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Hidden among the rooftops of Northbridge, Perth bar Mechanics Institute is another one of Perth’s converted heritage building gems. This split-level bar offers the perfect backdrop for catching up with friends over cocktails, craft beer and artisan wine. With some of the nicest bartenders in Perth, the Mechanics Institute is sure to become one of your regulars.

For dinner and a show head to Perth Japanese restaurant Aisuru Sushi in Northbridge and watch the sushi masters work their magic. Aisuru Sushi has garnered a loyal following since opening and it's no wonder why - there's a delicious selection of Japanese eats on offer here, catering for vegos and vegans, as well as the meat eaters among us. Speaking of which, Aisuru also offer bacon sushi - two of our favourite things combined!

Firmly entrenched in the hip William Street gang, the uber-cool Bivouac serves up delicious Eastern-style fare that is perfect for sharing and always hits the spot. Open from lunch til late every day from Tuesday til Saturday, this Northbridge restaurant also doubles as a gallery showcasing the work of local artists on the walls.

Perth Indian restaurant Sauma is a happy addition to the restaurant scene on William Street in Northbridge. Sitting pretty opposite The Alex Hotel, the airy space is full of character, with its distressed wood and rustic fittings (we're told the décor was shipped in from India). An impressive selection of street eats, small dishes, curries and dessert, Sauma has something for everyone.

The team behind the infamous Johnny’s Burgers in Canningvale opened Troublemaker Burgers in Yagan Square and if you've ever been to Johnny's you know you need to get here quick smart. Try the troublemaker burger—their secret recipe beef burger with American cheese and all the good stuff—and wash it down with a delicious shake.

Tucked in next to The Alex Hotel, fine dining restaurant, Shadow Wine Bar in Northbridge offers classic Euro dining and a moreish wine list. Pop in for a cheeky vino or make a night of it; Shadow Wine Bar has a stunning full food menu and a bar menu that's the ideal accompaniment to your grape of choice, dripping with charcuterie, cheese, and other plonk-friendly favourites. They are also dishing up brunch on the weekends between the very civilised hours of 8am and 2pm so you can get your Bloody Mary on by midday.

Perth Japanese joint, Nao Japanese on Murray Street is your friendly local Ramen dealer. Line up with the rest of the Japanese noodle soup addicts to get your hands on these bowls of perfection. Trust us, they are unbelievably good! The only downside here is that they're not open late – so plan accordingly. 

Bowl'n in Perth put smoothies in a bowl and they do it well! These bad boys are the latest craze to hit the healthy freaks' to-do lists and we can't get enough of them either. Pick a smoothie base, choose some fruit, seeds and berries and voila! You've got yourself a delicious and healthy brekky on the go. These peeps also do some of the best salads and lunch bowls as well as a wicked  cold brew.

MOP Donuts in the Perth CBD serve spiked doughnuts to the masses seven days a week. Are you drunk with excitement yet? Tucked into the 140 precinct, the doughy, brioche-style balls of goodness are all made on premises (hence the name) and flavoured with delicious elixirs like espresso martini, Baileys, Cointreau and gin. MOP Donuts also dish out doughnut burgers, tipsy burgers (we like the sound of that), ice cream doughnuts, freak shakes and boozy shakes. Holy moly!

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. 

Perth wine bar No Mafia takes a modern approach to traditional Italian fare places an emphasis on local produce, taking inspiration from the recipes of Southern Italy. The food is simple but delicious, and bolstered by an impressive wine list featuring Italian and Australian drops, alongside selected cocktails and local and international beers.

Homely and unpretentious, follow your nose down Williams Lane in Northbridge and get ready to tuck into pasta just like Nonna makes. One of Perth's best Italian restaurants, Francoforte Spaghetti Bar is a fave with Northbridge locals.

Hidden away down Williams Lane in Northbridge, Perth bar Ezra Pound is the perfect spot for a sneaky tipple. Partly responsible for kicking off the small bar movement in Perth, Ezra Pound offer up a fun and unpretentious vibe where you’re encouraged to treat the staff as your hosts and ladies with respect.

The bento boxes at Is Donburi in Northbridge are next level and one of the many reasons why we love this little Japanese gem. The staff may always be run off their feet with miso and sushi orders during the busy lunch period, but the presentation is always on point and the food is always tasty. 

