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Perched across from the Swan River in East Fremantle, the iconic Tradewinds Hotel is definitely one of our favourite spots for a Freo stay. 

There’s something wonderful about stumbling upon a neighbourhood bar, and this one’s serving up charm in spades. Secret’s out—we’re a tiny bit in love with Bassendean's newest addition, Bertie.

Opening this Wednesday on William St in Northbridge, Edward & Ida's is the newest venture from the award-winning crew behind Foxtrot Unicorn and Nieuw Ruin.

One of the most popular restaurants in the Crown complex, Rockpool Bar & Grill has cemented itself as one of Perth's favourite special occasion restaurants for good reason. The sophisticated steakhouse boasts an award-winning cellar stocked with 1300+ Australian and international wines, and you really can't go past the in-house aged beef cooked on the open wood fire grill—perfect for matching to aforementioned wine. 

Like Depop in real life, Dee Black Boutique is an absolute treasure trove of pre-loved designer fashion and a must for anyone looking to shop more sustainably.

If you’re a Leederville local, you will probably recall the devastation felt the day we discovered the beloved Tom’s Cafe right in the heart of Oxford Street was closing down towards the start of the pandemic. But thankfully since closing the OG, the legends have come back with a new and improved Tom’s in Highgate.

An absolute jewel of King Street, Perth bar Varnish on King has successfully transplanted an American Whiskey bar into Perth’s CBD. And they've been doing a damn good job of it for a whole decade now.

Don't get us wrong, we love the heritage charm of Rotto's classic bungalows, but it's impossible to ignore the luxury of Samphire Rottnest, the first and only boutique accommodation on the island.

When your next burger craving rolls around, head to Varsity Burgers' newest opening in Whitfords Shopping Centre, Hillarys. This massive new American-style venue is the largest from the Perth burger legends, with enough space for a whopping 800 of you to settle in. 

Say hello to Bread Boy, the latest in Perth's growing gourmet sandwich scene. This one is all centred around Japanese sandos, with an all-Japanese kitchen behind these iconic bready boys.

Ola Aesthetics are absolute experts in their field when it comes to skin and all things cosmeceutical beauty. Using the latest treatments and technologies, the team of registered doctors and dermal therapists will be able to guide you through your skincare and beauty journey. In their chic and comfortable space, you’ll be able to sit back and relax knowing your skin is in the hands of some of the best. 

This incredible lake-side wellness retreat is inspired by its surrounding nature, delivering holistic treatments to indulge, restore and revitalise your mind and body. With six luxury treatment rooms, an infrared sauna, hydrotherapy baths and a yoga studio with a lakeside view, you’re guaranteed to be in for a treat. Our pick? How about a warm bamboo massage to knead away any sore spots? Back it up with a facial and we know you’ll be in heaven. 

Sitting pretty alongside the heritage buildings on Pakenham street, Republic of Fremantle is a modern distillery with moody interiors, delicious high-end nibbles and incredible drinks, which should be no surprise considering the effort that has gone into distilling the brand’s signature gin and vodka from grape to glass.

Don’t let the gold glitter bar fool you, The Flaming Galah is here and they are here to serve. Bringing the vibes back to Essex Street, Freo’s first queer bar is brought to you by long-time Freo hospo veterans, and damn does this wife and wife team knows how to make a venue sing, dance and everything in between. 

From humble beginnings in the Freo Markets, this long-standing Freo fave is now a permanent fixture in the newly developed FOMO Fremantle. For those in the know, Suku has been serving up the authentic flavours of Indonesia since 2019, so when the opportunity for bricks and mortar store was on the table, this twosome originally from Indonesia jumped at the chance. 

Freo’s West End now comes with a bit of extra spice, with the welcome addition of Frida Mexicana restaurant on Market Street. Brought to you from the brains behind the already super popular sister venue Sana and situated in the former Sandrinos site, Frida Mexican promises a fresh take on authentic Mexican cuisine right in the heart of Freo. 

A new gourmet soup bar has just opened up in Myaree to help you through the colder months.

