Michelle's East Perth Guidebook
Local entertainment - within walking distance
Gioia On The River
20 Royal StFantastic Italian food in the most divine location, right on the water's edge.
Great local pub with great food and on the water's edge in Claisebrook Cove - a stone's throw from here.
76 locals recommend
The Royal on the Waterfront
60 Royal StreetGreat local pub with great food and on the water's edge in Claisebrook Cove - a stone's throw from here.
Easy local Thai food - nothing special but really yummy. I love the duck and lychee curry.
7 locals recommend
Royal Siam Kitchen
82 Royal StEasy local Thai food - nothing special but really yummy. I love the duck and lychee curry.
Toast
60 Royal StreetA beautiful spot to have coffee in the morning.
Recommend for brunch or a vino in the afternoon. Super relaxing location on the water's edge.
31 locals recommend
The Partisan
60 Royal StRecommend for brunch or a vino in the afternoon. Super relaxing location on the water's edge.
Blackbird Restaurant
10 Eastbrook TerraceFine food and fine wine.
This local Cambodian restaurant has been here forever and is our go-to if we feel like eating out mid-week. The family who own this restaurant are the nicest of the nicest. It somehow has a homely feel for us. The menu is quite varied and akin to Thai food. Easy stroll to the Cove, turn right at the Royal Hotel, walk through the tunnel (lit up like a rainbow at night) and it's the first restaurant you come to on your left.
12 locals recommend
Royal Cambodia Restaurant
8 Eastbrook TerraceThis local Cambodian restaurant has been here forever and is our go-to if we feel like eating out mid-week. The family who own this restaurant are the nicest of the nicest. It somehow has a homely feel for us. The menu is quite varied and akin to Thai food. Easy stroll to the Cove, turn right at the Royal Hotel, walk through the tunnel (lit up like a rainbow at night) and it's the first restaurant you come to on your left.
Wassup Dog
113 Royal StFuku Sushi
118 Royal StGreat coffee and good people. Kinky Lizard is owned by a lovely couple, Shopa & Paras. Our daughter worked here for some time.
26 locals recommend
Kinky Lizard Espresso Bar
20 Royal StGreat coffee and good people. Kinky Lizard is owned by a lovely couple, Shopa & Paras. Our daughter worked here for some time.
Why not learn about whiskey making while you're here. This is a local gem.
10 locals recommend
Whipper Snapper Distillery
139 Kensington StWhy not learn about whiskey making while you're here. This is a local gem.
Bright Tank Brewing Co
100 Brown StHBF Park
310 Pier StSightseeing
Departs from Claisebrook Cove from the wharf in front of the Royal Hotel. A great way to see Perth from a different perspective.
6 locals recommend
Little Ferry Company
Elizabeth QuayDeparts from Claisebrook Cove from the wharf in front of the Royal Hotel. A great way to see Perth from a different perspective.
Yagan Square
William StreetHas the 'wow' factor! 360 degree views of Perth and surrounds.
67 locals recommend
C Restaurant in the Sky
44 Saint Georges TerraceHas the 'wow' factor! 360 degree views of Perth and surrounds.
Recommend using the Little Ferry Company to get there. It leaves from the wharf in front of the Royal Hotel (in Claisebrook Cove).
198 locals recommend
Elizabeth Quay
The EsplanadeRecommend using the Little Ferry Company to get there. It leaves from the wharf in front of the Royal Hotel (in Claisebrook Cove).
A stunning botanic garden with incredible views over the city.
It is home to some of the most varied and interesting native plants. A great place to visit for first-timers to Perth. Also has coffee shop and the very special Fraser's restaurant (book ahead if you can).
846 locals recommend
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Fraser AvenueA stunning botanic garden with incredible views over the city.
It is home to some of the most varied and interesting native plants. A great place to visit for first-timers to Perth. Also has coffee shop and the very special Fraser's restaurant (book ahead if you can).
Optus Stadium
333 Victoria Park DrJust across the river ... you can walk to the AFL.
I can't recommend this glorious bridge highly enough. You can walk from here to this bridge and return on the other side of the river via the Windan bridge. There is also a Zip line business operating from the top of its arch (if you're game).
10 locals recommend
Matagarup Bridge
Nile StreetI can't recommend this glorious bridge highly enough. You can walk from here to this bridge and return on the other side of the river via the Windan bridge. There is also a Zip line business operating from the top of its arch (if you're game).
The Perth Mint
310 Hay St
Matagarup Zip+Climb | Perth
Camfield DriveCity advice
Getting around
Take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service
While it's easy to pick up the phone and call an Uber, why not consider taking the bus into the city. It's not far from here, just a leisurely stroll away. You get to cross the beautiful Claisebrook Cove footbridge and see the city skyline from there, especially at sunset for awesome photographs.
The bus stop is Victoria Gardens on Royal St.