Perth’s small bar scene
continues to grow with
establishments popping up
all over the city.
You don’t have to look far
to find them in laneways,
basements, rooftops and
main streets, with offerings
of refreshing cocktails,
seasonal tapas and a great
night out.
Here’s just a sample of
the small bars you can
find in Perth City.
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Published Oct 2015
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BAR L AFAYETTE
AL ABAMA SONG
ANDALUZ BAR & TAPAS
Northbridge Social, Level 1,
Rear 232 William St, Perth
Wed–Thu 6pm–2am, Fri–Sat
6pm–3am, Sun 10pm–midnight
21 Howard St, Perth | 9481 0092
Tue-Thu 12pm-midnight,
Fri 12pm-1am, Sat 6pm-1am
125 St Georges Tce, Perth | 0416 816 355
Mon-Thu 4pm-midnight, Fri 2pm-midnight,
Sat 4pm-midnight
Venture down Howard Street
to find this underground
cocktail bar that’s distinctly
European in style. Relax on
plush furnishings in intimate
surroundings and enjoy
elegant tapas matched with
handpicked wine from Europe
with a focus on Spain.
Located at Brookfield Place on the ground floor of the restored
Perth Technical School is this classic, old world cocktail bar. Take
a seat outdoors or on a leather armchair inside as you’re taken
care of by attentive staff.
Alabama Song is Perth’s own
American-style late night
country bar specialising in
canned beers, cocktails and
over 130 rye whiskeys and
bourbons.
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AMPHORAS BAR
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1303 Hay St, West Perth
9226 4666 | Mon-Fri 9am-late,
Sat 4pm-late
THE SPANIARD
Wolf Lane, Perth | 6336 9243
Tue 11.30am-10pm,
Wed-Fri 11.30am-midnight,
Sat 4pm-midnight
Share freshly-prepared
tapas and indulge in specialty
wine and beer handpicked
from around the globe. The
alfresco area is great for
people-watching at this
West Perth location.
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THE BEL ASYSE
4b Shafto Lane, Perth | 9481 2126 | Mon 6.45am-3pm,
Tue-Fri 6.45am-late, Sat 5pm-late
Fitting in with the vibrant European-style oasis that is Shafto
Lane, The Belasyse is the place to enjoy fine dining dishes
inspired by southern France, Italy and Spain against a backdrop
of local art. There’s a good selection for vegetarians.
Perth’s first pinxtos bar, The
Spaniard, is beautifully fit out
on two levels offering an a
la carte menu with delicious
morsels of food. Check out
the photos that line the
bathroom walls – they’re
definitely a talking point.
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THE BIRD
181 William St,
Northbridge | 6142 3513
Mon-Sat 12pm-midnight,
Sun 12pm-10pm
Have you heard about
The Bird? With a focus
on live music, The Bird
hosts events six nights
a week. Listen to a live
band inside, or head to
the bricked courtyard
for an evening under the
stars. There are also pop
up chefs in the courtyard
throughout the week.
BOB’S BAR
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THE BIRD, PHOTO CREDIT: BRAD SERLS
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BOB’S BAR
125 St Georges Tce, Perth
6282 0000 | Mon-Sat 12pm-midnight, Sun 12pm-10pm
Venture up the newspaper lined staircase of Print Hall to Bob’s
Bar – a rooftop oasis lounge and terrace named after Bob Hawke.
Party under the neon lights and stars and take in a sterling view
of Perth’s tallest buildings.
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BOBÈCHE
BIVOUAC CANTEEN & BAR
131 St Georges Tce, Perth
9226 5596 | Mon-Sat 4pm11.30pm
198 William St, Northbridge
9227 0883 | Tues-Fri 12pm-late,
Sat 10am-late
Escape to this 1920s carnivalthemed basement speakeasy
where you get the impression
of being somewhere dark and
mysterious. Here you’ll find
liqueur served in teapots, classic
cocktails and beer on tap.
A licensed canteen where you
can share locally sourced food
with a greater Mediterranean
bent and drinks with a story.
Enjoy Bivouac’s own coffee
blends while you enjoy
artworks from emerging
artists Tuesday to Saturday.
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THE BROWN FOX
CANTON BAR
CHEEKY SPARROW
72 Outram St, West Perth
9425 5222 | Mon-Sat 11am-late
532 Hay St, Perth
9325 8887 | Tue-Thu 3pmmidnight, Fri 12pm-midnight,
Sat 6pm-midnight
Wolf Lane, 1/317 Murray St,
Perth | 0405 550 286 | Tue-Fri
11.30am-late, Sat 4pm-late
This bar and bistro boasts a
unique picturesque interior
from its Romanian front door
to the Egyptian chandeliers
and pressed tin ceilings. Try
an exclusive drop from their
onsite Lazy Dog Cidery served
only at the venue.
Originally the site of Perth’s
very first Chinese restaurant,
an Oriental influence can still
be seen in Canton’s striking
modern décor today. Nibble
on Asian fusion tapas to go
with novel cocktails made with
exquisite ingredients.
