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If you’re a fan of a good curry, you’ve no doubt heard of 2 Fat Indians. With three existing locations, they've been a favourite for refined Indian cuisine in Perth for years. So when we heard they’d opened up a slick new upstairs bar and eatery within the Doubletree in Northbridge, we couldn’t be more excited. 

After successfully introducing their epic burgers to the east coast, the legends at Hello Harry have finally opened a store in good ol’ WA. They’ve set up shop on Rokeby Road in Subiaco, conveniently close to the train station, and our tummies couldn’t be happier. Open for lunch and dinner daily, Hello Harry also pours icy cold craft beers to pair with your feed. 

Toast My Curry started off as a colourful food truck, introducing Perth to the world's first curry toasties. Luckily for us, they’ve now expanded to an equally as vibrant warehouse in East Vic Park, so there’s no need to wait until the next festival or market to satisfy your curry cravings. Inspired by the colours of Mumbai, the space is splashed in colours of pink and yellow, with murals, plush couches and a sea container turned kitchen. If the inviting space doesn’t put a smile on your face, the food certainly will. 

Set in a charming character space with timber floors and stained glass windows, 1982 Food + Coffee is an absolute Subi gem. The crew here are dishing up top-notch coffees, flavoured lattes, delicious takeaway bagels and toasties, plus, stunning dine-in brunch dishes that taste even better than they look.

Perth just got a whole lot more fun, with the legends at Funlab (Holey Moley and Strike Bowling) bringing a giant new adult-friendly bar and playspace to Forrest Chase. The whole space is decked out to feel like 1970s America—think vintage gas station, barbershop and pawn shop vibes—with Strike on one side and B. Lucky & Sons on the other. 

A major supplier for some of Perth's fave cafes and bakeries (Willing Cafes, Ooh Coffee, Uptown and Grain Bakery, just to name a few), Community Coffee Co is already a well-established name in the Perth coffee scene, so we're not too surprised to see they've just expanded into a third venue to help satisfy our cravings.

Another adults play arena has taken over Perth in the form of Planet Royale—a huge three-tiered haunt in the old IMAX theatre in Northbridge, complete with its own pop-culture inspired bar, restaurant, arcade and theatre.

If you’re looking for your next night out, look no further than Perth’s very own Ready Team One, a Virtual Reality experience like no other. 

Dough Boys is one of the northern ‘burbs go-to pizza spot, and for good reason too. They’re open every evening to hook you up with all your dough-related ‘kneads’, and the pizzas are mouth-wateringly good. We’re drooling at the thought of the Californication pizza: freshly baked dough topped with a tomato base, cheese, chicken, red onion, capsicum, sriracha and kewpie mayo. Did we mention they’ve also got Fatboi Brownies on the menu? As if we needed more convincing.

Are your locks long overdue for a little bit of TLC? Same here. Tired old hairstyle, meet Scissor & Stone, your go-to hair salon in Rockingham. Known for their focus on hair health and integrity, Scissor & Stone specialise in natural blends and colours, helping your hair live its best life. 

Laying down roots in the redeveloped Alexander Buildings on the corner of Beaufort and Walcott street in Mount Lawley, SoHo Lane delivers light ‘n bright community vibes, killer coffee and upbeat New York inspired decor with its contemporary pink-hued interiors, forest green coffee bar and stunning terrazzo feature wall. 

Introducing Chubby Boy, a cute little hole in the wall cafe serving up epic slabs of fluffy shokupan slathered in tasty toppings.

Just when you thought the State Buildings couldn’t possibly get any better, they go ahead and open SHOP 1875—a retro-style Aussie milk bar brimming with nostalgic eats that’ll take you right back to days spent riding to the neighbourhood corner shop to spend your hard earned pocket money.

Nogi Lane is the love child of couple and longtime venue managers Callum Ellis and Tracey Ly. Both are Dianella locals and couldn’t look past the opportunity to bring something new and exciting to their own neighbourhood.

If you live north of the river, we’ve got some very good news for you. Oh So Deli—a delish sandwich bar and cafe—is open in Woodlands Shopping Centre, and we're still drooling over all the amazing sandwiched creations on offer. 

Palace Arcade Fremantle is much like their much-loved East Victoria Park and Northbridge locations: there’s delicious New York style pizzas bigger than your head, a fine-tuned drinks list overflowing with a rotating selection of crafty brews and boss-level cocktails, and all the retro arcade games you could ask for. But the Freo location is (dare we say) a level up on anything we’ve seen before.

