Perth

Trigg

$$Open now

It sits directly on the dunes, offering views of the surf alongside a Mediterranean-leaning menu that highlights wood-fired seafood.

SignatureWood-fired local octopus with tahini and sumac

Kailis Fish Market Cafe

Fremantle

$$Closed

A historic waterfront institution on the Fremantle fishing boat harbor, serving fresh seafood straight from the docks.

SignatureLocal rock lobster served with chips and garlic butter

The Shorehouse

Swanbourne

$$Open now

Overlooks the water from an elevated deck, offering a refined coastal dining experience focused on fresh, light seafood dishes.

SignatureBlue swimmer crab linguine with chili and lemon

Steak & grills

Western Australia's vast agricultural interior supplies high-quality, pasture-raised beef, which local chefs cook over native hardwoods.

Rockpool Bar & Grill

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Burswood

$$$$Closed

Located within the Crown complex, this restaurant features an open kitchen where premium, dry-aged beef is cooked over wood fire.

SignatureCape Grim dry-aged rib eye on the bone

The Meat & Wine Co

Perth CBD

Closed

Housed in the restored, heritage-listed Palace Hotel, combining historic architecture with a dedicated dry-aging program.

SignatureMonte premium grain-fed rump eye steak

Fibber McGee's

Leederville

$$Closed

An authentic Irish pub that owns its own organic farm, dry-aging its beef in-house for exceptional flavor.

SignatureDry-aged sirloin steak with traditional colcannon

Tapas/local

The casual, warm climate of Perth suits the shared-plate style of dining, with many venues drawing inspiration from Spanish and Mediterranean traditions.

Duende

Leederville

$$Closed

Perth's original tapas bar, offering an intimate, dimly lit space with a deep selection of Spanish wines and sherries.

SignatureSweetcorn croquetas with manchego cheese

Pinchos

Leederville

$$Open now

A lively, corner-spot tapas bar serving authentic, bite-sized Basque-style pinchos and larger share plates at accessible prices.

SignaturePork belly pincho with PX sherry glaze

Andaluz Bar & Tapas

Perth CBD

$$Closed

Tucked away in a basement off St Georges Terrace, featuring cozy leather booths and a refined Spanish-influenced menu.

SignatureSlow-cooked beef cheek with parsnip puree

Fine dining

Perth's high-end dining scene utilizes native ingredients and spectacular views to create unique, place-based culinary experiences.

Wildflower

€€€€

Perth CBD

$$$$Closed

Occupies a glass-walled rooftop space atop the COMO Treasury, serving a menu designed around the six seasons of the Noongar calendar.

SignatureMarron with native finger lime and sea celery

Hearth

€€€€

Perth CBD

Open now

Located at the base of the Ritz-Carlton, this restaurant focuses on the traditional art of cooking over open embers using local hardwoods.

SignatureSmoked dry-aged Wagin duck breast

Lulu La Delizia

Subiaco

$$Closed

A small, award-winning eatery dedicated to the premium artisanal pasta and culinary traditions of Friuli and Veneto.

SignatureTagliolini with house-cured lard and rosemary

Budget eats

Affordable dining in Perth is heavily influenced by its proximity to Southeast Asia, alongside classic, long-standing local institutions.

Alfred's Kitchen

Guildford

$Closed

Operating since 1946, this roadside spot serves burgers around an open fire pit in the historic suburb of Guildford.

SignatureThe Alfred Special burger with a bowl of pea and ham soup

The Re Store

Leederville

Open now

A legendary Italian deli that has been serving the city's most famous continental rolls since the mid-20th century.

SignatureThe Continental Roll with the lot (three meats and mixed pickles)

Taka's Kitchen

Perth CBD

$Closed

A long-running, no-nonsense basement spot known for serving fast, reliable, and highly affordable Japanese comfort food.

SignatureChicken katsu donburi

Vegetarian/vegan

The city's health-conscious, outdoor-focused culture has fostered a highly creative plant-based dining scene.

Mother

Fremantle

$Closed

Housed in a spacious, minimalist warehouse, this venue offers a sophisticated, 100% plant-based menu paired with natural wines.

SignatureKing oyster mushroom scallops with parsnip cream

Double Rainbow

Northbridge

Closed

Eclectic, arts-focused crowd with electronic and experimental music.

Located inside The Rechabite, this fast-paced Asian-fusion kitchen offers an extensive, creative vegan menu alongside its standard options.

SignatureSzechuan salt and pepper tofu with black vinegar

After dark

Nightlife

Where the night goes — clubs, rooftop cocktails and the rooms with the best live music.

Nightclubs

Perth's late-night club scene is concentrated in Northbridge, featuring multi-level heritage venues and intimate underground basements.

The Rechabite

Northbridge

Closed

High-energy dance pop, house music, and drag performances.

A multi-level performance and club space housed in a historic hall, featuring a basement club, main hall, and rooftop bar.

Connections Nightclub

Northbridge

$$Closed

Dark, moody, and focused strictly on underground electronic music.

Operating since 1975, this is the southern hemisphere's longest-running LGBTQ+ venue, famous for its inclusive atmosphere and rooftop terrace.

Geisha Bar

Northbridge

$$Closed

Dimly lit, vintage-inspired space with an extensive global rum selection.

An intimate, long-standing club known for hosting quality local and international house and techno DJs.

