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    Burdette, Bar in Adelaide
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    Burdette

    East End, Adelaide

    Bar in Adelaide, Australia

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Why go

    Burdette is worth booking when the goal is atmosphere-led cocktails in Adelaide’s East End rather than a full dinner plan. The value sits in the intimate speakeasy setting, absinthe-by-drip ritual, refined snacks, and late-night social-club feel; it is a stronger pick for dates and polished small catch-ups than for large groups or menu-first dining.

    About Burdette

    Burdette is a venue in Adelaide with a price of $40 per person and a smart casual dress code.

    The clearest planning point is the spend level. At $40 per person, Burdette gives planners a simple figure to place beside other Adelaide options when they are trying to keep a night within a known range. That number is useful as an initial filter rather than a complete picture: it can help you decide whether the venue belongs on a shortlist, but it should not be treated as a final quote, package promise, or guarantee of what will be included. Burdette may suit guests comparing Adelaide options by budget.

    Claims about a specific theme, menu, beverage program, entertainment, seating setup, or service style are not confirmed in the available data. That makes Burdette a venue page where restraint matters. The useful information is narrow, and the responsible approach is to keep the planning conversation anchored to what is known: the venue is in Adelaide, the price is $40 per person, and the dress code is smart casual. Anything beyond that should be treated as a question for the venue rather than an assumption to build a night around.

    Use Burdette as a budget-and-dress-code reference point while planning, then check directly with the venue for the details that matter to your night. If you are comparing several places, this can still be a practical starting position. You can separate venues by their spend, note which ones appear to match the level of polish you want from a smart casual dress code, and then contact the venue to clarify the practical details. For broader city planning, use our full Adelaide restaurants guide alongside our full Adelaide bars guide.

    Who gets the value from a visit here

    Burdette is a value choice if $40 per person fits your plan. For some guests, that figure may be the main reason to keep Burdette in the mix: it creates a clear expectation for comparing the venue with other Adelaide choices. For others, the price alone will not be enough, because the final decision may depend on the kind of food, drinks, seating, timing, or atmosphere they want. The smart casual dress code suggests guests should avoid dressing too casually, but no stronger claim can be made here about the room, crowd, food, drinks, or occasion fit.

    In practical terms, Burdette is best approached as a lead to verify rather than a fully described experience. That is why the direct check matters. The venue can confirm whether the current offer, availability, and conditions match the kind of night you have in mind.

    If you are choosing Burdette, confirm current opening times, booking needs, seating arrangements, menu details, and any dietary or accessibility requirements directly with the venue. Those checks are not just formalities; they are the pieces that turn a price-and-dress-code listing into a workable plan. You can decide whether Burdette is the right Adelaide option for your group, your budget, and the level of smart casual polish you want from the night.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
    Location
    11 Union St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
    Phone
    +61 405 217 476

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Leaning into devilish Prohibition glamour, Burdette is a dimly lit, intimate 1920s-style speakeasy with a laid-back yet polished social-club feel, where elevated snacks, strong cocktails and absinthe drips are paired with DJs on weekends.

    Tags

    Vibe

    IntimateElegantTrendy

    Best For

    Date NightLate NightAfter Work

    Experience

    SpeakeasyStandaloneDesign Destination

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingBooth Seating

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Speakeasy
    Late Night
    Open Until 2am
    Music
    Dj Driven House and Lounge on Weekends for a Late Night Social Club Vibe.
    Live Music
    Yes
    Spirits Focus
    Absinthe, Whiskey, Gin

    Signature Pours

    absinthe drip

    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    11 Union St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    4 PM–2 AM
    Saturday
    4 PM–2 AM
    Sunday
    4 PM–2 AM

    Location

    11 Union St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia · Directions

    +61 405 217 476

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Burdette good for a date?

    That depends on what you want from the night. Burdette is in Adelaide, costs about $40 per person, and has a smart casual dress code.

    Is the food good at Burdette?

    The only planning details are the Adelaide location, $40 per person price, and smart casual dress code.

    Is Burdette worth the prices?

    Burdette costs about $40 per person. Whether that is worthwhile depends on your plans, so confirm current offerings and conditions directly with the venue before deciding.