DrinkCity and North Adelaide

The Cumberland Arms

The Cumby

In a strip of bars and clubs along the southern end of Light Square adjacent to Hindley St. The Cumberland was bought out and refurbished some years ago. Nowadays it's a cozy spot which does a good job of being all things to all people. The front bar areas conceal a dance floor within, where a DJ is invariably playing house, and an outdoor area around the side. The popularity of "The Cumby" is cyclic, but if it's not happening, one of the adjacent places will be.

Address: 205 Waymouth St
Hours: Mon 9AM-midnight, Tue 9AM-1AM, Wed-Thu 9AM-3AM, Fri Sat 6PM-4AM, Sun 6PM-2AM
Website: thecumby.com.au (opens in a new tab)

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