Must-see nightlife in Perth

Effortlessly straddling the divide between bar and restaurant, the Standard carries Northbridge's arty vibe into its colourful interior. Head through to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Channelling a golden, 1950s vibe, basement bar Halford is where to come to sip Rat Pack–worthy cocktails, including expertly prepared martinis and other…

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…

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…

Exposed bricks and a copper bar combine with retro and antique furniture to create North Fremantle's most atmospheric drinking den. The music could…

Fabulous cocktails (try the spiced daiquiri), WA craft beers and slick, good-value food make Strange Company a sophisticated alternative to the raffish…

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…

Cheeky Sparrow's multilevel floor of leather banquettes and bentwood chairs is great for everything from coffee to pizza, cheese and charcuterie plates…

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…

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…

With edgy shopping, cafes and bars, lower King St shouldn't be overlooked. Amid the hipster barber shops and single-origin coffee is this brick-lined…

It's hard to decide if this is a bar with excellent food, or a restaurant with a strong booze focus. Tiny's blurs the lines beautifully, starting with a…

The beers brewed here are decent enough, but the real attractions are the occasional on-tap guest beers from around Australia. The outdoor bar adjoining…