Hains & Co
ProHighlights
- Laneway bar for 30 to 100 guests, with an indoor bar, deck and upstairs lounge
- Drinks and bar nibbles packages from $53 per person for one hour
- Upstairs Admiral's Quarters with a covered balcony for up to 35
About Hains & Co
Hains & Co is an independent bar on Gilbert Place, one of the West End laneways off Currie and King William Streets in the Adelaide CBD. It pours gin and tonics, cocktails, whisky, rum and craft beer, and keeps two humidors of cigars. The bar trades every day from 4pm until 2am, opening an hour earlier on Fridays. Downstairs, the inside bar is a warm, amber-lit room with booths and tables, and it opens onto an outdoor deck on the laneway. Groups of 30 to 60 can take the inside bar exclusively on Sunday to Thursday evenings until 9pm, while other guests use the outside bar. For a daytime event before opening, the whole venue, inside and out, suits 30 to 100 guests. Upstairs is Admiral's Quarters, a quieter lounge with booths, a bar holding hundreds of whiskies and a covered balcony looking over Edmund Wright House. The balcony alone takes up to 35 guests and the full upstairs up to 60. It has a roof, electric blinds and heaters, and is reached by stairs only. Most groups choose an all-inclusive package of drinks and bar nibbles, priced per person by the hour, with a minimum of 30 guests. The alternative is a minimum spend run as a bar tab, with a shortened drinks list if you like. Canapés, sliders and substantial bowls can be added for groups of 20 or more. Upstairs, a host can also run a private whisky tasting for 12 to 25 guests, starting with a cocktail and served with canapés. The bar does not host 18th or 21st birthdays, bucks parties, pub crawls or pub golf.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Pricing
Upstairs, the Admiral's Quarters balcony has a daytime minimum of $2,000 from Sunday to Thursday and $2,500 on Friday and Saturday, with evening minimums from $3,000. The full upstairs starts at $3,000 for a Sunday to Thursday event finishing by 9pm. A 50% deposit secures the booking, and Sundays and public holidays attract a 15% surcharge.
Food
Let the bar know about dietary needs a week ahead; it notes that not every request can be met.
Beverages
A bar tab against the minimum spend is the other option. BYO is not permitted.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Hains & Co hold for a private event?
The inside bar takes 30 to 60 guests, and the whole venue holds 30 to 100 for a daytime booking. Upstairs, the balcony suits up to 35 and the full Admiral's Quarters up to 60.
What does a drinks package cost?
Downstairs, unlimited drinks and bar nibbles cost $53 per person for one hour, $75 for two hours and $105 for three, for at least 30 guests. A cocktail can be added for $18 per person, and Sundays and public holidays attract a 15% surcharge.
How does the minimum spend option work?
The inside bar is booked at $1,000 an hour with a two-hour minimum, and a daytime full-venue booking is $3,000 for two hours or $4,000 for three. The spend goes on drinks and bar nibbles during the booked time, and anything left over does not carry forward.
Can we add more substantial food?
Yes. For groups of at least 20 you can add three canapés for $20 per person or five for $33, sliders for $9 and substantial bowls for $14. Dietary needs are due seven days ahead, and not every requirement can be met.
Are there events the bar won't host?
Hains & Co doesn't take 18th or 21st birthdays, bucks parties, pub crawls or pub golf. BYO isn't permitted, though a cake can come in with approval for a $20 cakeage fee.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Charlize
a month ago
I took my parents here for my father birthday and it was gorgeous. We booked a table in the upstairs whiskey bar, it houses over 600 whiskeys, some cocktails and spirits. Sanam, the gentleman who was working that night k…
nicky felton
2 months ago
We had an incredible experience for my partners 50th, we got 3 different rums for a tasting experience and Wilson was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond to explain each rum and give us a personalised experience…
Manuel Fischer
4 months ago
Best service in Adelaide! Staff takes their time to help with your options of cigars and spirits. Madeline and Lex were both absolutely amazing during my last two visits, helping us get the best option. If you want high…
Scott Perry
4 months ago
We went after our Adelaide Cabaret shows. As always, the vibe is nice, has a laid back atmosphere & drinks are on-point. My partner Shel ordered a ‘surprise-me’ sweet cocktail & Lex exceeded her expectations with a delic…
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