East End Cellars - The Tasting Room

First visit on Friday 24th February at 530pm on way to Adelaide Fringe festival. Ordered 2 glasses of Chardonnay. This was poured into red wine glasses which resembled brandy balloons. There was plenty of white wine glasses on the counter he could have used! Do the staff actually know which glaases to use for different wines. Strange indeed. First impressions. Not good. Will visit the other places around east end for a wine next week on our way to the Fringe festival. Not good East End Cellars.

Great wine shop and adjoining bar for a drink and a platter or snack. Huge range of wines by the bottle which can be drunk on site for $15 corkage. Wines by the glass start around $10 and are high quality and usually a little different, including European. Free weekly tastings on Friday and Saturday afternoons with a visiting winemaker.

On the expensive sides but really nice atmosphere. We went with a group of friends and had shared wines and platters. Don't come if you are seeking a satisfying meal but good for sharing drinks in good company. The place is well decorated.

In Adelaide’s East End, The Tasting Room is the brainchild of wine retailer East End Cellars, which has moved across the road from its long-time home in Vardon Avenue to accommodate a bigger retail outlet, and in the process tasting area. Bottle-o meets bar – ****** genius! I could easily picture myself coming here after work (if I still lived in Adelaide, not commuting from Melbourne, that would be quite the trek) for a quick catch up with my fellow wine-loving friends. Then obligingly picking up a few favourites to take home, before the venue shuts at 10pm – so no late-night dancing on the tables here ladies! With exposed brick and wine box-derived wallpaper, it’s a very warm, inviting space. eatplaylovetravel.com.au

Great wine cellar as well as an impressive menu. Even the oil in the olive bowl is to die for!! Great service, friendly and knowledgable staff.