Urban List Recommends

The White Horse Tavern is your go-to for after-work pints, lazy Sunday sessions, and family dinners that actually feel relaxed. Inside the venue, there’s a sprawling main tavern, a sun-soaked alfresco area (yes, it’s pet-friendly), and an upstairs mezzanine with its own bar, perfect for birthdays and milestone hangs.

Farm-to-fork dining has landed in Forrestdale with the opening of The Good Paddock, a rustic yet refined family restaurant. Produce is grown on-site or sourced from local growers who share the same regenerative philosophy as the 11 Acre team. 

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.

From morning pastries to midnight pours, Casa is the kind of venue you’ll want to linger at. Inspired by the all-day bars of Italy, Casa is a true all-rounder, equal parts café, diner, wine bar, and killer pizzeria. By day, they’ve got coffee brewing, flaky house-baked pastries, sausage rolls, and stuffed focaccias to get you through the day. But after dark it’s all pasta, share plates, and one extensive wine list. With nine perfectly-tempered fridges, it’s an oenophile's dream. And while Casa does a lot right, the pizza here is unmissable. Their deep-pan beauties arrive crispy, cheesy, and generously topped, making them a serious contender for Perth’s best.

Inglewood’s newest neighbourhood venue, House On Beau, is a mid-century lounge that feels like slow living room drinks, only better.  Taking over the much-loved Casa Eventi space, it’s bringing a fresh new chapter to Beaufort Street’s bar scene. 

Pour perfectionists: Perth’s first self-serve beer wall is here, and will forever change the way you share a pint.

Bang On Brows has you covered when it comes to flawless arches, shaping, tinting, laminating and cosmetic tattooing. With a strong rep for natural results and skilled brow artists, you’ll leave feeling fresh and polished. They offer lash lifts, waxing and other facial treatments if you want to level up your glow while you’re there.

If you find yourself by The Heritage, swing next door to uncover this premium wine store and bottle shop, a must-visit for vino lovers. You’ll find a curated selection of Aussie wines alongside iconic European producers who inspire them, and a top-notch lineup of spirits, beers, bottled cocktails, non-alc drops and fine wine accessories.

Already loved in Byron Bay, Noosa, Newcastle, Gold Coast and Burleigh Heads, Light Years has opened its doors here in Perth. The upbeat Asian diner promises punchy plates and a curated wine list featuring plenty of local vino.

If breakfast is your favourite meal of the day – then Lot One is perfect for you. Open every day of the week from early morning to mid-afternoon, Lot One offers an extensive brunch and beverage menu, with plenty of options for the little ones too. Think unique cocktails and a vast food menu ranging from buttermilk pancakes to poke bowls.

Looking for incredible Italian and a stunner of a wine menu south of Perth? Look no further than Vin Populi, a  wine bar offering a thoughtful menu of specialty Italian dishes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Plants For Friends is a Perth plant delivery service which offers a range of simple but beautiful potted plants for a (very) reasonable price. They've got everything from tiny succulents and bambino fiddle leaf figs to lemon trees and big philodendrons, so they've got you covered no matter what you're after. 

If you’re looking for your next cool hangout spot, look no further than Livid Skateboards.

If you fancy yourself a bit of a florist, love DIY, or you're just a full-on flower lover, check out The Wild Bunch. Delivering bundles of fresh flowers and leaving you to do the arranging, this Perth floral company is putting a new spin on things.

La Vida Vegan in Subiaco is Perth's only vegan grocery. Filled to the brim with vegan versions of everyone's favourite foods, beauty and health products, this small but mighty grocer has just expanded to include a vegan deli.

Favourite Daughter is your new favourite activewear, wellness and lifestyle store based in Inglewood. Set apart by their focus on Earth-friendly initiatives, Favourite Daughter has a dedicated sustainable section packed with ethically-made and environmentally friendly wellness products and wears made with recycled materials. They also stock activewear faves P.E Nation, Jaggad, Puma, Varley and Champion, as well as the wellness goods from Edible Beauty, Theseeke and Imbibe. Good luck leaving without buying something.