Waffles from Northbridge cafe Superstar Waffles are not your standard breakfast waffle. Flavour combos like banoffee, warm apple pie and the tried and true peanut butter mousse with Oreo crumble escalate these superstars way in to the dessert category. Having said that, we certainly wouldn't judge you for having one for breakfast...just sayin.

From the same people that brought us the pastel pink Pretzel, Voodoo Coffee is a more serious affair with moody vibes and specialty roasts. Think black on black with gold trimmings, candelabras with dripping wax and three coffee blends named after the gods of the voodoo religion. 

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. 

Toastface Grillah got a little brother and he lives in Northbridge! Lil’ Toastface has opened in the space that used to be Bookend and is dishing out a slightly smaller menu of delicious toasties. If you've never had the pleasure of biting into one of their toasties, do yourself a favour and get here immediately. They're only open for lunch at the moment, but word on the street is they'll be opening in the evening soon enough. Yasss!

Joining the ranks of amazing wine stores slash neighbourhood bars that have been popping up in Perth, North Bird Dining Room and Wine Store has opened its doors on William Street in Northbridge and you’re going to want to make your way there on the double.

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

Rechabite Hall, one of the founding buildings along the William Street strip in Northbridge, was once a vibrant dance hall. It then sat dormant, gathering dust, until Marcus Canning, the founder of Fringe World, Rooftop Movies and The Bakery, got it back into tip-top shape in 2019. It's now home to four separate venues and we couldn't pick a favourite if we tried.

You'll feel like you’ve been thrown into an episode of True Blood in the new bar that is Alabama Song…just without the vampires and stuff. This awesome Northbridge dive bar brings all the elements of America's deep south to Perth, and we are loving it. 

Perth’s penchant for fine coffee and refurbished heritage spaces continues with Moana Coffee, housed within the old Moana chambers on Hay Street. Here, patrons are served up Bagels from Holy Bagel Company and a seasonal menu of sandwiches, salads, breakfast fare and soups. A mix of single origin and blends are rotated to satisfy the coffee fanatics. Our top tip: get on the latest caffeine trend and try the cold brew here.

Ice cream sensation Honey Creme has taken the world by storm and Perth has been lucky enough to get the first store in Australia. Made with fresh local milk and sweetened with organic local honey, Honey Creme is certainly not your average soft serve ice cream.

Each strand of Noodle Forum's noodley goodness is created by hand and by golly it is delicious. They've got their own noodle master who has been a pro since the 60's as well as a head chef who takes over to cook the delicious meals. The little restaurant in Shafto Lane in Perth's CBD is our new favourite lunchtime haunt! We'll take 5 of the Malaysian Spicy Chicken with noodles please!!

It’s hard to walk by Noodle Forum in Perth’s CBD, not just because of the delicious scent of fresh noodles wafting from the interior, but because there is a Japanese man in the window who appears to be playing see-saw on a large piece of bamboo. It’s giggle-inducing to watch but the end result is zhu sheng mian - bamboo pole noodles, which melt in your mouth. It’s worth patiently lining up for these labour-intensive creations from Chef Enrich Wong.

One of Perth's best late night bars, you'll only endure good times at Joe's Juice Joint in Northbridge. This dark and moody underground dive bar is the ultimate den of rock and roll—to give you an idea, there’s bras hanging from the ceiling, posters upon posters, pinball machines and very loud music...  it’s basically like Motley Crue projectile vomited everywhere.

If you’ve ever wandered through the back alleys of Northbridge on your way to late night Chinese and wondered why there’s a line of people outside what looks to be an abandoned building, you’re most likely looking at Sneaky Tony’s. 

Stop whatever you’re doing and head straight to Perth cafe Flo Espresso for a kimchi and cheese toasted sandwich. It’s possibly the most delicious toastie we have ever tasted. Flo Espresso also serve some pretty scrummy Korean street food, along with coffee and a delectable couverture hot chocolate if you’re after something a little sweeter. Top Dup doughnuts also feature at this lovely little hole in the wall.

Northbridge totally lucked out in the burger department with Flipside—aka one of our favourite burger joints in Perth. The guys here are open Monday to Sunday—so you can get your burger fix every day of the week if you want to. We love the QVB with prime beef, crispy bacon, tasty cheddar cheese, free range egg and beetroot and the Taxi CAB with free range chicken breast, fresh avocado and crispy bacon. Grab one while you have a drink at Mechanics Institute upstairs next door and the Flipside team will deliver it right to your table!