The Best Pubs In Perth Right Now | Australian Traveller

Gather your mates at these top spots.

There’s something quietly brilliant about Perth’s pub scene. From riverside beer gardens and sun-drenched decks to reimagined heritage pubs with sommelier-level wine lists, the city has mastered the art of the modern public house.

Whether you’re after steak and trivia in Mount Lawley, oysters in West Perth, or a casual pint by the water, these are the venues that define pub culture in Perth.

In short

If you only visit one pub in Perth, make it The Camfield. It’s not just Australia’s largest pub – it’s a sprawling, sun-drenched destination next to Optus Stadium with multiple bars, a microbrewery and a sharp menu of crowd-pleasers like house-made pizzas and Wagyu beef burgers, plus a killer selection of local beers on tap.

1. Steve’s

people enjoying drinks al fresco at Steve’s, Perth — Laze away the afternoon with alfresco drinks by the Swan River. (Image: Steve’s)

A long-standing Nedlands institution reimagined for the discerning drinker, Steve’s offers the best of both cellar and kitchen. Wine lovers will be drawn to the boutique bottle shop, but linger for the menu of modern pub classics. Alfresco seating by the Swan River seals the deal. Head there on a Monday for steak night.

Address: 30 The Avenue, Nedlands

2. The Camfield

people enjoying beer at The Camfield pub in Perth — Immerse yourself in Perth’s elevated pub culture at The Camfield.

A giant with soul, The Camfield’s six bars, on-site microbrewery and prime riverside real estate make it a destination in its own right. The kitchen keeps things elevated yet accessible with pulled beef sliders, chicken parmis and steak sandwiches. It’s Perth pub culture at its most polished and most fun.

Address: 1 Roger Mackay Dr, Burswood

3. The Royal

the Billiard room at The Royal Perth — Dial up the good vibes at The Royal Perth.

A bright, breezy pub perched on the banks of Claisebrook Cove, The Royal mixes deco heritage with contemporary flair. The menu leans fresh and local, featuring pub classics as well as mod Aus dishes. Best enjoyed soaking up the sun on the waterfront terrace, with a WA sauv blanc in hand.

Address: 60 Royal St, East Perth

4. Subiaco Hotel

After a loving restoration, the Subi is back to its full swagger. It’s part heritage hotel, part sleek gastropub and all atmosphere. The menu is confident and crowd-pleasing, with a rotating specials menu for almost every day of the week. Wednesday is Parmi Day, with six different chicken parmigiana options to choose from.

Address: 465 Hay St, Subiaco

5. The Elford

a glass of cocktail at The Elford pub, Perth — The Elford crafts cocktails with a twist.

Mount Lawley’s newest old pub, The Elford has been artfully reimagined with leafy interiors, a rooftop deck and a firm commitment to craft beer. Visit on a Wednesday night for Perth’s best pub trivia night, with $20 chicken parmi specials and $9 pints of their rotating beer of the month.

Address: 639 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley

6. The Inglewood Hotel

This unpretentious local delivers on all fronts – heritage charm, a sprawling beer garden and a menu that swings from comfort food to contemporary fare. It also has arguably one of the best wine lists in Perth, featuring the who’s who of WA winemakers, with a peppering of other Australian labels.

Address: Cnr Fifth Avenue and Beaufort St, Mt Lawley

7. Mayfair Lane

a look inside the Mayfair Lane gastropub in Perth — Mayfair Lane is one of the best gastropubs in Perth. (Image: DZuks)

A Brit-accented gastropub with serious wine cred, Mayfair Lane is where you go for perfectly cooked steak frites, triple-cooked chips and oysters shucked to order. Their 250+ wine list is curated with sommelier precision, and the Thursday night steak special is worth planning your week around.

Address: 72 Outram St, West Perth

8. The Queens Tavern

This grand old dame of Highgate combines Federation-era charm with modern finesse. Built in the 1880s, it’s one of Perth’s oldest pubs, blending good food, great service and top service. On the plate, expect pub classics, fresh seafood and succulent steaks. The covered veranda is a prime perch come sundown.

Address: 520 Beaufort St, Highgate

9. The Belgian Beer Cafe

people enjoying drinks al fresco at The Belgian Beer Cafe, Perth — The Belgian Beer Cafe is a great spot to gather mates. (Image: The Belgian Beer Cafe)

Charming and a little cheeky, this Euro-style haunt offers more than just an encyclopaedic beer list. The alfresco tables under the shade of umbrellas are a great spot to pull up, cold one in hand, and watch the bustle of the CBD go by.