After building a cult following amongst active wear lovers in Cottesloe, the legends behind Motion Lifestyle have opened a second store in Subiaco. Stocking some of Australia (and the world’s) best active wear brands like New Balance, On, Hoka, Veja, Beyond Yoga and Vang Athletics, you will quite literally be spoilt for choice. You might have no money left when you leave but at least you’ll look cool.

If you're addicted to indoor plants you'll want to get your butt to Creation Landscape Supplies stat. From everyone's favourite fiddle leaf fig and string of pearls to devil's ivy, philodendrons and alocasias, they've got the indoor plant goods.

House of Hobby hosts some of Perth’s best workshops to get your creative juices flowing, from arts and crafts to sweet life skills that will definitely come in handy when you’re trying your hand at DIY interior design. If that doesn’t pique your interests, let’s add some wine and champagne to the mix and get you fired up.

The Staple Store has all of the best basics to help simplify your life.

If you haven't stepped your sneaker-clad foot into HyperLuxe Activewear in Applecross, you are living your life wrong. 

Good news for fans of the brand Champion, the global athletic-wear label has just opened its first flagship store in Perth.

If minimal but beautiful fashion is your thing then get yourself to Sara Fox & Co in North Beach immediately. Brimming with stylish pieces from a range of local, national and international designers—think Dion Lee, Zoe Karssen, Fella, Senso, Bassike and so much more—this boutique is full of amazing pieces which your wardrobe needs now. As in right now.

If you're looking for locally grown indoor plants in Perth then Green Assembly, an online indoor plant delivery biz, is your go to.

Offering hundreds of trendy and totally affordable prescription sunnies and glasses for both men and women, Speqs Eyewear in Mount Lawley is doing something very right.

If you're into ceramics, Clay Make Studio is offering up some of the best pottery workshops in Perth. From wheel-throwing to designing, hand making and even creating your own glazes, they've got a workshop for every level of potter. Run by a mother-daughter duo, the open-access studio offers memberships for seasoned potters which include equipment and shelving space, as well as discounted firing. We like the sound of the Creative Hand-Building workshop. 

If you’ve got any savings, they’ll be burned in a heartbeat after visiting FOUND at Fremantle Arts Centre.

Whether you're sipping kombucha at a cafe or working up a sweat at the gym HyperLuxe Activewear in North Beach (or Applecross/Dunsborough) has the gear for you.

If trendy boutiques are your jam then you need to get yourself to North Fremantle fashion boutique Ooh La La, STAT. 

If you're out of ideas on how to liven up those dull spaces in your home, Archie O in Claremont might just be the friend you need. Think beautiful floral designs crafted meticulously using white phalaenopsis orchids.

If InStitchu in Perth was a person, it’d be George Clooney. This custom menswear store aims to change the way the modern gentleman shops by providing traditional tailoring with a little twist.

Sitting pretty in the heart of Victoria Park, Matthew Landers' stunning floral creations have been popping up around Perth since 2012 and they are still looking at beautiful as ever. 

Urban Bunches is a Perth flower and gift delivery service with a really big difference.

A plantastic addition to the green scene in Perth, Funky Plants in Fremantle is here to spread some leafy goodness around you.

Calling all plant, homewares and coffee lovers, you need to head to Bar Botanik in North Perth ASAP. This indoor jungle will have you wanting to decorate every room in your house with plants, because you can never have too many, right? From small to large plants, they have every size and style you could ever think of.

The indoor plants at Little Leaf Co in Mosman Park will have you swooning, because who doesn't love a good indoor plant? They instantly revamp your home, they're relatively cheap and they're actually really good for your health—indoor plants have been proven to help purify the air in your home, calm the mind, and even increase productivity. 

If you're looking for luxury staple items no matter the occasion, look no further than Jac+ Jack in Claremont. 

