Food Scene
Ambrosia Cafe and Giftware
73 Semaphore RdFull gluten free menu and great breakfast.
Best fish and chips in South Australia. Be prepared to line up outside the door in summer !
10 locals recommend
Sotos Fish Shop
23 Semaphore RdBest fish and chips in South Australia. Be prepared to line up outside the door in summer !
Mr Pilgrim Cafe
80 Semaphore RdGreat coffee and breakfast with unique decor
Palais Hotel
86 EsplanadeHas a good dinner menu upstairs
Folklore Cafe
Mundy StreetGreat view of the Port River on the Port Loop path
Skala Bakery
86 Semaphore RoadAmazing cakes and sourdough bread
The Birkenhead Tavern
7 Riverview StGreat pub food with a view of the Port River
Port Admiral Hotel & Bottle Shop
55 Commercial RoadAmazing Asian inspired pub food
The Lighthouse Wharf Hotel
1 Commercial RdGood vegetarian and vegan options
Drinks & Nightlife
Sweet Amber Beer & Pizza
67A Semaphore RdBoutique beers and great toasted sandwiches
Working brewery with a great selection of beers to try. Small menu plus food truck. Games to keep the kids occupied. Coffe and dessert also. Great atmosphere.
9 locals recommend
Pirate Life Brewing
18 Baker StWorking brewery with a great selection of beers to try. Small menu plus food truck. Games to keep the kids occupied. Coffe and dessert also. Great atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
Roy Marten Dog Parks
22 Wandana TerraceGreat off leash park with separate areas for large and small dogs
Great walking/cycling/running trail for approx. 12km of beach views
49 locals recommend
Semaphore Foreshore
EsplanadeGreat walking/cycling/running trail for approx. 12km of beach views
Beautiful mangroves and calm water. Very common to see dolphins
11 locals recommend
Adventure Kayaking SA| Port River Dolphins
LOT 204 Garden Island RdBeautiful mangroves and calm water. Very common to see dolphins
Sightseeing
Beautiful historic buildings, blue water, tall ships, mural art trail and great pubs
49 locals recommend
Port Adelaide
Beautiful historic buildings, blue water, tall ships, mural art trail and great pubs
Entertainment & Activities
Historic cinema with $8 movies and the best and cheapest choc tops !
25 locals recommend
Odeon Star Semaphore Cinemas
65 Semaphore RdHistoric cinema with $8 movies and the best and cheapest choc tops !
The Semaphore Carousel
EsplanadeHistoric beautifully restored carousel
Semaphore Steam Train Depot
Steam train rides along a beach track
Pop in to visit Audrey the alpaca as well as free roaming chickens, ducks and the talking macaws. Also a beautiful garden centre
Semaphore Pets and Garden
119 Semaphore RoadPop in to visit Audrey the alpaca as well as free roaming chickens, ducks and the talking macaws. Also a beautiful garden centre
Essentials
IGA Semaphore
51 Semaphore RdUpmarket IGA. Open extended hours. 5min walk from the cottage.
South Australian owned business stocking all the SA favourites like Balfours, Beerenberg and Vili’s
23 locals recommend
Drakes Semaphore
22 Semaphore RdSouth Australian owned business stocking all the SA favourites like Balfours, Beerenberg and Vili’s