Bars & Pubs

Perth might not have the scale of Melbourne or Sydney, but don’t let that fool you — our sunny city by the sea has a way of surprising people — even locals who think they’ve seen it all.

Retro arcade games, juicy burgers, and bottomless fries on Fridays. Welcome to The Backroom — your new go-to for game nights done right.

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.

WA Day is just around the corner and we’re getting ourselves pumped up for the sweet, sweet long weekend that comes along with it. Whether you’re being zen in the fresh air, or if you’re out and about getting among the celebrations, we’ve got you covered.

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.

Let’s face it, there’s nothing more comforting than a big old traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings in the heart of those frosty winter weekends. Whether you’re keen for a classic pub feed, or looking for a slightly more sophisticated take on the British staple, we’ve compiled seven of Perth’s best roasts perfect for any blustery afternoon

Espresso bar by day, wine bar by night, Scarborough's latest, Little Wave, is bringing Mediterranean influences to the sandy strip. 

Perth’s all-inclusive home of revelry, The Court, is going full country this May.

The past few years has seen Perth’s bar scene undergo a Miley Cyrus-esque transformation. Seemingly overnight, our city’s nightlife suddenly got all grown up, and is now unrecognisable compared to the quiet, sweet, innocent version that it once was.

Whether you’re going to be up and about for an early dawn service or taking the day off for some much-needed R&R, we’ve rounded up a bunch of places that are open on ANZAC Day this year.

With all seven Fever home games being played at RAC Arena this season, we asked our netball-loving Perth crew exactly what to order the next time you find yourself courtside. 

From sleek Tokyo inspired bars to yokocho style strips to fusion omakases, Japanese cuisine has well and truly taken Perth by storm in recent years. The latest is Izakaya Tori’s new Mt Lawley outpost. 

There’s only one better way to support your fave cafe, restaurant or local biz than always stopping by for a drink or a bite to eat, and that’s by repping their merch. Some Perth hospitality businesses have really stepped up their game recently by dropping all kinds of crazy cool t-shirts, hoodies, hats and more, and we can’t help but want every single piece in our wardrobe.

With so many bottomless sessions around, how do you pick? At Urban List, we want good drinks and plenty of them (no waiting around for my next pour, thanks), something great to nibble on and a killer atmosphere. 

Amid Margaret River's many incredible wineries, a chic wine bar that brings together the best of the region feels like the missing link. Enter Strange Brew, a brand new wine bar and bottleshop set to open down south in coming weeks and offering vino on tap and charcuterie share plates.

Leave your ‘mainstream’ bars behind you and head on underground for some of Perth’s finest hidden drinking establishments.

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.

To celebrate tall things Aperol (and the la dolce vita that comes with it), Subiaco will once again transform into a Euro-inspired playground with the return of Subi Spritz, the 10-day festival bringing spritz-fuelled fun to Subi. 

It's true what they say - the luck of the Irish takes a special spot in everyone's hearts on Saint Patrick’s Day. Whilst officially on Monday 17 March, the festivities are taking place over the whole weekend. So embrace your inner leprechaun, trawl your wardrobes for green and skip on down to all of the best Irish pubs and dance floors Perth has to offer.

As the action revs up on the track, we'll show you how to ace the off-track scene

While there's no question that pubs are for everyone, sometimes it can be a gamble to pick one that will suit when you have kids in tow. Between the party crowd, pokies and elevated pub grub that simple palates turn their nose up at, it's no mean feat.

Bark, the WA-themed spot known for serving a mean cheesy jaffle and top local brews, has shed it’s small bar status—with an expanded seating area, full kitchen and coffee window now in action.

Labour Day is just around the corner and we are oh-so ready for those long weekend vibes. Whether you're hunting the best coffee and brunch in town or looking for a leisurely long lunch and afternoon drinks, we've got you covered. 

The restaurant is bringing big, authentic Roman flavours to Perth’s northern suburbs, and they’ve got the heritage to back it up.

One of our favourite places for an afternoon of wining and dining is State Buildings. With a cluster of Perth’s premier restaurants and bars all sitting pretty in one building, you’re set up for an hourslong dining experience as you meander between venues.

Summer might be coming to a close, but there’s no need to go thirsty.

