Guidebook for Perth

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Guidebook for Perth

Food Scene

The cheapest & most delicious Indonesian food, literally just around the corner! If you're lucky enough to meet the owner of the joint, he is the best part about the place. :)
6 locals recommend
Sparrow Indonesian
301 Lord St
6 locals recommend
The cheapest & most delicious Indonesian food, literally just around the corner! If you're lucky enough to meet the owner of the joint, he is the best part about the place. :)
24hrs Maccas (Aussie slang for McDonalds) for all your emergency hangover/hunger/hanger needs...
10 locals recommend
McDonald's Northbridge
208 Beaufort St
10 locals recommend
24hrs Maccas (Aussie slang for McDonalds) for all your emergency hangover/hunger/hanger needs...
4 star pizza at a reasonable price with a full bar!
10 locals recommend
ACE Pizza
448 Beaufort Street
10 locals recommend
4 star pizza at a reasonable price with a full bar!
This hidden gem has the best pies in town, hands down. Try their beef rendang pie & change your life forever!
12 locals recommend
The Pearl of Highgate
189 Lincoln St
12 locals recommend
This hidden gem has the best pies in town, hands down. Try their beef rendang pie & change your life forever!
Coffeeshop for your caffeine fix, breakfast, brunches and lunches just a short walk away. (Close at 3.30pm everyday, & all Monday)
14 locals recommend
Lincolns 102
102 Lincoln St
14 locals recommend
Coffeeshop for your caffeine fix, breakfast, brunches and lunches just a short walk away. (Close at 3.30pm everyday, & all Monday)
Amazing Indian food at reasonable prices!
8 locals recommend
Mela Indian Sweets & Eats - Best Indian Restaurant Perth - Vegan Restaurant Perth - Gluten-Free Restaurant Perth
428 William St
8 locals recommend
Amazing Indian food at reasonable prices!
Pho all your Vietnamese cuisine needs! #seewhatididthere? =P
Okay Vietnamese
457 William St
Pho all your Vietnamese cuisine needs! #seewhatididthere? =P
Organic, gluten free & raw food options for special dietary needs. Their desserts are the bomb!
8 locals recommend
Solomon's Cafe
487 Beaufort St
8 locals recommend
Organic, gluten free & raw food options for special dietary needs. Their desserts are the bomb!
Free range and organic for the conscientious food types. A feast for the palette. Breakfast & lunch only. 7am-3pm, 7 days a week.
9 locals recommend
Source Foods
289 Beaufort St
9 locals recommend
Free range and organic for the conscientious food types. A feast for the palette. Breakfast & lunch only. 7am-3pm, 7 days a week.
Internationally famous for their 31 flavours of ice cream, needs no introduction, only directions...
Baskin Robbins Mt Lawley
578 Beaufort St
Internationally famous for their 31 flavours of ice cream, needs no introduction, only directions...
The very best of fast food, peri peri goodness. So good, they had to name it twice, according to their promotions...
25 locals recommend
Nando's
375 Hay St
25 locals recommend
The very best of fast food, peri peri goodness. So good, they had to name it twice, according to their promotions...
Excellent dining. Absolutely delicious. Bit pricier, but totally worth it. Their dirty potatoes & crispy brussel sprouts will make you reassess your life.
14 locals recommend
The Crow Bar
172 Newcastle St
14 locals recommend
Excellent dining. Absolutely delicious. Bit pricier, but totally worth it. Their dirty potatoes & crispy brussel sprouts will make you reassess your life.
Design your own sushi. Need I say more?
11 locals recommend
Mr Munchies Sushi
669 Beaufort St
11 locals recommend
Design your own sushi. Need I say more?
Delicious vegetarian & gluten free friendly food for special dietary needs. :)
25 locals recommend
Veggie Mama
567 Beaufort St
25 locals recommend
Delicious vegetarian & gluten free friendly food for special dietary needs. :)
24hr fast food fix. Internationally known as Burger King, but due to some legal issue in Sydney back in the day, they decided to name the chain Hungry Jacks in Australia.
7 locals recommend
Hungry Jack's
2 Wiluna St
7 locals recommend
24hr fast food fix. Internationally known as Burger King, but due to some legal issue in Sydney back in the day, they decided to name the chain Hungry Jacks in Australia.
Coffee chain for those less fussy about their designer coffees. Food is pretty decent as well.
Dôme Café - Mt Lawley
649A Beaufort Street
Coffee chain for those less fussy about their designer coffees. Food is pretty decent as well.
Half price waffles on Tuesdays! Ice cream & coffee, separate or together. ;)
6 locals recommend
Geláre
3 Kearns Cres
6 locals recommend
Half price waffles on Tuesdays! Ice cream & coffee, separate or together. ;)
The cheapest Japanese food in the area! Cheap & pretty decent too! Definitely a local favourite. :)
Tanpopo
