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Rebecca Keating

Rebecca’s the first to admit she plans her days (and her holidays) around food. A communications and marketing pro by day, she gets to put on her Urban List hat as a freelancer and chat about all the best things in Perth and beyond—never shy of a recommendation or a good story.

After a couple of dreamy years living in Italy, she’s still happily obsessed with all things Italian—think long lunches, late-night gelato runs and far too much chocolate. You’ll often find her scoping out where her next morning coffee(s) will come from, soaking up the serenity of a sauna session, or booking in anything that remotely resembles a day spa.

Friends, family and dogs (all the pats) are her everything, and she’s always up for good conversation, a new café to try, or planning her next food-fuelled adventure.

The Good Life By Rebecca

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One of the best restaurants in South Perth, The Station
Restaurants

The Best South Perth Restaurants For Your Next Dinner Date

With hands down some of the best views in Perth, you can’t beat soaking in the city skyline while digging into some seriously good food. With everything from pub grub to fine dining—you’ll be left satisfied in this special little suburb. And for those NOR, there’s no excuse—dip your toes South without having to venture too far.
Perth's best high tea
Food & Drink

The Best High Teas In Perth

High tea might just be the fanciest way to spend an afternoon—and Perth/Boorloo has plenty of lush spots to prove it. Here at Urban List, we think there’s something undeniably special about slowing down over towers of finger sandwiches, flaky pastries and bite-sized sweets, all while sipping something bubbly (or beautifully brewed).
cooking classes in Perth
Food & Drink

Perth’s Best Cooking Classes To Help Level Up Your Kitchen Game

It doesn’t matter if you’re a culinary whiz or the type to burn toast—cooking classes are one of the best ways to spend a few hours. You’ll sharpen your skills in a relaxed, hands-on setting, discover new flavours, and maybe even surprise yourself with what you can whip up. Plus, let’s be honest—sitting down to eat what you’ve just made is half the fun.
Food & Drink

Where To Get Irish-Chinese and Spice Bags In Perth

If you’ve never heard of Irish-Chinese food before, don’t worry—we’ve got you. Born in the kitchens of Ireland’s Chinese takeaways, this unlikely fusion is an absolute cultural institution across the Emerald Isle—combining Chinese-inspired dishes with local Irish tastes to create something completely unique and wonderfully addictive. Think: sweet-and-sour chicken balls with curry sauce, salt and chilli everything, battered spring rolls, and of course, the beloved spice bag.
Local Escapes

Albany’s Best Things To Do, Eat And See

Down in WA’s Great Southern, Albany serves up moody natural landscapes, seriously good food, and just the right amount of small-town charm. It’s the kind of place where you can start your day with ocean views, spend the afternoon exploring windswept beaches or epic hiking trails, and wind down with a cracking local wine and some top-notch bites.
a woman rock climbing at an indoor facility
Fitness

Where To Go Rock Climbing In Perth

When it comes to keeping fit, it’s no secret that us Perth peeps love a little adventure. If chalking up, scaling walls, belaying your mates and suffering the occasional harness wedgie sounds like your kind of fun, it might be time to plan a rock climbing day out.
bowling lanes in Perth
Activities & Itineraries

The Best Bowling Alleys In Perth

Bowling might bring back memories of slippery shoes and birthday cake sugar highs, but Perth’s alleys have seriously stepped up. These days it’s all about neon-lit lanes, retro beats, craft drinks and way more style than your childhood party ever had.
A couple on a date night in Perth
Things To Do

Perth Date Ideas That Aren’t Dinner And A Movie

Ready to step things up a little and show your date you've still got some tricks up your sleeve? There are plenty of things to do in and around Perth that will make your date think you're oh-so-creative and clever and not at all like their boring ex who just wanted to watch Netflix all the time.
Perth Alcohol Delivery
Bars & Pubs

Perth’s Best Alcohol Delivery Services

Let’s be honest—sometimes leaving the house for a bottle of vino just isn’t happening. Maybe you’re prepping for a last-minute dinner party, somehow forgot to restock before the weekend, or just feel like kicking back with a cocktail without changing out of your trackies, Perth’s alcohol delivery services have your back. 
Activities & Itineraries

Where To Go Ice Skating In Perth

Perth isn't a place that many would associate with ice skating—us Perthlings don't bat an eyelash at 40 degree days and complain when the temps hit lows of 18—but it turns out ice skating in Perth is very possible and it's all sorts of fun. 
Abacus Cafe in Leederville
Cafes

