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22 Of Perth’s Best BYO Restaurants To Try This Weekend

We love a fancy wine list as much as the next person, but you know what we’re loving more at the moment? Saving our hard-earned cash (special thanks to the cozzie livs). Going out can be a major indulgence these days—and we obvi love getting out and about—but sometimes we need to put our budgeting hats on.

Features

Tanuki Izakaya Is Thriving, Here’s Why They’ve Smashed Their First Year

We had to ask Tanuki's general manager Joong Charpentier the secret to his success—and the answer might surprise you.

Things To Do

See The Magic Of The Kimberley This Week Without Leaving Perth

An immersive virtual reality documentary narrated by a Hemsworth is coming to WA Museum this month.

Travel

Heyscape Denmark

Heyscape is proving once and for all that size doesn’t matter. WA’s very own tiny-cabins crew have just added even more off-grid accommodation to their cabin famiglia, launching a trio of cabins in idyllic Denmark.

Cafes

Magic Apple Wholefoods

​The wait is over—Magic Apple Wholefoods has officially opened on Cottesloe Beach, boasting an unparalleled destination for wellness-focused dining after a stunning $2 million reno.

Restaurants

Miss Chow’s Margaret River

One of Perth’s fave Asian fusion dining hotspots is headed down south. Miss Chow’s is setting up shop at the beautiful Edwards Estate in late November.

Cafes

Newin

Headed up by Chef Liem Nguyen (LiDo Restaurant), Newin is serving chef'd up takes on traditional banh mi to rival some of the best around Perth.

Bars & Pubs

The Best Bars In Perth To Sip At Right Now

There have been very few things as difficult as narrowing down a list of the best bars in Perth, but we’re giving it a go. We’ve spent many a night trailing around our city, sampling one too many drinks and bar hopping around all in the name of narrowing down this list.

Things To Do

This Freo Florist And African Restaurant Are Making Waves In The Sustainability Space

The west really is best and we want to keep it that way, so we asked local biz owners to share how they take care of the environment. 

Features

This West Aussie Student Has An Inventive Plan To Save Our Native Bees

Perth-based PhD student Freya Jackson has been studying the decline in native bees for half a decade—and her ‘bee bed’ may just be the thing to save them. 

Restaurants

Short Order Burger Co, Baldivis

With open arms, we welcome Short Order Burger Co's third restaurant—bringing their trademark beef and chicken burgs, FNZ Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, Gelato Bam Bam goods and more to a fresh new space in Baldivis

Food & Drink

Shiish Kebab

Ever tried a Berliner kebab? If not, you’ve been seriously missing out. Don’t fret though—now you can get your hands on them right here in P-town. From the brains behind Fremantle’s Belle K Cronut Bar, Shiish Kebab has opened its doors as the first place in Perth to serve up these indulgent foodie delights

Bars & Pubs

The Bayswater Hotel

The Baysie is back! After a whopping $7m renovation and a twelve month hiatus, beloved boozer the Bayswater Hotel will re-open its doors from 4 October, more than 150 years since it poured its first pint.

Beauty

Lush Skin and Body

Lush is a five star haven you will never want to leave. Escape real life for an hour or two and pop into this stunning spa for a treatment that will have you feeling like royalty. The Hollywood Facial combines an enzyme peel, LED light therapy, Gua Sha facial massage and an indulgent scalp and hand massage. You’ll float out the door with dewy skin for days. 

Features

Spicy Margs, At Home Dinner Parties And 4 Hour Lunches: The Food Trends Set To Hit Perth In 2025

Some of Perth's top hospitality insiders share their predictions on the food trends that are set to land in Perth in 2025.

Things To Do

Lassù Is The Adults-Only Cosmic Cabaret Saloon Landing In Perth This Month

Roll up, roll up—but leave the kids at home for this adults-only cabaret in Perth. 

Food & Drink

Here’s How To Catch Up With Your Mates This Weekend For Less

Sail through the slew of new year birthdays and anniversaries with these tips for budget-friendly celebrating.

Wellness

Element Health And Wellness Centre

From the explosion of run clubs, saunas and ice baths around town, there's no escaping that Perth is in its wellness era right now. The latest (and most advanced) wellness offering to hit Perth, though, is here at Element Health And Wellness Centre.

