Ern Malley
Est. 1943
Australia’s Oldest Literary Bar
137 Magill Rd, Stepney, SA 5069
Mon & Tues: Closed
Wed - Sat: 4pm til late
Every second Sunday for Swing Dancing from 4pm
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 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…
Saturday, April 26th - 7.30pm
The Corner Club Trio
With influences of Bossa Nova, Jazz, Funk and Brazilian regional music
feat. Gustavo Quintino, Daniel Gosling & William Will
Sunday, April 27th - 2-6pm ish
Sunday Swing Dancing
Two O’Clock Jump Masterclass hosted by Swing Dance Adelaide
All welcome
Wednesday, April 30th - 6.30pm for a 7pm start
The Ern Malley Readings continue
feat. SJ McKenzie, Aphrodite Haylock, Christopher Charles & Peter Goldsworthy
Friday, May 2nd - 7.30pm
Sea Shanties are BACK!
Featuring everyone’s favourite Sea Shanty band, Guinness on tap and probably some sort of Irish Stew
Saturday, May 3rd - 7.30pm
LIVE MUSIC
Courtesy of The Cow Tones
—Americana, blues, folk songs—
Thursday, May 8th - 7pm
Little Bright and his Family Fortune presents:
The third workshop of the semi-seminal, magnum-opus-in-progress, no-concept musical now titled "Bright, Bright & Associates Lawning Co." A (draft) musical in two acts, by Elliott Bright.
"WON'T YOU PUT DOWN THAT SCRIPT AND JUST TALK TO ME?"
Revisiting and revising the off-Fringe hit of 2024, Little Bright and his Family Fortune presents the third workshop of the semi-seminal, magnum-opus-in-progress, no-concept musical now titled: "Bright, Bright & Associates Lawning Co." A (draft) musical in two acts, by Elliott Bright.
Join us at Ern Malley on Thursday 8 May 2025 for scripted chaos and improvised orderliness as we workshop the latest draft of the Little Bright musical. A tragicomic, immersive theatre experience like no other.
Synopsis: "The director of a theatre company turned director of a lawn company struggles to face the reality of a looming investor presentation.”
Arrive 7pm.
Come say hello!
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137 Magill Rd
Stepney SA 6059
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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.