Meet Albert’s Respite And Refreshments, the new-look small bar taking over old Cambridge Street fave, The Stanley. You’ll find the bar’s been given a complete refresh, with a clean new look and an extended sunny deck area for those arvo sessions. 

This new music venue is hidden in plain sight within a fully functioning convenience store (pretty handy, if you ask us) across from Northbridge Piazza. But don’t let the bright facade fool you; once you step through the fridge door you’ll fall into a dark den dedicated to all things rock. 

We love a little bit of mystery and intrigue, and this new opening has it in spades. Introducing Toots, a sassy new disco bar hidden in a secret bar WITHIN a secret bar. Pretty cool, right? Simply head into the first secret bar, ask the mysterious and oh-so-cool bartender “Is Toots in?”, grab your golden ticket and head on inside. 

Lola’s Filipino Diner is the new chicken joint on the block, and we’re going to scream and shout about our excitement for it. You can finally visit these mouth-watering Filipino faves at the newly renovated East Victoria Park location, which was once home to the OG RoyAls store (don’t worry, the RoyAls guys own Lola’s too, so it ain’t going anywhere!). 

Having officially thrown open its doors in June this year, St Brigid Bar is the latest neighbourhood local in Doubleview, coming from some serious hospo legends. We say that because it’s being brought to us by the same good folks who created Perth crowd favourites like Mechanics Institute and Flipside Burgers.

ZOMP fans rejoice! After closing it's King Street doors, we're seriously over the moon to hear Perth's favourite shoe haven is back, better than ever. If you haven’t heard of the iconic shoe store (or even, a shoe experience) that is ZOMP, you’ll want to head over and find out more.

On a quiet street in suburban Fremantle is this quirky vegan spot, Cafe Freeariello by Bri. Owned and operated by husband and wife Fabrizio and Cristina, the food here is all vegan, mostly gluten free, and truly delicious. With sweeping views across the trees from the huge balcony, it’s easy to see why this cafe is such a lovely summer spot.

The beautifully renovated Fleur Rejuvenation in Mount Lawley is oozing with serious Bondi coastal vibes thanks to its bright and airy interiors which will have you feeling all sorts of calm from the moment you step foot in the salon. But if the dreamy decor doesn't do it, trust us, the next level service sure will.

Cranking since 1993, Perth icon Fraser's Restaurant has been racking in the awards ever since. If you've yet had the pleasure of visiting this gem, you'll want to change that ASAP. 

Known for putting a convenient and modern twist on the traditional dim sum dining experience, the new BamBamBoo in Floreat is bound to be locals new lunchtime fave. Continuing what was started at their original restaurant at 140 William Street in Perth, these guys are serving up all kinds of juicy dumplings, succulent barbecue meats and other top-notch dim sum dishes all without the interruption of waiters and the clunking of dim sum carts.

Introducing Samuels on Mill, a new brasserie concept within the Parmelia Hilton that draws its name and inspiration from Samuel Kingsford—the man who built the iconic flour mill that defined Mill Street back in 1833. Led by Chef Chad Miskiewicz, the approachable yet refined menu features local-first dishes that heroe WA’s finest seasonal produce and native ingredients from across the state, from Baldivis tomatoes and Shark Bay scallops to Treeton Farm beef and Linley Valley pork. 

Sitting pretty at 1 Forrest Street in Subiaco, Mimosa is the newest opening from the power duo behind Tiisch, Sven Bartelt and Danielle Waller. Safe to say these guys are responsible for starting the bottomless trend that kicked off here in 2018 so no surprise to see they're offering bottomless brunch and lunch every damn day at Mimosa, alongside an all-day brunch menu for those of you who haven't yet bought into the bottomless trend. 

If you’re not already familiar with the mouth-watering delight that is Old Faithful Bar & BBQ in Perth, what have you been doing? It’s iconic dishes like their signature Brisket—which is brined for six to eight hours and then smoked for 14 hours using a house-made Texas-style rub—are the reason they’ve well and truly earned their rank as one of Perth’s most delicious American-style BBQs. 