Restaurants

Fallow Liquor and Eatery

Fire-kissed cuisine is what it's all about at Fallow Liquor and Eatery, Northbridge's new multi-level tavern brought to us by some of Perth's most leading restaurateurs. 

Cafes

The Lunch Shack

We’re officially calling it—this new retro-inspired lunch bar in Margaret River is flipping some of the best breakfast burgers in the South West. And with a motto of “Flipping Good Food,” it’s easy to see why locals are already flocking to this spot, led by the friendly trio Liz, Miki and Arlo. 

Bakeries & Delis

Jollie Macarons

When a former industrial chemist decides to apply their lab-like precision and natural curiosity to macaron baking it should come as no surprise that the outcome is nothing short of perfection.

Bars & Pubs

The Best Beer Gardens In Melbourne, 2025 Edition

It's been a long, cold, winter, and not to mention a solid eight months or so since Melburnians were boozing around in some of Melbourne's best beer gardens. But like the sun will rise each morning, Melbourne's best beer gardens will be waiting for you as the warmer months return.

Things To Do

The FRINGE WORLD Festival Program 2025 Has Dropped, Here’s Everything You Need To See

Perth’s/Boorloo's most loved celebration of all things dazzling, delightful and downright strange, FRINGE WORLD, is back and if the 2025 lineup is anything to go by, it's back with a vengence.

Things To Do

Rugby Sevens Is Returning This Summer, Here’s What You Need To Know

Kicking off the year with a bang, twelve of the best men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams in the game are set to go head-to-head at HBF Park across three sun-soaked days.

Restaurants

Gibney

White tablecloths, marble, jacketed wait staff and caviar bumps—Gibney is hands down the fanciest of all the venues under George Kailis' name. And honestly, it might just take the cake for 'most opulent dining destination' in all of Perth. 

Restaurants

South Bird

Start locking in your chicken shop dates, 'cause the crew behind Northbridge icons The Bird and Ezra Pound have just unveiled their new direction for the former North Bird space on William St—a dedicated Nashville hot chicken joint called South Bird. 

Cafes

Coffee Heads

Big call, but the roast chicken roll at Coffee Heads might just be our favourite thing to come out of 2023. The warm, succulent roast chicken, the herby remoulade, the slightly toasted potato bun—it's giving rooster roll nostalgia in the very best way and is the one thing we'll always make time for on a road trip down south.

Restaurants

Will St

One of the few silver linings to come out of COVID was when Will Meyrick—the chef-owner behind super popular Balinese establishments Sarong and Mama San (to name a couple)—decided to move his family here while Bali was in shutdown mode and open up his own Perth venue, Will St.

Things To Do

From Cosmic Cabaret to Y2K Parties, The 10 Shows Our Editor Will Be Watching At Fringe Festival

Fringe World 2025 officially returns this year more dazzling, sparkly and wonderful than ever, with a tonne of local and international artists ready to blow you away with an unbelievably diverse range of shows to suit any genre you’re after. 

Restaurants

7 Of Perth’s Best American BBQ Joints To Feast At

Sticky, sweet, smoky and delicious, American BBQ is definitely one of our favourite food groups. What’s not to love about meat cooked until it’s so juicy and tender you barely have to chew before swallowing? Here’s where to find the best American BBQ in Perth.

What's On

What’s On In Perth This Week, This Month And Beyond

Wondering what Perth/Boorloo events to lock into your 2024 events calendar? At Urban List, we've done the hard yards and combed through everything happening in Perth to help you find the best things to do right now. Here’s what’s on in Perth this week, this month and beyond.

Restaurants

Garum

Guy Grossi's gift to Perth, Garum, is the large-scale Roman restaurant attached to the beautiful Westin Perth hotel on Hibernian Place.

Bars & Pubs

The Corner Dairy

Nestled on the corner of Woodside Street and Scarborough Beach Road, The Corner Dairy has nailed the casual coastal vibe with a standup selection of craft brews and wines, paired with local produce-driven plates courtesy of Chef James Cole Bowen (ex-Le Rebelle).

Restaurants

Mandoon Estate

Just 25 minutes from Perth, Mandoon Estate has established itself as a must-visit Swan Valley destination for wining and dining. 