630 Beaufort St
The cheapest Japanese food in the area! Cheap & pretty decent too! Definitely a local favourite. :)
A local favourite, even among non locals! The food here is great, as is the coffee, & the rustic atmosphere really makes the place.
83 locals recommend
Mary Street Bakery
507 Beaufort St
83 locals recommend
A local favourite, even among non locals! The food here is great, as is the coffee, & the rustic atmosphere really makes the place.
If you need quality meat, this is you stop.
8 locals recommend
Elmar's Smallgoods
493 Beaufort St
8 locals recommend
If you need quality meat, this is you stop.
Authentic Greek tapas style food, great for sharing.
31 locals recommend
Brika
177 Stirling St
31 locals recommend
Authentic Greek tapas style food, great for sharing.
Cheap & good Indonesian food.
Manise Cafe
449 William St
Cheap & good Indonesian food.
Quaint little French cuisine bistro.
17 locals recommend
P'tite Ardoise Bistro
283 Beaufort St
17 locals recommend
Quaint little French cuisine bistro.
Frozen yoghurt! Froyo for the Aussie slang inclined. ;)
Tutti Frutti
591 Beaufort St
Frozen yoghurt! Froyo for the Aussie slang inclined. ;)
The iconic green roof of this Vietnamese culinary favourite on the corner. Great food at affordable prices.
25 locals recommend
Viet Hoa Vietnamese Restaurant
349 William St
25 locals recommend
The iconic green roof of this Vietnamese culinary favourite on the corner. Great food at affordable prices.
Cheap & really good Thai food. Lunch & dinner 7 days a week 11am-8.45pm.
9 locals recommend
S & T Thai Gourmet Cafe
347 William St
9 locals recommend
Cheap & really good Thai food. Lunch & dinner 7 days a week 11am-8.45pm.
Shaved flavoured ice. It's an Asian dessert thing. You just have to try it. They also do crepes, bubble tea, other assorted Asian desserts, and also serve savouries now.
Icey Ice iDessert (Taiwanese Cafe)
297 William St
Shaved flavoured ice. It's an Asian dessert thing. You just have to try it. They also do crepes, bubble tea, other assorted Asian desserts, and also serve savouries now.
Amazing Mexican street food restaurant on the corner of William & Aberdeen. With over 100 tequilas, they're passionate about everything 100% Agave, traditional Mexican fare and the perfect Margarita.
16 locals recommend
La Cholita
279 William St
16 locals recommend
Amazing Mexican street food restaurant on the corner of William & Aberdeen. With over 100 tequilas, they're passionate about everything 100% Agave, traditional Mexican fare and the perfect Margarita.
Authentic American style low and slow BBQ. Kansas style pork ribs, beef brisket, chopped pork, whole BBQ chickens and more all cooked with real wood burning BBQ smokers for up to 12 hours.
Deen Street BBQ & Bar
94 Aberdeen Street
Authentic American style low and slow BBQ. Kansas style pork ribs, beef brisket, chopped pork, whole BBQ chickens and more all cooked with real wood burning BBQ smokers for up to 12 hours.
The best roast duck in the West, next best thing to eating it in Asia!
33 locals recommend
Good Fortune Roast Duck House
354 William St
33 locals recommend
The best roast duck in the West, next best thing to eating it in Asia!
American style burger stand. You can order an Elvis here (double cheeseburger with peanut butter & banana), or check out their other heart stoppingly delicious burgers.
7 locals recommend
Varsity Northbridge
94 Aberdeen Street
7 locals recommend
American style burger stand. You can order an Elvis here (double cheeseburger with peanut butter & banana), or check out their other heart stoppingly delicious burgers.
Great Mexican fast food chain on the corner of Beaufort & Walcott.
11 locals recommend
Guzman y Gomez
644 Beaufort St
11 locals recommend
Great Mexican fast food chain on the corner of Beaufort & Walcott.
Paella and churros!
Paella Republica
627 Beaufort St
Paella and churros!
Pretty sure you can order a taco hat here. Basically if you want to go all out Mexican, go to Panchos.
7 locals recommend
Pancho's Mexican Villa Restaurant Mt Lawley
550 Beaufort St
7 locals recommend
Pretty sure you can order a taco hat here. Basically if you want to go all out Mexican, go to Panchos.
Here's a little secret I just learnt if you like Thai street food, every second Sunday of the month, there is a Thai food hall here!
Australia Asia House
275 Stirling St
Here's a little secret I just learnt if you like Thai street food, every second Sunday of the month, there is a Thai food hall here!
Great food, great coffee, great atmosphere. Good for brunch, but they've just opened for dinner & I've heard it's even better than their lunch menu!
59 locals recommend
Sayers Sister
236 Lake St
59 locals recommend
Great food, great coffee, great atmosphere. Good for brunch, but they've just opened for dinner & I've heard it's even better than their lunch menu!

