Guidebook for Perth
Food Scene
Best microbrewery in Western Australia. Pale Ale is most popular. Bright Ale is easiest to drink. Live music on occasion. Nice atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating. Brick oven pizzas.
286 locals recommend
Little Creatures
40 Mews RdBest microbrewery in Western Australia. Pale Ale is most popular. Bright Ale is easiest to drink. Live music on occasion. Nice atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating. Brick oven pizzas.
Best kangaroo steak. Order rare. Beautiful views of sunset into Indian Ocean. Delicious cocktails. Variety of seating. Fire place.
492 locals recommend
Cottesloe Beach Hotel
104 Marine ParadeBest kangaroo steak. Order rare. Beautiful views of sunset into Indian Ocean. Delicious cocktails. Variety of seating. Fire place.
Lamont's
12 Station StBest service. Delicious tapas - blue swimmer crab is the best!
Jackson's Restaurant
483 Beaufort StreetBest degustation. Skip the wine pairing. OK atmosphere.
Open early and through dinner. Great atmosphere. OK drinks and food.
22 locals recommend
Beaufort Local
492 Beaufort StreetOpen early and through dinner. Great atmosphere. OK drinks and food.
Best almond croissants. Opens at 6 am. Monday through Friday
21 locals recommend
Chez Jean-Claude Patisserie
333 Rokeby RdBest almond croissants. Opens at 6 am. Monday through Friday
Sanook Thai Cafe
132 Coolibah DrSpiciest food in Perth
Variety of seating, healthy inspired food, beautiful views of ocean
10 locals recommend
The Naked Fig Cafe
278 Marine ParadeVariety of seating, healthy inspired food, beautiful views of ocean
Etro
49 King StRoof deck, high protein breakfast, open early
Roof deck, patio, interesting interior and bathrooms, good food and cocktails
8 locals recommend
Greenhouse
100 Saint Georges TerraceRoof deck, patio, interesting interior and bathrooms, good food and cocktails
Mantra on Murray
305 Murray StBest black forest cake - share between 3!
Terrible tea but fun atmosphere with white bubble lights in the ceiling, board games, and a very long walk to the toilet
31 locals recommend
Greens & Co
123 Oxford StTerrible tea but fun atmosphere with white bubble lights in the ceiling, board games, and a very long walk to the toilet
Great place for breakfast, open early, closes early, art gallery too
49 locals recommend
Moore & Moore Cafe
46 Henry StGreat place for breakfast, open early, closes early, art gallery too
Veg all you can eat buffet on donation, 360 degree views, sometimes has concerts too
25 locals recommend
Annalakshmi on the Swan
Riverside DriveVeg all you can eat buffet on donation, 360 degree views, sometimes has concerts too
Best dim sum, arrive early as opens at 10 am, cash only
10 locals recommend
Northbridge Chinese Restaurant
26 Roe StBest dim sum, arrive early as opens at 10 am, cash only
Tiger Tiger Coffee Bar
329 Murray StBohemian
Toast
60 Royal StreetLovely breakfast nook on cove
Fraser's Restaurant
60 Fraser AveGreat views, excellent wine pairing, lovely service, OK food
Char Char Restaurant + Bar
44B Mews Rdgreat service, views of sunset into indian ocean
My favourite place to in this neighbourhood, great food and service
27 locals recommend
Himalayan Restaurant
419 Albany HwyMy favourite place to in this neighbourhood, great food and service
Good food but more like Australian-Mexican fusion, make reservations, fun with a group
9 locals recommend
Pancho's Mexican Villa Restaurant
885 Albany HwyGood food but more like Australian-Mexican fusion, make reservations, fun with a group
POPPO Restaurant
137 Barrack StMy favourite lunch, excellent value, Korean
Great restaurant for atmosphere and food, but beware a long wait time between ordering and eating
Rydges Perth
815 Hay StGreat restaurant for atmosphere and food, but beware a long wait time between ordering and eating
Great restaurant - excellent service, tastings style, Japanese, lovely atmosphere. Best with a group so you can share, but for under $25 you can enjoy several courses yourself.
9 locals recommend
The Bonsai Restaurant & Cafe Lounge
30 Roe StreetGreat restaurant - excellent service, tastings style, Japanese, lovely atmosphere. Best with a group so you can share, but for under $25 you can enjoy several courses yourself.
