Ern Malley Est. 1943

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…

Wednesday, March 19th

CLOSED

for Hentley Farm Wine Tasting Event

Friday, March 21st - 7pm

LIVE MUSIC w Dieter Horvat and Friends

DIFFERENT FOLK is a unique night of folk from Adelaide’s musical crème de la crème at @ern.malley

Music from 7:30 with @gillyandbede @eugenethecity and @dieterhorvat (with @ervnbabymo and @liam.disorg )

Tickets HERE we hope you can join us

Thursday, March 27th - 7.30pm

COURTYARD CINEMA

The Awful Truth (1937) - 92mins

Presented by Dr. Thom Moran

Friday, March 28th - 7.30pm

LIVE JAZZ

thanks to the Harrison Smith Duo