This is going to be your new local pizza place. Right next door to the wonders of Skol and Drift Kitchen, Scarborough joint Il Locale is offering up freshly wood fired pizza. Choose a delicious item of doughy goodness off the menu: they’ve even separated it into Pizze Rosse (pizza with red sauce) and Pizze Bianche (pizza with cream sauce). Treat yourself to the Quattro Formaggi pizza, filled with juicy gorgonzola, mozzarella, ricotta and parmigiano. Also available to order on Uber Eats, what’s not to love about this spot? 

Right in the heart of beloved Freo is HomeRun Food—one of the coolest new spots serving up American-style burgers, fries, and fried chicken.

Tucked away in a quiet little corner of West Perth, you’ll find Forklore—the latest opening from Hanji and Hanli Khor—the brothers behind beloved Bayswater brunch spot, tbsp—and ex-Tbsp Head Chef Brian Kong. A beautiful and serene fitout with greenery and light awaits you alongside a delish Asian inspired menu, exceptional coffee and their trademark baked treats. From xo scrambled eggs and shokupan french toast, to tonkotsu congee and a sous-vide duck nanban udon, there’s loads of exotic brunch dishes to dig into. Of course, you can’t leave without trying their iconic chicken katsu sando. 

Let us introduce you to Fry’d, the aesthetic and very, very cool new spot offering up the most mouthwatering sweeties. Sitting pretty at 138 Oxford Street, the most exciting part (beyond the delish icey treats, obviously) might just be the fit-out by DBD. To keep the flavours fresh Fry'd has also teamed up with the crew at Il Gelato to get some exciting new flavours going. Expect things like sticky date pudding, Ferrero Rocher, Earl Grey milk tea, and plenty more out of this world creations. Don’t forget, there are now gluten-free options for our celiac friends. Serving coffee and gelato from 7:30am, then Fry’d ice cream from 12:30pm.

Tucked away in a bustling suburban strip in Nedlands, just 10-15 minutes out of the city, you’ll find The Hampden Hotel—an unpretentious, contemporary neighbourhood pub on a mission to bring back the local. And trust us, after one visit you’ll wish this was your local. Think of a beautifully renovated old building with natural light, high ceilings and lush greenery. Boasting a huge selection of delicious cocktails (for under $20 each, we might add) plus tasty, hearty eats, you can’t go wrong with this place.

There’s not a doubt in our minds that you’ve heard of Absolute Cosmetic. They're big players in the Perth beauty world because they know how to get results. With an excellent reputation and award-winning staff, you really can’t go wrong. 

Ah, fish ‘n’ chips. We never get tired of them. In fact, our passion for this seafood classic has been ignited even further by the opening of Stone Jetty, located on Brighton Road in the beachy burb of Scarborough. 

Led by former North Bird Head Chef, Chris Howard, The Humble Onion is the cool inner-city spot located in the newly remodeled Greenhouse site.

Bonjour et bienvenue! Bistrot Cafe is one of the latest additions to the dining scene in beautiful Fremantle. Serving up European dishes that draw inspiration from modern Australian cuisine, we can’t get enough of this place. It’s the creme de la creme of homely cafe dining. 

Ever wanted to have a cuppa while browsing through vinyl records and admiring beautiful artwork? Let us introduce you to (drumroll please) Local & Aesthetic. Boasting a beautifully balanced cafe/art gallery/retail store hybrid, you pretty much have everything you could want here. We’ll give them extra brownie points for their location in the beating heart of Mount Lawley.

Eloquently said throughout popular culture, “We want the FUNK!” Well, that rings true to this day—we do want the funk, and the funk is what we’re getting. That’s right, our absolute fave Funk Cider has opened its (second) doors to the world, so get pumped.

We’re probably not the only ones who have always wanted to visit New Orleans, and since 2020 it’s been feeling a little further away than usual. That’s about to change—Clarences has just reopened its doors as Clarences Company Store with a funky Creole twist on the iconic Mount Lawley small bar. 

Welcome to the gnoccheria! Gnocchi Gnocchi Boys in Scarborough is for everyone who loves to spoil themselves in the form of heavenly little dumplings, made with amore. They’re guaranteed to keep you coming back for more and make you feel like you’re on a sweet vacay in Italy.

Meet Vincent Wine, the chic new Parisian-inspired wine bar that has taken over the cool corner spot once home to Meat Candy on the edge of Northbridge. With its breezy street-facing courtyard, striking golden bar, and intimate interior dining hall, it’s the perfect spot for afternoon wines that stretch into late-night dinner dates. 

