Restaurant
Bar Riot
57 Gilbert St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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57 Gilbert St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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Gilbert Street’s pastel wine bar nails the formula—clean Scandi lines, sharp pouring, and an open kitchen that stays firing on Monday nights. Off-duty hospitality crews drop in to watch the floor team dial in glasses beside plates built for sharing. Order across the board: start with a picada spread and Pan Catalan, then move to pork head croquettes and beef tongue skewers with grilled pineapple. For something heavier, the 350g Kerwee porterhouse arrives coated in pine mushroom butter.
- Inventive Share Plates: Unconventional tapas like beef tongue skewers with grilled pineapple and crisp pork head croquettes with pickled long beans.
- Butcher Cuts: Showstoppers include the 350g Kerwee porterhouse crowned with pine mushroom butter and a great-value steak sandwich.
- Curated Pouring: A rotating glass pour list paired with house concoctions like the lemon and lychee spritz.
- Scandi-Design Space: Clean lines, pastel accents, and an open kitchen layout flowing out to a pet-friendly courtyard.
- Monday Service & Events: A dependable spot open for full dining on Monday nights and mid-week quiz night entertainment.
What's On at Bar Riot
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Diners Choose Bar Riot
From bold share plates and curated wines to energetic mid-week programming and generous group spaces, see why Bar Riot stands out—visit the website to view the latest pours and plan your meal.
Scandi-Chic Open Kitchen Atmosphere
Bar Riot breaks away from moody wine bar tropes with a bright, pastel-hued Scandinavian interior anchored by an open kitchen that immerses diners in the culinary action.
pastel coloured clean lined Scandi interior, with open kitchen at the end, one feels welcome.
L A Inventive Plates and Flavour Pairings
The kitchen takes daring culinary swings with unexpected cuts and pairings, turning dishes like beef tongue skewers with grilled pineapple and pork head croquettes into menu highlights.
That was a thing of beauty and an explosion of flavour!
L A A Reliable Monday Night Destination
Operating when many city eateries remain closed, Bar Riot provides a dependable, high-quality dining option for diners seeking full food and wine service on Monday evenings.
Hard pressed to find somewhere to eat on a Monday night? This is a great find!
The Honest Diner High-Energy Wednesday Quiz Nights
Mid-week programming comes alive with a bustling Wednesday quiz night that pairs top-notch drinks and food with spirited entertainment.
The Wednesday quiz night was a real blast.. We had a ball.
Tony H (Barron of Beer) Effortless Group and Work Functions
Whether organizing a team function or celebratory gathering, group diners benefit from an expansive sharing menu, diverse beverage list, and attentive floor staff.
Work function at @riot_bar: beautiful venue, amazing food, great drink options, and top notch and attentive service.
Hanmo Li Spacious Seating and Pet-Friendly Courtyard
The venue accommodates larger parties comfortably with ample indoor dining space alongside an outdoor sitting area welcoming guests with pets.
Place is spacious for large group and outdoor sitting available for those who have dogs/cats.
Christell Azel
Most popular items
Signature plates and standout highlights praised by diners.
350g Kerwee Porterhouse Steak with Pine Mushroom Butter
Super juicy and tender, and almost melts in your mouth
Hanmo Li Beef Tongue Skewers with Grilled Pineapple
That was a thing of beauty and an explosion of flavour!
L A Pork Head Croquettes
Pork head croquettes paired up with green salad (yellow pickled and fresh green long beans, greens) - divine!
L A Basque Cheesecake
The cheesecake was rich and creamy, and not too sweet. Absolute perfection
Hanmo Li
Other favorites
Complement your visit with crisp sides, refreshing spritzes, seasonal desserts, and lively midweek programming.
Triple Cooked Potatoes
Triple cooked potatoes: these are absolutely fantastic! So crispy and delicious
Hanmo Li Lemon and Lychee Spritz
Lemon and lychee spritz: such a yummy drink!
Hanmo Li Stone Fruit Tart
Beautiful stone fruit tart to finish.
L A Wednesday Quiz Night
The Wednesday quiz night was a real blast.. We had a ball.
Tony H (Barron of Beer)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bar Riot suitable for large groups and outdoor dining with pets?
Yes, the venue offers spacious indoor seating suitable for groups and work functions, as well as an outdoor seating area accommodating patrons with pets. Group bookings are supported.
What style of food and drinks does Bar Riot serve?
The kitchen serves an inventive sharing-style menu featuring dishes like picada plates, kingfish skewers, porterhouse steak with pine mushroom butter, and pork head croquettes, alongside curated wines by the glass, beer, and cocktails.
Can you get dinner at Bar Riot on a Monday night?
Yes, Bar Riot opens for dining on Monday evenings, offering a welcome dining option when many CBD venues are closed.
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