Esmay is a deeply personal, produce-driven restaurant by Chef Alanna Sapwell, now open in Adelaide. Set within the former Hackney Hotel — a heritage-listed building dating back to 1883 — the space has been carefully restored. Original fireplaces and stained-glass windows remain, bringing old-world charm to a fresh, thoughtful beginning.

Inside, the intimate 40-seat dining room blends quiet refinement with historical character, reflecting Esmay’s guiding philosophy: warm hospitality, seasonal produce, and food that nourishes in more ways than one.

For Sapwell, reimagining this space from the ground up means considering every detail — from the music and lighting, to the subtle ‘nanna move’ of sneaking nutrient-dense vegetables into dishes. When you walk out feeling good, there are many reasons why — some you’ll notice, and others you simply feel.

THE EXPERIENCE MENU

A signature seven-course journey through the food, wine and hospitality of Esmay. The menu is shaped by the seasons and evolves with the best produce available, giving Chef Alanna and the team the freedom to seek out exceptional local ingredients and serve each at its very best. $125pp

From 19 August, the Esmay Experience will be our dining offering across all bookings for dinner Wednesday – Saturday, and lunch on Sunday.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Dietaries: Please let us know of any dietary requirements prior to your reservation so we can prepare a considered alternative menu where needed. If an EpiPen is required due to severity of the allergy, please bring one as we do not have one on site.

BYO: We understand that there are special bottles of wine to enjoy with loved ones. For this reason we offer 1 bottle per table at $60 corkage and thank you for choosing Esmay to enjoy your special bottle.