Things To See & Do

Dining hotspots

• City CBD

  The Perth CBD features a good line up of bars and restaurants, particularly at its west end. Here you'll find funky cafes, swanky bars, character beer houses and intimate restaurants. Many of the five star hotels in the city also offer world-class restaurants.

• Swan River

  A little further afield in South Perth you’ll find classy restaurants lining the river and providing spectacular views over the city and river waters. Catch a ferry to here from Barrack Square in the city. Other areas along the Swan River offering fine dining experiences with a view include Matilda Bay, Mosman Park and Applecross.

• East Perth

  East Perth is also becoming increasingly renowned for its trendy, city-based food and wine scene. Nearby is the Burswood Complex, offering five-star dining as well as other dining options, a world-class casino, entertainment 'dome', luxury accommodation and more.

• Northbridge

  This cultural hub of Perth, just five minutes north of the city centre, is renowned for its vibrant nightlife. Dozens of bars, cafes, restaurants and clubs are packed into a central area, drawing crowds day and night. This is the place if you want to eat out, watch live music or dance well into the night. It is particularly multicultural, offering everything from Aussie pub food to Italian, Greek, Thai, Chinese and Egyptian flavours.

  Don't miss the new Northbridge Piazza, located on the corner of Lake and James Street. The Piazza is a creative hub as well as a venue for large scale cultural events. Visitors can also enjoy the giant outdoor LED screen which is a major attraction operating 24 hours a day and showcasing a variety of features such as films, creative presentations, sport and music.

• Subiaco

  Stylish Subiaco is renowned for its funky eateries, from gourmet pizza shops to elegant restaurants. This hub of shopping, markets, bars, cafes and restaurants is just 10 minutes west of the Perth CBD. Most of the activity centres on Hay Street and Rokeby Road.

• Mount Lawley

  Journey about 10 minutes north east of the Perth CBD to Mount Lawley, where you'll find a precinct jammed with a selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants. About 10 minutes to the north west is Leederville, which also features a big range of eating and drinking establishments in one vibrant central area.

• Along the coast

  Heading along the coastline will reward you with not only a great selection of dining options ( particularly at Cottesloe and Hillarys Boat Harbour ) but also an opportunity to enjoy your meal while watching the sun set over the cobalt blue expanse of the Indian Ocean.

• Fremantle

  This bustling port city is about 30 minutes drive south of Perth City, on the coast. It is renowned for its food and wine scene, based around the famous "cappuccino strip". Italian and seafood restaurants are particularly popular here. Then there’s the markets offering fresh produce and knick-knacks and the lively pub scene, including microbreweries producing some sensational local beer. Live music is also a common attraction in Fremantle, further adding to this character city's lively atmosphere.

• Victoria Park

  Tucked away in the shadow of the CBD, just on the other side of the Swan River, the Town of Victoria Park boasts restaurants representing nearly every country under the sun! You can find Vietnamese, Nepalese, Thai, Lebanese, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Modern Australian, Indonesian, Japanese and more. Whether you're after a rich, smooth or exotic coffee buzz in a funky place-to-be-seen, or home-made delicacies that are raved about over Perth, there is something to tantalise your taste buds and delight the senses.