Fremantle Guidebook

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Fremantle Guidebook

Exploring Fremantle and Surrounds

Explore the beautiful and historic Westend of Fremantle. Stunning and decorative 19th century streetscapes built during the goldrush. Incorporating High st, Pakenham St, Henry st, Cliff st and the Roundhouse. Wander between restaurants, cafe's bars, art galleries and artisan boutiques. On the way home head along the Esplanade and check out Little Creatures across the park. Or go to the rooftop bar in the Northern Hotel.
Westend
Explore the beautiful and historic Westend of Fremantle. Stunning and decorative 19th century streetscapes built during the goldrush. Incorporating High st, Pakenham St, Henry st, Cliff st and the Roundhouse. Wander between restaurants, cafe's bars, art galleries and artisan boutiques. On the way home head along the Esplanade and check out Little Creatures across the park. Or go to the rooftop bar in the Northern Hotel.
A short walk from Saltwater brings you to beautiful south beach. Grab a coffee, take a sauna, have a refreshing swim or just sit and relax. A healthy way to start the day with a walk and maybe stop at one of the many places to grab brekky on the way home. Walking paths follow the coast along to Coogee.
90 locals recommend
South Beach
90 locals recommend
A short walk from Saltwater brings you to beautiful south beach. Grab a coffee, take a sauna, have a refreshing swim or just sit and relax. A healthy way to start the day with a walk and maybe stop at one of the many places to grab brekky on the way home. Walking paths follow the coast along to Coogee.
Dog friendly beach with picnic areas behind the dunes for family gatherings or a game of volleyball. Walk or drive from Saltwater.
C Y O'Connor Beach
Dog friendly beach with picnic areas behind the dunes for family gatherings or a game of volleyball. Walk or drive from Saltwater.
Wonderful ocean views over bathers beach & Indian Ocean, interesting historical building. Take a walk through the whaling tunnel.
112 locals recommend
The Roundhouse
15 Captains Ln
112 locals recommend
Wonderful ocean views over bathers beach & Indian Ocean, interesting historical building. Take a walk through the whaling tunnel.
A historical place to visit with the whole family.
339 locals recommend
Fremantle Prison
1 The Terrace
339 locals recommend
A historical place to visit with the whole family.
A wonderful place to visit for it’s war history with the panoramic ocean and harbour views. With Rottnest in the distance.
67 locals recommend
Fremantle War Memorial
67 locals recommend
A wonderful place to visit for it’s war history with the panoramic ocean and harbour views. With Rottnest in the distance.
A long sandy beach in north Fremantle. Relax and unwind on the sand.
70 locals recommend
Leighton Beach
70 locals recommend
A long sandy beach in north Fremantle. Relax and unwind on the sand.

Food scene

One of our go to places. Consistently good food using fresh Australian produce, great wine list, great ambience and mostly good service.
133 locals recommend
Bread in Common
43 Pakenham St
133 locals recommend
One of our go to places. Consistently good food using fresh Australian produce, great wine list, great ambience and mostly good service.
We love this place. Rich, authentic Asian flavours with beautiful Australian produce. Beautiful setting in the historic centre of Freo-fabulous cocktails and a great wine list. Lazy lunches and great dinners.
25 locals recommend
Emily Taylor Bar & Restaurant
19-29 Henderson St
25 locals recommend
We love this place. Rich, authentic Asian flavours with beautiful Australian produce. Beautiful setting in the historic centre of Freo-fabulous cocktails and a great wine list. Lazy lunches and great dinners.
22 locals recommend
Fishing Boat Harbour
22 locals recommend
Great dining with beautiful views over looking bathers beach.
125 locals recommend
Bathers Beach House
47 Mews Rd
125 locals recommend
Great dining with beautiful views over looking bathers beach.
Great bar for a drink in the outside garden bar restaurant.
67 locals recommend
The Norfolk Hotel
47 South Terrace
67 locals recommend
Great bar for a drink in the outside garden bar restaurant.
Yummy modern Italian food
32 locals recommend
La Sosta
85 Market St
32 locals recommend
Yummy modern Italian food
84 locals recommend
The Left Bank
15 Riverside Rd
84 locals recommend
A local's favourite in the heart of Freo. Fresh produce meets woodfire. Great atmosphere and beautiful food.
22 locals recommend
Manuka Woodfire Kitchen
134 High St
22 locals recommend
A local's favourite in the heart of Freo. Fresh produce meets woodfire. Great atmosphere and beautiful food.
A longer walk to East Fremantle or short Uber. WE love lunches at this French restaurant on George st. Delicious food, great service and beautiful wine. Use as an entre for your exploration of East Freo.
La Lune
A longer walk to East Fremantle or short Uber. WE love lunches at this French restaurant on George st. Delicious food, great service and beautiful wine. Use as an entre for your exploration of East Freo.