Essentials

24hr Caltex Starmart for all your food & emergency groceries. You can't stroll in to browse after hours though, but you'll have to tell the attendant what you want & they'll get it for you.
Caltex East Perth
157 Lord St
24hr Caltex Starmart for all your food & emergency groceries. You can't stroll in to browse after hours though, but you'll have to tell the attendant what you want & they'll get it for you.
Supermarket for all your grocery needs, about 20mins walk away.
76 locals recommend
IGA
Beaufort Street
76 locals recommend
Supermarket for all your grocery needs, about 20mins walk away.
Supermarket for all your grocery needs, less than 15mins walk away.
62 locals recommend
SUPA IGA
150 Newcastle St
62 locals recommend
Supermarket for all your grocery needs, less than 15mins walk away.
In case you need a post office nearby.
97 locals recommend
Australia Post
414 Albany Hwy
97 locals recommend
In case you need a post office nearby.
Independent grocer for the more conscientious traveller. Great stuff in here.
53 locals recommend
Fresh Provisions
258 Canning Hwy
53 locals recommend
Independent grocer for the more conscientious traveller. Great stuff in here.
24hr chemist for emergencies.
18 locals recommend
Beaufort Chemist
647 Beaufort St
18 locals recommend
24hr chemist for emergencies.
The nearest pharmacy in the area, but there is another 24hr one further down the road in case of emergency.
SuperChem Highgate
338 Beaufort St
The nearest pharmacy in the area, but there is another 24hr one further down the road in case of emergency.
The closest neighbourhood deli for your conveniences, and also good for hot foods.
Dairy Lane Deli
299 Lord St
The closest neighbourhood deli for your conveniences, and also good for hot foods.
If you need a professional hair dresser in the area, this is your stop.
Head Turners Salon
442 Beaufort St
If you need a professional hair dresser in the area, this is your stop.
The hospital is not so far away for MAJOR emergencies, otherwise there are a few chemists & pharmacies around the area as well.
20 locals recommend
Royal Perth Hospital Museum
Victoria Square
20 locals recommend
The hospital is not so far away for MAJOR emergencies, otherwise there are a few chemists & pharmacies around the area as well.
Yoga, pilates, flex, foam roller, aerial yoga/pilates/flex, barre, piloxing, pilates reformer,
Rig Pilates
4 Lord St
Yoga, pilates, flex, foam roller, aerial yoga/pilates/flex, barre, piloxing, pilates reformer,
Floatation tank therapy, just a short walk down the road. Your short cut to meditation and zero gravity! *Bookings essential.
Beyond Rest
125 Edward St
Floatation tank therapy, just a short walk down the road. Your short cut to meditation and zero gravity! *Bookings essential.
A little slice of Italian culture. Coffee roasted by themselves since 1936, chocolate, cheese, pasta, crockery, kitchen appliances, pots and pans, oils, condiments and much more.
30 locals recommend
The Re Store
231 Oxford St
30 locals recommend
A little slice of Italian culture. Coffee roasted by themselves since 1936, chocolate, cheese, pasta, crockery, kitchen appliances, pots and pans, oils, condiments and much more.

Shopping

Best tattoo artists in Perth! There is usually quite a long waiting list, but if you're lucky they may have a drop in session open up. ;)
Holdfast Tattoo
595 Beaufort St
Best tattoo artists in Perth! There is usually quite a long waiting list, but if you're lucky they may have a drop in session open up. ;)
For all your *ahem* smoking needs... ;)
Cloud 9 Smoke Shop Highgate
527 Beaufort St
For all your *ahem* smoking needs... ;)
For all your quirky book needs.
23 locals recommend
Planet Books
636 Beaufort St
23 locals recommend
For all your quirky book needs.
For travelling artists, for all your art supply needs.
Jacksons Drawing Supplies
96 Beaufort St
For travelling artists, for all your art supply needs.
This is the Australian equivalent of the American Staples, basically for all your stationery & office needs. They also do printing (documents, photos, posters, etc), laminating, binding & all that...
Officeworks East Perth
52-62 Lord St
This is the Australian equivalent of the American Staples, basically for all your stationery & office needs. They also do printing (documents, photos, posters, etc), laminating, binding & all that...
Specialises in contemporary international pop, lowbrow, pop surrealism, street, tiki, modern folk, retro with a twist, and underground art.
Outre Gallery
260 William St
Specialises in contemporary international pop, lowbrow, pop surrealism, street, tiki, modern folk, retro with a twist, and underground art.

