Last updated: June 2026 • Information can change; always confirm with the venue when booking.
Looking for the best private dining rooms Adelaide has to offer? Whether you need an intimate cellar for a milestone celebration, a discreet space for a corporate lunch, a private function room for a team dinner, or a whole venue for a birthday, the city has some genuinely special spaces. This is your 2026 guide to private dining in Adelaide.
Below we compare the private dining rooms and function rooms Adelaide offers, grouped by size and style, from intimate two-person tables through to corporate event venues for fifty guests. From the historic vaults of the CBD and East End to the scenic Adelaide Hills, here is where to host your next event without the ringing around.
Private Dining at Septimus, East End CBD
Septimus is a dedicated House of Cheese and Wine on Grenfell Street, and our private dining is built around the cellar rather than bolted onto a restaurant. Groups take over a candlelit space for sommelier-led blind tastings, rare and back-vintage wines, and artisan cheese and charcuterie matched to every glass. It is the room for people who came for the wine.
- Capacity: 4 to 50 guests – up to 20 for exclusive upstairs hire, up to 50 for the whole venue
- Best for: intimate wine groups through to corporate functions and celebrations
- Pricing: competitively priced on either a venue hire fee or a minimum spend
- The experience: guided tastings, premium French and Australian wine, cheese and charcuterie pairings
- Location: 220 Grenfell Street, Adelaide East End CBD
Function Packages
Every function is tailored, so the packages below are a starting point and we build the right format around your group, your date and your guest count.
- The Gathering – from $20 per guest. Small groups at the bar or counter, with grazing boards and wines by the glass. Ideal for relaxed pre-dinner gatherings.
- The Upstairs – from $40 per guest. The reserved upper level for semi-private groups, with a curated cheese and wine flight and the option of a guided tasting.
- Exclusive Use – from $80 per guest or POA. The whole two-storey venue with a bespoke pairing menu, sabrage on arrival and a dedicated host. Built for corporate functions and milestone celebrations.
You can add guided wine masterclasses, charcuterie grazing tables and bespoke wine selections to any package. See the full detail on our private functions and corporate events page.
Quick Guide: Top Picks by Capacity
A quick comparison of the private dining rooms Adelaide offers, grouped by how many guests you need to seat.
| Venue Style | Best For | Capacity | Top Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intimate | Date night, serious wine discussions | 2–12 Guests | Septimus / Apothecary 1878 |
| Small Group | Wine groups, team dinners, celebrations | 12–20 Guests | Septimus (upstairs) / Georges |
| Functions | Corporate events, large parties | 30–50+ Guests | Septimus (whole venue) / Fugazzi |
How to Choose a Private Dining Room in Adelaide
Before you enquire, a few questions decide most of the fit. Working through these first saves a round of back-and-forth and helps each venue quote you accurately.
- Room hire or minimum spend. Most Adelaide venues do not charge room hire but require a minimum spend on food and drink. Ask whether that figure is flexible and what it includes.
- Capacity and layout. Confirm whether the room is fully private or semi-private, and whether the seating is for a long-table dinner or relaxed cocktail-style standing.
- Menu format. Check whether it is a set banquet, a tasting flight, or a la carte, and whether dietary requirements can be handled.
- BYO and corkage. Ask whether BYO is permitted for groups and what corkage applies. Our Adelaide corkage guide covers the city rates.
- AV and deposits. If you need a screen or sound for a corporate event, confirm it early, along with deposit and cancellation terms.
Private Dining Rooms Adelaide: Small & Intimate (up to 20 Guests)
Perfect for wine groups, business dinners, and exclusive tastings.
