24 Perth Bars You Need To Raise A Glass At (2025)

Make sure you schedule a bar crawl (or two) during your next trip to sunny Perth.

Of course with the warm weather and endless sunshine, Perth is the ideal place for some remarkable rooftop bars. But it also boasts everything from martini bars and whiskey saloons, to cocktail basements and sophisticated wine and cheese bistros.

These are the 24 best bars in Perth.

In short

If you only hit one bar in Perth, make it Stories. With multiple venues under one roof – from leafy courtyards to hidden speakeasies – it’s a choose-your-own-adventure night out. And with its spot right above Perth Underground station, it’s as easy to get to as it is to stay for “just one more."

1. Alabama Song

a cocktail drink at Alabama Song, Perth — Sip refined cocktails. (Image: Alabama Song)

Best for: Whiskey and bourbon drinkers

Alabama Song is Perth’s favourite honky tonk country bar. Expect peanuts on the tables, live music behind the chicken wire and fried chicken and cheeseburgers if you need some sustenance.

Address: 232 William St, Northbridge

Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday 6pm – 2 am; Sunday 8pm – 2am

2. Alfred’s Pizzeria

Best for: Cocktails, pizza and rock’n’roll

To the untrained eye, this might look like a city pizza joint, but Alfred’s Pizzeria is one of the best small bars in Perth. Enter through the old phone booth and descend down the stairs to the dimly-lit, timber-clad bar for an unforgettable night of wood-fired pizzas and Italian vino.

Address: 37 Barrack St, Perth

Opening hours: Monday – Sunday from 3pm til late.

3. Astral Weeks

a turntable at Astral Weeks, Perth — Bar staff and guests play records on the all-analogue Line Magnetic sound system.

Best for: Music appreciators

Astral Weeks is a listening bar in the heart of Perth’s Chinatown. Inspired by the great listening bars of Japan, the bar is an acoustically-treated sanctuary where bar staff and guest selectors play records on an exquisite all-analogue Line Magnetic sound system. With a focus on high-quality Australian and international wines, the drinks list is as carefully considered as the records on the bar’s turntables.

Address: Shop 12, 66 Roe Street, Northbridge

Opening hours: Wednesday – Sunday from 4pm til late.

4. Bar Lafayette

alfresco dining at Bar Lafayette, Perth — Sip on hand-crafted cocktails in the relaxed alfresco space.

Best for: Cocktail and whiskey drinkers

A stalwart of the Perth bar scene, Bar Lafayette is a sophisticated and plush bar on one of Perth’s oldest heritage buildings. Sink into one of the Chesterfield couches and enjoy your hand-crafted cocktail while marvelling at the vintage art lining the walls.

Address: 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Opening hours: Wednesday – Friday from 4pm til late; Saturday 6pm til late.

5. Bar Rogue

the dimly lit bar at Bar Rogue, Perth — Sit down for a tipple at Bar Rogue. (Image: Ven Tithing/Matthew Gedling)

Best for: Drinks and eats

Bar Rogue is in the hip inner-city suburb of Highgate and caters to those who like a snack with their tipple. The kitchen serves up food until late, with dishes ranging from oysters, saganaki and lobster rolls – to gnocchi, duck curry and steak.

Address: 515 Beaufort Street, Highgate

Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday from 5pm; Sunday from 3pm.

6. Bar Vino

wines on display inside Bar Vino, Perth — There are more than 150 wines to choose from at Bar Vino.

Best for: Italian wine and dining

This neighbourhood wine bar in uber-cool Mount Lawley is inspired by the Italian way of life.

The extensive wine list has more than 150 wines, which sit alongside a food menu that heroes Italian classics.

Address: 181 Central Ave, Mt Lawley

Opening hours: Wednesday – Sunday from 4pm til late.

10. Edward & Ida’s

Sunday Roast menu at Edward & Ida’s, Perth — Feast on the classic Sunday Roast menu at Edward & Ida’s.