It’s time to get down and dirty, because brat weekend is finally here. Okay, technically it's Laneway weekend, but really it’s Charli XCX’s world and we’re all just living it. We know Charli will be hungry for a feed after her set, so here’s all the brattiest food around Perth we’d recommend to her.

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.

Bringing a bold new take on modern Mexican, the pop up bar is an electric pink paraiso of ostentatious decor and tequila-based cocktails. This is Mexicana glamour, a taqueria by way of the pastel pink lined street of Palm Strings and the glowing neon strips of Miami, a venue that invites you to sip on margaritas til the early hours.

It’s beginning to look a lot like oyster season.

From classic aperol to the trendy limoncello spritz, to all things fun and fruity, it’s officially the summer of spritz here in Perth.

High-altitude drinking is the best way to make the most of Perth's/Boorloo's non-stop sunshine this summer.

A little older, a little wiser, a little more worldly, Lil’s Rooftop Bar has landed on the west end of Murray Street.

An early look at Lupe’s Cerveceria, a discotheque-meets-taqueria ode to the faded cantinas of Guadalajara, Jalisco and Santiago de Tequila.

It's been a long, cold, winter, and not to mention a solid eight months or so since Melburnians were boozing around in some of Melbourne's best beer gardens. But like the sun will rise each morning, Melbourne's best beer gardens will be waiting for you as the warmer months return.

Christmas, while supposedly one of the most joyous times of year, can also be one of the most stressful. Sure, there’s tinsel and Mariah Carey and the freedom to watch Love Actually multiple times without judgement—but if you happen to be hosting the main event, your blood pressure is probably going through the roof. To save you the stress and kitchen responsibilities, we’ve rounded up a list of Perth’s restaurants and pubs open for Christmas Day in 2024 so you don’t have to.

Stuck in the Christmas Day food coma? How about washing it down with an ice-cold beer? Or pile on some more food to keep the Christmas spirit alive into the new year. Either way, we don’t want you sulking on Boxing Day, so get out, check out the lucrative shopping deals and keep celebrating with delicious drinks and eats. Here’s what’s open in Perth on Boxing Day 2024.

If you want to celebrate the new year minus the crowds and claustrophobic raves, then look no further. We've rounded up all the places you can head to on New Year’s Day 2025 while everyone else is busy nursing their hangovers

While we can’t necessarily do your shopping for you, we can alleviate some of the stress.

It can be hard to keep up with all the new openings happening around Perth, and really, you don't have to. That's our job.

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. 

Experience the ultimate 24-hour staycation in Perth at The Westin. 

Thirsty Thursdays just got a whole lot tastier with a slew of freaking delicious cocktails on offer this month—even better, we’ve got the inside scoop on how you can score a tipple on the house.

There's lots to love about Perth, but cheap eating is not really the first thing that comes to mind. These days a basic meal out with your mates can easily cost you upwards of $50 to $70 by the time you throw on a drink or two. The good news is, you don't need to stop eating out altogether to save some coin. We've compiled a hit list of top spots to suit even the tightest of budgets.

Obviously, we want your Christmas party to rival all others, so we’ve rounded up some of our favourite Perth venues just for you.

Spring is around the corner, which can only mean one thing: Father’s Day is approaching—fast. And while many of us would go to the ends of the earth and back for our dads, planning the perfect Father’s Day surprise is a surefire way to stump us. Racking your brains for the best way to show him how much he means to you? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. 

The perfect Sunday includes a few sun-soaked cocktails, an allure of smoked meats, and something to keep the kids entertained. 

Bar Love sets the mood straight up. Retro hand painted signage promising “Cold Drinks, Warm Service and Hot Bartenders” gives way to 70s maximalist interiors. From the brash hot pink and highlighter orange walls, to mirror ball panther statues, bric-a-brac and velvet love seats—there's no such thing as too much or too loud here. 

Margot’s, the slick new bar, deli and bottle shop from the Sesh Mafia crew (Shui, Papi Katsu), is adding another notch to William St’s northern belt. While its neighbours at Wines Of While and Vincent Wines are all about vino though, Margot’s will be THE place to go for a good martini. 

We know that money is tight right now for a lot of us, but that doesn’t have to impact your social life or love of dining out.

Like every Nokturnl opening, there's so many venues within the venue to explore and here you've got nine bars, three restaurants, a speakeasy and rooftop bar, private dining space and the city’s biggest beer garden to explore across five levels. So look, we'll forgive you if you haven't had a chance to roadtest each one just yet.

