Restaurant

Jennie Wine Bar

7 Peel St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

Recommended by 33 people

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7 Peel St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Jennie Wine Bar

Peel Street buzzes outside, but Jennie offers an unpretentious sanctuary of smart bottles and low lighting. Regulars lean into the 'Trust Us? Mystery Wine'—a blind pour that dares you to name the varietal before the bottle turns around. The list skips predictable trends in favor of genuine character, pairing regional South Australian drops alongside finds like Chinese orange wine. Settle onto a street-facing bar stool with warm duck terrine or taramasalata toast while the night gathers speed outside.

  • \"Trust Us? Mystery Wine\": A blind pour testing your palate with unexpected varietals before revealing the label.
  • Curated Global Cellar: A smart mix of regional South Australian producers and unconventional international discoveries.
  • Street-Facing Perch: Perch on a stool looking out toward Peel Street to take in the evening foot traffic.
  • Bar Plates & Snacks: Savory pairings spanning duck terrine, house hummus, and taramasalata toasts.

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Why Choose Jennie Wine Bar

Discover why Peel Street patrons choose Jennie Wine Bar for blind tastings, curated global wines, and relaxed gatherings.

  • Blind Mystery Wine Tastings

    Guests engage in guided mystery pours, testing their palates on unrevealed varietals before inspecting the label with welcoming staff.

    The mystery wine concept was a lot of fun; trying to guess the wine before revealing the label made the experience unique.

    Darshan Shelat
  • Conversational, Educational Service

    Bartenders actively share wine provenance and custom pours, turning casual visits into engaging tasting journeys.

    His knowledge and willingness to tell us about the wines was so generous and amazing. We stopped by on a whim and it turned out to be so fun but educational.

    Ness Smith
  • Curated Global & Non-Standard Cellar

    The cellar balances thoughtful domestic producers with unconventional global discoveries, ranging from Italian bottles to Chinese orange wine.

    The wine list is incredible — thoughtful, interesting, and full of surprises — including the most amazing orange wine from China that I’m still thinking about.

    Kelly Ready
  • Thoughtful Small-Plate Pairings

    A menu of savoury bites, including pâté, duck terrine, and toasts, provides direct culinary pairings alongside drinks.

    Ordered the duck terrine, with quince, pickles and toasted sourdough which paired well with the mystery wine.

    Jai Kowalik
  • Peel Street People-Watching

    Outdoor and front-of-house seating directly on lively Peel Street offers a front-row seat to the district's evening energy.

    Jennie Wine Bar is a great place to sit and watch people moving up and down Peel Street.

    4chillies
  • Intimate, Welcoming Ambience

    Warm interior lighting, candlelit tables, and great music create a comfortable setting to gather with friends or unwind after a conference.

    The atmosphere is warm and cozy, with soft lighting and a beautifully curated interior that makes it feel both modern and personal at the same time. Perfect for a date or a laid-back night with friends.

    Frido Walch

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and engaging touches that elevate an evening on Peel Street.

  • 'Trust Us?' Mystery Wine Blind Tasting

    Guests can opt for a blind tasting challenge poured by staff, testing their palate to identify varietals and terroirs before the bottle label is revealed.

  • Tailored Samples & Custom Flights

    Knowledgeable hosts offer personalized tasting samples and custom tasting flights tailored directly to individual preferences before ordering a full glass.

  • Dedicated Coeliac Dietary Care

    Kitchen and front-of-house staff take attentive measures to accommodate coeliac diners, ensuring thoughtful gluten-free adjustments across pairing snacks.

  • Unconventional Global Cellar Discoveries

    The cellar offers adventurous international discoveries alongside Australian vintages, including unexpected finds like orange wine from China and Italian orange pours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the mystery wine option work?

You can order a 'Trust Us? Mystery Wine' blind pour, where staff bring out a glass without showing the label so you can taste and guess the varietal before it is revealed.

Can you sample or taste wines before deciding?

Yes, staff are happy to offer a taste before you commit, and you can ask for custom sample flights or recommendations tailored to your taste.

Is outdoor seating available?

Yes, Jennie offers outdoor seating on lively Peel Street where you can watch the street pass by, as well as intimate indoor seating with candlelit tables and bar seating looking outside.

Do they offer drinks other than wine?

Beyond wine, the bar serves beer and cocktails—including espresso martinis and amaretto sours—along with snacks and tapas like hummus, burrata toast, and pâté.

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