Toasties might just be the best thing on earth, honestly. We’re lucky enough to introduce you to Melts Gourmet Toastie Bar, dishing up the finest crispy sambos that Freo has ever seen. 

In need of a fresh haircut? Massage? Spray tan? All of the above? Well, let us introduce you to Unique Beauty and Style—a quiet spa oasis to give you the self-care time you deserve.

AE Studio in North Perth offers a number of services to keep you looking and feeling fresh. This gorgeous spot is led by Talleigha Welsh—aka Perth's very own Instagram brow queen—and powered by a team of Perth’s best cosmetic tattoo specialists, which would explain why they've been pretty fully booked since opening.

If a body-burning workout by the beach is what you’re seeking, The Pilates Co in North Beach is where you’ll find it. This beautiful coastal pilates studio is home to ten cutting edge reformer machines and an incredibly talented team of pilates instructors led by founder and director Olivia Russell. 

Nestled among other top eateries at The Mezz in Mount Hawthorn, Drasko’s Hot Chicken is the creation of Perth-raised journalist turned chef Drasko Jankovic who has long dreamt of bringing the traditional Nashville chicken experience to Perth—and boy were we glad to see that dream finally come to fruition.

Inspired by Earnest Hemingway himself, Hemingway Cafe is brought to us by a couple of coffee lovers—Neil and Zac Barrett are the brains behind Max + Sons, Mo Espresso, Arlo By Mo, Balance Espresso and Jessie’s—so you’d better believe they know how to brew a good cup of joe.

Three Sisters ticks all the boxes when it comes to flavour-packed Vietnamese eats. Their original little tuckshop just off the main strip in Leederville is always overflowing with mid-week lunch goers for good reason—these sisters serve damn good food. And now, with the opening of their second shop, you'll find their tasty bites in Mount Lawley too.

Meet Emily Taylor, the 450-person bar and restaurant nestled inside Fremantle's beautiful Warders Hotel. Neighbouring the Freo Markets, the old warder’s cottages are iconic and it doesn’t get much better than throwing back a cocktail or two with some bao and dumplings in the huge leafy courtyard of Emily Taylor.

Taking up residence on Harrogate Street in West Leederville, Bad Love Burger Co is the first bricks and mortar burger shop by the legends behind the Smashburger BBQ pop-up. Regulars at Bayswater Bowls club, the pop-up has gained a cult-like following over the years, with the people of Perth desperate to get a burger fix whenever and wherever they popped up next—even if it meant lining up for hours. 

Neon Palms is the brainchild of owners and hospitality aficionados Hayden Carter and Sasha Fagan. Its lush, neon-clad interiors offer the perfect vacay-worthy escape right here in Perth, thanks largely to the smashable summer cocktails, moreish Latin American eats and cool Miami-Vice vibes.

Setting up shop in the back courtyard of Drift Cafe, SKØL means “cheers” in Norse, so it should come as no surprise that it is Scandi inspired all the way, from the menu to the clean-cut minimalist decor and welcoming laid back vibes. 

Peppermint Grove has been crying out for a neighbourhood bar of this calibre for some time, and it shows—Pep’s Wine Bar has been packed from mid-arvo til late most nights ever since it opened.

A salty breeze, a big cup of coffee and a full plate of food. If you ask us, there’s really no better way to start the day. And it’s what keeps us coming back to The Kiosk in Floreat. 

If there’s one meal we’re always up for, it’s an American-style feast of smoked BBQ meats doused in delicious sauces. And lucky for us Perthians, we have all of that and more at our sticky fingertips at Old Faithful Bar & BBQ, in King Street. This place Perth’s first traditional American-style BBQ venue, with owner Rob Paolucci having lived in the states for ten years — so you know it’s going to be legit. 

Inspired by nature, Bodhi J is one of our fave day spas in Perth and the new Cottesloe spa is just as beautiful as the rest.

Taking over the spot that used to be Halfords in the State Buildings, Pooles Temple is the underground jazz bar you need to check out this weekend. Dark and moody with a menu boasting all things French, you’ll want to sink into one of the velvet chairs and drink the night away with a martini or three. 

Perth’s first permanent floating event space, The Raft is brought to us by brother and sister team, Katie and Dan Chrystal, who wanted to bring something seriously different to Perth.