Next time you're in need of a knock-off pint, pre-dinner cocktail or nightcap in the city, here are the very bars in Perth/Boorloo's CBD. 

​They say good things come in small packages, and while we don’t mind a pizza as big as our head, when it comes to dumplings we reckon they’re right. There’s simply nothing better than ordering every single kind of dumpling on the menu (they’re small so you’re allowed to), filling your very own dipping saucer with all the soy, vinegar and chilli oil you can handle and eating dumplings until you cannot physically move anymore.

We know that it can sometimes be far too much effort to get the entire crew or family over to your house, so why not make things easier and head out to one of Perth’s endless great spots that can cater to the whole gang?

What’s brewing down south? Plenty, it seems. The range of hopped up suds and strong spirits has grown, giving plenty of reason for shaking things up next time the weekend escape is within reach.

Oh how we love the port city of Fremantle! It’s the hippy love child of the Perth family with its irresistible mix of markets, street performers, waterfront and colourful locals.

You’ve had a huge week, and you’re ready to let your hair down with pals, but you need to find somewhere that the whole gang (old and young) can join in the fun? We’ve got you. We’ve rounded up some of the coolest playgrounds, sandpits and kid’s menus around town to make sure everyone is left smiling and having a ball.

The sea breeze, beaming sun and fresh produce make for a winning combination, and there’s no time like the present to gather the troops and make a beeline for the nearest sun-soaked restaurant.

Whether you’re planning a chic retreat with your bestie or a swoon-worthy rendezvous with your someone special, The Westin Perth is your go-to destination for the ultimate staycation this season. 

When was the last time you ventured a short 7km of Perth/Boorloo’s CBD to Bayswater? Or continued on just a little bit further to Bassendean? If it’s been a while, you’re going to be in for a treat. In recent years, a flock of new wine bars, restaurants and pubs have joined the neighbourhood favourites, making the vibrant north-east area a genuine drinking and dining destination.

Plucked straight out of the nutrient-rich waters of Albany’s Oyster Harbour, each year Perth’s best chefs jump at the chance to showcase WA’s finest seasonal seafood—the Leeuwin Coast Rock Oyster.

International Women's Day is quickly approaching on Friday 8 March, with the 2024 theme of #InspireInclusion more relevant than ever before. The theme of forging gender equality resonates powerfully, as we work towards a world where bias and discrimination are relics of the past, and diversity is celebrated. 

We’ve teamed up with City of Vincent to support their Smoke-Free Town Centres project—a proud initiative aiming to reduce community exposure to harmful tobacco and vaping smoke around our beloved entertainment precincts. 

Be your reason Beyonce, Brady or Budweiser, you're not alone in your desire to watch one of the world’s most viewed sporting events.

Here’s some of Perth's best food and drink deals to nibble and sip your way through this week.

Passports, baggage limits and online check in—there’s plenty to get organised when it comes to travel, but fortunately with an endless string of high-quality dining choices at your fingertips, Perth Airport makes finding a pre-flight feed easy.

We’ve put together a list of 30 things to do in Perth while the weather is still gloriously hot. Get started now!

From its glimmering coastline to delicious food, Scarborough delivers more than a few reasons for the average punter to flee their coop for the weekend and see what’s up.

Thanks to the major redevelopment of its expansive retail space Busselton Central, this once-sleepy town is now a strong contender for the South West’s hottest destination for dining, drinking and other dalliances.

We hear it time and time again, we’re blessed with the best beaches in the world, and there’s nothing we agree with more. With Summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get out, soak up some rays and explore some epic coastal hangouts.

Next time the inevitable questions of ‘what are we having for dinner?’ arises, we recommend a meander along the river to Maylands. Often overlooked in favour of its super-stylish neighbour Mount Lawley, Maylands is Perth/Boorloo’s not-so-sleepy suburb and an Urban List favourite. 

The local legends at Republic of Fremantle are slinging a new bottled cocktail range just in time for summer.

Bentley has just scored a new food hub—and it's home to some of Perth's hottest hospo spots. The deluxe Exchange precinct located at Curtin University is changing it up with culinary experiences from across the globe thanks to a slew of tasty new openings. Open to everyone, of course.