Cocktail & rooftop bars

With warm evenings and a scenic skyline, Perth has embraced rooftop drinking and hidden, speakeasy-style cocktail dens.

Sneaky Tony's

Northbridge

$$Closed

Cozy, eccentric, and highly professional cocktail service.

A prohibition-style rum bar hidden behind an unmarked door in Chinatown, requiring a password to enter on weekends.

Foxtrot Unicorn

Perth CBD

Closed

Laid-back, local, and unpretentious.

Located in an underground bank vault from the 1880s, serving creative cocktails made with native Australian ingredients.

Mechanics Institutes

Northbridge

$$Closed

Energetic, beer-soaked, and dedicated to live guitar music.

A multi-tiered rooftop bar tucked behind heritage brick walls, serving casual cocktails and craft beers.

Live music

Perth has a reputation for producing globally successful musicians, supported by a resilient network of historic pubs and dedicated music venues.

The Rosemount Hotel

North Perth

$$Closed

Artsy, gritty, and deeply embedded in the local community.

The cornerstone of the local indie rock scene, hosting live bands almost every night of the week.

Mojos Bar

North Fremantle

$$Closed

Sophisticated, attentive, and quiet during performances.

A legendary, intimate venue that hosts original live music seven nights a week, championing emerging local talent.

The Ellington Jazz Club

Perth CBD

$$Closed

A late-night jazz club offering world-class acoustic music in an intimate, cabaret-style setting.

See & do

Culture

Museums, landmarks and galleries worth structuring a day around.

Museums

Perth's museums document the state's unique geological history, ancient Indigenous heritage, and maritime past.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Northbridge

Closed

A spectacular architectural design that wraps around historic heritage buildings, housing extensive exhibitions on Western Australia's people, land, and culture.

NoteFree general admission; recommend spending at least three hours here.

Western Australian Maritime Museum

Fremantle

Closed

Located on the edge of the harbor, it houses iconic vessels including the America's Cup-winning yacht, Australia II, and an Oberon-class submarine.

NoteEntry fee applies; guided tours of the submarine are available for an extra charge.

The Perth Mint

East Perth

Open now

Established in 1899, this historic facility offers live gold-pouring demonstrations and houses the world's largest gold coin.

NotePaid entry for the exhibition and tour; booking ahead is recommended.

Landmarks & architecture

The city's built environment is a mix of late-Victorian limestone structures and striking modern waterfront developments.

Kings Park and Botanic Garden

West Perth

Open now

One of the largest inner-city parks in the world, offering panoramic views of the Swan River and CBD alongside thousands of species of native flora.

NoteFree entry; accessible 24 hours a day.

Fremantle Prison

Fremantle

Open now

A UNESCO World Heritage-listed site built by convicts in the 1850s, offering a stark look at Australia's penal history.

NoteEntry to the grounds is free, but historic tours (including underground tunnel tours) require tickets.

Elizabeth Quay

Perth CBD

Open now

A modern waterfront precinct featuring a striking pedestrian bridge, public art installations, and ferry terminals.

NoteBest visited at sunset for views of the city skyline reflecting on the water.

Galleries

Perth's art galleries showcase strong collections of contemporary Australian art, with a particular focus on Indigenous West Australian artists.

Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA)

Northbridge

Closed

Houses the state art collection, featuring a world-class selection of Indigenous Australian art and a massive rooftop sculpture park.

NoteFree entry; closed on Tuesdays.

Fremantle Arts Centre

Fremantle

Open now

Housed in a grand, neo-Gothic building built by convicts as a lunatic asylum, it now hosts contemporary art exhibitions and outdoor concerts.

NoteFree entry; features an excellent shop selling works by local makers.

Don’t-miss

Signature experiences

Kings Park Indigenous Heritage Tour

West Perth90 minutes

Walk through the native botanic gardens with a Noongar guide to learn about traditional plant uses, dreamtime stories, and the deep connection to the land.

via Google

Fremantle Prison Torchlight Tour

Fremantle2 hours

Explore the dark, historic corridors of the convict-built prison at night, hearing stories of executions, riots, and ghostly occurrences.

via Google

Swan River Kayak Tour

East PerthHalf day

Paddle along the calm waters of the Swan River at sunrise, passing the city skyline and spotting local bottlenose dolphins.

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Beyond the city

Day trips

Rottnest Island

A car-free island reserve famous for its white-sand beaches, turquoise bays, and the quokka, a small, friendly native marsupial.

Getting thereA 30-minute ferry ride from Fremantle or a 90-minute ferry ride from the Perth CBD.

The Swan Valley

Western Australia's oldest wine region, offering historic vineyards, microbreweries, artisanal food producers, and Aboriginal art galleries.

Getting thereA 30-minute drive northeast of the CBD, or accessible via a scenic river cruise from Barrack Street Jetty.

via Google

The Pinnacles Desert

Thousands of towering limestone pillars rising out of the yellow sand dunes in Nambung National Park.

Getting thereA 2.5-hour drive north of Perth along the Indian Ocean Drive.

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Book ahead

Things to do in Perth

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Perth's True Crime Tour

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Pinnacles Desert Private Day Tour

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Optus Stadium HALO by Twilight

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Rottnest Skydive + Hillarys Ferry package

5.0 (23)24 hours

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Pedals & Petals - Discovering Wildflowers Bike Tour Kings Park

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Big Perth City Private Day Tours

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Optus Stadium VERTIGO by Twilight

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Spring Wildflower Private Day Tours

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