While taking on many incarnations it has almost continuously poured jugs of Coopers and hosted live original music in some form for more than 45 years. 

 

The current custodians have been operating the venue since 2019 following a physical transformation of the space to modernise it an allow increased versatility. UniBar ADL is an independently owned and operated venue and was recognised with nomination for Best Live Music Venue at the 2021, 2022 and 2023 South Australian Music Awards, and was inducted into the South Australian Music Hall of Fame in 2022. UniBar has a storied history having hosted tens of thousands of bands, the likes of Silverchair, Blink 182, Violent Soho, Powderfinger, Parkway Drive, Tash Sultana, Dune Rats and You Am I (to name very, very few).

 

We acknowledge that the land the UniBar ADL sits on is the traditional land of the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their Country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today. We respect the Elders of the Kaurna people, past, present and emerging. 

 

UniBar ADL is a safe and inclusive space for all patrons and performers. We encourage participation from all members of the community free from prejudice and discrimination. Our staff are trained in protective and preventative measures to ensure the safety of patrons and artists. We strongly encourage all artists, agents, managers and promoters booking events at the venue to do so with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity in their line-up.

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