Located on Cambridge St in West Leederville, Butters is already a local fave for its great coffee, top notch brekkies and unbeatable courtyard vibes. But the legends decided it was time to switch things up a bit by giving locals a new spot for an arvo wine or three.

Next time you want to buy gorgeous flowers for a friend without taking out a second mortgage, look no further than stylish Perth flower delivery service, The Little Posy Co. Each week day, owner Helen handpicks the best flowers in Perth to make a unique posy. You can then check Instagram, Facebook or The Little Posy Co website around 9am to see what is on offer and get your order in by noon. The best bit? Bunches start from as little as $42 delivered, and you can now get them to over 200 suburbs across Perth.

Located directly across from Hyde Park on William St in Highgate, Chu Bakery is the ideal spot to pick up a little baked treatie and coffee before strolling down to enjoy it picnic style.

Ocean Cosmetics in Cottesloe is the brainchild of doctors Gina Messiha and Jessica Wang and the second Ocean Cosmetics clinic in Perth. The pair are at the forefront of aesthetic medicine techniques and technology and you can expect the very best when you trust your skin with them.

From the same legends behind Gangemi's in West Perth, the newly opened Boobook Bottles And Bar is the perfect spot for a cosy post-work drink.

Boasting a stunning new space in Bicton, Renee Yates Hair is the salon you’ve been dreaming of. Specialising in Great Length hair extensions and total transformation colours and styles, Renee and her team can help you achieve the hair you’ve been dreaming of. With personalised attention and a customised plan for each client, you’ll walk out of the salon feeling like the Queen you were born to be. 

Is there anything better in life than a good sando? Perhaps pairing it with the coolest lo-fi vibes and fine-dining skills. For this, we say thank you, Peggy's. The sausage and egg muffin is something like no other and while there’s options like eggplant parms and Italian subs, we’re still a little obsessed with the chicken schnitty. Sunday sorted.

One of Perth’s premier athleisure stores, Motion is the place to be if you’ve been lusting after a new pair of kicks or are desperate to get your hands on another pair of yoga tights. Stocking brands including New Balance, On, Hoka, Veja, Beyond Yoga and Vang Athletics, you can’t help but spend your hard-earned cash here.

North Fremantle has just scored a cracking new neighbourhood bar from co-owners Greg Leaver (Strange Company, Ronnie Nights), Alex Brinis (MRKT Space) and Matt Power (MRKT Space) that's sure to be your new summer fave.

This new retro-style chicken shop from the founder of Short Order is serving up the juiciest hot chicken tenders, beautiful burgs and a covetable chicken skin sandwich that is so time intensive to make, there's only a few available each day (but boy is it brilliant). 

This WA-themed bar is the perfect place to stop for a drink after work. They’ve got a ridiculous amount of tap beer, which rotates regularly, and a real focus on local brews and top notch cocktails.

If you live or work around Osborne Park you're likely well aware that when it comes time to grab an after work drink, your options are incredibly slim. Believe it or not, that's actually what drew entrepreneur Ami Bertagni to the area. He's got a knack for finding Perth burbs that are in desperate need of a good cafe, bar or restaurant and delivering just that—his most notable being Little Nolla.

Tucked down a long driveway in an unassuming rear warehouse along Railway Road in Subiaco, you'll find a very (dare we say) Melbourne style urban distillery, complete with concrete floors, industrial finishes and loads of plants.

The Norfolk Hotel has been much loved by Fremantle locals since it first opened under the name Oddfellows Hotel in 1887. These days, it offers a relaxed, beer garden atmosphere and some of the best damn pub grub this side of town.

The Odd Fellow is the hip guy inside of the Norfolk Hotel. A massive back bar with endless tipples to tickle your fancy plus friendly staff who know their stuff... what more could you want? Come for a pint of beer, an after dinner cocktail or sip and savour a high-end whiskey. PS. Just try counting the number of bottles lined up behind the bar after you've had a few drinks! Ha, now there's a challenge!

Bring on spritzes in the sunshine! The crew behind beloved dumpling eatery Emily Taylor have opened a new Mediterranean-inspired bar and kitchen along Freo’s iconic cappuccino strip.

