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.

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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.

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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.

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A 25-minute drive from Perth is all you need to be amongst generations of grape growers.

You might not know Swan Valley, but the vines here twist through almost 200 years of history. Today, plump grapes are still plucked, pressed by juice-stained hands and fermented into wine – a journey led by the same families who will pour it into your glass. And with that first taste, you’ve unknowingly become part of a generations-old tradition.

So, sit back and take a sip of a crisp white under that sun-speckled pergola and listen to the warbling of magpies – here’s what makes the Swan Valley so special.

Western Australia’s oldest wine region

Mandoon Estate bathed in the warm glow of sunset. — Sip your way through Swan Valley’s rich wine heritage. (Image: Tourism WA)

In 1829, the very year Europeans settled in Perth, the first vines were planted in the Swan Valley. Later, Croatian and Italian migrants blended their southern European winemaking traditions into the local viticulture, a combination that works so well in the Mediterranean climate here.

The result today is crisp, tropical Verdelho, dark, fruity Shiraz and plenty of Chenin Blanc – a third of the country’s Chenin Blanc is crushed here.

So where to start uncorking? Mandoon Estate has an Aboriginal art gallery and a sculpture trail, where you can taste an Indigenous food platter of smoked crocodile and emu sausages.

For a taste of the valley’s Italian heritage, head to Pinelli Estate Winery. Or, for something indulgent – and a little unusual, considering the inland location – RiverBank Estate Winery serves lobster straight from tanks, paired with that Chenin Blanc.

If you prefer something stronger in your glass, Talijancich Wines knows a thing or two about fortified drops: try its aged tawny, Muscat and liqueur Verdelho.

Sensational dining

A beautifully presented dish paired with champagne. — Pair great food with a scenic winery setting. (Image: Tourism Caversham)

The Swan Valley follows that great Australian wine-country tradition, with everything from unfussily fantastic pub meals and beer gardens to unexpected fine dining at cellar doors.

Start at Edgecombe Winery, which does brunch as well as drops. Their brioche French toast with raspberry and rhubarb coulis, poached pear and roasted pistachios will taste best when you’re perched at a table outside. Don’t forget to explore their orchard and wetland afterwards.

Pick up a box of freshly baked macarons from Maison Saint-Honoré (bien sûr) before heading to Valley Social for a North American barbecue-inspired feed. Chow down on beef brisket burnt ends and wash them down with a hemp-infused craft beer.

Baskerville Tavern is brewing beer again in the former Feral Brewpub. Order their Monday special – a classic chicken parmi – and try Slumdog Brewing’s regular range, including a tart blueberry sour made with fresh and freeze-dried berries. In winter, it’s time for their seasonal seven-malt stout, with notes of dark chocolate, coffee and caramel.

An unbeatable visitor’s centre

In Guildford is the Swan Valley Visitor Centre in a restored 1866 courthouse. Its award-winning staff know everything about anything happening in the Swan Valley. Pick their brains (and pick up a free map) before setting off. But, check out the centre’s Welcome to Country mural by local Whadjuk artist Chloe Caylon first.

Scenic drives

Use that handy Visitor Centre map to get a bit of everything on the Swan Valley’s 32-kilometre scenic loop, which connects over 150 attractions. Think roadside produce stalls, art galleries and historic buildings. Just remember to organise that designated driver if you’re extra keen on the vineyard stops.

Other drops

If the thought of wine makes your temples pulse, there are plenty of other tipples to tickle your fancy. Txoko Brewing in Baskerville takes its name from a Basque gathering place for cooking, drinking and socialising. Work through its rotating beers and plates of Spanish croquettes and sardines, then settle on the grass while the kids let off steam in the playground.

AmberChes Spirits Distillery uses locally sourced botanicals and fruit to make saltbush gin, lemon myrtle gin and Gincello, a twist on limoncello. Try its award-winning sloe gin, which was named Australia’s best at the 2025 Gin Guide Awards. Better yet, have a go at making your own in a hands-on gin-blending and distilling class among the vines.

Historic architecture and an arts scene

Traditional art celebrating First Nations culture. — Explore the stories behind the Swan Valley. (Image: Tourism WA)

Next: Guildford. It is one of WA’s earliest colonial settlements – but the history here goes back much further. The Whadjuk Noongar people are the land’s Traditional Custodians, whose Dreaming tells of the Wagyl serpent creating the gum tree-lined Swan River. Today, Guildford’s original town layout remains largely unchanged. Follow one of four heritage walks past 19th-century buildings, galleries and James Street’s antique shops.

Take home pantry staples

The display counter at Margaret River Chocolate Company. — Treat yourself to a chocolate-filled detour. (Image: Tourism WA)

Sometimes the little stops are just as good as the big hitters. Pull over at Margaret River Chocolate Company for free tastings of white, milk and dark chocolate. Then stop by Harvey Cheese Swan Valley for Lemon Myrtle Ash Brie or St Duke’s Red. End at The House of Honey, where you can sample local honey and get buzzy on honey ice cream pancakes.

Nature and wildlife

A close-up of a koala in its natural habitat. — Add a little wildlife adventure. (Image: Tourism WA)

If the kids have had enough of winery lawns, save the bottles for later and head to Caversham Wildlife Park. Here, you can hand-feed kangaroos and meet koalas and wombats. Catch working sheepdogs and sheep-shearing demonstrations at the Farm Show. Elsewhere in Whiteman Park, hop aboard a vintage train or tram, or cool off in the splash pool.

Finish at Bells Rapids, where fuchsia grevillea, crimson bottlebrush and yellow wattles bloom each spring.

Start planning your culinary escape at swanvalley.com.au.