Restaurant
Leigh Street Wine Room
9 Leigh St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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9 Leigh St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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This converted dry cleaners is Adelaide’s quintessential cave à manger—where unpretentious sommeliers pour obscure bottles alongside serious kitchen work. Low-key energy, moody tiles, counter seats that spark chats with your neighbors. The cellar is sprawling, but the kitchen refuses to play second fiddle. Regulars swear by the rich duck breast, charred pork belly skewers, and the chicken liver pâté—a rich spread travelers stack against Michelin-starred heavyweights. Take a stool, lean into the multi-course 'feed me' lineup, and let the team pour whatever they are most excited about.
- Eclectic Cellar: A deep, sommelier-led bottle list spotlighting rare and artisanal producers with tailored pairings.
- Retro Industrial Character: Housed in a converted dry cleaners, featuring tiled counter seating and an unpretentious vibe.
- Chef-Driven Plates: Standouts include chicken liver pâté, duck breast, pork belly skewers, and a multi-course tasting menu.
What's On at Leigh Street Wine Room
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at Leigh Street Wine Room
Why diners choose Leigh Street Wine Room for curated pours, chef-driven plates, and intimate bar dining.
Sommelier-Guided Wine Pairings
Expert staff curate tailored pairings by the glass from an extensive cellar of rare and artisanal producers, complementing chef-driven dishes.
By the glass, you will taste no better. The owner is a sommelier of some knowledge and great passion.
Greg Mc Refined Share Plates and Dishes
The culinary offering features polished, inventive dishes like seared scallops and duck breast designed to elevate the wine program.
What elevated the evening even further were the wine recommendations. Each glass complemented the food flawlessly.
Ben Effortless 'Feed Me' Tasting Menus
Multi-course tasting menus simplify decision-making with generous, chef-curated courses suited for dates or solo dining.
Very reasonable price, the "let the chef feed you" was well thought and generous in quantities!
Marie Amigo Flexible Early Dining and Pre-Show Hours
Early afternoon opening hours provide reliable access for pre-theatre meals, casual aperitifs, and quick bites.
Booked a very early time for a pre show meal and drinks. So good that food service is available from 4!
leanne Rochow Distinctive Repurposed Heritage Setting
Housed in a transformed former dry cleaners, the venue pairs retro industrial character and distinctive tiles with counter seating.
It's an old refurbished dry cleaners. Super cool and relaxed. They had just opened for lunch and we sat at the bar.
J Cormier Sociable Walk-In Bar Counter
The bar counter setup accommodates walk-ins, solo guests, and spontaneous drinks in a lively neighbourhood atmosphere.
sitting at the bar encourages meeting your neighbours. World class!
Chris Rodda
Most popular items
Signature share plates guided by knowledgeable wine pairings
Scallops
The scallops, in particular, were amazing.
Ben Duck Breast
The standout dish for us was hands down the duck breast, it was to die for! Rich, elegant, and perfectly balanced.
Evelyn Salvatore Pork Belly Skewers
Equally impressive were the pork belly skewers, which were so good we couldn’t help but order two more servings.
Evelyn Salvatore Chicken Liver Pate
The woman helping us was professional and guided us to order the chicken liver pate - it was AMAZING! Seriously the best we have ever had (and that includes at Michelin starred restaurants.)
J Cormier
Other favorites
Aperitivo cocktails, small bites, and seasonal sides to complement counter visits
Lobster Toast
Had the lobster toast, halloumi, lamb shoulder and cauliflower to share. Such delish food!
leanne Rochow Negroni
First, a negroni made with local products. I'm a classic negroni guy so I'm always a little nervous when this happens, but the combination of Ounce gin, Ruby Bitter aperitif, Full Circle Rosso vermouth and a slice of fresh orange was alchemically magical.
biltonsmith Grilled Flat Beans
I am obsessed with the grilled flat beans and will have to try to recreate them.
Alison M Mortadella Sambo
A juicy perfumed scallop, a fancy hash brown and the cutest little mortadella sambo went very well with a glass of unctuous Praeter Yellow Flower pecorino
biltonsmith
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate dining on Leigh Street.
Direct Chef Engagement & Recipe Knowledge
The kitchen team readily shares preparation techniques and culinary knowledge directly with diners, offering tips to recreate dishes like pork and fennel ragu at home.
Passionate Sommelier-Led Pours
Wine selections are curated on the spot by knowledgeable sommeliers and staff who introduce rare local varietals tailored to personal taste and food pairings.
Afternoon & Pre-Show Early Service
For guests on tight schedules or heading out to nearby performances, dining and drink service kicks off seamlessly from 4 PM with quick tapas and bar counter service.
Neighbourly Bar Atmosphere in a Converted Dry Cleaners
Housed in a quirky converted dry cleaners, bar counter seating naturally encourages friendly conversation with neighboring diners alongside a curated soul and R&B soundtrack.
Before you head over
Practical guidance on kitchen hours, seating options, and wine selections.
Plan Around the Mid-Afternoon Kitchen Break
Afternoon lunch service wraps up around 3pm before the kitchen reopens from 4pm for early pre-show drinks and dining.
Tap Staff Guidance for Wine Pairings
Rely on sommelier and server guidance to navigate the extensive cellar of rare and regional bottles matched to your palate and dishes.
Grab Counter Bar Seating for Casual Drop-Ins
Take a stool at the bar counter to drop in solo or catch up easily with neighbours over tapas and drinks.
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