| Restaurant | Location | Capacity | Style / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Septimus | CBD (East End) | 4–20 (Upstairs hire) | Best for wine lovers. A dedicated House of Wine experience: sommelier-led blind tastings and rare vintages in a private space. Whole-venue hire for up to 50 also available. |
| Apothecary 1878 | CBD | Up to 12 | Iconic, candlelit cellar. The ultimate in atmosphere and intimacy. |
| Shōbōsho | Leigh St | Up to 8 | Shōmen: intimate 8-seat sister venue with a dedicated chef. |
| Restaurant Botanic | CBD | Up to 12 | World-class dining with serene views of the Botanic Gardens. |
| Chianti | Hutt St | Up to 14 | The Cellar Room. A classic, rustic stone cellar for traditional Italian hospitality. |
| Georges on Waymouth | Waymouth St | Up to 14 | Sophisticated and discreet. A long-time corporate favourite. |
| The Guardsman | North Terrace | Up to 14 | Refined pub setting within the historic Railway Station. |
| Herringbone | CBD | Up to 14 | Intimate and secluded space for modern Australian dining. |
| Africola | East End | Up to 14 | Vibrant and loud. A colourful North African feast. |
| The Crafers Hotel | Adelaide Hills | Up to 14 | The Napoleon Room. Refined dining in an award-winning gastropub. |
| Press* Food & Wine | Waymouth St | Up to 16 | Chic, sophisticated loft-style room for local produce. |
| The Salopian Inn | McLaren Vale | Up to 16 | A regional gem. Perfect for a long McLaren Vale wine lunch. |
Best Corporate & Function Rooms (20+ Guests)
Larger private function rooms suited to company events, engagement parties, and long lunches.
| Restaurant | Location | Capacity | Style / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Septimus | CBD (East End) | Up to 50 (Whole venue) | Best for wine lovers. Exclusive use of the two-storey House of Cheese and Wine with sommelier-led tastings. Priced on venue hire or minimum spend. |
| Fugazzi | Leigh St | Up to 40 | The Basement. Moody, Italo-New York-style basement with a private bar. |
| Osteria Oggi | Pirie St | Up to 30 | The Cellar (Cantina). Award-winning pasta on a long table in a buzzing cellar. |
| Golden Boy | East End | 10–30 | Funky Thai dining with multiple distinct private spaces. |
| Sol Rooftop Bar | CBD | 50–100+ | Glamorous rooftop bar with panoramic views (cocktail style). |
| 2KW | CBD | 10–40+ | Cabanas / Loggia. Glamorous rooftop with stunning city views. Semi-private. |
| arkhé | Norwood | Up to 20 | The Glasshouse. Sleek glass room beside a premium open-flame kitchen. |
| Fino Vino | CBD | Up to 30 | The Mezzanine. Elegant semi-private space overlooking the main restaurant. |
| Mayflower Restaurant | CBD | 10–40 | Elegant hotel setting, perfect for formal or corporate events. |
| Penfolds Magill Estate | Magill | 10–24 | Iconic winery with several ultra-premium private spaces. |
| Mount Lofty House | Adelaide Hills | 10–80+ | Pinnacle of luxury. Dine in the historic cellar or book out the venue. |
Private Dining Adelaide FAQs
Where can I book a private dining room in Adelaide?
Adelaide has private dining rooms across the CBD, East End and Adelaide Hills. For a wine-led event, Septimus on Grenfell Street offers a private cellar space for 4 to 20 guests and whole-venue hire for up to 50. Enquire directly with the venue for available dates.
What is the best private dining room in Adelaide for wine lovers?
For groups built around good wine, Septimus is purpose-built for it as a dedicated House of Cheese and Wine, with sommelier-led blind tastings, rare and back-vintage wines, and cheese and charcuterie pairings rather than a standard restaurant function menu.
Do Adelaide private dining rooms charge room hire?
It varies. Many venues waive room hire in favour of a minimum spend on food and drink, while others charge a set venue hire fee. Septimus prices each event on either a venue hire fee or a minimum spend to suit the group.
Can you BYO in an Adelaide private dining room?
Some venues permit BYO for group bookings with a corkage fee, and others do not. Always confirm before booking. Our Adelaide corkage guide sets out typical city rates.
How many guests can Septimus seat for a private function?
Septimus hosts from 4 guests for an intimate booking, up to 20 for exclusive hire of the upstairs level, and up to 50 for the whole two-storey venue, seated or cocktail-style.
Host Your Next Event at Septimus
If your group is built around good wine, Septimus is one of the most flexible private dining rooms Adelaide offers, a dedicated House of Cheese and Wine in the East End CBD. From four guests to the whole venue for fifty, we price each event on either a venue hire fee or a minimum spend to suit. Tell us your date, guest count, and what you have in mind, and we will design the evening around it. For full package detail, see our private functions and corporate events page.