Drinks & Nightlife

The local watering hole in this area. This iconic pub is where everybody goes for a drink, celebrate, or just to hang with friends. Three different venues offer a wide range of entertainment.
20 locals recommend
Infinite Jest Comedy
639 Beaufort St
20 locals recommend
The local watering hole in this area. This iconic pub is where everybody goes for a drink, celebrate, or just to hang with friends. Three different venues offer a wide range of entertainment.
The closest traditional bar just around the corner, about a ten minute walk away. Awesome pub food!
55 locals recommend
The Queens
520 Beaufort St
55 locals recommend
The closest traditional bar just around the corner, about a ten minute walk away. Awesome pub food!
Late night eats. Great atmosphere, cheap pizza & pasta Mondays & Tuesdays. Full bar service. ;)
43 locals recommend
The Moon
323 William St
43 locals recommend
Late night eats. Great atmosphere, cheap pizza & pasta Mondays & Tuesdays. Full bar service. ;)
High class establishment for fancy drinks & fancy dress ups, if that's your kind of thing.
10 locals recommend
Malt Supper Club
677 Beaufort St
10 locals recommend
High class establishment for fancy drinks & fancy dress ups, if that's your kind of thing.
If you need to stock up on alcohol, this is the neighbourhood place to go.
BWS Queens Tavern
520 Beaufort St
If you need to stock up on alcohol, this is the neighbourhood place to go.
The closest nightclub in the area, if that's your kind of thing. Tends to cater to a younger audience, but also for metal, trance, and other less mainstream genres.
Villa
187 Stirling St
The closest nightclub in the area, if that's your kind of thing. Tends to cater to a younger audience, but also for metal, trance, and other less mainstream genres.
A nice modern bar recently renovated to cater to a slightly more refined crowd, suitable for the mature but still hip.
90 locals recommend
The Brisbane Hotel
292 Beaufort Street
90 locals recommend
A nice modern bar recently renovated to cater to a slightly more refined crowd, suitable for the mature but still hip.
Perth's only dedicated comedy club, for fans of raw comedy.
Lazy’s @ Rosie’s Comedy room
459 Fitzgerald St
Perth's only dedicated comedy club, for fans of raw comedy.
Tapas & tequila in a modern Mexican bar.
29 locals recommend
el Publico
511 Beaufort St
29 locals recommend
Tapas & tequila in a modern Mexican bar.
High end classy posh joint that sometimes gets a bit messy on a Sunday sesh (Australian slang for a Sunday night out partying & drinking)...
Luxe Bar
446 Beaufort St
High end classy posh joint that sometimes gets a bit messy on a Sunday sesh (Australian slang for a Sunday night out partying & drinking)...
A sweet little cocktail bar where the bartenders mix up a really good drink.
6 locals recommend
399 William St
399 William Street
6 locals recommend
A sweet little cocktail bar where the bartenders mix up a really good drink.
Crowdfunded restaurant concept bar that has the front of a laundromat, but serves up a feast of fusion Asian cuisine and an eclectic assortment of cocktail flavours. Definitely for something unique!
29 locals recommend
Lucky Chan's Laundry + Noodlebar
311 William Street
29 locals recommend
Crowdfunded restaurant concept bar that has the front of a laundromat, but serves up a feast of fusion Asian cuisine and an eclectic assortment of cocktail flavours. Definitely for something unique!

Sightseeing

Two words: Albino Kangaroos. Also koalas, wombats, emus, wallabys, owls, bats & other local Aussie wilflife animals. Personally, I will always recommend this over the zoo. Don't forget to stop by Alfred's for a burger/sandwich &/or pea & ham soup on your way back towards the city!
222 locals recommend
Caversham Wildlife Park
233B Drumpellier Dr
222 locals recommend
Two words: Albino Kangaroos. Also koalas, wombats, emus, wallabys, owls, bats & other local Aussie wilflife animals. Personally, I will always recommend this over the zoo. Don't forget to stop by Alfred's for a burger/sandwich &/or pea & ham soup on your way back towards the city!

Arts & Culture

Art from local & National artists, & there's always the free gallery if you're on a tight budget & have half a day to spare.
336 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Western Australia
336 locals recommend
Art from local & National artists, & there's always the free gallery if you're on a tight budget & have half a day to spare.

Entertainment & Activities

For indoor exhibition sports like basketball & hockey, also an excellent live music venue, hosting gigs for Black Sabbath, P!nk, Lady Gaga, JLo, Iron Maiden, Muse, Beyonce, Weezer, Blur, the Rolling Stones, Prince, JTimberlake, Kylie Minogue, KISS, Kanye, 1D, Rihanna, etc...
118 locals recommend
Perth Arena
700 Wellington St
118 locals recommend
For indoor exhibition sports like basketball & hockey, also an excellent live music venue, hosting gigs for Black Sabbath, P!nk, Lady Gaga, JLo, Iron Maiden, Muse, Beyonce, Weezer, Blur, the Rolling Stones, Prince, JTimberlake, Kylie Minogue, KISS, Kanye, 1D, Rihanna, etc...