devilles city 2

Devilles Pad

  • When:Thurs-Sat nights
  • Where:3 Aberdeen St Perth
  • Tel:9225 6669
  • Web:www.devillespad.com
  • Good for:jugs of Sangria and dancing the night away.

Located on the north side of the McIver train station, Devilles Pad offers the ultimate in kitsch fun. Inspired by the iconic, old-style Las Vegas cocktail lounges, Read full review

 

Dilettante

  • Where:Homme: Shop 1, 90 King St Perth Femme: 575 Wellington St Perth
  • Tel:9322 9678
  • Web:www.dilettante.net
  • Good for:designer clothing for men and women.
 

Zekka

  • When:7-5 Mon-Fri, 8-3 Sat
  • Where:74-76 King Street Perth
  • Tel:9481 1772
  • Web:www.zekka.com
  • Good for:exceptional coffee and food.

It’s hard not to feel that you’ve cheated Newtonian laws of physics when stepping into Zekka. It is so beautifully sleek and such an artistic triumph Read full review

1907 Cocktail Bar

1907

  • When:4-12am Tue-Thurs, 4-1am Fri-Sat Check website for restaurant hours
  • Where:26 Queen St Perth
  • Tel:9436 0233
  • Web:www.1907.com.au
  • Good for:having a drink and feeling very cool.
venn perth

Venn

  • When:Bar+Cafe: 7-5 Mon-Tues, 7am-12am Wed-Fri, 9am-12am Sat Shop: 9-5 Mon-Thurs, 9-8 Fri, 10-5 Sat
  • Where:16 Queen St, Perth
  • Tel:9481 5635
  • Web:www.venn.net
  • Good for:design shop, art gallery, bar, café and artist’s residence all in one.

Starting to regret that law degree, and wishing you had opted to follow your lifetime yearning of becoming an artist? Venn will make you feel like you did the latter, even if you studied the former. Housed in a beautiful old flour mill factory on Queen St in the city, Venn is bringing a bit of Melbourne style to little old Perth. Read full review

The Aviary

The Aviary

The Aviary is part of The Publican Group, a business that sets up bars and pubs throughout the country. The result is a well polished bar in a very prime location. Situated on the roof at the corner of William Street and the Murray Street Mall, The Aviary rules the roost at this corner of the city. Read full review

 

The Generous Squire Brewhouse

  • When:11am-late Mon-Sat, 12-10 Sun
  • Where:Shafto Lane, 397 Murray St Perth
  • Tel:6311 7071
  • Web:www.thegeneroussquire.com.au
  • Good for:enjoying a quick brew before heading out for dinner.

Whilst this bar on the corner of Shafto Lane is mostly filled with suits having after-work drinks or long lunches, the dark timber fit out and Golden Ale on tap does lend a certain appeal. Read full review

 

Amplifier

  • When:Late into the evening, check the website for upcoming shows.
  • Where:Access via the laneway, 383 Murray St Perth
  • Tel:9321 7606
  • Web:www.amplifiercapitol.com.au
  • Good for:live music and late night dancing.

There are a few good reasons to like this grungy city bar and popular music venue, Amplifier. The first is obvious – the excellent line-up of local and international artists. Read full review

Form gallery

FORM Gallery

  • When:9-5 Mon-Fri, 10-5 Sat
  • Where:357 Murray St Perth
  • Tel:9226 2161
  • Web:www.form.net.au
  • Good for:showcasing new exhibitions and promoting new ideas for Perth.

FORM is not just a brick and mortar art gallery on Murray Street, it is so much more. FORM is a thought process, a creative progression, and a way of life for many. It’s an independent, not-for-profit organisation, which works to develop and promote creativity and design in Western Australia. Read full review

 

Zomp

  • When:Mon-Sun
  • Where:47 King St, Perth
  • Tel:9321 0765
  • Web:www.zomp.com.au
  • Good for:good quality women's shoes.

Zomp is a big hit with the local ladies looking to expand their shoe collection, and one of my favourite places to shop for shoes. Originating in Perth, these privately owned, well stocked shoe stores Read full review

Belgian Beer Cafe

Belgian Beer Café

  • When:11-11 Mon-Tues, 11-12am Wed-Sat, 11-10 Sun
  • Where:Cnr King & Murray St Perth
  • Tel:9321 4094
  • Web:www.belgianbeer.com.au
  • Good for:lazy beers and hot chips in paper cones in the sunshine.
 

