Perth
Perth's cocktail scene rewards drinkers who know where to look. A working editorial ranking, refreshed every quarter.
CBD · $$$
Perth's most awarded cocktail bar.
CBD · $$$
Speakeasy reached through a basement door with a password posted weekly on Instagram.
CBD · $$$
Underground cocktail bar with one of Australia's longest rum lists.
Northbridge · $$
Brewpub-and-cocktail-bar hybrid in a converted warehouse.
CBD · $$$
Wine-bar-and-cocktail-room inside the State Buildings.
CBD · $$$
Rooftop cocktail bar over Hay Street.
Northbridge · $$
Disco era cocktails from the ex Mechanics Institute pair on Brisbane Street.
Fremantle · $$$
Fremantle's benchmark small bar sorts its list fresh, fruity, esoteric, bold.
Northbridge · $$
Laneway entry, rooftop terrace and a daily cocktail board above William Street.
CBD · $$$
Award winning cocktails in an 1887 bank vault under St Georges Terrace.
Perth rewards drinkers who scout neighbourhoods, and the spread below reflects that. You'll find spots in Northbridge, Mount Lawley, Leederville, and beyond — each picked for what it does best, not how loud its marketing is. We focus on craft cocktails, signature stirs, classic recipes done with precision; we ignore venues that prioritise volume over craft. The order is a working ranking, not a leaderboard — number one isn't always your number one. Read the notes and pick the room that fits the night you're planning.
Best for: serious drink-makers, dressed-up evenings, anniversaries. Most rooms here run from late afternoon until 1 or 2am; the busier ones lift their door policy on weekends and we've flagged those where it matters. Save the page, send it to whoever you're meeting, and let the rest of Perth take care of itself.
A working editorial ranking. Numbers are guidance, not gospel. Pick the room that fits your night.
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