South Australian Backpacker's Handbook

ADELAIDE’S PARTY SCENE IS
VIBRANT, SOCIAL AND PROMISES A GOOD
NIGHT OUT. CHEERS TO THAT!
TOP PARTY ZONES
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RUNDLE STREET, ADELAIDE
The ‘East End’ of Adelaide is a hub of late-night
activity. Wine bars, underground cocktail joints
and colourful old pubs create a lively buzz.
HINDLEY STREET, ADELAIDE
This grungy street goes off with the pumping
nightclubs along the strip all competing to be the
loudest – a must for the late night partygoers.
LANEWAYS, ADELAIDE
Adelaide has a lively small bar scene throughout its
CBD laneways. See page 15 for some of top spots.
GOUGER STREET, ADELAIDE
You’ll find a mishmash of cultures nestled into this
popular eat street as well as Adelaide’s only gay
nightclub and an assortment of cool cocktail bars.
O’CONNELL AND MELBOURNE STREETS,
NORTH ADELAIDE
Home to some of Adelaide’s most iconic pubs, the vibe
is cosmopolitan and relaxed in this hip end of town.
JETTY ROAD, GLENELG
In summer, this is the place to be. As the sun sets,
crowds migrate from the beach to the bar when
‘the Bay’ pulls out a party atmosphere.
THE PARADE, NORWOOD
Head to this eastern suburbs locale made up of
character pubs and super chic bars for a cool
evening out.
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