Ern Malley

Est. 1943

Australia’s Oldest Literary Bar*

137 Magill Rd, Stepney, SA 5069

Mon & Tues: Closed

Wed - Sat: 4pm til late

Sun: noon til 8pm

Live music every Friday night

Dinner Friday & Saturday night

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Headfirst into the beautiful accident…

Open since 1943, this Adelaide venue has been at the vanguard of the Australian literary, music and arts scene for 80 years. Known for its sing-a-longs around the piano, esteemed book launches, live music, classic cocktails and incredible collection of original artworks, Ern Malley continues to draw thirsty conversationalist from far and wide.

For more information about Ern Malley the poet, Max Harris, and the incredible story, please visit the official website here.

…Coming up at Ern Malley…

Friday, April 26th - 8.30pm

Jack Willsmore and Wil Davies Jazz ensemble

Saturday, April 27th - from 6pm

Courtyard Cinema,
An evening of short films and live music at Ern Malleys
Saturday April 27th
Free Entry

Repeater Productions and Drive-Thru Pictures are putting together a selection of films that have been developed by South Australian creatives. Beautifully displayed in the courtyard of Adelaide's very own institution Ern Malley.

Food by Sooki La-La starting at 6pm

Live music from Wake in Fright after the movies, and local DJs into the night.

Films by:
Stephen Packer
Fraser Whitehead
Maddie Grammatopoulos
Luca Sardelis
Morgan Wright
Madeline Gordon & Paul Gallasch

It's guaranteed to be a night to remember.
Free entry, so grab your friends, and share the love.

Sunday, April 28th - 2pm

Adelaide Jazz Festival

feat. The Ciara Louise Ferguson Trio

SOLD OUT

Come say hello!

  • 137 Magill Rd

    Stepney SA 6059

  • Mon/Tues: CLOSED
    Wed to Fri: 4.30pm – late Sat: 9am - late. Sun: try your luck

Make a reservation, book an event or function, or ask a question…

Email: paul(at)ernmalley.com.au

Call: 0434 786 755

(we have a very old phone, so we don’t always notice voicemails. Best to email if you don’t catch us on the bell.