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The Apothecary 1878
Ph: (08) 8212 9099; 118 Hindley St, Adelaide 5000 www.theapothecary1878.com.au
Modern Australian, $$, ** for Ambience, Good Wine List
Open Mon-Thu 2pm-midnight Fri-Sat 6pm-2am Dinner Mon-Thu 6-10pm Fri-Sat 6-11pm; Licensed; AE, BC, DC, MC, V
Mietta's Review
Sandblasted glass panels on the window protect the warm wooden shelved interior of a Victorian chemist's (apothecary) shop where laudenum has made way for the demon drink. The staff in their bearing, manner and costume continue the conceit. What a wonderful place to take of an apertif or two at one of the little marble cafe tables - some might even return later for a cleansing ale or a fortifying brandy. The new Hindley St dressed as old - fabulous. Great wine list - a must visit destination. A short but interesting menu is available too if you need to dilute the liquid refreshment.
Other published opinions
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2009 "A European-style wine bar, with the intricate mahogany cabinetry of the apothecary it once was"
Gourmet Traveller 2006 Australian Restaurant Guide "From its antique chemist fit-out to a wine list that deserves to be read like a treasured novel, Apothecary is Adelaide's finest wine bar. ... The small space fills quickly on busy nights, the crowd spilling into a smoky basement lounge, and a mezzanine level providing relaxed dining."
SMH GFG 2004,'It's all upstairs-downstairs at this fabulous wine bar in fast-changing Hindley Street.Great bar plates taken in the salon-like ground floor entrance might include fired olives,humus and tzatziki.You can have your prosciutto and Maggie Beer pate downstairs in the labyrinthine cellar,all while supping on great wines by the glass.'
Vogue Entertaining & Traveller, March April 2003,'offers style, comfort, warmth, a terrific wine list, a great selection of cognacs and pastis, and fabulous, simple bar food'
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