Online clothing store Dark Apparel is your one stop shop for your lifestyle and fitness clothing needs. Suited for both guys and gals, the brand is all about everyday clothing for everyday people and embracing your individual style. It's comfortable clothing for people who want to step outside their comfort zone and we likey.

Affordable and trendy AF are just a few words that describe Perth label Oli Clothing. In November 2012, Oli deferred his uni degree to pursue his passion—drawing—and boy are we glad he did! He worked a couple of jobs to save up for a second-hand screen printing jig and before long he was making t-shirts.

The It Kit is your passport to hassle free present buying—yes, it is possible! The It Kit's online store is your one-stop-shop for gorgeous, beautifully curated and packaged pressies for when you need the perfect gift, but have no idea where to start.

After outgrowing their East Perth digs, the stylish homewares wonderland that is Arrival Hall has moved to Northbridge and added a cafe to their already impressive offering.

We don’t know about you, but here at The Urban List, we love giving gifts (almost) as much as we like receiving them. Unfortunately, some of us just aren’t blessed with the ability to uncover the perfect pressie time and time again. Enter Perth gift delivery service With Love & Co, who make it an absolute breeze, no matter what the occasion.

Based in Perth, SPEQS is your one-stop affordable online shop for prescription glasses and designer sunnies. But it's not just an online shop, no siree. What really sets SPEQS apart is their app which allows you to virtually try on glasses in real time. Seriously. Just swipe through their impressive range of glasses (including all the most popular brands) and you can see exactly what those frames look like on your own face. Plus, shipping is free and they offer free 30 day returns. The future is here!

Perth's most fashionable are going to want to run directly to COS in Claremont to get their hands on some of the coolest threads around. Stocking effortless wardrobe staples, the words timeless, elegant and classic all spring to mind when you think of COS, so you can be certain you'll be wearing your finds for years to come. COS has got men, women and children covered (and in the most stylish way). You won't be leaving empty handed, that's for sure!

Ms Demeanour Boutique in East Victoria Park offers not only the latest fashion trends but also lifestyle and homewares—yes, please! The boutique represents some of the worlds most renowned fashion labels such as Madison Square, Spicy Sugar and Wilde Heart, along with their own in-house label Vance & Ainsley. Laybys, private shopping nights and pre-orders are all available and it is only a 10-minute walk from the Carlisle train station.

We all know buying a present for our loved ones can be a tricky task, but at The Good Store in Victoria Park the process is made painless. They're not only a gift shop but are a gift shop that is all about making sure your gifts are useful and last for a long time. They have five different categories you can choose from such as eat and drink, looking good and play; and work with many prestige brands like Helen Kaminski and Alessi. Finding presents has never been easier!

From diamond rings and pendants to neoprene bangles, Linney's in Burswood has everything to make your heart skip a beat. Linney's contemporary style includes precious stones and metals such as Kalgoorlie gold, Argyle diamonds and South Sea pearls. The family business, which not only sells jewellery for women but also for men, harnesses the traditions of fine jewellery-making and ensures each client has their own personalised, trustworthy and memorable experience.

From diamond rings and pendants to neoprene bangles, Linney's in Subiaco has everything to make your heart skip a beat. Linney's contemporary style includes precious stones and metals such as Kalgoorlie gold, Argyle diamonds and South Sea pearls. The family business, which not only sells jewellery for women but also for men, harnesses the traditions of fine jewellery-making and ensures each client has their own personalised, trustworthy and memorable experience.

There is something special about the Freo style, which is pretty difficult to emulate, but luckily the team at The Archive are making it nice and easy for us! The Archive is a beautiful lifestyle store in the heart of Fremantle with amazing fashion finds and some of the best homewares in all of Perth. With a mixture of Australian and international designers like Zoe Karssen, Viktoria + Woods and Dylan Kain, they only carry the best of the season’s collections. In other words, you don’t have to look far for your new standout pieces!

