Adelaide's best bars

Cantina Sociale (108 Sturt St, Adelaide, 08 8410 6246) is leading the way, serving wine by boutique producers from the barrel in the company of tapas. Udaberri Pintxos y Vino (11 Leigh St, Adelaide, 08 8410 5733) delivers authentic Basque snacks beside an eclectic drinks list.

Clever Little Tailor (19 Peel St, Adelaide, 0407 111 857) embraces hipster cool and basement bar Tijuana Showgirls (9 Hindley St, Adelaide) is jumping from 9pm.

Interesting wine choices define funky Giallo Wine Bar (37-39 Rundle St, Kent Town, 08 8362 9006), hole-in-the-wall Cork Wine Café (61a Gouger St, Adelaide, 08 8410 0645) and stately Apothecary 1878 (118 Hindley St, Adelaide, 08 8212 9099).

For classy cocktails, try the refurbished Apple Bar (5-9 Synagogue Pl, Adelaide, 08 8223 7753), La Bohème (36 Grote St, Adelaide, 08 8212 8884) and Botanic Bar (310 North Tce, Adelaide, 08 8227 0799).

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