First Look: Qantas unveils its first business lounge in Adelaide

Qantas’ Adelaide Business Lounge is the carrier’s first domestic business lounge in nearly a decade.

Qantas has unveiled its first Business Lounge in Adelaide, an elegant space that celebrates the flavours and landscapes of South Australia. Designed in collaboration with architecture firm Architectus, the lounge features soft, sculptural lines that nod to the undulating terrain of the Flinders Ranges, while warm, earthy tones are inspired by Kangaroo Island.

The bar is stocked with South Australian fine wines, nodding to the region’s rich wine culture.

“Everything is connected by design to an iconic destination in South Australia,” says Daniel Stanning, associate at Architectus. “We’ve incorporated the brickwork of the Adelaide Central Market into the dining area, and another section of the lounge draws from the rocky textures of Kangaroo Island.”

Celebrity chef Neil Perry also returns to helm the lounge’s culinary direction, drawing on produce from the iconic Adelaide Central Market to spotlight the region’s flavours and exceptional quality.

The dining area is inspired by the Adelaide Central Market in both the food offerings and the design.

“The Adelaide Central Market is the heart and soul of the city,” Perry tells Australian Traveller. “It’s not just a place where chefs come, families shop there too. There’s a butcher who’s been there for about 50 years, and we’re actually using their famous porchetta in our sandwiches, and their chorizo is going into our paella… It’s wonderful to bring in flavours that Adelaideans have grown up with.”

Joining Perry in shaping the menu is beloved cook Maggie Beer, who heads up the snack offering with a curated selection of cheeses and small bites.

Renowned chefs Neil Perry and Maggie Beer head up the lounge menu.

A standout feature is the drinks selection, served from a show-stopping marble bar at the centre of the lounge, highlighting fine wines from across South Australia’s renowned wine regions.

The new Business Lounge expands on the airport’s Qantas Club, which just opened late last year. The unveiling comes just as Qantas announces the relaunch of its international routes from Adelaide, with flights to Auckland kicking off later this year.

It’s a sleek new chapter for the airport, and for a city that’s very much on the rise.