A mainstream kinda place for a South Australian wine or a cold beer (glasses maintained at a consistent 2°C), with a jovial big-screen front bar, pool table and fireside lounge. Across the street is the most controversial, stop-start, big-promises patch of dirt in Adelaide: head upstairs to the Archer's balcony to peer down and assess progress (any whatsoever?).
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Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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Hailed as the world’s prettiest cricket ground, the Adelaide Oval hosts interstate and international cricket matches in summer, plus national AFL and…
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Art Gallery of South Australia
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Duck into the Farm Shop at this beautiful stone-cottage cellar door (1860) and assemble a regional tasting platter to share on the lawns, made lovelier by…
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Wow! What a cool building, and what a fabulous setting. Camera-conducive views and contemporary varietals (viognier, pinot grigio, pinot gris), plus an…
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One out of the box, this refreshing little gambler wins top billing for interesting blends, funky retro furnishings, quirky labels and laid-back staff. On…
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'd'Arry's' relaxes atop a hillside with mighty fine views. The wine labels are part of the character of this place: the Dead Arm shiraz and the Broken…
Nearby Adelaide attractions
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