Wheatsheaf

Top choice in Adelaide


In semi-industrial Thebarton 3km west of the city centre, the everlovin’ Wheatsheaf Hotel draws an offbeat, arty crowd of students, lesbians, gays, punks and rockers – if you’re looking to check the pulse of the Adelaide music scene, you’re in the right place! The ramshackle room out the back hosts everything from acoustic and blues to country and jazz.


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