Started by two guys who knew nothing about flowers (except that the women in their lives loved them), mates Jay and James were overwhelmed by the many varying flower options in Perth and how painful it was to order them online, so Flower Bros was born. They teamed up with one of Perth’s finest florists (Rebecca Const of Fox & Rabbit) who makes a handful of arrangements using only the freshest seasonal blooms. These guys understand exactly how we want our flowers to be delivered—awesome, easy and without the fuss. 

Even before you have stepped foot in South Fremantle furniture store East West Design, your expectations will be sky high, considering you'll have been welcomed by some of Perth’s most spectacular street art on the exterior of the building. Once inside the doors, you won’t be disappointed. The bright and lively showroom contains a mixture of unique pieces from all around the world—from rustic timber, industrial pieces to vintage leather and Chinese antiques, all selected with great attention to detail. Whether it’s your outdoor or indoor area that needs a little charm, this is the place to go. 

If you're looking to green-ify your pad, then look no further than Salty Gold in South Fremantle. With indoor plants galore, beautiful hand painted pots and a range of skin care, jewellery, gifts and homewares, you'll be hard pressed not to spend all your cash in a matter of minutes. These guys have light weight pots from Arc and Family (so you can move your plants around 'til your heart's content) as well as smaller pots made by a local Freo ceramist so you'll have no trouble finding a little house for your new plants.

Located in the heart of Fremantle’s historic West End precinct, PS Art Space is one of Perth's most exciting and unique contemporary art galleries. Now a converted warehouse, the gallery hosts a number of exhibitions and events, delivering art culture to Perth by representing both Australian and international artists.

The Floral Army in East Fremantle is delivering some of the prettiest posies to the people of Perth on the daily. The clever team here uses fresh, locally grown flowers to create something special every single time. If you're in the area, drop in and pick up some greenery for your home and why not grab a pot or two while you're there.

Gourmet Forager Co is the most amazing delivery service for all those wine and cheese lovers in Perth. They put together some amazing cheese boards and deliver them to your humble abode or workplace at the click of a button. From corporate gifts to a spesh Mother's Day or birthday treat, these guys have got it covered.

Mercado 32 is the perfect place to buy, sell and trade pre-loved items and new or gently worn clothing in Perth. That means no more trying to palm your old clothes off to a friend for a buck or two, hells yeah! There isn't much in Perth quite like this so you're sure to pick up a unique bargain.

Little Box Of Happiness are an awesome delivery service sending out bundles of joy to happy Perthlings on the daily. Filled with goodies designed to lift your mood, help you relax and get you enjoying some "me time", the boxes are the perfect gift for anyone who needs a little extra sunshine in their lives, or just for yourself!

The legends at Grounded Days in Swanbourne have been grinding hard (pun intended) to create an awesome gift store filled with goodies from local designers and suppliers. They are serving up awesome coffee and some of our fave eats from around Perth including Nudie Foodies raw treats, Delish icy poles and the famous Honeycake. You can also pick up gorgeous candles, succulents, pillows and more. So many excuses to pop by.

William Street Cycle Co in Northbridge sell designer bikes that are oh so stylish. They're also home to Double Shotz—an adorable coffee nook dishing out cookie shots. Buy a bike, park it in the rear courtyard and fill up on tasty treats!

Searching for a book on female sheds or the life and times of Alibaba founder Jack Ma? You’ll find it at Boffins Books in the Perth CBD. Stocking a huge range of technical manuals as well as cookbooks, the latest fiction and kids bestsellers, Boffins have also set up a pretty impressive online store. Nothing beats a browse in real time at this awesome Perth Bookshop.

Tucked down Old Theatre Lane in Claremont, The Lane Bookshop is worth dragging yourself away from the Quarter for. Their eclectic collection covers everything from science fiction and philosophy to architecture and performing arts, as well as fiction and children’s books. If you can’t find what you’re looking for The Lane will happily order it in for you.

