Guidebook for Brompton
Food Scene
Queen Street cafe
12 Elizabeth StTrendy cafe street with boutique and specialty shops.
One of many local eateries in main North Adelaide. Cafes, ice creamery, cinema, supermarket abound in this street.
Cafe Palazzo
180 O'Connell StOne of many local eateries in main North Adelaide. Cafes, ice creamery, cinema, supermarket abound in this street.
Royal Oak - SA
123 O'Connell StOne of the many local pubs - easy to get to.
One of many restaurants in Rundle Street. A vibrant street with night life, and Fringe Festival activities in February & March.
Cafe Michael 2
204 Rundle StOne of many restaurants in Rundle Street. A vibrant street with night life, and Fringe Festival activities in February & March.
Entertainment & Activities
Adelaide Zoo
Frome RoadMeet the pandas and have a relaxing day. Kiosk and cafe on site.
Barossa Valley Brewing
2A Murray StFabulous wine country.
Adelaide 500
182 Fullarton RdClipsal HQ for the race in March each year.
Beautiful, newly developed stadium - for Soccer, Australian Rules Football and Cricket. Tours are available when no events are on.
262 locals recommend
Adelaide Oval
War Memorial DriveBeautiful, newly developed stadium - for Soccer, Australian Rules Football and Cricket. Tours are available when no events are on.
Essentials
Foodland Ridleyton
Local supermarket, chemist, x -lotto outlet.
Brompton IGA
91 Torrens RdOpen long hours, and same site as local Post Office.
PO open Mon - Sat. IGA next door is an outlet to top up your Metrocard. There is a Laundromat in the group of shops.
Australia Post, Brompton Centre
89-91 Torrens RdPO open Mon - Sat. IGA next door is an outlet to top up your Metrocard. There is a Laundromat in the group of shops.
Arts & Culture
Piccadilly Cinemas
181 O'Connell StOne of the local cinemas.
Also close to home. In the shopping centre block that contains Coles, Woolworths, Harris Scarfe and numerous take away and specialty shops.
6 locals recommend
Greater Union
470 Torrens RdAlso close to home. In the shopping centre block that contains Coles, Woolworths, Harris Scarfe and numerous take away and specialty shops.
Coopers Stadium
Holden StreetSoccer stadium. A-league. Concerts sometimes.
Independent cinema and some of the usual Hollywood fair. Trendy eateries and bars in this area. Bar in the cinema complex (can take drinks into the film).
32 locals recommend
Palace Nova Eastend
3 Cinema PlaceIndependent cinema and some of the usual Hollywood fair. Trendy eateries and bars in this area. Bar in the cinema complex (can take drinks into the film).
The museum is open most days of the year and is free to enter.
246 locals recommend
South Australian Museum
North TerraceThe museum is open most days of the year and is free to enter.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to catch up with friends or people watch. Fine dining or pub meals.
61 locals recommend
The Lion Hotel
161 Melbourne StGreat place to catch up with friends or people watch. Fine dining or pub meals.
McLaren Vale
One of the best winery districts in the world!
Entertainment Centre station
Concert/event venue. Walking distance.
Brompton Hotel
30 Old Brompton RdLocal boutique pub. Nestled in the local suburbs.
Bombay Bicycle Club
29 Torrens RdA local spot for drinks and food.
Sightseeing
Hahndorf
One of the historic townships within an hour's drive from Brompton.
Art Gallery, Museum, University all on this strip. North Terrace.
280 locals recommend
Art Gallery of South Australia
North TerraceArt Gallery, Museum, University all on this strip. North Terrace.
One of the favourite beach locations - a little like Gold Coast (lots of pubs, eateries, shops along Jetty Road).
83 locals recommend
The Beachouse
4 Colley TerraceOne of the favourite beach locations - a little like Gold Coast (lots of pubs, eateries, shops along Jetty Road).
Brighton Beach sculpture by sea
Another beautiful beach.
Victor Harbor
Whale watching. Tourist spot for the beach and sightseeing.
Glenalg Beach
S EsplanadeTourist hot spot for beach, bars, eateries and shopping.
Location of Colonel Light's statue - founder/planner of the city of Adelaide. The statue points to the city.
Montefiore Hill
Montefiore HillLocation of Colonel Light's statue - founder/planner of the city of Adelaide. The statue points to the city.
Parks & Nature
Local park with Tennis courts (& nets). We have a set of racquets for 2 players. Soccer, football and walking trail on this site.
Sam Johnson Sportsground
Swan CourtLocal park with Tennis courts (& nets). We have a set of racquets for 2 players. Soccer, football and walking trail on this site.
Beautiful spot for relaxing and the restaurant is open daily for lunches. A lovely setting and good food. Surrounding area is location for Womadelaide (March).
232 locals recommend
Palm House - Adelaide Botanic Garden
North TerraceBeautiful spot for relaxing and the restaurant is open daily for lunches. A lovely setting and good food. Surrounding area is location for Womadelaide (March).
Beautiful park outside the city - meet Koalas and Kangaroos here.
137 locals recommend
Cleland Wildlife Park
365 Mount Lofty Summit RdBeautiful park outside the city - meet Koalas and Kangaroos here.
Gorge Wildlife Park
30 Redden DrCuddle Koalas and meet other animals here.
Only 20 minutes away by car. Semaphore fair, music festivals, kite festivals and beautiful beach with foreshore Kiosks and eateries, bars and shops in the main street (Semaphore Road). Less "touristy" than Glenelg.
49 locals recommend
Semaphore Foreshore
EsplanadeOnly 20 minutes away by car. Semaphore fair, music festivals, kite festivals and beautiful beach with foreshore Kiosks and eateries, bars and shops in the main street (Semaphore Road). Less "touristy" than Glenelg.