Best for: Drinks with friends

A great classic bar with a simple yet slick wine list. Edward and Ida’s is great for everything, from a midweek pint to a late-night party in the basement. Enjoy classic cocktails, tap beers, and a tight list of wines alongside Patagonia toothfish burgers, a variety of pies, and curried scotch eggs.

Address: 269 William Street, Northbridge

Opening hours: Tuesday – Thursday from 4pm til late; Fri – Sun from 12pm til late.

7. Bobeche

the dimly lit bar at Bobeche, Perth — Head downstairs for a pint. (Image: Sarah Hewer Photography)

Best for: Date night

Bobeche is one of Perth’s most charismatic cocktail bars. Located in the basement of the renowned Heritage Bar + Kitchen, it has a century-old, speakeasy vibe with some of the best bartenders in town shaking up lesser-known classics such as the Brooklyn and the Singapore Sling.

Address: 131 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Opening hours: Monday – Saturday from 4pm til late.

8. Caballitos

Best for: Tequila (and a big night)

Stepping inside this Mexican cantina and tequila bar is not for the faint-hearted. Expect loco times with food and drink specials, DJs, mariachi bands, pole dancing and piñata parties, and even a resident live tattoo artist inking free custom Caballitos tattoos.

Address: 26 Queen Street, Perth

Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday from 4pm til late.

9. Casa Wine Bar

food on the table at Casa Wine Bar, Perth — Casa Wine Bar serves up delightful nibbles to pair with your wine.

Best for: Wine and cheese

This neighbourhood wine bar and bottle shop has an extensive wine, beer, cocktail and spirits list.

Take a seat at their alfresco tables on the sidewalk, order some Sicilian olives and cheese, crackers and quince and enjoy.

Address: 399 Oxford Street, Mount Hawthorn

Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday 4pm til late.

11. Foxtrot Unicorn

hands raising drinks at Foxtrot Unicorn, Perth — Find all sorts of fine spirits, classic and modern cocktails. (Image: Foxtrot Unicorn)

Best for: Late-night cocktails (and jaffles)

Hiding underground in an old bank vault from 1887, Foxtrot Unicorn is home to some of Perth’s most awarded bartenders who are obsessed with finding the best produce from near and far. You’ll find all sorts of fine spirits, classic and modern cocktails, an eclectic wine list and some very fancy jaffles including one with 10 cheeses.

Address: Basement, 101 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Opening hours: Monday – Friday from 4pm til late; Saturday from 5pm til late.

13. Lums Wine Bar

Lums Wine Bar Perth at night — The boutique Lums Wine Bar is tucked in stylish Subiaco. (Image: Ven Tithing/Matthew Gedling)

Best for: Wine and cheese

In stylish Subiaco, Lums Wine Bar is a boutique wine bar offering a generous selection of world-class wines and tasty nibbles. The menu skews Mediterranean with a range of tapas delights such as jamon and pea croquetas and kingfish sashimi, and larger plates including wild mushroom gnocchi and wild boar ragu. These are to be paired with a funky Swan Valley Pet Nat or a classic Italian Nebbiolo.

Address: 433 Hay Street, Subiaco

Opening hours: Tuesday & Wednesday from 5pm; Thursday from 4pm; Friday & Saturday from 12pm; Sunday from 2pm.

14. Margots Bar

hands raising cocktail drinks at Margots Bar, Perth — Raise your glasses at Margots Bar.

Best for: A great martini

This relatively new bar in Northbridge celebrates the martini, but also has an old-world European-inspired wine list. Park up in one of their elegant leather booths and enjoy some of their Baltic-inspired food like eggplant doughnuts with salted ricotta and tomato, with your perfectly mixed martini.

Address: 434 William St, Perth

Opening hours: Wednesday – Friday from 4pm; Saturday from 12pm; Sunday from 2pm.

