Dating in Adelaide: markets, festivals and wine-country dates

Adelaide gets underrated by people who haven’t spent time there. It’s compact, easy to get around, and surrounded by famous food and wine regions. It’s also a city where people often know each other, which affects how you date.

Dating in a smaller city

In a city of around 1.4 million people, there’s a fair chance a match knows someone you know. That can be reassuring, because there are mutual friends to vouch for people, but it also means reputations travel. Be kind, be honest and treat people well, even when it isn’t a match.

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Adelaide date ideas

• Adelaide Central Market. Graze your way through cheese, coffee and dumplings. Friday evenings are lively.
• The tram to Glenelg. Walk the jetty and get fish and chips on the sand.
• Festival season. From February to March the Fringe and Adelaide Festival fill the city with shows. A cheap comedy show is a great first date.
• The Botanic Garden. Free, central and beautiful, with the Bicentennial Conservatory as a rainy-day option.
• Wine country. The Barossa, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills are all close. Save a day trip for when you know each other a bit better, and organise a designated driver or a tour.

Adelaide dating tips

Keep the first date simple. One drink in a small bar off Peel Street or a coffee on The Parade is perfect.

Use festivals as icebreakers. Asking “What are you seeing at the Fringe?” is an easy opener in summer.

Say yes to friends too. Adelaide is great for building a social circle. Set your profile to friends as well as dating and see who you meet.

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