Sightseeing
Biggest city park in the world. Beautiful grounds for walking and sometimes concerts, shows or movies
407 locals recommend
Kings Park
Biggest city park in the world. Beautiful grounds for walking and sometimes concerts, shows or movies
Swanbourne
Clothing optional beach
The Perth Mint
310 Hay StInteresting, be sure to see the Gold Pour
Beautiful, take a ferry from Freo or Hillarys, hire a push bicycle and ride around the island, bring snorkel gear if summer, or book in advance and stay overnight
466 locals recommend
Rottnest Island
Beautiful, take a ferry from Freo or Hillarys, hire a push bicycle and ride around the island, bring snorkel gear if summer, or book in advance and stay overnight
City Beach
BBQ on beach
Bold Park
Perry Lakes Drivegreat hikes
Lake Monger Reserve
Lake Monger Drivegreat walk, great place to see famed black swans
hire a push bicycle and ride the 100K around the river or hire a kayak and paddle up to the cove, or continue on up the river to see other islands and more fun
18 locals recommend
About Bike Hire
305 Birdiya Drhire a push bicycle and ride the 100K around the river or hire a kayak and paddle up to the cove, or continue on up the river to see other islands and more fun
One of my favorite parts of town - not because it can seem sketchy - but 24 / 7 eats, usually ethnic, and usually free (or very cheap) music, show, movie or comedy
281 locals recommend
Northbridge
One of my favorite parts of town - not because it can seem sketchy - but 24 / 7 eats, usually ethnic, and usually free (or very cheap) music, show, movie or comedy
Arts & Culture
The Ellington Jazz Club
193 Beaufort StBest jazz club in Perth
Tour is a bit expensive but in a few weeks you can become a bell tower ringer
210 locals recommend
The Bell Tower
Riverside DriveTour is a bit expensive but in a few weeks you can become a bell tower ringer
Only on Friday nights, doors open at 730, house band, every instrument, variety of jazz styles, intermission, BYO everything, venue provides seating and glasses, $20 cover
21 locals recommend
Jazz Cellar
139 Buxton StOnly on Friday nights, doors open at 730, house band, every instrument, variety of jazz styles, intermission, BYO everything, venue provides seating and glasses, $20 cover
Perth Concert Hall
5 St Georges TerraceGreat music
His Majesty's Theatre
827-905 Hay StDrinks & Nightlife
Doesn't look like much from the corner, but great yard and interior with billiards and comedy shows
90 locals recommend
The Brisbane Hotel
292 Beaufort StreetDoesn't look like much from the corner, but great yard and interior with billiards and comedy shows
Great atmosphere, British humor on air in the toilets, courtyard in back, board games, great drinks, some food and coffee too
22 locals recommend
399 Small Bar
399 William StGreat atmosphere, British humor on air in the toilets, courtyard in back, board games, great drinks, some food and coffee too
Best cocktails, variety of seating, tapas are OK (mushroom is best)
17 locals recommend
Andaluz Bar & Tapas
21 Howard StBest cocktails, variety of seating, tapas are OK (mushroom is best)
Helvetica
Howard LaneWhiskey house, interesting entrance (hidden in the alley)
The Aviary Perth
140 William StBeautiful roof top bar with fireplace
The Monk
Terrible beer, but variety of seating and decent food
The Lucky Shag
Barrack SquareDelicious squid, nice view of sunset on the river
Live jazz on Wednesday nights, variety of seating, food's presentation is lovely but food itself is just OK
44 locals recommend
Subiaco Hotel
465 Hay StLive jazz on Wednesday nights, variety of seating, food's presentation is lovely but food itself is just OK
Tiger Lil's
437 Murray StDancing, variety of seating
Variety of seating, allegedly good kangaroo steak salad (I haven't tried it yet)
10 locals recommend
Cheeky Sparrow
317 Murray StVariety of seating, allegedly good kangaroo steak salad (I haven't tried it yet)
The Generous Squire
397 Murray StPopular, Friday nights
Conservatory Rooftop Bar
Popular, BBQs too
Popular, the place to come if you're seeking a hard to find or different beer
13 locals recommend
Belgian Beer Cafe
Murray StreetPopular, the place to come if you're seeking a hard to find or different beer
The Terrace Lounge
Good value lunches
Shopping
Jaws Kaiten Sushi
Everything Else
Perth Train Station
173 William StTrain station
Elizabeth Quay Bus Station
Convention Center, Train Station, Bus Station
Essentials
Woolworths Grocery Supermarket open late till 9 pm on weeknights
24 locals recommend
Perth Underground station
Woolworths Grocery Supermarket open late till 9 pm on weeknights