15. Powell’s Fromagerie and Wine Bar

cheese and wine on display at Powell's Fromagerie and Wine Bar, Perth — Powell’s Fromagerie and Wine Bar offers the finest cheeses. (Image: Supplied)

Best for: Cheese and wine

Powell’s Fromargerie and Wine Bar is an inner-city haunt run by mother and daughter Marisa and Jasmine Powell. Get cosy in the slick, sophisticated space and enjoy gourmet cheeses that are designed to be paired with the tight, rotating wine list. Don’t miss out on the Cheese Monger’s Choice Board which features a selection of that day’s finest cheeses.

Address: 12 Electric Lane, Leederville

Opening hours: Wednesday – Friday from 4pm; Saturday from 2pm.

12. Frisk Small Bar

Best for: Gin lovers

A classic of the Northbridge bar scene, Frisk Small Bar is best known as Perth’s neighbourhood gin bar. They have an ever-evolving collection of 200+ gins, from WA, interstate and overseas. The space is an eclectic mishmash with unpretentious style – world-class cocktails with friendly staff. Don’t pass on ordering the nostalgic Frosty Fruit with passionfruit and orange sour.

Address: 103 Francis St, Northbridge

Opening hours: Wednesday & Thursday from 5pm; Friday – Sunday from 2pm.

16. Sneaky Tony’s

a dimly lit bar interior at Sneaky Tony’s, Perth — Grab after-work drinks at the dimly lit bar.

Best for: Rum (and a bit of an adventure)

Sneaky Tony’s is a prohibition-style bar in Northbridge’s Chinatown, with shelves bursting with rum – they have more than 300 bottles from around the world. In true prohibition style though, they don’t reveal their address and passwords are required on Friday and Saturday nights (but you can find them on their Facebook and Instagram). Have fun with your mates trying to find it.

Address: Somewhere in Chinatown, Northbridge

Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 5pm til late.

17. Stories

Best for: A night that keeps unfolding

Stories is more than a bar – it’s a multi-venue precinct sitting in the heart of the CBD, with spaces that cater to every mood. Start with a relaxed glass of wine in Stories Pourhouse, follow it up with tequila and tacos at Pink Taquito, and finish the night off with a cocktail inside the venue’s clandestine speakeasy bar,  Fat Controller.

Address: 222 William Street, Northbridge

Opening hours: Every day 11.30am – late.

18. The Standard

Best for: Drinks on a balmy evening

The Standard is a light, bright and breezy garden bar with great food in Northbridge. The drinks list is refined, stylish and incredibly fun with flavours of Italian stone fruits and summer citrus, creamy dessert favourites and hints of Mediterranean spice. On balmy nights, head up to their rooftop bar.

Address: 28 Roe Street, Northbridge

Opening hours: Wednesday – Friday from 4pm; Saturday & Sunday from 12pm.

19. Tom’s Providore & Wine Bar

the exterior of Tom’s Providore & Wine Bar, Perth — Graze on tasty cheeseboards at this Euro-inspired wine bar and shop. (Image: Supplied)

Best for: Aperitifs and grazing

Tom’s Providore is a Euro-inspired wine bar and shop, with a selection of food and wine sourced locally and from around the globe. Graze on tasty cheeseboards, mushroom-stuffed arancini, and spinach and ricotta lasagne. And if you want to take some nibbles home, they offer a generous range of salads and homely ready-made meals have you sorted.

Address: 290 Beaufort Street, Perth

Opening hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 8am – 5pm; Thursday & Friday 8am til late; Saturday 10am til late.

20. Volare

food and drinks at Volare, Perth — Indulge in delectable Italian fare at Volare.

Best for: A taste of Italy

Fifteen minutes from the city, Volare is a small neighbourhood aperitivo bar that will whisk you away from Maylands, to the great coastal cities of Europe. Think Sardinia, Marseille, Amalfi, and Valencia – and all the delectable drinks and dishes in between.

Address: 198 Whatley Crescent, Maylands

Opening hours: Tuesday – Thursday from 4pm; Friday from 2pm; Saturday from 12pm.