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Romulus

The charming Sayers cafe site in Leederville has gone through quite the transformation since Mirko Silvestri—the same Roman-born legend behind beloved Mount Hawthorn Italian joint, LupoLab—scooped up the spot last year.

How To Get Your Finances In Check In 2025, According To An Economist

To spring-clean our finances ahead of Christmas, we chatted with AMP's Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina on all things money. 

Food & Drink

Meet Our Ruby Girl, The Equal Opportunity Cafe Serving Banging Breakfasts

Committed to using only the best local ingredients, Our Ruby Girl is an equal opportunity employer and a zero-waste cafe on a mission to make a difference—and to serve breakfasts and coffees that slap.

Restaurants

Yiamas

There are few restaurants in Perth that feel as sultry as Yiamas.

Restaurants

Il Falco

There are plenty of awesome pizza restaurants in Perth, but this newbie from the same team who brought us Jetty Bar, Subi Continental, Ruin Bar and Pretty Good Pizza has quickly become our new fave.

Restaurants

Kickin Inn Perth

Hailing from the east coast, the new Kickin Inn Perth restaurant offers up a southern style seafood boil dining experience with no cutlery or plates.

Bars & Pubs

Busselton Pavilion

It’s time to line up a road trip, as the south west’s long-awaited Busselton Pavilion has just thrown open its doors. The brand, spanking new multi-use venue comes from hospo powerhouse, John Parker (The Royal Hotel, Fleur, Willi’s Wine Bar, The Standard and Dandelion) and includes a restaurant, pub, private dining rooms, wine shop and in-house distillery, with enough space for 500 guests inside the breezy heritage-style stunner.

Australia

The Best Airbnbs In Adelaide And Beyond In 2025

Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a solo adventure, Adelaide knows a thing or two about secluded cottages nestled near wineries and inner city lofts with some pretty snazzy sunset views conveniently located to hole-in-the-wall coffee shops.

Local Escapes

20+ Breathtaking Margaret River Airbnbs To Book In 2025

Here are the best Margaret River stays available on Airbnb right now.

Local Escapes

14 Of WA’s Best Airbnbs To Check Into In 2025

Western Australia is the largest and sunniest state in the country. With 20,781km of coastline, picturesque old towns and incredible wildlife, it's no surprise it’s home to some of the most ‘gram-worthy Airbnb properties out there.

Food & Drink

Berry Bae

Perth just scored a stunning self-serve acai bar to help you through the summer. Much like the wildly popular frozen yoghurt bar experience at Yo-Chi, Berry Bae will let you completely customise everything. Choose how much acai you want then go to town on the toppings, with everything from fresh fruit and granolas (including gluten-free options) to secret sauces, Nutella and next-level sweet treats. Once you’re done, simply weigh, pay and go. Berry Bae is open in Leederville now.

Bakeries & Delis

Mortadeli

You'd think this Nedlands gem had been here for decades given how chummy customers are with the man behind the counter.

Restaurants

The Station

After two successful heritage transformations, Nokturnl—the hospo crew behind popular multi-venue precincts The Old Synagogue (Fremantle) and The Beaufort (Mount Lawley)—are set to do it all again; this time with a 1908 federation style Police Station on the corner of Labouchere Road and Mends Street in South Perth.

Restaurants

Canteen Pizza Applecross

When Cottesloe fave, Canteen Pizza, closed up in March, we shed more than a few tears. Originally launched as a pop-up in 2017, the seaside pizzeria quickly became a staple thanks to its practically perfect woodfired pizzas, great drinks and cruisy atmosphere. Well, now, Canteen Pizza is finally back.

Restaurants

The Best Perth Restaurants To Tick Off In 2025

Regardless of what you’re in the mood for, one of these places should have you sorted. It’s a tough list to narrow down, but here are the very best restaurants in Perth, in no particular order (because that would just create too many arguments).

Cafes

South Fremantle’s Best Restaurants, Bars And Cafes

It’s hard not to get carried away when talking about how much we love South Fremantle, but we’ll do our best. This easygoing seaside suburb is home to so many incredible bars and eateries that collectively serve up pretty much every cuisine and cocktail imaginable, making it the perfect destination for a day or night of restaurant and bar hopping. 

