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Looking for somewhere cosy to relax during winter? Rug up and enjoy a drink or two by the fire at one of these historic pubs.

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Venture down leafy Wright Street in the city's South West and you'll find a cosy corner pub with seriously good food, roaring fire and an atmosphere so good you'll feel at home as soon as you pull up a bar stool. Drop by every Friday for Local's Night for a roast cooked on the patio and excellent drink specials.

Conveniently located across the road from Her Majesty’s Theatre, The Hotel Metropolitan dates back to 1883 and is the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine by the fire before or after your show.

Located inside the iconic St Paul’s Rectory, The Jade has long been a mecca for local music lovers: whether you like being on stage or a face in the crowd.

In the cooler months, there’s little more tempting than taking getting comfy on the well-worn tan leather couch or one of the single-seaters in front of their roaring open wood fire. There’s also a second fireplace in the adjacent dining area if you want some amped up atmosphere mid-meal.

Serving South Australians since 1845, The Union Hotel has built a strong legacy amongst Adelaideans. Pubgoers can enjoy the beer garden in summer or bask by the wood fire in winter. Keep an eye out for Wednesday Jazz Nights, great happy hour specials and a juicy parmy offering.

With not one but three toasty fireplaces, grab yourself a comfy seat at The British Hotel and settle in for the perfect evening. While you're there, enjoy their wide selection of pub grub and traditional British classics, including bangers and mash, fish and chips and corned beef silverside with creamy mustard sauce. Keep calm and head to The British!

Enjoy traditional pub food with old-school service, all by the toasty warm fire at The Wellington Hotel.  Warm up with a hearty beef and Guinness pie and lamb shank, or choose something a little lighter with their crispy skin salmon and miso coconut sauce.

Raise a toast to the past when you stop into this history-laden watering hole and warm up by one of its three gas fireplaces – the big one in the rear courtyard or the two smaller ones inside.

First opened in 1838, this is South Australia’s oldest hotel, although the façade you see today is from a rebuilding in 1881. The contemporary interior sports stylish brick and marble and from wood-oven pizzas to full service restaurant dining there’s food choices aplenty.

Adelaide City's first microbrewery, the central location of this buzzing spot make it a favourite of office workers and after-work revellers alike. With stacks of space, bring a big group, order from their extensive food menu and share a weekend tipple or two.

Seriously good chicken parmies and top tier steaks are waiting for you at this historic pub on the corner of Rundle Street and East Terrace. Pull up a pew by the fire, grab a pint of local beer and begin your feast.

Make your next catch up at The Cumberland Arms Hotel (lovingly known as The Cumby). Boasting one of Adelaide's biggest beer gardens, this warm and hospitable pub has daily specials including $18 steak Wednesdays and siren-to-siren pint specials for Friday Night Footy.

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