Best Of Perth

Your ultimate guide to the best of Perth — top restaurants, bars, cafes, and must-try local experiences curated by Urban List.

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The Best Airbnbs With Fireplaces In WA

From toasty indoor fires in off-grid cabins to roaring firepits at secluded farm stays, WA has plenty of cosy Airbnb properties to book for a well-deserved winter escape. 

Restaurants

Perth’s Best Ramen Joints To Warm You Up

Ramen has well and truly earned its cult status—comforting, flavour-packed and endlessly customisable, all in one bowl. From rich, slow-simmered tonkotsu to lighter shoyu and miso broths, there’s a style for every craving and every kind of noodle lover. Here’s where to find the best ramen in Perth.

Things To Do

Spice Up Date Night With These 31 Perth Date Ideas

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.

Bars & Pubs

Perth’s Prettiest Wine Bars To Cosy Up In Right Now

From the picturesque vineyards the world over, to your wineglass; good wine has a way of transporting the drinker to the biodynamic fields of Margaret River, or the vineyards of provincial Europe. If you’re looking for a good place to share a drop with a friend, look no further than our inventory of Perth’s best wine bars.

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Inside one of Perth's best cafes
Cafes

50 Perth Cafes To Get Around In 2026

There’s no denying it. Us Perth peeps are a little too obsessed with heading out for a lazy brekky, brunch or lunch. Great coffee and food set to make your mouth water paired with some oh-so relaxed vibes are something we’re constantly on the lookout for. Deciding where to go can be a real chore, so we’ve done the hard yards and narrowed it down to 50 of the best cafes in Perth. 
Fam

Perth Cafes With Playgrounds Worth Bookmarking

We’re talking quality coffee, food worth ordering again, and a dedicated play area where your kids can burn off energy while you actually get to finish a hot drink. Sound like a dream? We’ve rounded up the best cafes around Perth that come with built-in playgrounds, so you can caffeinate in peace while they climb, slide and swing their way to nap time.
Kid-friendly Venues

10 Of Perth’s Best Kid Friendly Cafes To Get Your Caffeine Fix

Maybe your children are angels. Maybe they sit quietly at a table and let you eat and drink without interruption whenever you feel like going out. But chances are, you need a bit of entertainment for your kids so that you can enjoy just one minute of silence while you knock back that triple shot coffee. Sound about right? Then it’s time to check out some of Perth’s best kid friendly cafes. Places where you can get seriously good coffee and delicious food that keeps you going, alongside playgrounds or toys that will stop your kids asking to leave before you’ve even put in your order.
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. 
Kid-friendly Venues

Perth’s Best Kid-Friendly Pubs For Your Next Family Catch Up

Round up the crew—kids included—because finding a pub that keeps everyone happy is exactly what it’s all about. From beer gardens with room to roam to playgrounds that buy you a solid hour of peace, Perth’s best kid-friendly pubs are stepping up with crowd-pleasing menus, relaxed vibes and plenty to keep little ones entertained.
Inside one of the best restaurants in Victoria Park
Restaurants

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.
tostadas at a Mexican restaurant in Perth
Food & Drink

Perth’s Best Mexican Restaurants For A Tequila And Taco Night

When it comes to cuisines, Mexican is most definitely a crowd pleaser. It’s no surprise really, given that it’s fast, fresh, and involves tequila. We can’t get enough of it (most likely, neither can you) so we’ve been busy hunting down the best Mexican restaurants in Perth—from casual family favourites to cool kid hangouts.
Plates at a Fremantle Restaurant
Restaurants

The Best Fremantle Restaurants To Dine At Right Now

With beautiful old buildings, bucket loads of charm, a reputation for quality produce and some seriously chilled vibes, it's little wonder Fremantle is a Perth foodie mecca. From the new kids on the block to the ones that hold a special place in our heart, we’ve rounded up the best Fremantle restaurants you need to visit next time you're in the Port City.
A Perth restaurant perfect for a long lunch
Restaurants

23 Of Perth’s Most Beautiful Spots For A Long Lunch

There’s nothing like a long and luxurious lunch to make you feel like you’re living your best life. No other meal has quite the same feel to it; there’s something about lingering through the middle of the day, over a meal that’s usually pretty utilitarian, to give you a sense of time and life slowing down for a bit. While the Perth dining scene boasts a pretty laid-back vibe all round, there are some places more conducive of all-afternoon-lunch-affairs than others. So grab your friends, park up for a bite and wind up accidentally-on-purpose staying all day at one of these best spots for a long lunch in Perth!
One of Perth's best breakfast spots, with outdoor tables overlooking the river
Cafes

50 Perth Breakfasts To Tick Off In 2026

Narrowing down the haunts that are serving some of the best breakfasts in Perth/Boorloo hasn’t been an easy task, yet here they are—a swag of Perth cafes you should have been to by now.
A lobster dish at Gibney, one of Perth's best restaurants of 2024
Restaurants

45 Of The Best Perth Restaurants To Try In 2026

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).
Food & Drink

20 Must-Try Restaurants In The Perth CBD

Perth CBD restaurants have been doing it tough the last few years, but with COVID in the rearview and people discovering the joys of actually getting dressed and going to the office again, things are looking up. 
Cafes

