Pepper Tree Cafe in Aldinga latest business to close its doors

A popular live music venue in Adelaide’s south has turned off the music and shut its doors despite having over a dozen upcoming gigs.

A beloved music venue in Adelaide’s south has unexpectedly shut their doors, taking to Facebook to make the announcement.

The Pepper Tree Cafe in Aldinga, a multi-award winning entertainment restaurant, announced they would be closed until further notice earlier this week.

Mark and Tanya Crago, owners of The Peppertree Cafe in 2018. (AAP Image/ Morgan Sette)

“Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be closed until further notice, please contact bands to organise a refund for tickets. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience,” the cafe announced.

“Please note this is not a permanent closure it is only temporary.”

Almost 20 shows have since been cancelled from the venue’s line-up despite the closure only being ‘temporary’.

Many live music buffs have shown their support, remembering the good times at the cafe and hoping this isn’t the end of an era.

“I’ve been coming for years and have so many fun memories from each visit, with heaps of friends in tow,” a patron wrote.

“Thank you for all you’ve done, a fond memory is allowing us to boogy in our seats during Covid … even that didn’t stop you from keeping the musical cogs turning.

“I hope it’s not the end of Peppertree Inn.”

The venue is infamous for winning a two-year battle over noise complaints allowing them to trade seven days a week and help boost Aldinga’s local economy.

The cafe is also the third local southern business to announce it’s closure this week after beverage company Mojo and Marion Bowland said they will remain only until the new year.

The cafe has been contacted for further comment.