Address: Cnr Hay & King Streets, Perth

10. The Lucky Shag Waterfront Bar

The Lucky Shag Waterfront Bar, Perth — Secure a prime waterfront table for sunset drinks. (Image: Supplied)

One of Perth’s most laidback waterfront venues, The Lucky Shag is ideal for a casual session with mates. Expect jugs of beer, live music and an easygoing menu of burgers, seafood and pizzas. No frills, just good vibes by the water.

Address: Barrack Square, Perth (located in Old Perth Port)

11. Market Grounds

clinking wine glasses over dinner at Market Grounds, Perth — Settle in for a share-style plates complemented by wine. (Image: Market Grounds)

Once a fresh produce market, now a bustling bar and eatery, Market Grounds bridges the old and new with flair. Its food game is strong – freshly shucked oysters, beef skewers and ricotta gnocchi are favourites – while DJs and cocktail pitchers keep the party going.

Address: 10 Telethon Ave, Perth

12. Edward & Ida’s

pub grub at Edward & Ida’s, Perth — The extensive menu at Edward & Ida’s features much-loved pub grub.

A charming throwback with a modern twist, Edward & Ida’s is a charming small pub in the heart of Northbridge. In the tradition of great classic pubs, you’ll find a simple yet slick wine list, a good pint of beer on tap and nostalgic counter meals from the mind of esteemed chef Blaze Young.

Address: 269 William St, Northbridge

13. The Stables Bar

Hidden behind a laneway facade, The Stables Bar is a CBD favourite for date nights and after-work hangs alike. The menu is contemporary Australian – think pan-roasted barramundi,  crispy pork shoulder and scotch fillet – and the leafy courtyard is hard to beat on a balmy evening.

Address: 888 Hay St, Perth

14. The Shoe Bar

Set in the heart of Yagan Square, The Shoe is a versatile two-level venue that swings from breakfast to late-night. Expect pub staples like pizzas, burgers and chicken wings, plus a smart selection of local brews and a stellar all-star cast of WA wines.

Address: Yagan Square, 376-420 Wellington St, Perth

15. The Generous Squire

clinking glasses over dinner at The Generous Squire pub, Perth — The Generous Squire pairs hearty fare with house-made beer.

This James Squire flagship celebrates the brewer’s legacy with house-made beer, hearty fare and a warm, communal atmosphere. They pride themselves on their epic burger menu, which has an impressive 14 different pub-style burgers. The Sailor, featuring beer battered fish, pickles, lettuce, ranch dressing and burger sauce is a stand-out. Wash it down with a pint brewed metres away.

Address: 397 Murray St, Perth

Time your visit to Margaret River just right, and you can spend the ultimate weekend wining, dining and exploring the region with Pair’d Margaret River Region x Range Rover.

Wine, world-class produce, surf, sun and beaches: it’s an alluring combination. And the reason so many pin the Margaret River region high on their travel hit-lists. There’s drawcard after drawcard to the southwestern corner of Western Australia, and the Pair’d Margaret River Region x Range Rover food and wine festival showcases the best of it over the course of one weekend in November. It’s never been easier to sip, see and savour the Margaret River region.

In partnership with Pair’d Margaret River Region, Range Rover invites you on a seven-day itinerary of refined adventure, where luxury and exploration go hand in hand. It’s the perfect WA road trip, and there’s no better way to do it than in a Range Rover.

Day 1

the pool at Pullman Bunker Bay — Check into Pullman Bunker Bay.

There’s no more popular West Australian road trip route than that between Perth and the Margaret River Region. It’s an easily digestible, three-hour drive, with worthy pit stops along the way.

Make the first of them one hour and 15 minutes in, at Lake Clifton. Here, find a 2000-year-old living thrombolite reef. Drive for a further 40 minutes and chance meeting some of Bunbury’s dolphin population at Koombana Bay.

Pullman Bunker Bay is the final stop, just over three hours south of Perth. This beachfront, five-star resort is the ultimate base for exploring the Margaret River Wine region.

Day 2

After a leisurely morning breakfast with an ocean view, start your Range Rover and head towards the Dunsborough town centre. Browsing the decidedly coastal-themed goods of the town’s many independent boutiques is a great way to while away the hours, breaking up the sartorial with an artisan gelato snack stop, or some good old-fashioned Australian bakery fare.