21. Vincent Wine

a dining table at Vincent Wine, Perth — Tuck into French bistro cuisine alongside Italian wine. (Image: Tori Lill)

Best for: Aperitif on a sunny afternoon

Vincent Wine Bar has a blackboard food and wine menu that leans towards French bistro cuisine. The leafy green brick courtyard space is an idyllic spot for an afternoon Italian or French wine alongside small bites such as chicken liver pâté, cured meats, and cheese.

Address: 465 William Street, Perth

Opening hours: Wed & Thursday from 5pm; Friday – Sunday from 12pm.

22. Vinotto Wine Bar

people inside Vinotto Wine Bar, Perth — Imbibe Mediterranean wines at Vinotto Wine Bar. (Image: Supplied)

Best for: Date night

Vinotto is an intimate wine bar in the coastal suburb of Swanbourne, about 10 minutes from Perth CBD. The unique and interesting wine list is Mediterranean-leaning and sourced mostly from small producers. Swing by on a Wednesday for a glass of wine and the pasta of the week for just $30.

Address: 2/137 Claremont Crescent, Swanbourne

Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday from 3pm.

23. Wines of While

alfresco dining at Wines of While, Perth — Sit outside and tuck into Mediterranean-style bites. (Image: Emma Pegrum)

Best for: Natural wines

Wines of While is a small natural wine bar, restaurant, and wine store in the CBD. The team works with winemakers and farmers who prioritise sustainable land practices, curating a selection of wines primarily from Australia and Europe. Grab a coveted alfresco table on the sidewalk and tuck into Mediterranean-style bites such as dhufish, venus clams and chives, and ricotta and spinach rotolo.

Address: 458 William Street, Perth

Opening hours: Monday, Thursday & Friday from 4pm; Saturday from 12pm; Sunday from 2pm.

24. The Shoe Bar

Best for: Casual drinks and bites

Right in the heart of Yagan Square, The Shoe Bar (named after its location on Northbridge’s iconic horseshoe bridge) is a go-to spot for after-work drinks or a laid-back weekend session. The drinks list covers all bases – craft beers, wines, cocktails – while the kitchen serves crowd-pleasing plates like burgers, pizzas and share platters. With its split-level design, you can perch on the balcony overlooking the bustling Yagan Square below.

Address: 376 – 420 Wellington Street, Yagan Square, Perth

Opening hours: Every day from 8am – late.

Discover the best restaurants with a view in Perth

This remote corner of Australia is one of the world’s last frontiers. This is how to see it properly.

Vast, rugged and deeply spiritual, the Kimberley coast in Australia’s North West feels a world away from everyday Australia – and there are countless ways to explore it. But if you want to reach ancient rock art, hidden gorges and lonely waterfalls, it has to be by boat. Whether you’re aboard a nimble expedition vessel or a luxury yacht with all the trimmings, exploring by the water brings exclusive experiences, shows unique views and makes travel easier than any other mode. And that’s just the beginning of Australia’s North West cruises.

The True North Adventure Cruise in between sandstone cliffs. — Adventure starts where the road ends.

1. Discover Broome, and beyond

Explore your launchpad before you set sail: Broome. Here camels and their riders stride along the 22 kilometres of powdery Cable Beach at sunset. That’s just the start.

At Gantheaume Point, red pindan cliffs plunge into the turquoise sea, whose low tide uncovers fossilised dinosaur footprints. Broome’s pearling history runs deep. Japanese, Chinese, Malay and Aboriginal divers once worked these waters, and their legacy lives on in boutiques where South Sea pearls still shine.

If the moon’s right, you may catch the Staircase to the Moon over Roebuck Bay. Or simply kick back with a cold beverage and a film under the stars at Sun Pictures , screening since 1916.

Ride a camel along Cable Beach as the sun sinks into the Indian Ocean, casting golden light across the sand and sea. — Ride a camel along Cable Beach. (Image: Nick Dunn)

2. Unmatched access to The Kimberley

Once you’re onboard, expect a backstage pass to some of the most isolated places on Earth. No roads. No ports. No phone reception.