Miin

  • When:10-5:30 Mon-Thurs, 10-9 Fri, 10-5 Sat, 12-5 Sun
  • Where:331 Murray Street Perth
  • Tel:9481 4770
  • Good for:Miin's own range of threads.

Located on Hay St, away from the main shopping malls, watch out for the overhead sign or you might walk by and miss this hole in the wall shop. Featuring a large selection of women’s clothes in a small space, Miin stocks its own range of pieces Read full review

Eldorado

Eldorado

  • When:10-530 Mon-Thurs, 10-9 Fri, 10-5 Sat, 12-5 Sun
  • Where:331 Murray St Perth
  • Tel:9481 4947
  • Good for:streetwear for the guys and trendy jewellery for the ladies.

Located at the corner of Murray Mews – the small but cosy laneway that the  favourite Tiger Tiger coffee bar calls home – is Eldorado Clothing store, a women’s and men’s boutique selling streetwear alongside some smarter threads. Read full review

 

Gingers for Gentlemen

 

Margaret River Chocolate Company Store

  • When:930-6 Mon-Thurs, Sat, 930-9 Fri, 12-5 Sun
  • Where:317 Murray St Perth
  • Tel:9321 0610
  • Web:www.chocolatefactory.com.au
  • Good for:delicious locally produced chocolate - pop in for a free tasting and pick up some truffles while you're there.
Wasteland

Wasteland

  • When:930-530 Mon-Thurs, 930-9 Fri, 930-5 Sat, 11-5 Sun
  • Where:Upstairs, 44 King St Perth
  • Tel:9481 8487
  • Web:www.wastelandone.com.au
  • Good for:shopping with an edge for both guys and girls.

Affiliated with trendy King St store Subway DC, Wasteland takes Perth fashion to a whole new level. Literally. Sharing an entrance with No 44. King St café, look out for the stairs on the left hand side. Read full review

 

No. 44 King St Café

  • Where:44 King St Perth
  • Tel:9321 4476
  • Good for:a late night coffee or snack.
SubwayDCStore Perth

Subway DC

  • When:Mon-Sun
  • Where:36 King St Perth
  • Tel:9481 7301
  • Web:www.subwaydc.com.au
  • Good for:the latest in trendy designer wares.

Subway DC is Perth’s longstanding boutique shop for current on-trend finds. Located on King St, as well as sister boutiques on the main shopping strips of Claremont and Fremantle, Subway DC has been leading the Perth fashion stakes for years. Read full review

tiger tiger perth

Tiger Tiger Coffee Bar

  • When:Monday-Sunday, times vary
  • Where:Shop 4/329 Murray Street, Perth
  • Tel:9322 8055
  • Web:tigertigercoffeebar.com/o/
  • Good for:some of the most delicious coffee and food Perth has to offer, in a Melbourne-inspired central laneway setting.

What a marvellous space! Tiger Tiger has leapt from strength to strength right to the top of the Perth café and bar scene. Housed down a pot plant lined lane in the King Street precinct, it creates the perfect mix of art-house cool, retro chic and quality hospitality Read full review

Cheeky Sparrow v2

Cheeky Sparrow

 

Country Road Café

  • When:Mon-Sat
  • Where:Rear, 307 Murray St Perth
  • Tel:9321 3982
  • Web:www.countryroad.com.au
  • Good for:extensive vegetarian options.

Walk out the back of the city Country Road store and you’ll find their delightful little café. They don’t try to be overly fancy here, nor do they try to be trendy, rather what you find at the Country Road Café is a delectable selection of food and drink Read full review

Pigeonhole_logo

Pigeonhole

  • When:10-530 Mon-Thurs, 10-9 Fri, 10-530 Sat
  • Where:Shop 44 London Court Perth
  • Tel:9325 1555
  • Web:pigeonhole.com.au
  • Good for:cute notebooks and pretty charms.

Although they started out as a humble, little store in the end of a oft overlooked arcade, Pigeonhole meant big business from the beginning. Read full review

Pigeonhole_logo

Pigeonhole

  • When:11-6 Mon-Sun
  • Where:Shafto Lane, 401 Murray St Perth
  • Tel:9321 8112
  • Web:pigeonhole.com.au
  • Good for:your latest hipster threads for both guys and ladies.

Although they started out as a humble, little store in the end of a oft overlooked arcade, Pigeonhole meant big business from the beginning. Read full review

Pigeonhole_logo

Pigeonhole

  • When:1030-530 Mon-Thurs, 1030-8 Fri, 1030-530 Sat
  • Where:Bon Marche Arcade, 80 Barrack St Perth
  • Tel:9221 9837
  • Web:pigeonhole.com.au
  • Good for:the original and the best of the lot, including the vintage store.

