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Grace Emily Hotel
232 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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232 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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A Waymouth Street fixture where live music takes center stage—stripped bare of pokies and blaring TV screens. Crowds pack tight against the low stage for original acts and Monday night’s Billy Bob’s BBQ Jam, while cold Coopers flows at the front bar. With no house kitchen on-site, regulars order takeaway delivery directly to their booth or catch snags sizzling off the backyard grill.
- Live Music, No Pokies: Intimate gigs run nightly on a compact back stage, free of gaming machines or TV screens.
- Billy Bob’s BBQ Jam: Monday open-mic sessions hosted by Billy Bob pair raw local sets with backyard barbecue sausages.
- BYO Food Friendly: Patrons can bring outside takeaway or order delivery directly into the bar.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Reasons to Visit Grace Emily Hotel
Why Adelaide music lovers and locals choose Grace Emily Hotel
Up-close original live music
Bands perform right in front of the crowd on an intimate back stage, delivering clear acoustics and an immediate gig experience.
Small stage and you get to see the bands quite closely and great sound from a small venue.
Daniel Hurt Platform for live community sessions
The pub fosters a welcoming stage for emerging artists and touring musicians with its long-running open jam sessions.
The intimate setting allows for an up-close and personal experience, fostering a genuine connection between musicians and the audience.
John M Pokie-free space for conversation
The conscious absence of electronic gaming machines and televisions ensures patrons focus purely on original music and lively table talk.
great original live music in an eclectic environment without the poker machines
ADELAIDE EXPOSURE Neighbourhood community spirit
A friendly, unpretentious crowd creates an inclusive pub culture where locals and first-time guests easily strike up conversation.
lovely community atmosphere, cosy pub perfect for a yarn or live events
PJ Lennard Open fireplace on cold nights
A roaring fireplace and a reliable draught list offer warmth and refuge when cold winter weather settles over Adelaide.
very cosy fire place with free live music
Tim D Freedom to bring external food
Because the pub does not maintain an internal commercial kitchen, guests are invited to order takeaway or bring home food directly inside.
The good thing is you can get any Uber eats or food from home
Catalina Gimenez
Before you head over
Practical planning for food, gigs, and crowd flow
Order delivery or bring your own food
The pub does not operate an in-house kitchen, but patrons are welcome to bring takeaway or order food delivery services like Uber Eats directly to their table.
Catch the Monday night beer garden BBQ
For on-site food, plan a visit on Monday night for Billy Bob's BBQ Jam, when sausages are grilled in the beer garden from late evening.
Arrive early for live band sets
The back live music room and performance stage are very compact, so arrive early on gig nights to secure a clear spot close to the band.
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