabst Blue Ribbon, Brooklyn Brewery, Coors, Budweiser and Miller. Spirits – whisky, predominately – are cheaper than average too.
The Menu:
Philly cheesesteak, a Nashville-style hot chicken sandwich; smoked wings; ribs; Southern fried mushrooms with white barbeque sauce; fried pickles; and a Frito pie
Dante’s Deli
Where: 3/58 Jetty Road, Glenelg
Opening Hours: Friday to Sunday 7:00am – 4:00pm
The Layout:
Dante’s Deli is a beachside sandwich spot inspired by the grab-and-go panino bars of Italy.
The Menu:
Fancy Mediterranean sandwiches and toasties, tuna melts and a chicken salad sanga with Kewpie mayo, dill pickles, shallots and green oak lettuce.
Bloom
Where: 38 Winwood Street Thebarton 5031
Opening Hours: Friday to Sunday 7:00am – 4:00pm
The Layout:
Bloom is an indoor-outdoor restaurant set within a former tram barn overlooking the River Torrens and the surrounding ghost gums.
The Menu:
For breakfast you can have oat porridge with rosemary and passionfruit or flaky croissants stuffed with pork sausage, scrambled eggs, Japanese curry mayo and iceberg lettuce.
For lunch you can have tofu dumplings in mushroom broth with udon noodles, charred corn and Asian greens.
And finish with an afternoon Bellinis with plum and burnt sage.
Cry Baby
Where: 11 Solomon Street Adelaide 5000
Opening Hours: Friday to Sunday 4:00pm – 2:00am
The Layout:
Cry Baby is a polished-up dive bar. The epitome of sleezy chique.
The Menu:
Charcuterie-and-cheese platters or American-style hot dogs.
Drinks consist of All-Australian craft beers on tap with a variety of local wines.
ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL
The pick of the weekend
Who: Fascinating Aïda (The 40th Anniversary show!)
Where: Dunstan Playhouse
When: Friday 8:15pm
Saturday 4:30pm
Sunday 4:30pm
What: These mistresses of their craft ring in this four-decade milestone with their trademark diamond-sharp satire, lyrical wit, and belligerent sass. Equal parts poignant, filthy, and outrageousness.
Raclette Igloo
Where: Festival Plaza, Adelaide
When: Now til Sunday
How much: $99 pp, parties of 6-8 minimum. Children under 6 are free.
What: 14 exclusive igloos are all yours for a snug and unforgettable evening.
This indulgent experience is all about the cheese. Each group gets their own raclette heater, inviting you to scrape molten cheese over a delightful spread of cured meats, boiled potatoes, pickled onions, and cornichons. It’s a hands-on feast that not only fills the belly but also warms the heart. A cozy, cheese-filled wonderland that’s popped straight out of your frostiest daydreams.
DAY DANCE
Where: Simon Hackett Winery, 41 Budgens Rd, McLaren Vale
Paxton Wines, 68 Wheaton Rd, McLaren Vale
When: Saturday June 8th, Sunday June 9th 2024 (Simon Hackett Winery opens at 10 am and the gate to Paxton will be open at 11 am)
Cost: Saturday: $35, Sunday: $85 (an additional $35 depending on whether you get the bus there and back or you’re a local)
What: Get ready for a spectacular weekend in McLaren Vale as Simon Hackett Winery and Paxton Wines gear up for the annual Day Dance festival, promising an unforgettable two-day extravaganza of wine, food, and music. Kicking off on Saturday, June 8th, the Lil’ Day Dance at Simon Hackett Winery will transport attendees back to the 2000s with themed music sets. The excitement continues on Sunday, June 9th, with a unique setup that allows visitors to wander between Simon Hackett Winery and Paxton Wines. Whether you’re a fan of 2000s pop, house music, or country classics, Day Dance at McLaren Vale offers a little something for everyone.
Coastal Sounds
Where: West Beach to Semaphore
When: Monday Jun 10, 2024 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
What: Coastal Sounds a free live music, dance and performance event that celebrates South Australian music, musicians and singing groups along 13km of Adelaide’s Coastline.
This free event provides audiences an intimate and personal presentation of live music and performances at 12 locations from West Beach to Semaphore.
No stages, no sound techs, just artists providing audiences with a lovely afternoon of performances.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – LUZIA
Where: Under the Big Top, Adelaide Showground
When: Fri/Sat 4:30pm & 8:00pm
Sun 1:30pm & 5:00pm
What: Take a journey into the colourful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances. LUZIA deftly guides you through the locations, people, and sounds of both classical and contemporary Mexico, taking you from urban locations like an old movie set and a smoke-filled dance hall to the beach and barren desert.
