Kent Town
A creative inner-city neighbourhood—steps from Adelaide’s East Park Lands.
Kent Town is one of Adelaide’s most established inner-city neighbourhoods, blending heritage character with a vibrant mix of professional and creative industries, venues and cafés.
Located just over the East Park Lands—and an easy walk or ride from Rundle Street—it’s simple to reach, with Beam and Neuron e-scooters offering a quick, car-free connection from the CBD. Get directions
Food, wine and distilling
Kent Town is home to an expanding collection of boutique producers and locally loved hospitality venues. Favourites include Bibo Bar and Eatery, Kho Bar, and the Kent Town Hotel
The Eastside Wine & Ale Trail (EWAT) showcases the vibrant drinks culture of Kent Town and its surrounds, featuring nine boutique cellar doors, two gin distilleries, and Little Bang Brewing Co, a local microbrewery in nearby Stepney.
Plan your visit: Explore the EWAT map and open Kent Town in Google Maps to discover more venues.
Creative, professional and innovative
Kent Town is the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters’ key hub for creative and cultural industries. Studios, agencies, production houses, and design practices—including interior and architectural studios—occupy heritage buildings and reimagined warehouses, creating a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Notable businesses include Kojo, a leading creative agency, and Base64, a technology and entrepreneurial hub that has been part of Kent Town for over ten years.
The precinct also has a diverse mix of specialist industries and professional services—from science and technical fields to medical, finance and legal firms.
Heritage and art
Heritage homes, historic industrial buildings and vibrant laneway murals define Kent Town’s unique identity. An interactive public art map will launch in 2026, making it easier for visitors to explore the area’s growing collection of murals and installations.
A cultural highlight is GAGPROJECTS (previously known as Greenaway Art Gallery, established in 1991).
Shaping the future of Kent Town
With more residents and businesses choosing Kent Town each year, the neighbourhood continues to thrive as a culturally and economically significant hub—while preserving the creative energy and heritage character that make it unique.
Learn more, download:
- Kent Town Public Realm Manual and Urban Design Framework - guiding the enhancement of streets and laneways into vibrant, high-quality public spaces while respecting the suburb’s heritage.
Kent Town map
Click on the ‘View Larger Map’ link to open Kent Town in Google Maps, explore more businesses and venues and get directions.
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