Ern Malley

Est. 1943

Australia’s Oldest Literary Bar

137 Magill Rd, Stepney, SA 5069

Mon & Tues: Closed

Wed - Sat: 4pm til late

Friday from Midday

Every second Sunday for Swing Dancing from 4pm

Plat du Jour & Live music every Friday night

Readings Wednesday night from 6.30pm

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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 over 80 years. Known for its candlelit ambience, live music, classic cocktails, sing-a-longs around the piano, esteemed literary events, 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, June 6th - 7.30pm

LIVE JAZZ with Ruby Zoontjens

Saturday, June 7th - 7.30pm

LIVE JAZZ with Marina Anthea

Monday, June 9th 2-8pm

SWING & BLUES Dancing

Wednesday, June 11th - 6.30pm

The Ern Malley Readings Continue…

feat. Kai Jensen (Mel), Chelsea Avard & Sergio Holas

Thursday, June 12th - 6pm

The Ern Malley Lecture Series

On Frank O’Hara by Kai Jensen

Friday, June 13th - 7.30pm

WOODFOLK Live + Aisha Winter

Wednesday, June 18th - 6.30pm

The Ern Malley Readings Continue…

feat. Rob Ferris, Mij Tanith & Cath Kenneally

Thursday, June 19th

BLLOMSDAY extraveganza

Feat.

  • Joycean readings

  • Joycean music

  • Offal Bolognese

Wednesday, June 25th - 6.30pm

The Ern Malley Readings Continue…

feat. Mike Ladd, Ken Bolton & Nicole Bianca

Thursday, June 26th - 6.30pm

Pruf Positive: a Symposium of Dangerous Ideas and Irresistible Wit

Friday, June 27th - 7.30pm

LIVE MUSIC

Jack Willsmore & maisie b

Max Savage

Saturday, June 28th - 7.30pm

Luker Southern LIVE

Come say hello!

  • 137 Magill Rd

    Stepney SA 6059

  • Mon/Tues: CLOSED
    Wed to Sat: 4pm – late Sun: 4pm - 9pmish

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.