Night Clubs and Bars

In the inner city areas of Perth, especially Northbridge and Subiaco, and Fremantle there are pubs and clubs that cater for every taste – the very young and trendy as well as a more mature crowd. Don’t go past the Zone 5 that’s a classy, yet friendly place at The Deen, on Aberdeen St, Northbridge, aimed at the mature mingler. The Geisha Bar is the city’s latest truly late-night bar on James Street, Northbridge that promises a memorable night in its Asian inspired surrounding. Still in Northbridge on Lake Street, call into The Church that offers a bar and dance floor with great music. The Post Office on Aberdeen St is renowned for good quality entertainment with live bands on selected nights. Dance the night away at the Redheads at 44 Lake Street. Another option for the mature reveller is the lush Sapphire Bar on Hay Street in Subiaco – put on something fashionable for a night in luxury. At 222 Hay Street in Subiaco is the Black Tom’s Bar an adult bar frequented by professionals for after-work, re-dinner or pre-show drinks. The Red Sea at 83 Rokeby Road in Subiaco is a new addition to the club scene, where a sophisticated lounge bar combines a New York feel with oriental style. Club A on the Esplanade in Scarborough is Perth’s premier dance club,
host to the best DJ’s in town. Club Bay View on 20 St Quentin Ave in Claremont is offering a mix of commercial dance and old favourites.

Pubs and Breweries

Calling into the many classy pubs, many brewing their own beer, is one of the delights of visiting this young and energetic city. Northbridge is where you should start your “pub crawl”. For a cooling beer and great pub atmosphere call into the Brass Monkey on William St, that also offers great food. The Deen a renowned Northbridge institution on Aberdeen Street has a unique vibe and is considered one of the best entertainment complexes in Perth, housing many zones including a nightclub. The Elephant & Wheelbarrow is a truly authentic British pub in the heart of Northbridge, while the Court Hotel is a favourite with the gay community. The Brooklyn comprises a New York warehouse theme where you can enjoy the latest sounds; and The Bog is an Irish late night venue that offers a DJ seven nights a week. Subiaco has Black Tom’s Bar at 222 Hay St, and Bridie O’Reilly’s, an Irish pub, known for live entertainment, great food and 23 beers on tap at 328 Barker Road. If you’re after live jazz go to the Subiaco Hotel on the corner of Hay and Rokeby roads.

Moving on to Fremantle call into the Sail and Anchor featuring an excellent pub brewery where you can enjoy a large range of unique ales and stouts. For a light snack and cold beer check out The Left Bank at 15 Riverside Rd, then relax at the Norfolk Hotel, 47 South Terrace. Fish ‘n’ chips and fine draught is available at Clancy’s Fish Pub at 51 Cantonment Street. Rosie O’Grady’s on William Street is as Irish as it gets where live music every night is a feature. (There is also a Rosie O’Grady in Northbridge, Perth)