Ballet Wine Bar

Really enjoyed my first visit to the Ballet Wine Bar , which is situated where Bracegirdles was previously located on Jetty Road . The atmosphere is relaxed and subdued , with many bottles of wine gracing the shelves . You can either sit at the bar or in the more relaxed lounge seating , and the background music adds to the ambiance. I must say I was quite impressed with the food offerings- it’s not a large extensive menu by any means but it does seem to have options for most dietary requirements. I ordered the arancini with a beautifully smooth black truffle sauce. The rice was fluffy and flavoursome with a crunchy coating , and the flavour was spot on . Also ordered the zucchini flowers - beautifully accompanied with whipped ricotta - the artfully plated and morsels tasted almost like crunchy nut cornflakes with the addition of the honey . Both of these offering were gluten free. I also had a spicy margarita which was extremely smooth with a great chilli kick , and the first time for a white negroni which was also a taste experience. So even if you don’t drink wine they have you covered here . I did have a lovely glass of red from the McLaren Vale area , unfortunately I can’t remember its name , but it went down well as my friend and I sat soaking up the atmosphere as we didn’t want to leave . Service was excellent and the staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. Very much enjoyed the experience!

The perfect wine bar near Glenelg beach. I spent a lovely early evening up on their balcony, sipping wine and snacking on their delicious menu. I appreciated the plentiful vegan and gluten free options that were absolutely delicious and made no compromises. The selection of wines by the glass is somewhat limited, but there is a wide selection of half and full bottles, including both Australian and some European wines (plus a fun tasting option to compare them!) The indoor seating is also nice, although it’s hard to beat a balcony. Highly recommend!