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Discover the best of Perth—where to eat, drink, explore and escape, plus local news and cultural must-reads, all curated by Urban List.

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21 of Perth’s Best Family Staycays

Need a cheeky little family holiday but want to avoid a major drive or flight? We’ve found some fantastic kid-friendly accommodation options around Perth or within a few hours for you to play and stay with the entire family, without losing a day to travel delays.

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Food & Drink

My House Dumpling

I’ve been smashing dumplings at My House Dumpling for *years* ever since I lived down the road, and yet, naively never realised the iconic back story of the delighfully warm and welcoming owner Judy Wu; a strong, determined female migrant who went from successful CEO in China to starting again from scratch without a single word of English in a completely unknown land.
Restaurants

Bert’s

If you grew up near City Beach, chances are you’ve heard of the original Bert’s—the iconic surf kiosk that was a local hangout from the ’50s to the early ’60s. Now, it's making a comeback, and ready to serve a whole new generation of sandy-footed surfers and locla grommets as it takes over the old Odyssea spot in late August.
Close-up of white wine being poured into a glass at Avalon Claremont, surrounded by colourful glassware on a dark timber table.
Food & Drink

Avalon Claremont

Nestled inside The Grove Residences in Claremont, Avalon is a hidden gem bringing together the timeless coastal influences of Italian and Greek cultures, offering a modern take on Mediterranean cuisine with dishes found nowhere else in Perth.
Bars & Pubs

Casa

From morning pastries to midnight pours, Casa is the kind of venue you’ll want to linger at. Inspired by the all-day bars of Italy, Casa is a true all-rounder, equal parts café, diner, wine bar, and killer pizzeria. By day, they’ve got coffee brewing, flaky house-baked pastries, sausage rolls, and stuffed focaccias to get you through the day. But after dark it’s all pasta, share plates, and one extensive wine list. With nine perfectly-tempered fridges, it’s an oenophile's dream. And while Casa does a lot right, the pizza here is unmissable. Their deep-pan beauties arrive crispy, cheesy, and generously topped, making them a serious contender for Perth’s best.
Bars & Pubs

House On Beau

Inglewood’s newest neighbourhood venue, House On Beau, is a mid-century lounge that feels like slow living room drinks, only better.  Taking over the much-loved Casa Eventi space, it’s bringing a fresh new chapter to Beaufort Street’s bar scene. 
A sage green beer wall with numerous taps lining it's centre on the right hands side of the photograph. Above are slots to place pre-paid cards. On the left hands side, guests are pictured pouring pints of beer into clear glasses.
Bars & Pubs

Ferment

Pour perfectionists: Perth’s first self-serve beer wall is here, and will forever change the way you share a pint.
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Bang On Brows

Bang On Brows has you covered when it comes to flawless arches, shaping, tinting, laminating and cosmetic tattooing. With a strong rep for natural results and skilled brow artists, you’ll leave feeling fresh and polished. They offer lash lifts, waxing and other facial treatments if you want to level up your glow while you’re there.
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The Heritage Wine Store & Bottle Shop

If you find yourself by The Heritage, swing next door to uncover this premium wine store and bottle shop, a must-visit for vino lovers. You’ll find a curated selection of Aussie wines alongside iconic European producers who inspire them, and a top-notch lineup of spirits, beers, bottled cocktails, non-alc drops and fine wine accessories.
Restaurants

Pink Taquito

Pink Taquito is the latest chapter of the Stories precinct, and the pretty-in-pink partner venue to the upstairs Ugly Baby. Bringing a fiery new take on modern Mexican, it is an electric space where tequila-based cocktails and ‘grammable moments are front and centre. 
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Light Years

Already loved in Byron Bay, Noosa, Newcastle, Gold Coast and Burleigh Heads, Light Years has opened its doors here in Perth. The upbeat Asian diner promises punchy plates and a curated wine list featuring plenty of local vino.

DEADBEAT

It's the counter-culture can and cocktail bar meets metal speakeasy that's just landed in Perth (with a mighty burnout baptism to welcome it to the neighbourhood). DEADBEAT is a callback to the subcultures of the 80s and 90s, bringing metal mayhem to the CBD.
Beauty

Holly Garvey

A new address, but the same incredible lavish services and bespoke interiors, Holly Garvey remains one of Perth’s most coveted beauty destinations. From professional brow and lash makeovers to flawless makeup application by industry experts, this studio is the ultimate go-to. 
Bars & Pubs

The Standard

We haven’t yet found a box that The Standard in Northbridge doesn’t tick. It’s a bar, with a rooftop and an incredible food and drink offering running the gauntlet from bar snacks to more substantial fare. There’s a gorgeous wine garden out the back and it’s the perfect venue for everything from casual Wednesday night drinks or a quiet dinner date, to a full-blown affair with all of your pals.
Table inside Lot One depicting multiple different meals and two glasses of wine.
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Lot One