Although they started out as a humble, little store in the end of a oft overlooked arcade, Pigeonhole meant big business from the beginning. Read full review

 

Taka’s Kitchen

  • When:Mon-Sat
  • Where:Shafto Lane, Murray St Perth
  • Tel:9324 1234
  • Good for:quick and tasty Japanese.

What’s not to love about a fast-paced, cheap meal, where tasty food is all the go, and free tea is supplied to be poured at your leisure! Read full review

jean pierre sancho patisserie hay st

Jean Pierre Sancho Patisserie and Boulangerie

  • When:7-6 Mon-Fri, 8-5 Sat
  • Where:878 Hay St Perth
  • Tel:9226 2434
  • Web:www.jpsancho.com.au
  • Good for:yummy macarons and lovely sweet palmiers.

Steeped in tradition, Jean Pierre’s family has been procuring tasty pastries for over a century. With two locations in the city, be sure to check out this bakery/cafe. Read full review

jean pierre sancho patisserie st georges tce

Jean Pierre Sancho Patisserie and Boulangerie

  • When:630-4 Mon-Fri
  • Where:111 St Georges Tce Perth
  • Tel:9226 2434
  • Web:www.jpsancho.com.au
  • Good for:freshly baked bread and pastry treats.

Steeped in tradition, Jean Pierre’s family has been procuring tasty pastries for over a century. With two locations in the city, be sure to check out this bakery/cafe. Read full review

 

Bar One

  • When:7am-late Mon-Fri
  • Where:QV1 Retail Plaza, 250 St George Tce Perth
  • Tel:9481 8400
  • Web:www.bar1.com.au
78 Records

78 Records

  • When:9-530 Mon-Fri, 9-5 Sat, 11-5 Sun
  • Where:914 Hay St Perth
  • Tel:9322 6384
  • Web:www.78records.com.au
  • Good for:hard to find records and buying tickets for the latest gigs.
 

Jacksons Drawing Supplies

  • When:9-5 Mon-Fri, 11-2 Sat
  • Where:Shafto Lane, 872 Hay St Perth
  • Tel:9321 8707
  • Web:www.jacksons.com.au
  • Good for:art supplies and inspiration!
His Majesty's Theatre Exterior

His Majesty’s Theatre

  • When:check website for program.
  • Where:825 Hay St Perth
  • Tel:9265 0900
  • Web:www.hismajestystheatre.com.au
  • Good for:the only working Edwardian Theatre in the Southern Hemisphere, with a range of shows on offer.

Image by Robert Garvey.

 

Lowdown Espresso

  • When:7-5 Mon-Fri
  • Where:Shop 16A Cloisters Arcade, Hay St Perth
  • Tel:9226 3041
  • Web:www.lowdownespresso.com.au
  • Good for:espresso served as it should be.
Aspects Kings Park

Aspects

  • When:9-5pm Mon-Sun
  • Where:Kings Park, Fraser Ave West Perth
  • Tel:9480 3900
  • Web:www.aspectsofkingspark.com.au
  • Good for:putting money back into the park and botanic gardens which we all enjoy for free.

Aspects brings together a truly amazing range of art, craft and design pieces from Western Australian and Australian designers. It is found within Kings Park Read full review

Kings Park view of the city

Kings Park

  • Where:West Perth
  • Tel:9480 3600
  • Web:www.bgpa.wa.gov.au
  • Good for:enjoying the local flora and having picnics with an amazing view of the city.
Fraser's internal

Fraser’s

  • When:lunch and dinner Mon-Sun and breakfast Sun only.
  • Where:Fraser Avenue Kings Park
  • Tel:9481 7100
  • Web:http://www.frasersrestaurant.com.au/
  • Good for:fine dining with a billion dollar view.

Fraser’s restaurant is a must stop for the discerning diner visiting Perth. Not only will you enjoy an incredible meal with attentive and professional service, but you will do so with one of the best views of the city that you can get. Read full review

 

Ristretto Espresso Specialists

  • When:from 6:30am Mon-Fri
  • Where:160 Central Arcade, 160 St Georges Tce Perth
  • Web:www.ristretto.com.au
 

Enex 100 Shopping Complex

  • When:9-530 Mon-Thurs, 9-9pm Fri, 9-5 Sat, 11-5 Sun
  • Where:100 St Georges Tce Perth
  • Tel:9476 7676
  • Web:www.enex100.com

Enex 100, sandwiched between Saint Georges Terrace and Hay Street, is a self-acclaimed “contemporary, urban centre” which features a range of on-trend fashion stores, a music store and food area, Read full review

Greenhouse perth

The Greenhouse

  • When:7am-late Mon-Tues, 7am-12am Wed-Sat
  • Where:100 St Georges Tce Perth
  • Tel:9481 8333
  • Web:www.greenhouseperth.com
  • Good for:environmentally friendly restaurant and bar.

