Foxtrot Unicorn
Cocktail bar
A cocktail bar in an 1887 bank vault under St Georges Terrace, with wine and jaffles.
📍 Basement, Level 101 St Georges Terrace enter through glass door on the left, 101 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Our top 10 Perth WA bars
If you only have one night, start here.
- Sneaky Tony's
Perth's best-known speakeasy, if you can get the password.
Northbridge - Foxtrot Unicorn
Cocktails in a Victorian bank vault.
The CBD - Mechanics Institute
The rooftop everyone ends up on.
Northbridge - Varnish on King
Whiskey and good food in a brick basement.
The CBD - Ezra Pound
Northbridge's most romantic bar.
Northbridge - Frisk Small Bar
Inventive gin cocktails and graffiti walls.
Northbridge - Bobèche
The late-night basement on the Terrace.
The CBD - Hula Bula Bar
Tiki drinks and a party feel.
The CBD - The Aviary
Open-air cocktails above William Street.
The CBD - Alabama Song
Bourbon, bands and a late finish.
Northbridge
Map of Perth WA bars
Tap a pin for the bar. Numbers match the list.
Bars in the CBD
St Georges Terrace, King Street, Murray Street and the lanes between them, plus the riverside at Barrack Square.
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Varnish on King
Whisky bar
A brick-lined basement bar on King Street with a big whiskey selection and food.
📍 75 King St, Perth WA 6000
Bobèche
Basement cocktail bar
A late-night basement bar on St Georges Terrace for craft cocktails, wine and snacks.
📍 Basement/131 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Hula Bula Bar
Tiki bar
A tiki bar on Victoria Avenue for rum cocktails, with Polynesian masks and palm decor.
📍 Unit 2/12 Victoria Ave, Perth WA 6000
The Aviary
Rooftop bar
An open-air rooftop bar on William Street for cocktails, beer and wine.
📍 Level 1/140 William St, Perth WA 6000
Terrarium
Cocktail bar
A bar on St Georges Terrace, entered from Howard Street, with a plant-filled terrace.
📍 Tenancy 2, 99 St Georges Terrace, Entry via, Howard St, Perth WA 6000
Deadbeat
Basement cocktail bar
Part dive bar, part cocktail den, in a basement on Murray Street.
📍 440 Murray St, Perth WA 6000
Caballitos
Mexican cantina
A Queen Street cantina for tacos and Mexican-inspired cocktails.
📍 26 Queen St, Perth WA 6000
Santini Bar & Grill
Hotel bar and grill
The bar and grill on the first floor of QT Perth on Murray Street.
📍 level 1/133 Murray St, Perth WA 6000
The Lucky Shag
Riverside bar
A long-running riverside bar at Barrack Square with a big deck over the water.
📍 Barrack Square, Perth WA 6000
Petition Wine Merchant
Wine bar
The go-to for classy after-work drinks, in the heart of the State Buildings.
📍 State Buildings, corner of Barrack Street and St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Beer Corner
Beer bar
The best beer venue in the city, in the State Buildings, with a rotating tap list and qualified beer cicerones behind the bar.
📍 State Buildings, corner of Barrack Street and St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Willi's
Wine bar
Hidden in plain sight inside the Royal Hotel, with European charm, an ever-changing wine list and elevated bar snacks.
📍 Royal Hotel, corner of William Street and Wellington Street, Perth WA 6000
Bars in Northbridge
Perth's nightlife district just north of the railway line, around William Street, Roe Street and James Street. About ten minutes' walk from the CBD.
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Sneaky Tony's
Speakeasy rum bar
A Prohibition-style speakeasy behind a hidden door on Roe Street, with around 300 rums. Ask for the password on its social media first.
📍 38 Roe St, Northbridge WA 6003
Mechanics Institute
Rooftop bar
A rooftop bar reached through a laneway off James Street, with burgers, beer and cocktails.
📍 REAR/222 William St, Northbridge WA 6000
Ezra Pound
Cocktail bar
An intimate William Street bar with exposed brick and a 1920s feel.
📍 189 William St, Northbridge WA 6003
Frisk Small Bar
Gin and cocktail bar
An unpretentious Francis Street bar with graffiti on the walls, known for inventive gin cocktails.
📍 103 Francis St, Northbridge WA 6003
Joe's Juice Joint
Speakeasy cocktail bar
A small speakeasy-style bar on William Street.
📍 232-234 William St, Northbridge WA 6000
Edward and Ida's
Pub and cocktail bar
A two-storey corner pub on William Street with a cocktail bar downstairs.
📍 269 William St, Northbridge WA 6003
Bar Love
Cocktail bar
A newer cocktail bar on Brisbane Street with a relaxed, fun feel.
