Ern Malley

Est. 1943

Australia’s Oldest Literary Bar*

137 Magill Rd, Stepney, SA 5069

Mon & Tues: Closed

Wed - Sat: 4pm til late

Sun: 2pm til 8pmish

Live music every Friday night

Dinner Friday & Saturday night*

* But just one option (ie Risotto, Moules Marinières, Chili con Carne, etc), like an old provincial European bar (including the fresh, local ingredients).

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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…

Thursday, May 16th - 6.30pm

Trivia Night is on again, hosted by the one and only Secret Trivia Clubb (the extra b is for confusion)

Free entry. Bar tab to be won. Email (paul@ernmalley.com.au) to reserve a table

Friday, May 17th - from 7pm

Sea Shanty Night!

Join us for a raucous evening of Sea Shanties and Irish ballads.

  • Guinness on tap

  • Live music

  • Irish stew

Saturday, May 18th - 8pm

Live music w Perrin Walker

‘Lofi violin to relax/drink wine to’

free entry

Sunday, May 19th - 7pm

Launch of Agony Magazine issue III

Come and celebrate the release of the new issue of Adelaide’s (still) only literary journal and hear from some of this issue’s contributors.

Friday, May 24th - 8pm

Live Music w Puddles Bicycadelia

feat. The Smug Drugglers

free entry

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.