Food Scene
A unique local institution! Now all vegan, friendly young management, great for coffee, lunch, cake, garden views, and soaking in the Semaphore community vibes.
8 locals recommend
Sarah's Sister's Sustainable Cafe
117 Semaphore RdA unique local institution! Now all vegan, friendly young management, great for coffee, lunch, cake, garden views, and soaking in the Semaphore community vibes.
Popular coffee haunt with ample seating & space.
Exceptional banana bread with espresso butter!
9 locals recommend
Mr Pilgrim Cafe
80 Semaphore RdPopular coffee haunt with ample seating & space.
Exceptional banana bread with espresso butter!
Bustling with life and delicious cakes and pastries, lunch also well catered for!
44 locals recommend
Swedish Tarts
40 Semaphore RdBustling with life and delicious cakes and pastries, lunch also well catered for!
Simple South-East Asian cuisine in a peaceful decor, friendly service, and popular for take-away, one of the closest restaurants to Semaphore Haven!
8 locals recommend
Buddha's Kitchen
107 Military RdSimple South-East Asian cuisine in a peaceful decor, friendly service, and popular for take-away, one of the closest restaurants to Semaphore Haven!
Family Mexican cooking, tequilas, in a friendly vibrant little space right in the heart of the Port!
La Popular Taqueria
226 St Vincent StFamily Mexican cooking, tequilas, in a friendly vibrant little space right in the heart of the Port!
Beautiful refurbished space, top quality tea and coffee, sustainable ingredients and creative cuisine combined with breakfast and lunch favourites. A Port Adelaide fave.
The Banksia Tree
147 St Vincent StBeautiful refurbished space, top quality tea and coffee, sustainable ingredients and creative cuisine combined with breakfast and lunch favourites. A Port Adelaide fave.
Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends for a unique atmosphere and selection of food stalls, as well as bars (including Plant 3 next door). Quick and easy access to the Outer Harbour train line, between the city and Semaphore.
41 locals recommend
Plant 4 Bowden
5 Third StWednesdays, Fridays and weekends for a unique atmosphere and selection of food stalls, as well as bars (including Plant 3 next door). Quick and easy access to the Outer Harbour train line, between the city and Semaphore.
Friendly staff and tasty healthy food, quality coffee and treats. Another Port Adelaide go-to!
Drummer Boy Cafe
132 St Vincent StFriendly staff and tasty healthy food, quality coffee and treats. Another Port Adelaide go-to!
Shopping
Local institution for all your music (CDs and vinyls, live music ticketing, local & international music knowledge) and DVD needs.
Mr V Music
115 Semaphore RdLocal institution for all your music (CDs and vinyls, live music ticketing, local & international music knowledge) and DVD needs.
Little eco store packed with a range of essentials including housewares, toiletries, clothing - ask and they probably have it!
True Hemp Culture Eco Store
Little eco store packed with a range of essentials including housewares, toiletries, clothing - ask and they probably have it!
The largest of several local op-shops in Semaphore, run by friendly volunteers, selling affordable second-hand clothes, toys, books, homewares and more...
Vinnies Semaphore
57B Semaphore RdThe largest of several local op-shops in Semaphore, run by friendly volunteers, selling affordable second-hand clothes, toys, books, homewares and more...
Getting Around
buses to Port Adelaide, West Lakes shopping mall or Adelaide city centre
Stop 43B Military Rd - East side station
buses to Port Adelaide, West Lakes shopping mall or Adelaide city centre
Nearest station, on Outer Harbour line to Adelaide (20 minutes). Or you can change at Woodville to go to Grange beach; to Croydon (Queen street cafes & businesses); to Bowden (Adelaide Entertainment Centre, the Gov, Plants 3 & 4)
8 locals recommend
Glanville Railway Station
Nearest station, on Outer Harbour line to Adelaide (20 minutes). Or you can change at Woodville to go to Grange beach; to Croydon (Queen street cafes & businesses); to Bowden (Adelaide Entertainment Centre, the Gov, Plants 3 & 4)
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic selection of beers and ciders in a casual, friendly and quirky setting; platters and wood oven pizzas. Closes at 9pm (10pm on weekends)
10 locals recommend
Sweet Amber Beer & Pizza
67A Semaphore RdFantastic selection of beers and ciders in a casual, friendly and quirky setting; platters and wood oven pizzas. Closes at 9pm (10pm on weekends)
Unique social hangout with local live music on Fridays and Sundays; set in old house with pool tables and bar, walls adorned with posters from heyday of communist workers club.
9 locals recommend
Semaphore Workers Club Inc.
93 EsplanadeUnique social hangout with local live music on Fridays and Sundays; set in old house with pool tables and bar, walls adorned with posters from heyday of communist workers club.
Historic pub in a grand old hotel building with views of the beach and jetty.
27 locals recommend
Largs Pier Hotel
198 EsplanadeHistoric pub in a grand old hotel building with views of the beach and jetty.
Port Adelaide's historic hotel has been given a serious make over and is again heaving with life! Pub meals with a modern twist.
Port Admiral Hotel & Bottle Shop
55 Commercial RdPort Adelaide's historic hotel has been given a serious make over and is again heaving with life! Pub meals with a modern twist.
Entertainment & Activities
Original 1920s picture theatre, family-run, $10 any session. 3 screens. Open Tuesday to Sunday. New releases and occasional art house films.
25 locals recommend
Odeon Star Semaphore Cinemas
65 Semaphore RdOriginal 1920s picture theatre, family-run, $10 any session. 3 screens. Open Tuesday to Sunday. New releases and occasional art house films.
Set in one of Port Adelaide's historic buildings, the museum collection paints a rich history of the local maritime past with varied, informative and interactive displays. Also temporary exhibitions and special events.
26 locals recommend
South Australian Maritime Museum
126 Lipson StSet in one of Port Adelaide's historic buildings, the museum collection paints a rich history of the local maritime past with varied, informative and interactive displays. Also temporary exhibitions and special events.
Arts & Culture
Housed in an old picture theatre and co-located with Port Adelaide Historical society. Friendly staff will help you with books, CDs, DVDs, mags, computer / printing access, as well as local information.
Semaphore Library
14 Semaphore RdHoused in an old picture theatre and co-located with Port Adelaide Historical society. Friendly staff will help you with books, CDs, DVDs, mags, computer / printing access, as well as local information.
Housed in the historic police station; staff will welcome you and guide your visit to the area. Temporary art exhibitions are held in the same building.
Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre
66 Commercial RdHoused in the historic police station; staff will welcome you and guide your visit to the area. Temporary art exhibitions are held in the same building.
Sightseeing
Take a walk down the historic jetty and watch the fishermen, the sailing boats, seagulls, pelicans and Henry the seal hanging around (wintertime). Views over the waters of the St Vincent Gulf, particularly scenic at sunset.
10 locals recommend
Semaphore Jetty
EsplanadeTake a walk down the historic jetty and watch the fishermen, the sailing boats, seagulls, pelicans and Henry the seal hanging around (wintertime). Views over the waters of the St Vincent Gulf, particularly scenic at sunset.
Good starting point to explore the Fishermen's Wharf markets, take a 'Dolphin Cruise' down the Port river, pay a visit to the old City of Adelaide clipper ship, or have a drink/meal in one of the local pubs. Maritime museum entry ticket includes access to the lighthouse.
6 locals recommend
Port Adelaide Lighthouse
Good starting point to explore the Fishermen's Wharf markets, take a 'Dolphin Cruise' down the Port river, pay a visit to the old City of Adelaide clipper ship, or have a drink/meal in one of the local pubs. Maritime museum entry ticket includes access to the lighthouse.