O'Connell Street

O'Connell Street is the main commercial thoroughfare of North Adelaide, located just north of the Adelaide city centre across the River Torrens. Laid out as part of Colonel William Light's 1837 plan for Adelaide, it is lined with heritage buildings, shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. It serves as the central shopping and dining precinct for North Adelaide and is notable for its historic character and village atmosphere.

Visitors can expect a wide, tree-lined main street with heritage shopfronts, boutiques, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, pubs and services. The street is flat and walkable with paved footpaths, outdoor dining areas and street parking. Visitors can explore shops, dine, view historic architecture including hotels and former civic buildings, and experience a busy local precinct that connects to Adelaide Oval and the Park Lands.