Looking to relax and recharge between films?
Why not grab a bite or a drink at one of our top picks for local restaurants and bars.
The Howling Owl
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The Howling Owl is Adelaide’s premier gin den and a specialty cocktail bar conveniently located only a few steps from The Palace Nova Eastend cinema. Enjoy the seasonal cocktail menu or discover a new favourite G&T from more than 230 varieties of small batch gin. If gin isn’t your thing, you can relax with a glass of local wine, sample a few SA craft brews, enjoy a wide selection of spirits or ask the team to make a fresh mocktail. The light bites menu features toasties, grazing and cheese boards to share with plenty of local produce. Pizza is available daily from 4pm. Open Mon – Sat ‘til late.
Fino Vino
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Fino Vino is the newest addition by Owner and Executive Chef, David Swain, and Owner and Restaurant Manager, Sharon Romeo. Nestled within the heart of the city, the swanky 70-seater wine bar and restaurant holds true to its roots – telling the South Australian regional story through their quality service and locally sourced produce. In regards to the drinks there is a vast range of hand selected sherries and wines, mostly local and a few drops of European.
The restaurant and bar entertains during following hours:
Lunch
Wednesday-Friday, 12pm-11pm
Dinner
Tuesday-Saturday, 6pm-11pm
With an all day menu available Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Stem
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Located in the heart of the up-and-coming West Hindley precinct, Stem offers an incredible Mediterranean-inspired menu, one of Adelaide’s largest and most stunning wine cellars stocked full of the best drops from here and far, and a stunning urban warehouse-meets jungle main dining area. Open ’til late, Tuesday through Saturday.
During the festival Stem will be offering a complimentary glass of sparkling with any meal purchase to AFF ticket holders.
BRKLYN
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BRKLYN is a New York inspired Gin and Cocktail bar located upstairs on Rundle Street. The venue offers great balcony views of the East End with a rotating list of seasonal cocktails, gins, as well as global and local beer and wine.
BRKLYN is offering 15% off to AFF patrons during the festival – just show your membership or ticket.
Mothervine
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Mothervine Wine Bar in Adelaide’s East End is the perfect spot for food and wine enthusiasts. Inspired by the great Mediterranean wine bars, it serves a seasonal cuisine of small to large plates intended to be shared. The wine list aims to stay in touch with locals from the regions that surround Adelaide, to explore a few trends in winemaking and wine drinking, and to showcase the wines that they love. It boasts an impressive selection of local and international wines. With a cozy ambiance and knowledgeable staff, it’s the place to unwind and find exquisite wines.
Cater for your crew
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After something a little more private? Our partners Val Morgan are back with their lounge located in the Palace Nova Eastend foyer. It’s the perfect place to host pre-screening drinks or a post-screening function with your crew or business team.
To find out more about the Val Morgan Lounge or make a booking, get in touch with Tara Falleti, Development & Partnerships Coordinator, at [email protected]