It may only be a three-hour drive south, but you can count on a few magical things happening in that time. The ritual stop at Bunbury farmers market, someone requests a sixth petrol-station-pee-break (and gives you an excuse to stock up on snacks) and finally the arrival to the pearly gates that is Tas's Bakery for that post-drive pick-me-up.

After a day lazing around in the sun and jumping through the waves, a loaded burger or Mexican feast alongside a cold margarita is just what's needed to hit the spot. 

To celebrate the release of the BMW iX1, we’ve teamed up with BMW to bring you the best (and tastiest) sustainable restaurants worth jumping in the car for. 

We’ve done the hard yards and rounded up the best places to catch the big game. Bounce down is at 12.30pm on Saturday 30 September, don’t be late.

You can't be expected to make solid shopping choices on an empty stomach. And thankfully, Karrinyup's dining scene has never been better.

Allow us to introduce Low Kee, Elizabeth Quay's chicest new edition. With tonnes of natural light boasting unparalleled views of the Swan River, organise your girls ASAP and get ready for a luxe night out. 

Want to add a little fire to your wedding? Fireball Whisky is ready to level up your special day with $1.5K worth of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey to get the party started.

From Chinese to Japanese, Thai to Vietnamese and everything else in between, Perth is home to some absolute beauties in the Asian eats department.

To ensure you don’t miss even a second of bartender Christmas, this is your go-to roundup of venues to hit during Negroni Week.

Ahhhh how we love Freo. This historic port town exists within its own bohemian bubble and has a vibe as colourful and artsy as its interesting locals. And now a new wave of refined watering holes amongst the established drinking institutions means that Fremantle now has something to please everyone.

Dust off your dancing shoes and check out our list of Perth’s very best nightclubs and bars to dance the night away. As for the dance moves? We’ll leave that one up to you. 

Your friends may tease you for ordering the same pub feed every week, but why mess around with a good thing? Forget fancy. Forget pretentious. The classic chicken parmi is simple, tasty and that’s just the way we like it. 

West Perth could be considered a bit of an underdog with so many gems hidden in the green leafy streets just waiting to be explored—and with so many moody wine bars, great no-frills lunch spots and iconic places for a dinner feast, there’s a lot to love about this inner city hub.

Walk the Cape to Cape Track and stay in beachside retreats.

Perth’s a truly great city and we think having fun in it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. With that in mind, we’ve endeavoured to bring you 50 fun, tasty and downright rad yet cheap things to do in Perth for less than a pineapple. 

Ever wanted to live out your Night At The Museum fantasies and see if the Mummies really come to life when night falls? The WA Museum Boola Bardip is giving you the chance to get up close and personal with over 240 stunning rare treasured Egyptian antiquities all the way from the Netherlands.

As of this weekend, Viaje Mount Lawley will be transformed into Cheol’s—a cafe by day and cool little Korean wine bar by night serving approachable spins on Korean faves alongside a cracking lineup of good booze.

Hidden in quaint little corners of the suburb lie some pretty amazing eateries suitable for whatever up-market or more casual vibe you’re seeking, so we’ve compiled some of our faves for you to enjoy.

This epic award-winning distillery, bar and restaurant just keeps getting better with the completion of their 300-person space, featuring multiple levels for whatever vibe you’re after.

Brew lovers, listen up. We have some beer-y good news for you. Australia’s largest and longest running Oktoberfest event is making its spectacular return in 2023 and we could not be more ready.

From stunning lakeside stays to the best craft brews in Broome.

A trip up to Broome is about more than camel rides and breathtaking landscapes. With a vibrant pan-Asian history and ever-evolving mix of cultural influences, the jewel of the Kimberly is a treasure trove of enticing flavours and epic eats that you won't want to miss.

One of the oldest and most widely consumed beverages in the world, our love affair with beer is all-enduring and ever-reinvigorated. WA in particular seems to nurture the relationship well, with a serious surge in the opening of new urban breweries in Perth over the last year. We thought it high time to take stock of all the places in our fair city crafting a good brew and offering a homely place to enjoy it. Whether it’s ocean, CBD or bush views you’re looking to enjoy your beer over, here are all of Perth’s best breweries.

Shenton Park's dining strip may be small, but there are some stunning little spots tucked in this leafy little hood. 

