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Subiaco Hotel
The Subi’s a local favourite and the institution of choice for a morning coffee with the papers or a pre-footy beer. It’s popular, too, for a Sunday sundowner or an afternoon of quiet beverages and people-watching.
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Hula Bula Bar
You'll feel like you're back on Gilligan's Island in this tiny Polynesian-themed bar, decked out in bamboo, palm leaves and tikis.
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La Bog
This often jam-packed Irish pub is in Northbridge's backpacker heartland. It may be a package Irish franchise (there's one in Fremantle as well) but it's still a reasonable and popular place to sit and sip on a Guinness amongst friends. Live bands offer a fun night of dancing and the 06:00 close means you can grab an early-morn nightcap.
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Funk Club
Like the man says, 'Funk is its own reward'. On Friday nights, the Funk Club is full of colour and fun. Recently relocated from Leederville to much-loved live music venue the Rosemount Hotel, the Funk Club's happy punters bop away for hours here, kicking off their weekend with a bang.
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Hyde Park Hotel
The Hydie does indie and rock bands some evenings, comedy on others. The Perth Jazz Society (www.perthjazzsociety.com) meets here every Monday night to play swing and modern jazz. The Jazz Club of WA, which plays traditional jazz and Dixieland, meets here on Tuesday nights.
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Subiaco Oval
During the Australian Football League season it’s hard to get footy fans to talk about anything but the two local teams – the Fremantle Dockers and the West Coast Eagles. There’s a great atmosphere during the games at Subiaco Oval.
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Brass Monkey
This massive pub, built in 1897, boasts several different areas and vibes. Take your pick: sit up on a stool at the bar, lean back in the relaxed beer garden or hunker down on a sofa by the fire. The food’s good, too.
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Velvet Lounge
Out the back of the Flying Scotsman is this small, red-velvet-clad lounge playing everything from hip hop to ska.
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Luxe
With retro wood panelling, big sexy lounge chairs and red-velvet curtains, Luxe is knowingly hip. Like any serious bar, it’s also armed with turntables and a specialist cocktail bar.
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WACA
In summer, cricket fans spend lazy afternoons at the WACA watching the drama unfold at a test or one-day match – and perhaps having a brew or two.
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Carnegie’s
Casual and cheerful; the sort of place for when you want to go out, but don’t want to dress up. Retro jukebox hits are enjoyed by a mix of locals and travellers.
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Leederville Hotel
The something-for-everyone philosophy of the old Leederville is etched out in the sports screens, dance floors and pool tables – and it does them all well.
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Shed
More chilled-out pub than club, the Shed often has live music and a younger crowd of locals and visitors. Big-screen TV shows all international sports.
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Brisbane Hotel
Classic 1898 recently renovated Aussie pub. The busy beer garden is a melting pot of all ages and all interests; the restaurant serves up a storm.
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Tiger Lil’s
Fun, over-the-top decor – think Asian lanterns and tattoo posters – with good dance music and a youngish mix of locals and blow-ins.
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Deen
While Monday night’s backpacker night is obligatory for travellers, other nights see DJs, pool tables and big lines out the front.
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Connections
This is Perth’s one ‘real’ gay club, with a mixed crowd mingling on busy Saturday nights – other nights can be hit-or-miss.
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Universal
The unpretentious Universal is one of Perth’s oldest bars and much-loved by jazz and blues enthusiasts.
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Perth Oval
Home to the Perth Glory (www.perthglory.com.au) soccer (football) team, the Western Force (www.westernforce.com.au) Super 12 rugby union and WA rugby league.
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