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Bar Riot

57 Gilbert St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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57 Gilbert St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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+61 8 8330 6202
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bar Riot

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.
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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

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)

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, group ordering, and seating—visit the website to plan your meal.

  • Monday Night Dining

    When CBD dining options are limited early in the week, take advantage of Bar Riot's full food and wine service running on Monday nights.

  • Group Grazing Strategy

    Arrive with a group to sample across the inventive sharing menu, making it easier to try distinctive plates like pork head croquettes and beef tongue skewers.

  • Courtyard & Pet Seating

    If dining with pets or organizing a bigger gathering, make use of the spacious outdoor seating area. Check the website to plan your meal.

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