📍 195 Brisbane St, Perth WA 6000
Alabama Song
Bourbon bar
An American-inspired bar on William Street for bourbon, comfort food and live music.
📍 232 William St, Perth WA 6000
The Standard
Bar and restaurant
A two-level bar on Roe Street with modern Australian food, cocktails and craft beer.
📍 28 Roe St, Northbridge WA 6003
Brass Monkey Hotel
Pub
A Northbridge pub with lots of tap beers, a pool table and a hearty menu.
📍 Corner of William Street and James Street, Northbridge WA 6003
Bars in Highgate
A short ride north east of the CBD along Beaufort Street.
The Brisbane Hotel
Historic pub
A Perth icon since 1898: a corner pub with a leafy garden courtyard and a laneway cocktail bar.
📍 Beaufort Street, Highgate WA 6003
Perth WA cocktail trails
Two routes in walking order, with the time between each bar. See them all on a map.
Northbridge
6 bars · about 8 minutes on foot in total
- 1Sneaky Tony's38 Roe St, Northbridge WA 6003
- 🚶 about 1 min to the next bar
- 2The Standard28 Roe St, Northbridge WA 6003
- 🚶 about 2 min to the next bar
- 3Ezra Pound189 William St, Northbridge WA 6003
- 🚶 about 2 min to the next bar
- 4Mechanics InstituteREAR/222 William St, Northbridge WA 6000
- 🚶 about 1 min to the next bar
- 5Alabama Song232 William St, Perth WA 6000
- 🚶 about 2 min to the next bar
- 6Edward and Ida's269 William St, Northbridge WA 6003
St Georges Terrace and the CBD
5 bars · about 15 minutes on foot in total
- 1Foxtrot UnicornBasement, Level 101 St Georges Terrace enter through glass door on the left, 101 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
- 🚶 about 1 min to the next bar
- 2TerrariumTenancy 2, 99 St Georges Terrace, Entry via, Howard St, Perth WA 6000
- 🚶 about 4 min to the next bar
- 3BobècheBasement/131 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
- 🚶 about 6 min to the next bar
- 4Varnish on King75 King St, Perth WA 6000
- 🚶 about 4 min to the next bar
- 5Deadbeat440 Murray St, Perth WA 6000
More Perth WA bar guides
- Cocktail barsEvery cocktail bar in our Perth WA guide in one place: speakeasies, hotel bars, award winn
- Date nightRomantic cocktail bars in Perth for a night for two: Foxtrot Unicorn, Ezra Pound, Bobèche
- Hidden barsPerth's hidden bars and speakeasies: Sneaky Tony's, Foxtrot Unicorn, Varnish on King and D
- Rooftops and outdoorsPerth bars with a rooftop, terrace or river view: Mechanics Institute, The Aviary, Terrari
- Fun bars for groupsLively Perth bars for birthdays and nights out: Hula Bula Bar, Sneaky Tony's, Alabama Song
- Pubs and beer barsThe best pubs in Perth WA: historic boozers, real ale pubs and craft beer bars.
- Cocktail trailsReady-made Perth cocktail trails on foot: Northbridge and the CBD, in walking order with t
Know before you go
- 🗓️ Go early at the weekendThe smaller basement bars fill up fast on Friday and Saturday.
- 🚶 CBD to NorthbridgeNorthbridge is about ten minutes' walk from St Georges Terrace, over the railway line.
- 🌅 Drink outsidePerth's rooftops and terraces are at their best on a warm evening, so start early.
- 🆔 Bring IDYou must be 18 to drink in Australia and bars often ask for ID. Tipping isn't expected, though it's welcome for good service.
Your questions
What is the best cocktail bar in Perth?
Start with Sneaky Tony's in Northbridge and Foxtrot Unicorn on St Georges Terrace. Our top ten above covers the rest.
Where is the best area for cocktail bars in Perth?
The CBD around St Georges Terrace and King Street has the most cocktail bars a short walk apart. Northbridge, across the railway line, is the place for a later night.
Is there a Perth Cocktail Week?
Not yet. Cocktail Week runs ten-day cocktail festivals across the UK and Ireland and is coming to Perth. Sign up on the Perth Cocktail Week WA page to hear first when dates and venues are announced.
Do I need to book Perth cocktail bars?
The smaller bars fill up at the weekend, so book where you can or go early.
Who wrote this guide
This guide is written by the team at M.AD Agency. We run Cocktail Week, the ten-day cocktail festival held town by town across the UK and Ireland. Now we're bringing it to Australia. Since 2022 we have taken it to more than 20 towns and cities and worked with hundreds of bars. We put this guide together from our own research, Google Maps and trusted local guides, ahead of bringing Cocktail Week to Perth.
No bar paid to be included and nobody can buy a place. We check the guide regularly as bars open, change and close.
Cocktail Week in Australia
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