The Best Dog-Friendly Cafes In Perth

There’s no reason your coffee run should mean leaving your dog behind—especially in a city like Perth, where sunny courtyards and coastal strolls go hand in hand. Luckily, plenty of cafes are more than happy to welcome your four-legged sidekick, with water bowls, treats and the occasional puppuccino all part of the deal.
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Perth’s Best Dog Beaches To Cool Off At This Summer

There’s something about a beach day that just feels incomplete without your dog in tow—especially when Perth turns on those long, sun-soaked stretches of perfect weather. From calm, shallow shores ideal for tentative swimmers to wide-open sands built for full-speed zoomies, here are the best dog beaches in Perth.
Perth's best high tea
Food & Drink

The Best High Teas In Perth This Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day around the corner, there’s no better excuse to slow things down and treat Mum (or the mother figure in your life) to something a little more special than the usual brunch. Enter the ever-elegant high tea—tiers of delicate finger sandwiches, flaky pastries and bite-sized sweets, all paired with beautifully brewed tea or a cheeky glass of bubbles.
Bakeries & Delis

Where To Find Perth’s Best Hot Cross Buns For 2026

Hot cross bun season is well and truly here, and we couldn’t be more ecstatic. As the cooler weather sets in, nothing brings us more joy than biting into a warm, toasted bun smothered to the max with butter. Whether you prefer juicy fruit, decadent chocolate, or something even more exotic, we've done the hard work for you and found the best buns in the West.
Rottnest Island
Local Escapes

17 Awesome Things To Do On Rottnest Island

Rottnest is like a collage of born and bred Perth peeps’ memories—running free and wild as a kid without halting to mum’s orders, first kisses on Pinky’s beach, partying from sunrise til sunset and in between at school leavers, boat trips (if you’re lucky) that provide the ultimate serenity of waking up to the rocking of the ocean’s gentle breaths and (if you’re fit) running on to the soft sand of Thomson’s Bay after completing the epic 20-kilometre journey of the channel swim.
a pizza from one of Perth's best pizza restaurants, Il Falco
Restaurants

Perth’s Best Pizza Places To Grab A Slice At

Today there are of course many incarnations of pizza across the world, Perth included. We are lucky to be able to get a taste of Italy or New York, and even have our very own modern Australian spin on pizza too. But out of all the pizza places in Perth, there’s a few standouts that make for essential eating. Here are the best pizza places in Perth.
Restaurants

Perth’s Best French Restaurants For A Romantic Bistro Date

From illustrious establishments tucked away in leafy suburban streets, to bright and colourful modern dining in some of Perth’s hottest night-time haunts, there is no shortage of French food for us Perthlings. Forget the expensive trips to Europe and failed attempts at making creme brulee, here are all the best French restaurants in Perth.
Food & Drink

What’s Open For Christmas Eve And Christmas Day In Perth 2025

Christmas, while supposedly one of the most joyous times of year, can also be one of the most stressful. To save you the stress and kitchen responsibilities, we’ve rounded up a list of Perth’s cafes, restaurants and pubs open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in 2025. So flick on Love Actually and worry no more.
What's On

The Best Streets Getting Lit Up With Christmas Lights In 2025

Nothing says Christmas quite like a festive light display in Perth, that time of year when the streets come alive with twinkling trails. You have to appreciate the amount of effort it takes to create a picture-perfect scene that would impress Santa himself, so it would be rude not to get out and admire them all
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The Unmissable Food Stops On A Perth To Margaret River Road Trip

Flying out from Perth to Margaret River might be quicker and slightly fancier, but nothing beats arguing over who gets the front seat on a 3-hour car ride. Aside from the rolling countryside views and getting to happily shout ‘horses!’ when you pass a farm, a Perth to Margaret River road trip also means you can stop whenever you want and check out the local bites and sights.
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.
Food & Drink

Where To Find Perth’s Best Cookies

Perth’s cookie scene is next-level right now, with chewy, gooey creations popping up in cafes, bakeries and dessert bars across the city. Whether you’re a sucker for classic choc-chip, obsessed with over-the-top stuffed cookies, or hunting down vegan and gluten-free treats, there’s a cookie in Perth with your name on it. From crumbly bites in hidden suburban gems to Instagram-worthy giants in the CBD, here’s where to find the best cookies in Perth.
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.
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. 
Fitness

Perth’s Best Pilates Studios To Try In 2026

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.
Nail salon in Perth
Beauty

12 Of Perth’s Best Nail Salons

We’re not sure if it’s just us, but there’s nothing that makes us feel more powerful or in control of our lives than a fresh set of nails. Whether you’re holiday bound or just need a little pick me up, there are so many wildly talented nail artists around town ready to work their magic on you and leave those cuticles looking sharp.
Restaurants

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.
A street in South Fremantle
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. 
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. 
Restaurants

Perth’s Most Beautiful Restaurants With A View

Forget dinner and a show, there’s something even more special about food with a view. Looking out onto the sparkling Swan River, watching the sun set over the Indian Ocean or marvelling at the city skyline, Perth’s many sights for sore eyes are made even better when accompanied with delectable dishes and a tipple or two. Scroll down for Perth’s best restaurants with a view.
A sandwich in Perth
Food & Drink

22 Cult Sandwiches Shops In Perth You Need To Try

To celebrate the golden age of sandwiches in Perth, we made it our mission to find the very best in the west, and boy oh boy, are we blessed with some bangers. Fluffy Italian focaccias piled high with sliced meats, saucy meatball subs, chewy bagels loaded to the max—here’s a taste of the very best sandwiches in Perth, handpicked by Urban List.