April 2025: Five To Try
Hungry for some new hospitality openings? Read on and find your new favourite eatery.
Bora Cafe
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Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere–that’s the motto of Grange’s latest morning haunt, Bora. The Brazilian-inspired eatery is the brainchild of David Williams, who moved to Australia from the South American country a decade ago. He’s poured his love for hospitality into his beachside café, finding avenues to reflect the flavours of Brazil throughout the lineup of breakfast favourites. Think the Morning In tacos, with halloumi, bacon and fresh guacamole; the Bora-pulled pork benny, topped with homemade tabasco hollandaise; or the BELT, reimagined with Dijon mustard and pecorino sprinkle. Arrive hungry!
Yes please: The brekkie bun with scrambled eggs, bacon, choribacon jam, tomato relish and hash browns.
Where: 6 Jetty Street, Grange
Follow: @boragrange
Henry’s By Franklie
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Meet Henry’s by Franklie – the part delicatessen, part wine bar opened by local label, Franklie Wines. The family-owned business has distilled their love for Italy (and the country’s unbeatable hospitality) into a laid-back operation that feels like an extension of their home. Think ham and cheese croissants or New York-style Reuben sandos in the AM; baked camembert or Italian meatballs in the PM. Pair this with a good glass of something SA-made (of course, the venue’s house wine is top-notch) and long conversations for a memorable night out. Don’t forget to check out the in-house bodega, too
Yes please: Henry’s focaccia with mortadella, prosciutto, mozzarella and pickles.
Where: 68 King William Street, Kent Town
Follow: @henrys_byfranklie
Septimus House of Wine & CHeese
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Girl dinner served Wednesday to Sunday is what to expect at Septimus House of Wine & Cheese. What does that mean, you ask? The very best wines sourced from SA’s famed vineyards and those a bit further afield (think France), paired perfectly with artisan cheese. We’re salivating. For those unsure of where to start with this fabulous concept, the two-storey venue has even done the heavy lifting and curated a seven-course tasting that hits the spot. Septimus will act as a melting pot of culture, too. Owner Ian Coker is a lifelong lover of contemporary art and music, and the bar has a hi-fi listening system spinning vinyl. What a dream! And you best believe every palette will be catered for thanks to the some 800 bottles on offer.
Yes please: A glass of the 2021 Château de Thauvenay Sancerre with Crottin de Chavignol.
Where: 220 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Follow: @septimus_adl
Mini Lokanta
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This spot is booked out until October 2025, but it’s important to have on your radar. Not only so you can snag a seat when reservations re-open, but because Mini Lokanta is revolutionising hospitality, one dinner at a time. The front room of a heritage-listed home is where this 10-seater restaurant takes shape. From there, an intimate evening that explores authentic Turkish cuisine – hosted by homeowners Enver Tuğrul Özbecene and Gökçe Özbecene – unfolds. The pair wanted to share their culture with South Australians in a setting that felt like hosting a dinner party with friends. Start with courses of cold appetisers (think acili ezme, kadinbudu) before moving onto shared entrées, a stunning main course and sweet dessert.
Yes please: The Sultan’s Delight – cream béchamel with roasted eggplant, topped with tender beef stew and homemade pasta.
Where: 214 Gover Street, North Adelaide
Follow: @minilokanta
Prospect Hotel & Cellars
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Good neighbourhood pubs can feel rare in 2025, especially when they aren't steeped in history. But Prospect Hotel & Cellars has struck the perfect balance of being fresh and familiar. It helps that it’s the suburb’s first dedicated watering hole in a century. The brainchild of SA hospitality vets – Dale Wostikow, Josh Voigt (both Bowden Cellars/Adelaide Wine Market) and Marc Huber (Mismatch Brewing Co’s co-founder) – this earthy-toned hotel pours pints seven days a week to its eager locale. As for its food, you’ll find an even split of pub classics and brasserie-style courses. Think Wagyu beef schnitzels, pasta alla gin and halloumi burgers – every palette is covered here.
Yes please: The Cajun brick chicken with corn and dirty rice.
Where: 85 Prospect Road, Prospect
Follow: @prospect_hotel
