Best pubs in Adelaide University

Septimus House of Cheese and Wine

Septimus House of Cheese and Wine offers a specialised selection of artisanal cheeses and premium wines within the Adelaide University campus catering to staff, students and the public.

A Social Undertaking

A Social Undertaking operates as a small bar within the University of Adelaide campus, providing craft beer, wine and spirits to students, staff and local visitors.

Smiley Mocktail Bar

Smiley Mocktail Bar provides a range of non-alcoholic beverages and social spaces catering to students and locals within the Adelaide University precinct in South Australia.

Last reviewed Mar 2025

La Buvette

La Buvette serves French-inspired drinks and light meals in a European-style setting located near the educational precinct and cultural institutions of the Adelaide University area.

Bibliotheca

This European-style bar in the Adelaide University precinct features an extensive spirit collection and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves where patrons can trade literature while consuming craft cocktails.

Loc= Bottle Bar

Loc Bottle Bar operates as a specialised natural wine retailer and bar situated within the Adelaide University precinct, offering a rotating selection of minimal intervention wines and craft beverages.

Last reviewed Oct 2025

NOLA

NOLA is a New Orleans-inspired bar in Adelaide University offering a large selection of independent craft beers, whiskies, and authentic Creole and Cajun soul food.

Golden Boy

Golden Boy operates as a contemporary Thai eatery and bar on North Terrace, offering a shared-plate menu and extensive wine list near the University of Adelaide.

The Howling Owl

The Howling Owl operates as a gin-focused bar and cafe in Adelaide's East End, serving locally sourced spirits, boutique coffee, and seasonal grazing boards to patrons.

Empire Bar & Pool

Empire Bar & Pool provides a dedicated space for billiards and social drinking, featuring multiple pool tables and a full-service bar within the Adelaide University precinct.

BRKLYN

BRKLYN operates as a New York-inspired loft bar and venue on Rundle Street, offering a selection of craft beers, cocktails, and American-style deli food near Adelaide University.

Yankees Burger Bar

Yankees Burger Bar serves a variety of American-style burgers, sides and drinks to students and locals within the Adelaide University precinct in South Australia.

The British

The British provides a classic pub experience near the Adelaide University campus, serving seasonal Australian bistro meals alongside a wide selection of local craft beers and regional wines.

Mother Vine

Mother Vine operates as a wine bar and kitchen in the East End precinct, offering an extensive selection of local and international labels alongside seasonal shared plates.

Last reviewed Sep 2026

Pub

This local establishment provides beverages and dining options to students and residents within the Adelaide University precinct, offering a central meeting space for the academic community.

Pub

This pub in Adelaide University provides students and staff with a central location for social gatherings, casual dining, and a range of local and imported beverages.

UniBar

UniBar operates as a central social hub at the University of Adelaide, providing a venue for live music, student events, and casual dining within the city campus.

Society

Society operates as a social venue near Adelaide University, providing a central location for university students and locals to access a range of beverages and pub-style dining options.

Last reviewed Sep 2025

The Laneway Social

The Laneway Social operates as a campus pub at the University of Adelaide, providing a relaxed environment for students and staff to gather for drinks and light meals.

The Strathmore

This established hotel on North Terrace provides multiple dining areas, a balcony overlooking the street, and extensive beverage options for students and city professionals in Adelaide University.

Exeter Hotel

The Exeter Hotel operates as a traditional pub in the Adelaide University area, offering a front bar atmosphere, live music performances, and a standard menu of Australian pub meals.

The Elephant British Pub

The Elephant British Pub provides a traditional English tavern experience in Adelaide, offering a selection of imported beers, pub meals, and live music near the University of Adelaide.

Nostru

Nostru serves as a local pub within the Adelaide University precinct, providing a range of beverages and a social space for students and city residents to gather daily.

S

S functions as a pub located within the Adelaide University grounds, offering a range of beverages and social spaces for students, academic staff and city visitors.

Queen's Head Hotel

This heritage pub in the Adelaide University area offers traditional counter meals, an extensive range of local beverages, and multiple indoor and outdoor spaces for social gatherings and dining.

Queen's Head Hotel

This historic establishment provides traditional pub dining, a selection of local beverages, and outdoor seating areas for patrons visiting the northern edge of the city centre.

Fumo Blu

Fumo Blu operates as an underground cocktail lounge in Adelaide University providing a dedicated space for premium spirits, creative mixed drinks, and late-night social gatherings in a blue-lit atmosphere.

Last reviewed Sep 2026

Legends Bar

Legends Bar provides a central social space at Adelaide University, offering a range of beverages and a relaxed environment for students, staff, and local visitors to congregate.

Last reviewed Jul 2026

The Lion

The Lion operates as a multi-level hospitality venue in the Adelaide University area, featuring a formal restaurant, a casual bar, and outdoor spaces for dining and socialising.

The Lion

The Lion serves as a multi-functional hospitality venue near Adelaide University, offering a diverse menu, extensive beverage list, and multiple function spaces for social and corporate events.