Depending on your palate, no doubt developed from the usual suspects like IPAs, session ales, and pilsners, there are plenty of entry points to the Aussie wheat ale where you can start, and once you’re finished we’ve got no doubt that at least several will become your next go-to brew.

With the legends of Vinotto and Community Coffee Co behind Subi's soon-to-open Greek bar, Yiamas, you just know it's going to be good. And trust us, after sitting down with Bar Manager and Somm Caitlin Johnston and Head Chef Justin Scarvaci, this might just be their greatest venture yet.

Seeking some inspiration for a romantic date night dins or a casual meal out with the entire gang on holidays? Busselton is jam-packed with sweet little intimate spots as well as some fun slightly more rowdy breweries and bars ready for you to enjoy, so we’ve compiled our faves to help you get booking.

Thanks to the good folk at The Stables, you and your colleagues can now book in to feast on your Friday over a spectacular long lunch—with a little bit of business on the side if you must. How’s that for the last day of the working week?

Margarita concoctions have entered a whole new ball game in Perth. There are more colours and flavours than we ever thought possible with sweet and spicy and influences coming from well beyond Mexico. 

Vin Populi (Italian for 'wine for the people') is a breezy and sophisticated wine bar and restaurant serving up antipasti, fresh made pasta and beautiful local meats alongside a cracking 160-strong Italian slash Australian wine list and sexy Italian cocktails. 

Here are a few of the best boutique bottle shops in Perth.

It’s impossible to cruise down Albany Highway without passing by stacks of incredibly cool restaurants, stores and bars on the strip just waiting to be explored. Whether you’re after a lively spot with plenty of atmosphere, or keen to check out somewhere small and moody for a little date night, we’ve put together some of our fave Victoria Park and East Victoria Park bars to help you get your weekend sorted.

Mount Hawthorn is a seriously great suburb. It’s close to the city, it’s got coffee shops, great places to eat, and beautiful buildings too. While it’s a great spot for families, don’t be fooled into thinking it’s just for mums and bubs. There’s an absolutely pumping food scene in this fabulous ‘burb—and we’re going to tell you all about it.

If you grew up in Perth, chances are you’ve got sweet summer memories of day trips to AQWA followed by fish and chips at Hillarys Boat Harbour. Look, we'd still be happy with that combo to be fair, but there are plenty more spots to eat and drink that'll please your more adult tastes too.

With a nightclub, rooftop pool, Mexican eats and plenty of tequila, MESA is ticking all our Bali boxes and then some.

Originally built in 1902, the Western Suburb's most iconic corner pub, the Claremont Hotel, is finally ready to re-open after a significant revamp.

To help us choose the best date spots, we asked some of the coolest single people we know where they’d suggest a first date in Perth. 

Whether you're down for a boozy brunch or a long grazing lunch, Scarborough Beach Bar’s putting on a Mediterranean feast this summer for their latest instalment of SBB Anchored, so you can enjoy an ocean view among the olive trees, all without having to leave Perth.

The only thing better than a refreshing Canadian Club is a a free, refreshing Canadian Club.

Good news, your search for the ultimate pub—that is perfect for both family hangs and catch ups with your crew—is over. After a two-year, $7-million reno, The Bassendean Hotel has finally swung open its doors and the results are seriously epic.

With long balmy summer sessions around the corner, we can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon with pals rooftop, sipping and snacking on the good stuff while soaking in stunning vistas. 

Ah, Mondays. The official end to the weekend and the dreaded start to the week. But that doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun on a Monday. 

If you’re looking for the perfect day-trip destination this summer, look no further than the waterfront city of Mandurah. 

Hot chips, frites, fries, fried potato sticks; whatever you call them they always deliver. Whether they’re served simple style with some tomato sauce or loaded up with lashings of something special, hot chips are one of life's most wonderful pleasures.

Bring on sangrias in the sunshine, the crew behind beloved dumpling eatery Emily Taylor are opening a new Mediterranean-inspired bar and kitchen along Freo’s iconic cappuccino strip mid-November. 

Perth has been the breeding ground for musical legends like Tame Impala, San Cisco, Birds of Tokyo, the John Butler Trio and many more who all started out playing gigs at small live music venues. So pop on your dancing shoes and head out in search of some great live music in Perth this weekend, you never know who you might discover! 

Perth’s beloved inner city pub, Market Ground, has brought back its Sip Sip Sessions in celebration of the mercury and all-around good vibes rising.