One of Perth’s latest hot spots, the Greenhouse, offers city punters the chance to experience a little bit of greenery along with their drinks. Designer Joost Bakker, is the brains behind the Greenhouse phenomenon Read full review

mini espresso

Mini Espresso

  • Where:Shop 50 London Court, Perth
  • Tel:9225 5684
  • Web:www.miniespresso.com.au
  • Good for:satisfying your caffeine cravings.

The only contradiction to the small coffee bar, Mini Espresso, is the monster line of suits that await their takeaway caffeine fix. I don’t blame them either. The hip bicycle themed décor Read full review

helvetica perth

Helvetica

  • When:3-12am Tues-Thurs, 12-12am Fri, 6-12am Sat
  • Where:Rear 101 St Georges Tce Perth
  • Tel:9321 4422
  • Web:www.helveticabar.com
  • Good for:a boutique whisky bar that will save your bottle for your next visit.

Helvetica epitomises the drive around Perth’s burgeoning small bar scene. It’s hard to find, popular, cosy and great. Look for the impressive chandeliers above a nondescript lane off Howard Street and follow your nose. Read full review

 

Andaluz Bar and Tapas

  • When:12-12am Mon-Thurs, 12pm-1am Fri, 6-1am Sat
  • Where:Basement 21 Howard St Perth
  • Tel:9481 0092
  • Web:www.andaluzbar.com.au
  • Good for:deliciously wicked tapas in a quaint bar.
Fat Shan Records

Fat Shan Records

  • When:10-6 Mon-Sat, 12-5 Sun, Friday evenings open late with live music
  • Where:The Basement, 37 Barrack St Perth
  • Web:www.fatshanrecords.com
  • Good for:checking out the local music scene, through cds as well as in the flesh.

Sometimes great things happen when friends grab an opportunity and run with it. The team at Fat Shan’s did just that when they wanted to create a forum to showcase Perth’s local music. The headliner act of Fat Shan Records is the shop. Read full review

cabin fever

Cabin Fever Cafe

  • When:7-5 Mon-Fri, 10-5 Sat
  • Where:Bon Marche Arcade, 80 Barrack St Perth
  • Tel:6142 6961
  • Web:pigeonhole.com.au
  • Good for:when you really need to escape the office, take a walk and choose to read that pressing document over a cuppa instead. The friendly staff will make you feel right at home.

This quirky little café has sprung up as part of the Pigeonhole empire. Located in the diminutive Bon Marche Arcade, Pigeonhole have hired the very delightful Ruth Leigh to run this joint, and she’s created a space filled with friendly vibes. Read full review

 

Dada Records

Bench Espresso Five Senses

Bench Espresso

  • When:7-3 Mon-Fri
  • Where:191 / 471 Hay St Perth
  • Tel:9221 1131
  • Web:www.benchespresso.com.au
  • Good for:a great coffee in the eastern part of town.

Since opening its doors in 2011, Bench Espresso has been embraced by the city’s east side workers. Positioned near the law courts on Hay Street, Bench’s polished concrete floors are offset by clean fittings, and gentle bursts of green and mauve decor are dotted about the café. Read full review

Hulabula Bar

Hula Bula Bar

  • When:4-12 Wed-Thurs, 4-1am Fri, 6-1am Sat
  • Where:12 Victoria Avenue Perth
  • Tel:9225 4457
  • Web:www.hulabulabar.com
  • Good for:Perth's own tropical Tiki bar.

Hula Bula is just what every city needs, a Tiki Bar! Nestled under a block of serviced apartments down the east end of the CBD, you wander down a short flight of stairs and enter this tropical paradise. Read full review

Perth Concert Hall

Perth Concert Hall

  • When:Check website for program
  • Where:5 St Georges Tce Perth
  • Tel:9231 9900
  • Web:www.perthconcerthall.com.au
  • Good for:some of the finest music acoustics in the country, playing host to many of the world’s greatest classical and contemporary artists.