Housed in a cute little building on High Street, New Edition Bookshop in Fremantle is one of Perth's best bookstores.

We love a bookstore that’s open late, and Oxford St Books in Leederville is no exception. Stocking all your regular bookshop finds as well as some killer biographies, some of the best art and coffee table books, travel tomes and an impressive range of YA and kids fiction, Oxford St Books is the place to go if you’re running late for your friends b-day party and don’t have a present yet. They’ve got a very impressive collection of cards!

Where pre-loved books wait for new love—if you’ve got your eye on a particular tome head to Elizabeth’s where you might strike gold for a fraction of the price. If you’re not too sure what to read next why not try Liz’s Blind Date With A Book—a gift wrapped mystery book, you can choose the lucky book using the hints on the front cover. What have you got to lose? This is definitely one of Perth's best bookshops.

Kaleido Books & Gifts in the Perth CBD is our saviour when we’re dreading that long and boring ride home on the train. Divided into categories like How To Be Betterer (self-development), Something Feigned, Invented or Imagined (fiction) and Coming Of Page (young adult), Kaleido strikes the perfect balance between quirky and cool, and if we’re being honest we’ve missed many a train perusing the shelves here.

Crow Books in East Victoria Park is a delightful little Perth bookstore. The shelves are packed with hard-to-find books and popular reads, and their staff recommendations are pretty spot on. This place has that amazing old book smell that makes you want to curl up with a tea and a bloody good read. P.S. Look for the cookie dough diet book!

Diabolik Books & Records is another little pop culture hive in Mount Hawthorn. Among the fiction and non-fiction reads, you’ll find a quality selection of comic books and graphic novels, lowbrow, art and music tomes, notebooks, games and gifts. And on top of all that they stock a killer selection of records—it’s got everything you’d want from a bookstore and more!

Planet Books is all that remains of the once booming pop culture corner of Mount Lawley and we hope it stays put for years to come because it is one of our favourite Perth bookstores. With an impressive fiction collection, including everything from the classics to modern best sellers, and an even more impressive range of non-fiction books (the cookbook collection is madness), the guys at Planet are super sweet and always willing to throw a recommendation your way.

Stocking some of the best homewares, gifts and accessories in Perth, it's definitely worth the drive up the hill to visit First Avenue Kitchen & Home in Kalamunda. Think luxe cookware (hello Chasseur), a massive range of furniture, candles, soft furnishings and everything you need to make your home that little bit more special. Be warned, your time and money will disappear quickly when you visit First Avenue!

Life Less Ordinary in Wembley is full of beautiful homewares, jewellery and gifts. Grab your daily brew from Workshop Espresso next door and then treat yourself to something pretty. These guys also stock some of the most amazing scented candles and hand creams so you'll walk out feeling all sorts of relaxed.

Little Cheese Shop in Bayswater is dedicated to everything cheese related! With specialty cheeses from all over the world this adorable little shop on Whatley Crescent also stocks cheese knives, boards and quirky knick knacks for anyone with a penchant for the yellow yummy stuff. No need to worry about putting together a cheese board for your next party, the Little Cheese Shop can do this for you, they’ll even help you host a cheese event in your home. Pop in for a visit the next chance you get and sample the goods.

This industrial chic Freo boutique needs to be your next stop when you're looking for those perfect threads. It's got that NYC fashion vibe featuring a stack load of men's and women's clothing so they're bound to have something that's right up your alley. The list of designer clothing is endless and the awesome team that work there will ensure you leave feeling a million bucks!

Department on Beaufort is a sophisticated Perth boutique showcasing fashion pieces that would make any stylist envious. The team takes pride in their expert fashion and styling experience, providing a high level of service that makes shopping here a dream. Department stocks Australian and international designers including Camilla and Marc, Zimmermann, Cohen et Sabine, Nicolangela and Zambesi.

