Blue King Brown perform at the Governor Hindmarsh Hotel.

Getty Images/Lonely Planet Images

Governor Hindmarsh Hotel

Top choice in Adelaide


Ground zero for live music in Adelaide, 'The Gov' hosts some legendary local and international acts. The odd Irish band fiddles around in the bar, while the main venue features rock, folk, jazz, blues, salsa, reggae and dance. A huge place with an inexplicably personal vibe, it's far enough from the city to sidestep any noise complaints from the neighbours. Good food too.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Adelaide attractions

1. Adelaide Gaol

0.91 MILES

Only decommissioned in 1988 after housing 300,000 inmates since 1841, this old Victorian lock-up has a grim vibe, but its displays of homemade bongs,…