Ern Malley

Est. 1943

Australia’s Oldest Literary Bar

137 Magill Rd, Stepney, SA 5069

Mon & Tues: Closed

Wed & Thurs: 4pm till late

Fri & Sat: 3pm till late

Free tapas & $5 glass of wine Fri & Sat, 3-6pm

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…

Thursday, Nov 20th - 7pm

Alchemy Jazz Trio LIVE

Friday, Nov 21st - 7.30pm

Golonka LIVE

Wednesday, Nov 26th - 7pm

Lidija Simkute Book Launch

Thursday, Nove 27th - 7.30pm

LIVE MUSIC in the front bar

Friday, Nov 28th - 7.30pm

Collage! presented by maisie b & Harrison Smith

LIVE JAZZ/POETRY/SONG

Friday, Dec 5th

CLOSED for PRIVATE PARTY

Thursday, Dec 11th -7pm

Neenaw LIVE JAZZ

Friday, Dec 12th

CLOSED for PRIVATE PARTY

Saturday, Dec 13th

CLOSED for PRIVATE PARTY from 7pm

Wednesday, Dec 17th - 7pm

Harrison Smith Jazz Trio LIVE

Thursday, Dec 18th - 7pm

James the Lute player LIVE

Friday, Dec 19th - 7pm

Daniel Cavallaro & Friends LIVE JAZZ

Saturday, Dec 20th

CLOSED for PRIVATE PARTY

Wednesday, Dec 24th - Tuesday, Dec 30th

CLOSED for Christmas

Wednesday, Dec 31st - 7pm

Ern Malley’s (New) Annual Casual (but no less wholesome and intoxicating) New Year’s Eve Party

No tix necessary, just come along and have a great time.

Free bottle of bubbles if you propose on the night

Thursday, Jan 1st - Tuesday, Jan 6th

CLOSED for Christmas (look it up)

Wednesday, Jan 7th

Ern is BACK, BABY - celebration of everything good

Come say hello!

****WE NO LONGER REQUIRE RESERVATIONS****

Though bookings are encouraged for groups of five or more

  • 137 Magill Rd

    Stepney SA 6059

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

Get in touch to 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.