A whole store full of Honeycake... what more could you ask for? Layers upon layers of crumbly, creamy goodness. Located in the newly refurbished state buildings alongside Sue Lewis Chocolatier and Sugarplum Sweets (drool), The Honeycake is your one-stop-shop for buying, ordering, tasting and trying all things Honeycake—including Honeycake cheesecake! You honestly don't even need to think about going anywhere else in Perth. 

Balcatta Growers Fresh is run by family, everything is fresh and they have a footlong continental roll.... just stop. This is your one stop shop for antipasto, pasta, paninis, lunchtime goodies and so much meat and fresh veggies. Make sure you take an extra big shopping bag! You'll need it.

Stand'In Room in Claremont is—as the name suggests—super tiny,  but it's also super cute. Sitting pretty on Bayview Terrace, these guys are dishing out great (and reasonably priced) coffee, cold pressed juice, bliss balls and some beautiful flowers and succulents so you can pick up a treat for yourself while you get your morning coffee.

Stackwood is located in the old diesel warehouse in Fremantle, and we couldn't love it more if we tried. Part creative studio, part event space and part concept store, this is one place you need to pop into if you're looking for local wares or indoor plants. The team here also run various workshops, encouraging locals to come together and learn new skills like cooking, knitting, painting and more. 

The gals at Little Leaf Co have got an eye for interior styling and they’ll have your place looking lush in a matter of minutes if you give them half a chance. These guys also sell the beautiful Pop & Scott pots as well as plant stands and chalk paint in case you feel like getting creative. The trip to the plant packed warehouse in Booragoon is most definitely worth it. 

For some of the coolest clothes kicking about, head to The Bronze Snake Shop in Northbridge. Originally hailing from Melbourne, this awesome little shop stocks wares for stylish guys and gals, as well as bags, sunglasses and other accessories. Located on William Street, the guys at The Bronze Snake shop are super friendly and their prices are wallet friendly too—so you can buy more! 

The beautiful light-filled space that is Wanderlust is impossible not to stop in at when in Maylands. Stocking the kind of homewares and gifts you’ll see on the pages of your favourite lifestyle blog, this Perth homewares store has got lust-worthy jewellery, artwork, vases, candles, throw pillows, rugs and more.

One of the trendiest skate shops around, Momentum Skate in Claremont has all your skater boy needs covered. Stocking all things skate, including limited edition boards, as well as hosting meet and greets with some of the industry legends, these guys have got you covered.

We can't even deal with the amount of lusciousness that comes out of Ae'lkemi Boutique in Claremont. This Claremont store is full of drop-dead gorgeous clothing sporting sequins, beading, lace and feathers. Drop in and get your mits on one of the most beautiful dresses you will ever own.

It's all in the name...Savvy Brands has the utmost savviest of brands in their delightful little store in East Fremantle. With the friendliest staff to top it off, it is the perfect place to snatch up an amazing outfit—whether it's a big occiasion or something sweet and casual. They have some incredible brands in store and the next minute, even better ones just start rolling in (hello Bec and Bridge and Amber Secrets!). This little gem is a must visit.

CULTSTATUS is an amazing multi-designer, high fashion designer store featuring some of the most luxurious handbags, footwear and accessories in Claremont. All pieces featured in the store are either from some of the worlds leading designers or from emerging designers who are keen to get their work out there. Regardless of what you're after, save up your pennies and treat yourself to something new.

Sana Boutique in Claremont stocks clothing from Australian, New Zealand and American designers that is fresh off the runway. Sana is renowned for buying the best of the best every season and providing the highest standard of customer service—the girls here really know their shiz. Not only do they stock the hottest clothing in town but they're also stocked up on the most glamorous accessories in the industry. Head down before your next event to pick out the perfect ensemble.

Ginger B is sitting pretty in the State Buildings in Perth’s CBD and whipping up some pretty gorgeous gift hampers. With a focus on quality over quantity, these are hampers you actually want to receive. There are plenty of options for guys, gals, foodies as well as new mums and bubs so why not let Ginger B do the hard work for you next time you’re stressing about a present.