The cheesiest little haven of grazing goodness has just opened down Electric Lane in Leederville in the form of Powells Fromagerie and Wine Bar. Brought to us by Perth's platter queen, Jasmine Powell (Director of @tapasaddict), the chic new haunt is packed to the brim with the world’s finest cheeses and gourmet nibbles, plus, a cool little list of booze to keep you going all night.

Hyde Perth Kitchen + Cocktails is the perfect warm-weather hangout, thanks largely to the immaculate rooftop vibes and banging pool. So we're pretty stoked to see it finally reopen its doors just as the weather is heating up.

Hospitality legends Chef Leigh Power (The Old Synagogue, The Beaufort, Ginger Boy and Sweetwater Rooftop Bar) and bar extraordinaire Benny Tua (Mechanic’s Institute, The Old Synagogue, Sweetwater Rooftop Bar and El Grotto) have joined forces on Subiaco's new modern Asian eatery, Shui.

Perth cafe May Street Larder has become a mainstay in the East Fremantle brunch scene, and it's not just for their famous fried chicken waffles (which understandably is a major drawcard). Offering an epic breakfast menu—think: smoked beef brisket hash, apple pie french toast and breakfast burritos, May Street Larder's philosophy centres around seasonal foods and the best produce WA has to offer.

All it takes is one trip to Katarina Callegari’s Subiaco studio and you’ll have the eyebrows of your dreams. Katarina specialises in feather touch brows, microblading, ombre and henna eyebrows, but will happily work her magic in the waxing and tweezing department too. Being the perfectionist she is, Katarina also can't help but send you home with a few tips and tricks to keep them looking on point between visits.

If you were lucky enough to make your way to Bagel O's soft launch on Saturday, you'll know two things. One, that the stacked bagels coming out of this shop are bloody good. And two, you'll likely have to battle crowds to get your hands on one when they officially open this week. 

Meet Goods Bakery, a new bakery slash cafe that has just thrown open its doors in West Leedy down near Bad Love Burgers and Nowhereman Brewing. This one comes to us from the legendary crew behind Modus Coffee, so quality coffee and tasty treats are kind of a given. But we're also big fans of its terracotta-hued check floors, sunny window seats and all-round cool minimal aesthetic.

The awesome team behind Bark in Subi have done it again with Lums Wine Bar, the newest charming addition to Hay St. Perfect for an after-work drink or a yarn with friends, this 1920s heritage listed terrace is bursting with comfort and warmth across its two storeys. Sip on an artisanal wine from their extensive wine list featuring local favourites and international winners as you munch on share-style tapas. This place is the talk of the town, so make Lums Wine Bar your next stop for an adventure into the heart of Subiaco.

The stellar team behind Northbridge’s Neon Palms have opened the doors to Volare, a leafy new apertivo-style bar in Maylands’ old Swallow Bar site. Embracing and preserving the 1920’s art-deco features, the beautiful heritage space has been given a slight face-lift to give coastal European vibes, with a food and drinks menu to match. Just think: unique spritzes with nibbles like negroni glazed occie and nduja chilli mussel toast. 

Perth bar El Grotto is on to a winning combination, serving up Mexican street food and a serious selection of tequila down at Scarborough beach, along with a hefty dose of live music.

Housed inside Fremantle’s FOMO lies Yin Yang Wok & Soup Bar, an addition to the hub’s Asian-inspired Street Eats Alley. 

Take one look at the Instagram feed of Carina’s Kitchen and you’ll probably find it hard to believe that almost everything is plant-based. It looks too good to be true! But rest assured, there are no dairy, eggs or animal products to be found in Carina’s dessert cabinet—just light and fluffy filled doughnuts, gooey cinnamon scrolls, cookies, brownies, cakes and more. At her new shop inside Hawaiians Mezz in Mount Hawthorn she's also expanded her offering, with some non-vegan sweets and savouries as well as coffee now on the go too.