The Best Cafes In Leederville Right Now

Leederville has always batted above average on the cafe front and in 2025, it’s clear the suburb is still swinging hard. Whether you’re craving a seriously good brew, lazy brunch with mates, or a sunny solo perch for people-watching, Leedy’s buzzing cafe scene continues to deliver. From old favourites still packing out tables to shiny new arrivals bringing fresh flair, there’s no shortage of delicious stops lining Oxford Street and beyond.
Beauty

TikTok’s Viral Head Spas Have Landed In Perth

Found yourself dreaming of those head spas all over your feed? Rejoice! Perth is now home to its very own selection of indulgently relaxing hair treatments that will have you feeling all sorts of blissed out and floating on cloud nine. 
Hot pot in Perth
Restaurants

Perth’s Best Hot Pot Restaurants

This steamy DIY-style feast is a fave among those who know it, but may be a confusing experience for those who don’t, so let us clue you in. And to send you on your way, here are our favourite spots for hot pot in Perth.
Thai restaurant in Perth
Restaurants

12 Of The Best Thai Restaurants In Perth

Anyone who’s visited Thailand knows the hot, sour, sweet and spicy flavours of the local eats and how addictive they are. Once you get a craving for an eye-watering spicy papaya salad, an eggy pad thai or a whole fish soaked in tamarind and chilli, there’s not much else you can do but hunt it down and devour. Here's the best Thai restaurants in Perth. 
Fitness

Perth’s Best Pilates Studios To Try In 2025

Controlled movements are the name of the game in this strength building and toning workout that targets your bum, legs, arm and core in each and every session. Don't be deceived by the slower pace—anyone who’s ever taken a pilates class will know it's so much harder than it looks.
a sauna in Perth
Wellness

Perth’s Best Saunas, Ice Baths And Recovery Centres

There’s nothing quite like a good sauna sweat session to reset your mind and body and if you really want to level up your wellness routine, it might be time to embrace the full hot-cold experience. Thankfully, Perth is stacked with stunning spots where you can melt into the heat of a sauna or steam room before braving an ice bath and chilling out in luxe recovery lounges and magnesium pools to sweeten the deal.
Things To Do With Kids

The Best Indoor Playgrounds In Perth

Blessed with some of the world's finest weather, Perth/Boorloo is a paradise of blue skies, beaches and outdoor activities. The realists that we are, we accept that even in this sunny haven, there’s bound to be a spot of rain or a wildly hot day that threatens to keep the kids indoors and your sanity running wild. 
A luxe day spa in Perth
Beauty

The Best Day Spa Packages To Spoil Mum With This Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about how to spoil Mum, or that special Mother figure in your life, and there’s honestly not much better than an hour or few away from the real world and at one of Perth/Boorloo’s best spas. Whether it’s a heavenly massage to rejuvenate body and mind, or a seriously indulgent facial, being able to unwind and be pampered with a spot of self-care is exactly what Mum deserves.
Easter cocktails from The Guildford Hotel
Things To Do

Perth’s Best Easter Treats To Hunt Down This Year

Ah Easter, our favourite time of the year to over-indulge on all things chocolatey and sweet. And while you could hold out for the big family get-together to pig out, we reckon you should spread the Easter feasting out a bit and make the most of all the yummy treats on offer around Perth while you can. From adorable chocolates to mind-blowing boozy delights, there’s plenty to get around.
What's On

The Best Places To Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day In Perth

It's true what they say - the luck of the Irish takes a special spot in everyone's hearts on Saint Patrick’s Day. Whilst officially on Monday 17 March, the festivities are taking place over the whole weekend. So embrace your inner leprechaun, trawl your wardrobes for green and skip on down to all of the best Irish pubs and dance floors Perth has to offer.
a cafe open for Labour Day in Perth 2024
Food & Drink

What’s Open On Labour Day 2025 In Perth

Labour Day is just around the corner and we are oh-so ready for those long weekend vibes. Whether you're hunting the best coffee and brunch in town or looking for a leisurely long lunch and afternoon drinks, we've got you covered. 
Inside one of the best restaurants in Victoria Park
Restaurants

27 Of The Best Restaurants In Victoria Park

A stroll down Albany Highway in Victoria Park is like going into IKEA—dangerous but oh so good. Bursting with delish eats from all over the globe, it’s no secret that this ‘burb is an absolute foodie haven with endless cheap and cheery joints, top notch pubs and contemporary restaurants.
Local Escapes