CANTON BAR
Cheeky Sparrow is a slicklooking venue divided by two
levels. Details like birdcages
and lighting made to look
like nests make for a nice
touch. Food comes in the form
of pizza and a selection of
‘boards’ offering cured meats,
antipasti and cheese.
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CHOO CHOO’S
Brookfield Place, 125
St Georges Tce, Perth
0416 459 281 | Mon-Thu 3pmmidnight, Fri 11am-midnight,
Sat 3pm-midnight
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This grungy warehouse-style
bar offers a point of difference
from its upmarket Brookfield
Place counterparts. Escape
to a hideaway decked out with
pre-loved furniture and street
art on the walls for “slinging
drinks and good times.”
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THE CONSERVATORY
THE FLOUR FACTORY
FRISK SMALL BAR
356 Murray St, Perth
9481 196 | Tue 12pm-9pm,
Wed & Thu 12pm-1am, Fri &
Sat 12pm-3am, Sun 12pm-9pm
THE SHERRY
103 Francis St, Northbridge
Tue-Fri 6.30am-midnight,
Sat 10.30am-midnight,
Sun 10.30am-10pm
Perth’s first rooftop bar, The
Conservatory is built with a
14-metre retractable roof to
take advantage of the summer
sun. Enjoy the view upon
lush astroturf with a deluxe
barbecue area serving up local
produce grilled to perfection.
16 Queen Street, Perth | 9485
1711 | Mon-Fri 7am-midnight,
Sat 4pm-midnight
What started out as a coffee
joint is now a trendy small bar
that boasts one of the largest
collections of gin in the world.
A cosy haunt where the people
are passionate about cocktails
and coffee, naturally. You’re
also encouraged to bring in
burgers, pizza or takeaway
from other restaurants.
Across three floors of a
historic 100-year old flour
mill, The Flour Factory serves
up fresh baked goods, coffee,
charceuterie, hotdogs, cheese
and liquor (boasting a huge gin
and fortified wine collection).
The Sherry is Perth’s latest
rooftop bar on the top floor.
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THE DOMINION LEAGUE
EZRA POUND
84 Beaufort St, Perth
9227 7439 | Tue-Thu 4pmmidnight, Fri 12pm-midnight,
Sat 5pm-midnight
Shop 17, 189 William St,
Northbridge | 0415 757 666
Tue-Sat 1pm-midnight,
Sun 1pm-10pm
This bar and restaurant serves
rustic European food with
a meat-centric menu that
changes daily. The basement
level offers a more intimate
experience where you can sit in
a velvet booth and enjoy creative
cocktails by candlelight.
This artsy laneway bar draws
inspiration from America’s
prohibition era where venues
secretly served alcohol. Here,
you’ll find Coopers longnecks
served in paper bags along
with classic cocktails and a
revolving wine list.
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THE FLOUR FACTORY
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HALFORD
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HALFORD
Cnr Hay Street and Cathedral Ave
Sun – Wed 4pm to midnite, Thurs – Sat 4pm – 2am
Halford is a contemporary take on the great 1950s late night
lounge bar, when conversation was king and elegant decadence
met the modern world.
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HELVETICA
HUL A BUL A BAR
Rear of 101 St Georges Tce
(Howard Lane), Perth
Tue-Thu 3pm-midnight, Fri
12pm-1am, Sat 6pm-1am
Unit 1, 12 Victoria Ave,
Perth | 9225 4457 | Wed & Thu
4pm-midnight, Fri 4pm-1am,
Sat 6pm-1am, Sun 4pm-10pm
The large outdoor chandeliers
in Howard Lane are a good
indication that you’re getting
close to this cosy bar tucked
in a laneway. Whiskey is the
order of the day and you’ll find
most of their cocktails made
with whiskey or tequila as
star ingredients.
Step into a forgotten tropical
wonderland and experience the
golden era of tiki with potent
tiki inspired cocktails adorned
in flair and served with flourish.
Explore an extensive range of
exotic top-shelf rum and relax
to music from a bygone era in
the kitsch little jungle grotto.
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HELVETICA
Rear of 101 St Georges Tce
(Howard Lane), Perth
Tue-Thu 3pm-midnight, Fri
12pm-1am, Sat 6pm-1am
The large outdoor chandeliers
in Howard Lane are a good
indication that you’re getting
close to this cosy bar tucked
in a laneway. Whiskey is the
order of the day and you’ll find
most of their cocktails made
with whiskey or tequila as
star ingredients.
HELVETICA
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JOE’S JUICE JOINT
L ALL A ROOKH WINE STORE
LOT TWENT Y
NO MAFIA
232 William St, Northbridge
Wed-Thu 6pm-2am,
Fri-Sat 6pm-4am
Lower Ground, 77 St Georges
Terrace, Perth | Mon – Fri 11.30am
– midnight, Sat 5pm – midnight
198-206 William St,
Northbridge | 6162 1195 |
Mon-Sat 10am-midnight,
Sun 10am-10pm
189 William St, Northbridge
Mon-Sat 12pm-late, Sun 12pm-10pm
Find the entry down a laneway
to discover an American-style
dive bar that serves up a
good selection of hard liquor,
cocktails, craft beer and rock
‘n’ roll. Settle in a booth, snack
on peanuts and get in a game
of pinball.