After ten hugely successful years in her East Fremantle salon, Perth’s brow queen Rachel Lavelle has relocated to a bigger and even more luxe salon space in South Perth. The new sanctuary is kitted out with everything needed to fulfil all your skin, body and beauty needs as well as being the exact pink-hued relaxation space of your dreams. 

After a whirlwind pop-up and a lengthy reno, O Brother has cemented itself as one of the western burbs best small bars.

If you want to test your dates, mates or fam while having a whole lotta fun, head straight into one of the totally immersive escape room challenges at Escape This. The rooms are some of the best-rated in Perth and you truly can't beat its handy Northbridge location; perfectly positioned if you and your fellow escapists want to hit the town afterwards… that is, should you escape in one piece.

Upon stepping into Jessica Amanda Hair, you’ll be greeted by Lilly, the fluffy white oodle-cross, who is ready to take a nap on your lap while the friendly crew work on transforming you into your best self.

Owner John Parker (The Standard, The Royal, Fleur) has done it once again with this gorgeous multi-level bar and restaurant situated amongst the endless foodie joints in The West Deck precinct in Karrinyup.

If, like us, you've found this whole pandemic thing has meant more time at home and less time galivanting around the globe, you've likely realised just how important it is to fill your time with hobbies you genuinely love. It's why we're such big fans of Art Base, a cool new Perth company that is helping connect DIY-lovers with professional equipment at a fraction of the price it would cost to buy.

For west coast dessert fans, The Honeycake needs no introduction. With now two stores across the west coast, The Honeycake has developed a cult following and has fast become a dessert destination among Perth locals, foodies and travellers alike.

Aptly named Jetty Bar And Eats, this unassuming "shack on the water" from Miles Hull (Little Creatures, Alex Hotel, Quarter Acre) is easy to miss but step inside and you’ll be rewarded with stunning waterfront vibes, cool decor, approachable wines and some very attractive cocktails. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Chef Marcello Segalin is whipping up the most delicious range of Mediterranean-inspired share plates—paying respect to the migrants that disembarked ships just around the corner throughout the 50s and 60s. Trust us, this is the place to be come aperitivo hour.

Residents of Nedlands, Crawley and surrounding suburbs would already know about the mouth-watering meals from Miky’s Italian, but if not, listen up. Miky’s is a neighbourhood restaurant sitting on Broadway Street, serving us Northern Italian dishes that have a modern twist. There are plenty of pasta dishes on the menu to choose from, including Napoletana, carbonara, ragu or creamy mushroom. The seafood spaghetti is generously loaded with mussels, big juicy prawns and thick bites of fish, all tossed in a rich tomato sauce and perfected with a light squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of pepper. 

One of Perth’s most renowned cosmetic groups, Absolute Cosmetic Medicine, has opened a new clinic in Innaloo, conveniently located in the Westfield Innaloo Shopping Centre. This new clinic will offer the same great surgical and non-surgical procedures available at their other clinics, including injectables, IPL Hair Removal, Microdermabrasion, YAG Laser Tattoo Removal, CoolSculpting, Non-Surgical Skin Tightening and plenty more. Exclusively offered at this clinic is the Aquapure II, a facial treatment combining microdermabrasion, micro-needling and LED light therapy. 

Coffee connoisseurs better get to Venn quick smart to try the best brews in East Vic Park. Taking over the popular old Antz coffee spot, Venn specialises in the classic, all-time-favourite combination of coffees and bagels.

Stepping into Auchenflower Hair Artisans feels like being whisked away on holiday, with its stunning pink, cream, gold and rust coloured decor. Think plush velvet chairs, speckled pink terrazzo benchtops and pops of green cacti. But the real reason you’re here—to get your hair jazzed up by the best in the business. Auchenflower describes themselves as passionate colourists, with lots of experience transforming both blondes and brunettes. They are also fantastic at weft extensions, and styling for weddings and special occasions, so rest assured the experienced team at this hair salon will make sure you walk out feeling your absolute best. You’ll find Auchenflower on Royal Street in East Perth. Plus, stay tuned as they’ll be opening a second location soon!

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.