8 Last-Minute Airbnbs Near Perth You Can Still Book For A Christmas Break Staycay

Christmas festivities got you in need of a vacay? Make it a staycay! While you’d be right in thinking a heap of Airbnbs are already booked out, we’ve searched far and wide to find the last few remaining gems here in Perth, so you can take a beat to reset and refresh with a last minute stay. Days spent by the beach, nights out experiencing the finest places to eat and drink and a chance to rest and recharge - sounds like pure bliss.
skin clinics Perth
Beauty

Perth’s Best Skin Clinics To Get You Glowing

From skin needling and laser treatments to peels and dermaplaning, you’d be forgiven for wondering where to start. Our advice? Choose a trusted skin care professional (aka a dermal therapist), get their advice and make sure you feel comfortable. 
Bars & Pubs

The Best Date Night Bars In Perth To Impress Your Lover

Looking to impress on your next date night? We’ve got you. Whether it’s a first time fling or an evening with a long-time lover, Perth is brimming with intimately chic bars to set the mood. From cosy cocktail haunts to leveled-up wine bars, we’ve rounded up the best date night bars in Perth that are sure to spark great conversation and quite possibly, a little romance. 
arancini as part of a set menu in Perth
Restaurants

The Best Set Menus In Perth Under $70pp

There is no shortage of absolutely spectacular places to dine in Perth, but let’s be real - sometimes it may feel like you’re breaking the bank. Luckily, there are plenty of drool-worthy set menus that offer damn good value without sacrificing on top notch food or a coveted experience. 
one of the best coffees in Perth
Cafes

Perth’s Best Coffee, According To Baristas

We could rattle off hundreds of Perth’s best coffee spots, but to keep things simple we’ve sipped our way around the ‘burbs and had many office debates to bring you 50 of the best coffee places in Perth.
Cafes

Where To Find Perth’s Best Hot Chocolates

When it comes to the humble hot chocolate, you would think it would be pretty easy to master. Melt some chocolate into hot milk and you’re all set, right? Wrong! As with coffee, there is an art to making the perfect hot chocolate.
Eggs Benedict from Mataya Eatery in Mandurah
Food & Drink

10 Mandurah Cafes To Bookmark For A Breakfast Roadtrip

Just 50 minutes from Perth, Mandurah is known for its picturesque beaches, tranquil canals and laid-back atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for a relaxing day trip or weekend away. To maximise your time in this stunning place of the world, you’re going to want to start each day with an epicly good coffee and equally great breakfast. 
Best Chinese Restaurants Perth
Restaurants

Perth’s Best Chinese Restaurants For Your Next Feast

Chinese food in Perth is as diverse as it is delicious. We’ve come a long way from thinking honey soy baked chicken from the local foodcourt was all Chinese cuisine has to offer - we are lucky to be able to enjoy authentic, multi-regional Chinese food pretty much any time of day. And it’s not just limited to Northbridge either! Some of the best Chinese eats are found in unassuming places, all over our delightful city.
Gnocchi at Eccolo in Hillarys
Restaurants

Hillarys Best Restaurants, Bars And Cafes To Try In 2023

If you grew up in Perth, chances are you’ve got sweet summer memories of day trips to AQWA followed by fish and chips at Hillarys Boat Harbour. Look, we'd still be happy with that combo to be fair, but there are plenty more spots to eat and drink that'll please your more adult tastes too.
free camping in WA
Local Escapes

The Best Free Camping Spots In Western Australia

Camping is good for the soul—fresh air, nature and a time to really relax and wind down. What’s even better than a few nights away sleeping under the stars? When you can do it all for free. Western Australia is home to some ridiculously cool camping grounds, and we’ve rounded up eight of our favourite free ones. 
Trays of almond croissants
Bakeries & Delis

13 Of Perth’s Greatest Almond Croissants To Hop Out Of Bed For

Is there anything a croissant can’t fix? The logical response is no. When you’re ready to dial it up a notch, an almond one will do the trick—flaky and oh-so buttery pastry filled with a sweet almond filling topped with plenty of flaked nut goodness. There is literally nothing not to love about this breakfast, brunch or snack delight. Pair it with a coffee and you’ll be set to conquer the day ahead. 
Things To Do

Everything To Eat, See And Do In Subiaco

​Subiaco is having a moment right now and we could not be more excited. This incredibly vibrant hub is home to brand-spankin' new places to eat and drink, oh-so lush experiences and of course your old favourites. 
winter road trips in WA
Local Escapes

10 Soul-Warming Winter Road Trips You Need To Try In WA

If you call Western Australia home, it’s pretty likely you’ve done a road trip or ten in your lifetime. As the chilly days seem to have no end in sight (ok we know it’s really only a couple of months in Perth,) the idea of jumping in the car and heading out of the city seems like the perfect hug of warmth we all need. 

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