If breakfast is your favourite meal of the day – then Lot One is perfect for you. Open every day of the week from early morning to mid-afternoon, Lot One offers an extensive brunch and beverage menu, with plenty of options for the little ones too. Think unique cocktails and a vast food menu ranging from buttermilk pancakes to poke bowls.
People gathered at Gage Roads
Bars & Pubs

Gage Roads

Fremantle's home for great brews and harbour views, Gage Roads is the type of venue that makes everyone feel welcome. Bringing their quality beers to a brand new brewpub, the outpost sits pretty on the edge of the Fremantle Harbour in the iconic Fremantle A Shed, offering incredible harbourside views.
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Vin Populi

Looking for incredible Italian and a stunner of a wine menu south of Perth? Look no further than Vin Populi, a  wine bar offering a thoughtful menu of specialty Italian dishes.
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.

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.

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. 
Element Health & Wellness
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.
A steak from Fallow
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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. 
A selection of macarons
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.
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.
A dimly lit restaurant interior at Will St in Leederville
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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.
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.
Garum restaurant in Perth
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.
The Corner Dairy
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).
People sitting outside Mandoon Estate in the Swan Valley
Restaurants

Mandoon Estate

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

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.
An ice cream sandwich from a Perth gelato shop
Cafes

Perth’s Best Ice Cream And Gelato Shops

When the temperature starts to climb, there's nothing better than tucking into an ice cream cone or cup full of delicious gelato. Whether you're a classic vanilla kind of person or prefer something a bit more adventurous, there are so many awesome spots around Perth/Boorloo whipping up phenomenal gelato in flavours to suit everyone's tastebuds.
Il Falco
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.
The exterior of Busselton Pavilion
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.
What's On

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

Wondering what Perth/Boorloo events to lock into your 2025 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.
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).
Things To Do

Where To Get Spooky This Halloween In Perth

Pumpkin spice has finally made its way down under, TikTok’s flooded with costume ideas, and the decorations are starting to come out onto front porches, as Perth takes spooky season and makes it its own. With Halloween landing on a Friday, there’s no excuse to stay home guarding the candy bowl.  
Features

Here’s Why The Next Big Thing In Hospitality Isn’t Food Or Drink, It’s Connection

Third spaces used to be built into our daily routines. Cafes, bars, restaurants, pubs, communal gathering grounds we’d seek out or step through on our daily journeys, offering points of intentional and incidental connection. Slowly, over the last decades, many of those spaces have been consumed by the infinite scroll, community-building handed over to algorithms. Connection is at our fingertips, literally. That phone that’s never too far from our grip is packed with apps, platforms, and scientifically derived algorithms, all designed to get those brain receptors firing and release some endorphins, pulling us into endless cycles of dopamine hit-seeking scrolls. We’ve gone all in, all the time, on living online. 
Things To Do With Kids

15+ Fun Things To Do With Kids In Perth This Spring School Holidays

Perth’s spring school holidays are right around the corner, which means one thing: endless energy, curious questions, and the constant hum of “I’m bored” echoing through your house. But there's no need to panic just yet. I’ve rounded up the best ways to keep kids entertained (and parents sane) this September, with activities that spark imagination, get them moving, and maybe even teach them a thing or two, without anyone needing to beg for screen time. Buckle up, because these school holidays are about to get seriously fun.
outside of the Camfield, one of the best spots to watch the grand final
Bars & Pubs

Where To Watch The 2025 AFL Grand Final In Perth

Despite neither of our WA teams making it into the Big Dance this year, the last Saturday in September is always a riot in Perth. We’ve rounded up the city’s finest screens, snacks and pints so you can feel like you’re front row at the 'G without leaving the bar.
Entertainment

It’s Happening: Here’s How To See Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ Movie In Australia

Grab your sparkliest cardigan, your orange-glitter nail polish, and maybe (absolutely) your dancing shoes. Taylor Swift isn’t just dropping a new album; she’s turning the release into a full-on cinema event. For two days only. The official release of Life of a Showgirl, a movie-theatre experience tied to her upcoming album of the same name, is coming to Australia from 3–5 October 2025.
Bars & Pubs

Perth’s Best Pubs To Hit Up This Weekend

There’s just something about pubs, isn’t there? The buzz of thirsty locals, the clink of pint glasses, the smell of chips wafting through the air—pure comfort. Perth’s pub scene is a glorious mix of heritage-listed haunts, zhuzhed-up locals and rowdy beer gardens that have seen more iconic Sunday sessions than anyone on the East Coast could possibly imagine.