Guidebook for Bowden
Food Scene
I find this to be a great spot to have a coffee. It is usually pretty busy (especially throughout the day) and has a nice 'hustle and bustle' feel.
The breakfasts here a nice too!
17 locals recommend
Jarmer’s Kitchen
18 Park TerraceI find this to be a great spot to have a coffee. It is usually pretty busy (especially throughout the day) and has a nice 'hustle and bustle' feel.
The breakfasts here a nice too!
Traditional, authentic and amazing Italian food! So handy that it is within walking distance of the apartment. You can walk down here and eat at the restaurant or you can call them and order take-away.
11 locals recommend
Enzo's Ristorante
46 Port RdTraditional, authentic and amazing Italian food! So handy that it is within walking distance of the apartment. You can walk down here and eat at the restaurant or you can call them and order take-away.
This place does really nice pizza and pasta. It isn't cheap but I would say worth the money. I usually get the food delivered to the apartment (or you can pick it up yourself as take away).
Houda's Kitchen
218-220 Port RdThis place does really nice pizza and pasta. It isn't cheap but I would say worth the money. I usually get the food delivered to the apartment (or you can pick it up yourself as take away).
I haven't ever eaten here myself (although I do plan to). It is very budget friendly. The owner Mark and his staff will welcome you like you are family.
7 locals recommend
Gaslight Tavern
36 Chief StI haven't ever eaten here myself (although I do plan to). It is very budget friendly. The owner Mark and his staff will welcome you like you are family.
This Oporto does take away chicken and chicken burgers. They are open 24/7 (as it is next to a petrol station) which is very handy. I sometimes get a late-night meal here on the way home from a night-out.
OTR Brompton
77 Torrens RdThis Oporto does take away chicken and chicken burgers. They are open 24/7 (as it is next to a petrol station) which is very handy. I sometimes get a late-night meal here on the way home from a night-out.
Coffee and brekkie staples like lemon ricotta hotcakes or poached eggs in a quirky, old-world space. Situated at the Bowden railway station this is one of the most popular cafes in town, only meters up the road from your apartment!
30 locals recommend
The Loose Caboose
21 First StCoffee and brekkie staples like lemon ricotta hotcakes or poached eggs in a quirky, old-world space. Situated at the Bowden railway station this is one of the most popular cafes in town, only meters up the road from your apartment!
Drinks & Nightlife
Coolest bar in Adelaide to have a drink. Stay downstairs for some funky/disco tunes or head upstairs for more of a party vibe. Be careful, they charge a surcharge for all credit cards so it is better to pay cash. You can get here by cab ($15) or by catching the free tram.
15 locals recommend
Distill
286 Rundle StCoolest bar in Adelaide to have a drink. Stay downstairs for some funky/disco tunes or head upstairs for more of a party vibe. Be careful, they charge a surcharge for all credit cards so it is better to pay cash. You can get here by cab ($15) or by catching the free tram.
There is live music here almost every night of the week. Being such a short walk from the apartment it really is worth checking out.
46 locals recommend
The Gov
59 Port RdThere is live music here almost every night of the week. Being such a short walk from the apartment it really is worth checking out.
Parks & Nature
The Torrens river is a short walk from the apartment. Great place to see some wild-life and relax.
Torrens River Weir Gate
The Torrens river is a short walk from the apartment. Great place to see some wild-life and relax.
This park is directly across the road from the apartment. It has a BBQ area, seating, playground and a basketball court. Great place to meet all the friendly locals.
Emu Park
67 Gibson StThis park is directly across the road from the apartment. It has a BBQ area, seating, playground and a basketball court. Great place to meet all the friendly locals.
This is a newly completed park only a few hundred meters from the apartment. It features tennis courts and full size basketball courts. There is also a skatepark.
North Adelaide Station Road
North Adelaide Station RoadThis is a newly completed park only a few hundred meters from the apartment. It features tennis courts and full size basketball courts. There is also a skatepark.
Marino Rocks Cafe
1 Marine ParadeAmazing coastal views and a really good workout!
Adelaide's most popular hiking trail, the reward for your efforts is the most amazing view over the whole of Adelaide when you arrive at the top of Mount Lofty.
Waterfall Gully - Mt Lofty Trail
Adelaide's most popular hiking trail, the reward for your efforts is the most amazing view over the whole of Adelaide when you arrive at the top of Mount Lofty.
Catch the tram only meters from your apartment to arrive at Adelaide's most popular beach destination, Glenelg beach! Here you will find shops, cafes, bars and a beautiful beach for swimming.
138 locals recommend
Glenalg Beach
S EsplanadeCatch the tram only meters from your apartment to arrive at Adelaide's most popular beach destination, Glenelg beach! Here you will find shops, cafes, bars and a beautiful beach for swimming.
A quieter beach which you can access directly from the Bowden train station. Head here for a quiet day at the beach. Grange beach has a hotel/pub and cafe overlooking the beach.
18 locals recommend
Grange Beach
A quieter beach which you can access directly from the Bowden train station. Head here for a quiet day at the beach. Grange beach has a hotel/pub and cafe overlooking the beach.
Shopping
Get all of your essentials from here as it is within walking distance of the apartment.
19 locals recommend
FoodWorks
91 Torrens RdGet all of your essentials from here as it is within walking distance of the apartment.
Fresh produce and unique food stalls. Also surrounded by cafes. It is right on the free tram line so it is very accessible from the apartment.
15 locals recommend
Central Market
Fresh produce and unique food stalls. Also surrounded by cafes. It is right on the free tram line so it is very accessible from the apartment.
If you are visiting town using the tram this is the cheapest supermarket in town. You can find all of your essentials here.
30 locals recommend
Coles Grote St
If you are visiting town using the tram this is the cheapest supermarket in town. You can find all of your essentials here.
Adelaide's premier retail precinct. There is a Myers, Harris Scarfe, JB Hifi, A-Mart all sports and David Jones. You will also find many clothing stores here.
308 locals recommend
Rundle Mall
Adelaide - GlenelgAdelaide's premier retail precinct. There is a Myers, Harris Scarfe, JB Hifi, A-Mart all sports and David Jones. You will also find many clothing stores here.