Leave room; you’ll need it for the Good Natured Gathering dinner at Wayfinder. Indulge in a four-course feast by chef Felipe Montiel, which uses produce from the winery’s market garden to enhance a selection of sustainably sourced seafood and meat. But food is just the support act. It’s organic wine that’s the star of the show, generously poured and expertly paired to each dish.

Day 3

Settle in for cabernet at Cape Mentelle Winery.

With a grand total of 20 wines from vintage 2022 to try, it’s a good thing Cape Mentelle’s International Cabernet Tasting kicks off early. Make your way to the estate for a 10:00 AM start, where a global selection of wines will be poured blind, before a long lunch by Tiller Dining is served.

Given that the Margaret River is responsible for more than 20 per cent of Australia’s fine wine production, it’s only right to delve into it while in the area.

Continue exploring the region via taste and terroir aboard Alison Maree, a whale-watching catamaran, as you cruise Geographe Bay . Admire the rolling green hills and crisp white beaches of Quindalup in sunset’s golden light, all the while sipping through the Clairault Streicker catalogue and dining on canapes.

For a more substantial dinner, venture into Busselton for a seven-course British x Australian mash-up , courtesy of Brendan Pratt (Busselton Pavilion) and Oliver Kent (Updown Farmhouse, UK). They’ll be putting their rustic yet refined spin on the likes of local marron, wagyu and abalone – championing the simple beauty of the world-class ingredients.

Day 4

Wrap your fingers around a wine glass and wiggle your toes into the sand at Pair’d Beach Club x Range Rover on Meelup Beach. Sit down to an intimate wine session with sommelier Cyndal Petty – or a four-course feast by Aaron Carr of Yarri – and revel in the open-air beach club, bar and restaurant’s laidback coastal vibe. It’s a whole new way to experience one of the region’s most renowned beaches.

Follow up a day in the sun with a casual Italian party at Mr Barvel Wines . Purchase wines –including the elusive, sold-out Nebbia – by the glass and enjoy canapes with the towering Karri forest as a backdrop.

If you’d prefer to keep it local, head to Skigh Wines for the New Wave Gathering , where the region’s independent wine makers and their boundary-pushing wines will be on show. Street-style eats, a DJ and complimentary wine masterclasses complete the experience.

Day 5

pair'd Grand Tasting — Taste your way through Howard Park Wines. (Image: C J Maddock)

Spend the morning at your leisure, driving the winding roads through the Boranup Karri forest in your Range Rover. Soak in the views at Contos Beach, and call into the small cheese, chocolate and preserve producers along the way.

Make your next stop Howard Park Wines for The Grand Tasting presented by Singapore Airlines . Numerous wine labels will be pouring their catalogues over four hours, accompanied by food from chefs Matt Moran and Silvia Colloca, with live opera providing the soundtrack.

Cap off a big weekend with one last hurrah at Busselton Pavilion. Six ‘local legends’ – chefs Brendan Pratt (Busselton Pavilion), Mal Chow (Chow’s Table), Aaron Carr (Yarri), Ben Jacob (Lagoon Yallingup), Corey Rozario (Dahl Daddies) and Laura Koentjoro (Banksia Tavern) – will be preparing a dish each. Dance the night away as vinyl spins and the sun sets on another day.

Day 6

Ngilgi Cave western australia — Head underground. (Image: Tourism WA)

After a busy few days of wining and dining, it’s wise to observe a rest day. There’s no easier task than unwinding in the Margaret River Region, also famous for its high concentration of world-class beaches.

Relax on the grassy knoll as you watch the region’s most experienced surfers braving the World Surf League break at Surfer’s Point, or don your own wetsuit and try out one of Gracetown’s more beginner-friendly waves. Swimmers will find their Eden at Meelup Beach, Eagle Bay, or Point Piquet, where the sand is brilliantly white and the water as still as a backyard swimming pool.

Not into sun, sand, and surf? Head underground at Mammoth Cave, just one of the region’s many stalactite-filled caves.

Day 7

Burnt Ends event at Pair'd — Farewell the Margaret River.

Pack up your Range Rover with new favourite wines and newfound memories, ready for the three-hour journey back to Perth.

Prebook your discovery journey through the south-west corner of Western Australia with Pair’d Margaret River Region x Range Rover.

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