Perth
Effortlessly straddling the divide between bar and restaurant, the Standard carries Northbridge's arty vibe into its colourful interior. Head through to…
Must-see nightlife in Western Australia
Perth
Negotiate the laneway entrance via the James St cul-de-sac – behind Alex Hotel – to discover one of Perth's most easy-going rooftop bars. Share one of the…
Fremantle
Slow down to Freo pace at this 1887 pub. Interesting guest beers wreak havoc for the indecisive drinker, and the food and pizzas are very good (share…
Perth
Channeling an art deco ambience with funky lampshades and vintage French advertising, tiny Swallow is the kind of place you'd love as your local. Wine and…
Southern WA
The industrial chic of the brewery gives way to an absolute edge-of-vineyard location, where superb wood-fired pizzas ($21 to $26), meals (mains $21 to …
Southern WA
Look for Lucky Bay's beers in bars around Esperance or make the journey 12km west to this simple brewery and tasting room. Two-litre growlers are…
Perth
On Friday and Saturday you'll need the password to enter this speakeasy amid street art and Chinese restaurants – don't worry, it's revealed weekly on…
Fremantle
Try everything on tap – particularly the Pale Ale and Rogers. The floor's chaotic and fun, and the wood-fired pizzas ($20 to $24) are worth the wait…
Western Australia
Going strong for over a decade, this tin-shed brewery draws beer lovers with its six rotating brews on tap – from the hoppy English IPA and traditional…
Exmouth
Award-winning Froth wears many hats and we love them all. It's a cracking microbrewery where you can quench your post–Ningaloo Reef thirst with a pint of…
Albany
Just west of Albany, this nautically themed microbrewery is particularly popular for its Rough Seas pale ale, though the hoppy Stiff Mast and malty Dirty…
Perth
International and Australian craft beers – including seasonal and one-off brews from WA's best – as well as comfy lounges and funky decor make Mount…
West Coast Australia
Murray, Serpentine, Harvey: Mandurah's three rivers all flow into the Peel Inlet, which in turn empties into the Indian Ocean. It's a cyclic environmental…
Perth
Distressed walls provide the backdrop for craft brews at this spacious bar. There's a rotating selection of 18 independent beers on tap – check out Now…
West Coast Australia
Located in the grounds of the award-winning Mandoon Estate winery (aren't they all award-winning?), progressive Homestead's standout brews include Kaiser…
West Coast Australia
WA craft beer has progressed a million miles from the backyard shed: this cavernous, stylish beer barn wraps around the Mindarie Marina waterfront,…
West Coast Australia
Prop yourself up at the bar and have a yarn with owner Foxy at this character-filled outback pub, decked out with cattle skulls, Aboriginal art, signed…
Albany
With the largest selection of beers on tap in town (from James Squire to the local Wilson Brewing Company), excellent pub grub (from $20), a beer garden…
West Coast Australia
The regularly lauded, always-interesting craft beers at Feral include a Hop Hog pale ale and barrel-aged and sour brews that pair nicely with a robust pub…
West Coast Australia
This camper van pulls up at Granny's Beach every morning to serve the smoothest cups of coffee in Dongara. Also available are cheese and ham toasties and…
West Coast Australia
Hai reliably parks her van in front of the Don Rhodes Mining Museum six mornings a week to dole out tasty caffeine hits in hot and cold forms.
Perth
Channelling a golden, 1950s vibe, basement bar Halford is where to come to sip Rat Pack–worthy cocktails, including expertly prepared martinis and other…
Broome
The Mangrove Hotel's casual outdoor bar is perfect for a few early bevvies while contemplating Roebuck Bay. Sophisticated, healthy bistro meals and live…
Exmouth
Run by two local couples who wished to share their love of good beer with the world, this friendly microbrewery entices with its nine offerings, ranging…
Exmouth
Shuttling daily between the Exmouth Ningaloo Caravan & Holiday Resort and the RAC Exmouth Cape Caravan Park, this locally beloved food truck serves some…
West Coast Australia
Offers a lovely rural outlook; interesting beers and wines served in modern, spacious surroundings; and excellent food, including crisp wood-fired pizzas…
Broome
Get yourself a Chango (50/50 chilli/mango beer) and a half-kilo bucket of prawns, then kick back to the lazy afternoon music on the shady verandah at…
Perth
LOT 20 is evidence of the transformation of rough-and-ready Northbridge into the home of more intimate and sophisticated small bars. The brick-lined…
Perth
A cool indie bar lined with wood and birdcages, leading to a stage regularly ruled by local bands, performers and DJs. One of Perth's few live-music…
Fremantle
Exposed bricks and a copper bar combine with retro and antique furniture to create North Fremantle's most atmospheric drinking den. The music could…
Albany
Housed in the corner bar of a heritage pub, Liberté is a surprisingly hip addition to Albany's eating and drinking scene. The ragtag decor channels a…
Fremantle
Fabulous cocktails (try the spiced daiquiri), WA craft beers and slick, good-value food make Strange Company a sophisticated alternative to the raffish…
Perth
Welcome to Perth's most neighbourly small bar. Tapas, shared platters (terrines, pâtés and fries – the co-owner chef often works the floor) and a concise…
Perth
Cheeky Sparrow's multilevel floor of leather banquettes and bentwood chairs is great for everything from coffee to pizza, cheese and charcuterie plates…
Perth
Located in an up-and-coming eating-and-drinking strip, the Dutch Trading Co combines rustic bar leaners and repurposed sofas with tattooed and bearded…
West Coast Australia
Hung with flower baskets, the handsome grey-painted Mundaring Hotel has been pouring beers since 1899. Back then, Jacoby St was Mundaring's main…
West Coast Australia
This dude-filled Americana beer bunker at the northern end of the valley showcases craft lager, ales, wheat beer and cider. Breeze through a few Freo…
West Coast Australia
Keeping it real and raw, Funk's 28 funky ciders are 100% unpasteurised and are preservative- and sulphite-free – the aim of the exercise being to create a…
West Coast Australia
It's not immediately obvious, but there are actually a couple of historic stone cottages buried within this new-century bar next to the Mandurah Bridge…
Perth
Featuring over 130 rye whiskies and bourbons, Alabama Song is a fun, late-night dive bar down a back lane in Northbridge. Chicken wings and cheeseburgers…
