Perth
Perth's skyline drinks better than its postcards. 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.
CBD · $$
Print Hall rooftop named for Bob Hawke; 10 dollar happy hour, 5 to 6pm daily.
Northbridge · $$$
Wine garden, Mediterranean kitchen, and a shipping container rooftop.
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 open-air decks, sunset cocktails, golden-hour photos; 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: sunset hour, skyline photos, special-occasion drinks. 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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