At Horizontal Falls/ Garaanngaddim, 10-metre tides surge through twin gorges like a natural waterpark ride that’ll make your palms sweat. Then there’s Montgomery Reef/ Yowjab: a giant living platform of coral and seagrass, where the sea pulls back to reveal waterfalls, sea turtles and ospreys.

Up north, King George Falls/ Oomari rage 80 metres down red cliffs. Zodiac boats often nudge in closer so you can feel the spray on your sun-warmed cheeks. You might even fly in to reach Mitchell Falls/ Punamii-unpuu, a four-tiered cascade where you can swim in freshwater pools above the drop.

Come spring, some itineraries veer west to Rowley Shoals: an atoll chain of white sand and reef walls. Then it’s up the winding Prince Regent River to King Cascade/ Maamboolbadda, tumbling over rock terraces, and into a Zodiac to view the Gwion Gwion rock art, whose slender, ochre-painted figures are older than the pyramids.

A cruise drifts beneath King George Falls, where sheer sandstone cliffs frame the thunderous plunge into turquoise waters. — Get closer to the Kimberley than ever before.

3. Taste the Kimberley with onboard hospitality

You might spend your days clambering over slippery rocks or charging past waterfalls. But when you’re back on the water, it’s a different story. Meals are chef-prepared and regionally inspired: grilled barramundi, pearl meat sashimi, mango tarts, and bush tomato chutney. One night it’s barefoot beach barbecues with your shipmates; the next, alfresco dining on the ship.

Small expedition ships each have their own personality, but many carry just 12 to 36 guests, making being out on the water a whole other experience. You might sink into a spa on the foredeck or sip coffee in a lounge while watching crocodiles cruise by. It’s choose-your-own-relaxation, Kimberley style.

4. Expert-led excursions through the Kimberley

These voyages are led by people who know the Kimberley like the back of their sunburnt hand. Attenborough-esque naturalists might gently tap your shoulder to point out rare birds or tell the story beneath a slab of rock. Historians can explain exactly how that rusted World War II relic came to rest here.

If your ship has a helipad, you might chopper straight to a waterfall-fed swimming hole. If not, you’ll still be hopping ashore for that wet landing at a secret creek.

Then come the evenings: songlines shared by Traditional Owners under the stars, or astronomy sessions that link what’s overhead with what’s underfoot and what’s within.

A small group glides through Kimberley’s rugged coastline by boat, passing ancient cliffs. — Explore with naturalists and historians by your side.

5. Relax in luxurious lodgings

Just because you’re off-grid doesn’t mean you have to rough it. These Kimberley vessels are small in size, but mighty in luxury. True North’s ships come with their own helicopters and a no-sea-days policy, so you’re always in the thick of it. Try the luxurious offerings from Ocean Dream Charters for exploration in style. Kimberley Quest offers a fast boat for easy, off-ship adventures. On the larger end of the scale, Coral Expeditions has open-deck bars and curated wine cellars. And then there’s Ponant’s luxury yachts – sleek and incredibly stylish French sailing yachts.

A helicopter soars above the sea, with a sleek cruise ship gliding in the distance. — See the Kimberley from sky to shore.

6. The adventure continues with pre- and post-cruise experiences

You’ve already come this far – so, why not go further? Broome makes it easy to ease in before you board, or wind down when your voyage ends, and there is no reason to stop there.

Head an hour and a half south to Eco Beach to stay off-grid and off the clock. Join a Yawuru guide for a mangrove walk or ocean forage. Dive even deeper into Broome’s pearling past at Willie Creek or Cygnet Bay, where divers and craftspeople still pull the seawater-slicked gems from the deep.

If you’re still craving adventure, it’s time to go further. Soar over the Buccaneer Archipelago, or detour inland with a 4WD trip along the Gibb River Road. Book a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles. Or – because you never know when you’ll be back – do all three.

aerial of people walking on eco beach in the kimberley western australia — Stay off grid at Eco Beach. (Image: Tourism WA)

Find out more about your trip to Australia’s North West at australiasnorthwest.com .

24 of the best bars in Perth to raise a glass at