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.

Restaurants

6Head Perth

One of Sydney's most iconic steakhouses, 6HEAD, has finally made its way out west, with a super slick new restaurant now open at the base of the new Chevron Tower at One The Esplanade in Elizabeth Quay.

Bars & Pubs

Ode To Sirens

Looks like Northbridge isn’t the only one sporting a cool listening bar these days, thanks to the opening of Ode To Sirens—a new 70s-infused vinyl bar located in the front bar of the old P&H Hotel in the heart of Freo. 

Food & Drink

Gelato Messina

Get excited, Perth. No longer enjoyed by east coasters alone, Gelato Messina is finally bringing its gelato joy out west, setting up a beautiful new shop at 497 Beaufort St in Highgate.

Restaurants

Wildflower

If you're looking for the crème de la crème of Perth restaurants, Wildflower is a good place to start.

Restaurants

Perth’s Best Restaurants For Corporate Lunches

Looking for the ultimate spot to impress clients or seal that big deal over lunch? Your search ends here! 

Travel

11 Of Hong Kong’s Best Restaurants And Dining Experiences In 2025

Elevate your Hong Kong dining experience at these top-tier restaurants and hawkers markets.

Restaurants

15 Of Subiaco’s Best Restaurants And Bars

Once one of Perth's hottest sports to go for a (really) big night out, then the epicentre of footy every weekend, Subiaco's definitely seen plenty of change over the last few years. But if there's one thing you can count on in this bustling little inner-city hub, it's the incredible calibre of restaurants and bars on offer. 

Bars & Pubs

Si Paradiso

Si Paradiso’s retro Italian vibes will have you feeling like vintage Amalfi has arrived in Perth. Think mosaic tiling and stained glass windows inside with vibrant beach umbrellas, abundant greenery and Italian disco tones outside. 

Restaurants

Double Rainbow

Located within the funky Rechabite building, Double Rainbow is a must-try for anyone with a love of modern Asian-inspired eats.

Bars & Pubs

La Vie Champagne Lounge

Glitzy, glamorous booze in the oh-so-luxe surrounds of Crown, La Vie Champagne Lounge is a no-brainer when you're looking for a pre-show cocktail or cheeky little champagne flight between friends.

Food & Drink

Yalla Bala

Anyone who's wrapped their mouth around one of Yalla Bala's iconic shawarmas will tell you these iconic Middle Eastern eats are next-level good. Now, after selling out at pop-ups across Perth and sneaking their products into boutique grocery stores around town, we're finally getting a permanent spot from Benjamin Kotkis and the crew—and yes, we should all be very excited.

Restaurants

14 Of The Best Restaurants In Applecross

It’s mid-week, you’ve forgotten to do the grocery shop again and you just can’t bear the thought of eating another packet soup. Never fear, Applecross is here!

Travel

16 Of The Best Restaurants In Paris For Your 2025 Euro Trip

To help you explore the crème de la crème of Parisian dining, we’ve narrowed it down to the best 16 restaurants in Paris to hit up in 2025.

Restaurants

Mandurah’s Best Restaurants To Pop On Your List

Whether you want to lounge by the water, or get a little bit fancy with a big night out—here’s our pick of the best restaurants in Mandurah.

Cafes

Laika Coffee

Laika Coffee in Lathlain is dishing up amazing brunches and even better coffee (they roast their own on site) alongside pilates classes and a basketball court to keep kids big and small entertained. 

The Garden

After 14 years of pints, cocktails and lush courtyard parties, The Garden in Leederville has just had a major glow up in time for all your spring sips.  

Restaurants

Cecchi’s

Cecchi’s has recently packed up and moved down the road, with a bigger space that is even more beautiful than the last. We're still obsessed with their gorgeous Italian menu, with tasty antipasti like panzanelle (that's deep fried pizza dough for those playing at home), Le Delizia Latticini stracciatella with heirloom tomatoes and the most moreish prosciutto croquettes around.

Bars & Pubs

Bar Banter

Meet Bar Banter, a new Mediterranean-inspired beer and cocktail garden tucked down the laneway behind Mexican cantina La Condessa.