A snapshot of Adelaide’s drinks scene

Adelaide’s hotel, bar and restaurant scene saw dramatic change in 2015, with dozens of new venues opening and existing operators revamping their premises. Here are some of Nat Rogers’ images capturing the beverage side of the business.

1/22The wine selection at Hilton Adelaide's new contemporary bar and restaurant, Coal Cellar + Grill.

2/22The Stag's new-look front bar following its renovation and reopening in October.

3/22Prohibition Liquor Co, which released its new brew in November, is one of a number of boutique producers driving a thirst for local spirits.

4/22Ingredients for Prohibition Gin.

5/22The wine list at The Stag hotel's new sophisticated restaurant, The Vardon.

6/22The 'Governor’s Garden Cocktail' at rooftop eating and drinking hotspot 2KW.

7/22Wine barrels at 2KW.

8/22Beer taps at Electra House, which opened after a multi-million-dollar makeover early in the year and then got another revamp in September.

9/22Wine O'Clock at modern Italian food and wine venue Osteria Oggi, which opened on Pirie Street in September.

10/22Sake for two served in traditional pottery cups and flasks at En Japanese bar and eatery in Goodwood.

11/22A Virgin Bloody Mary at Red House Shop & Cafe in the 1850s North Adelaide Railway Station on War Memorial Drive.

12/22Insieme Italian restaurant on Flinders Street serves both local and Italian wines.

13/22Imported beer at Mexican street-food restaurant Sazon, which opened in Grenfell Street mid-year.

14/22A refreshing Lemon Margarita at Sazon.

15/22The bar of the rebranded White House [Fortified] Food + Wine restaurant at Hahndorf, part of The Establishment 1858.

16/22A gin sour in the making at Hains & Co in Gilbert Place.

17/22Rare beers made in Latvia and beers made by young Latvian brewers at Robe Town Brewery are on the menu at the Latvian Lunch Room, which opened in April at the Central Market.

18/22House-made spiced blueberry tonic at Entropy, a fresh and funky restaurant in the old railway shed at Thebarton.

19/22An enomatic wine dispenser at The Wined Bar, National Wine Centre.

20/22Zahr Mezze Cafe Bar on King William Road.

21/22Iconic Bridgewater Mill opened its doors to a broader clientele last year as a casual lounge and dining destination.

22/22Cocktail hour at Downtown HDCB in Hindley Street.