West Coast Australia
Long-standing live-music venue with touring artists, including classic Australian cover bands.
Must-see nightlife in Western Australia
Perth
Cool decor and good food ensure nights are huge at the Garden, the Leederville's stab at a 21st-century gastropub. It's the summery, open-air section to…
Perth
Exposed bricks, classic retro furniture and high ceilings create a pretty decent WA approximation of a New York loft. A serious approach to cocktails and…
Perth
Concealed in the funky alley that is Wolf Lane, the Spaniard channels an Iberian vibe with sangria, tapas and pinxtos (savoury bar snacks), and a decent…
West Coast Australia
Handily placed in the same complex as Funk Cider, Iron Bank is another raffish Swan Valley brewhouse, with plenty of good IPA, red ale and pilsner in the…
Fremantle
Park yourself on the spacious front terrace or in the sturdy interior, partly fashioned from recycled railway sleepers, and enjoy the Monk's own brews …
Fremantle
Built in 1854, this historic Fremantle landmark helped start the Australian craft-beer movement a couple of decades ago, but the venerable Sail & Anchor…
Perth
Clarences' combination of small-bar buzz, inventive cocktails and intimate bistro dining makes it a dependable spot for good times along Mount Lawley's…
West Coast Australia
A relaxed and informal option overlooking the sea in the backpacker section of the resort, the Monkey Bar has a pool table, happy hour from 5pm to 6pm,…
West Coast Australia
The pick of Mandurah's pubs is the Brighton, a contemporary beer temple with pool tables, revolving meal specials and live bands and DJs on weekends. The…
West Coast Australia
Step inside what was formerly known as 'the world's toughest pub' for some proud local history. It was made infamous in the mid-1970s by British…
West Coast Australia
This waterfront microbrewery turns out seven regular beers, plus always interesting seasonal concoctions. Try the Copycat AIPA, champion brew at the…
Perth
A large, rambling complex consisting of an old corner pub and a big, partly covered courtyard with a clubby atmosphere, jamming in six bars and three…
Perth
This friendly neighbourhood bar has booths along one side and a long bar down the other, making it easy to interact with the engaging bar staff. Cocktails…
Broome & The Kimberley
For a true outback beer experience, sink a cold one at the Kimberley's oldest pub. There's also a small camping area (unpowered/powered sites $38/44) and…
Perth
Out the back of the Flying Scotsman is this small, red-velvet-clad lounge with ska, punk and indie beats. Infinite Jest comedy nights take place on the…
Broome
The cheapest drink in town also has the best view. Travellers are welcome to sink a couple of stubbies on the lawn and watch that flaming Indian Ocean…
Perth
This classic corner pub – complete with wrought-iron balconies and one of Perth's best garden bars – draws a crowd of loyal locals, nearby desk jockeys…
Broome & The Kimberley
The town's main boozer has a shady beer garden and live music from Friday to Sunday. The pub-grub dinners (5.30pm to 8pm) are hit-or-miss, though the…
Broome
Arrive around 4.45pm, grab a front-row seat, order a drink and watch the show – backpackers, package tourists, locals, camels and a searing Indian Ocean…
Perth
In the swanky retail street of Cottesloe, away from the chilled-out beach strip, Twenty9 is a casual, family-friendly joint playing Foxtel sport and…
Exmouth
The poolside bar is great for whiling away an hour or three. Various events and live music keep things lively.
