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 Food Food Guide 2012 Score: Cuisine: Cost: Open: Cards:

Age Good Food Guide 2012

The Adelaide Food Guide 2010 "This dimly lit hideaway has an awardwinning wine list and exceptionaltapas in sumptuous, antique surrounds with elegant bentwood chairs, lounges, marble and wrought iron"

The Adelaide Food Guide 2010 "This Euro-style wine bar celebrates the grandeur and ritual of high tea with bone china and white linen, and a menu of scones, sandwiches and petit fours"

The Adelaide Food Guide 2010 "Tucked away in the West End, this atmospheric wine-bar-cum-restaurant is one of the prettiest venues in town. You can't help feeling you've strayed onto the Left Bank of Paris as you draw up a Bentwood chair to the marble and brass table and order some warm olives and anchovy toast before burying your nose in a wine list as weighty as any Simone de Beauvoir novel"

Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2009

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."

Sydney Morning Herald GFG 2004

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'