Wine bars, Hotels and Casual dining

Cool little wine bar walking distance from Freo. Great cocktails, beers and wines. Friday afternoon hang out.
23 locals recommend
Percy Flint
211 South Terrace
23 locals recommend
Cool little wine bar walking distance from Freo. Great cocktails, beers and wines. Friday afternoon hang out.
A short walk from Saltwater. Our Sunday lunch hangout spot. Sit on the sidewalk and watch the show of vintage and hotted up chevvies as they do their Sunday tour of Freo
62 locals recommend
The Local Hotel
282 South Terrace
62 locals recommend
A short walk from Saltwater. Our Sunday lunch hangout spot. Sit on the sidewalk and watch the show of vintage and hotted up chevvies as they do their Sunday tour of Freo
Love this cafe / and art gallery. Very Freo
49 locals recommend
Moore & Moore Cafe
46 Henry St
49 locals recommend
Love this cafe / and art gallery. Very Freo
52 locals recommend
Coogee Beach Cafe
4 Powell Rd
52 locals recommend
The famous Freo brewery and pub right on the water with a view. Beautiful on a sunny day. Think pub food, beer garden and friendly service.
286 locals recommend
Little Creatures
40 Mews Rd
286 locals recommend
The famous Freo brewery and pub right on the water with a view. Beautiful on a sunny day. Think pub food, beer garden and friendly service.

Night life

12 locals recommend
Freo.Social
Parry Street
12 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
The Old Synagogue
92 South Terrace
17 locals recommend
The Republic of Fremantle is an urban Gin distillery in the heart of Fremantle's West End. Experience Delicious tapes along with the famous Gin. Why not book an experience with ROF and Distill your own aromatic gin to take home with you. Republic of Fremantle Distillery A true craft distillery making gin and vodka from scratch. Distilling from grape-to-glass. linktr.ee/republicoffremantledistillery
10 locals recommend
Republic of Fremantle
3 Pakenham Street
10 locals recommend
The Republic of Fremantle is an urban Gin distillery in the heart of Fremantle's West End. Experience Delicious tapes along with the famous Gin. Why not book an experience with ROF and Distill your own aromatic gin to take home with you. Republic of Fremantle Distillery A true craft distillery making gin and vodka from scratch. Distilling from grape-to-glass. linktr.ee/republicoffremantledistillery

Parks and nature reserves

846 locals recommend
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Fraser Avenue
846 locals recommend
Go for the day or stay longer . Rottnest Island is a must. Hire a bike and explore the amazing Rottnest Island. With it breath taking views and beaches. Do a tour of the Island on the jump on jump off bus tours. , snorkelling , fishing, swimming, Skydiving visit the famous bakery and take a picture of a quokka.
466 locals recommend
Rottnest Island
466 locals recommend
Go for the day or stay longer . Rottnest Island is a must. Hire a bike and explore the amazing Rottnest Island. With it breath taking views and beaches. Do a tour of the Island on the jump on jump off bus tours. , snorkelling , fishing, swimming, Skydiving visit the famous bakery and take a picture of a quokka.

Shopping

Fremantle markets , wonderful location to visit from Friday- Sunday. Arts, Souvenir, local produce, Fresh fruit & veggies plenty to see and do for the whole family. seasonal petting zoo, and great food stalls.
527 locals recommend
Fremantle Markets
Henderson Street
527 locals recommend
Fremantle markets , wonderful location to visit from Friday- Sunday. Arts, Souvenir, local produce, Fresh fruit & veggies plenty to see and do for the whole family. seasonal petting zoo, and great food stalls.
A 5 minute walk on a Sunday morning. Fresh produce, art and craft stalls, petting farm, music. Take a picnic rug and gran a beautiful breakfast from one of the many food stalls.
20 locals recommend
Growers' Green Farmers' Market
79 Lefroy Rd
20 locals recommend
A 5 minute walk on a Sunday morning. Fresh produce, art and craft stalls, petting farm, music. Take a picnic rug and gran a beautiful breakfast from one of the many food stalls.
Our local bakery just a 5-minute walk away on South Terrace. Great coffee, breads, pastries, cakes etc. A very busy place on weekends but with fast service. Grab a coffee and croissant on your way back from the beach.
59 locals recommend
Wild Bakery
346 South Terrace
59 locals recommend
Our local bakery just a 5-minute walk away on South Terrace. Great coffee, breads, pastries, cakes etc. A very busy place on weekends but with fast service. Grab a coffee and croissant on your way back from the beach.
A gourmet fresh food market, with a lot to love and buy.l
6 locals recommend
The Grocer and the Chef
115 Lefroy Rd
6 locals recommend
A gourmet fresh food market, with a lot to love and buy.l
Local fresh market shop. Hampton rd, South Fremantle
72 locals recommend
Peaches
195 Hampton Rd
72 locals recommend
Local fresh market shop. Hampton rd, South Fremantle
57 locals recommend
Woolworths Fremantle South
303 Hampton Rd
57 locals recommend

Transportation

30 locals recommend
Rottnest Express B Shed Ferry Terminal Fremantle
26 Peter Hughes Dr
30 locals recommend