Accessed discreetly from Lalla
Rookh’s dining room or the
entrance off of Sherwood Court,
this wine store has a list that
runs over 300 labels. You’ll
discover great regional diversity
and a strong showing from low
intervention winemakers – plus
you can sit in with a bottle (or
two) and enjoy Lalla Rookh’s full
restaurant menu.
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THE L ANEWAY LOUNGE
414A Murray St, Perth
9321 2508 | Tue-Thu 4pmmidnight, Fri 4pm-1am,
Sat 5pm-1am, Sun 4pm-10pm
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LOST SOCIET Y
Unit 1/918 Hay St, Perth
9322 6744 | Wed 3pm-10pm,
Thu 3pm-midnight,
Fri-Sat 3pm-2am
Taking inspiration from New
Orleans and Paris, this elegant
lounge bar champions local
jazz music coupled with tapas
and drinks. Choose from a
selection of classic jazz era
cocktails exclusive to Perth,
complemented by more
progressive creations.
This stylish modern bar in
Perth’s fashionable West End
specialises in cutting-edge
cocktails with a gin and rum
influence. A supper menu
features tapas, pizza, charcuterie
boards, cheese and more
substantial options until 2am.
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Take a seat in a booth or high table
at this hip Northbridge space that
offers small plates inspired by
Southern Italy, paired with wine
from the region and locally. Take
in the atmosphere while you graze
on pickled Fremantle sardines,
beef carpaccio with anchovies and
charcuterie plates.
Lot Twenty is a restaurant bar
featuring a bright and inviting
decking area visible from Perth
Cultural Centre thanks to
fencing that lets you take a peek
at its usually bustling interior.
Food has a strict emphasis on
using local producers. The Dutch
fries with satay sauce are a hit.
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PETITION BEER CORNER
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Cnr of St Georges Terrace &
Barrack St, Perth | Mon–Sat:
11.30am–late, Sun 12pm–late
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
222 William St, Northbridge
9228 4189 | Daily 12pm-late
Petition Beer Corner offers 18
independent taps, which will provide
a range of craft beers in different
styles to serve drinkers looking to try
something new. The Beer Corner is
a haven for beer enthusiasts and a
place to head for a hearty city lunch.
The beer taps will rotate, providing
ample opportunity to highlight the
work of Australia’s 200 breweries
with an emphasis on WA brews, as
well as international offerings.
Head up the stairs via the rear
laneway to find this gem. The
pre-loved furniture and quirky
décor adds charm but the
rooftop terrace with city skyline
views is the main attraction.
If hunger strikes, just order a
burger from Flipside below.
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PICA BAR & CAFE
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PICA BAR & CAFÉ
VARNISH ON KING
51 James St, Northbridge
9228 6310 | Tue-Sat 10ammidnight, Sun 10am-10pm
75 King St (Basement), Perth
9324 2237 | Mon-Fri 11.30ammidnight, Sat 4pm-midnight
Art and food come together
at this establishment
that combines good food,
cocktails and coffee. Sink into
a leather couch inside, sit in
the alfresco area overlooking
the Perth Cultural Centre or
nestle under the Morton Bay
Fig in Northbridge’s biggest
beer garden.
With no obvious frontage, you’ll
have to actively seek out this
speakeasy-style establishment.
Head downstairs to find an
intimate space that serves up
share plates of American bar
food and an impressive whiskey
selection.
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WHIPPER SNAPPER
DISTILLERY
139 Kensington St, East Perth
9221 2293 | Mon-Fri 7am-5pm,
Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm
American-style whiskey is the
name of the game at this distillery
set up in a revamped old East
Perth warehouse. Try some of
their much talked-about Crazy
Uncle Moonshine. All whiskeys
are made from 100% Aussie
ingredients. The distillery is open
for whiskey tastings and coffee.
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THE STABLES BAR
THE STANDARD
888 Hay St, Perth | 6314 1300 |
Mon-Sat 11am-late
28 Roe St, Northbridge | 9228 1331 Mon-Thu 4pm-midnight, Fri & Sat
12pm-midnight, Sun 12pm-10pm
With a name that’s a nod to
its past, The Stables Bar is a
two-storey bar and restaurant
tucked down a laneway. Sip on
a cocktail in the cobblestoned
courtyard or upstairs where
you can enjoy skyline views. The
menu is modern Australian and
everything is made in-house
including the bread, smoked
meat and condiments.
Blink and you’ll miss the
entrance to this bar and kitchen
which exemplifies a warehouse
conversion done beautifully. The
garden area features an elevated
decking area where you can have
views of the city skyline. Fava
chips and pork croquettes are
favourites on the menu.
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WOLF L ANE BAR
Wolf Lane, Perth | 9322 4671
Tue-Sat 4pm-late
You’ll find Wolf Lane Bar
tucked away in Perth’s
high-end shopping precinct.
Sip on a cocktail amidst
vintage décor including old
trunks used as tables, Tiffany
lamps, antique bottles and a
bookshelf with literature from
times gone by.
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