The Best Bars in Perth’s CBD

It’s grown from Perth’s first dedicated natural-wine bar to one of the country’s key wine destinations. Order Mediterranean share plates and wing it with the daily by-the-glass offering. Or grab a bottle to go.

An elegant enoteca stocked with ready-to-drink wines and cheese plates. Stick around and try a rare drop from the vacuum-sealed Coravin, or grab a bottle to go.

French wines dominate the cellar at this Parisian-inspired bar. The kitchen bangs out sharp bistro-style plates and charcuterie, which are best enjoyed in the breezy courtyard planted with olive trees.

Descend into an underground bank vault under St Georges Terrace to find this cosy watering hole full of old-world nostalgia. This bar serves up classic cocktails, vintage and small-batch spirits, hearty jaffles and an easygoing vibe.

Lil’s brings Mediterranean share plates, sunset drinks and weekend parties with a sharpened menu, rooftop terrace and plenty of room for dancing.

Part dive bar, part time machine, this rambunctious CBD laneway joint is slinging rotating cocktails, jalapeno tots and full-throttle vibes that live loud and drink hard.

18 storeys up, this rooftop bar offers classic cocktails, local seafood and breathtaking skyline views. Bask in the sun with kingfish sashimi, crumbed snapper sandwiches and crispy Korean fried cauliflower.

Beards and suits, tattoos and ties. They’re all here.

Tapas, wine and charcuterie in the CBD.

A basement cocktail bar inspired by Prohibition-era speakeasies. Go for its contemporary cocktails; classics like an Old Fashioned or a Martini; or shared cocktails served in teapots. Food comes from Heritage Wine Bar upstairs – its charcuterie plates, buttermilk chicken wings and classic hamburger with hand-cut chips are sure to hit the spot.

A smart-casual wine bar slinging small plates and a diverse range of wines, inside a historic Perth boozer.

A Mexican good-time bar with an impressive collection of mezcal and tequila, and snacks.

This two-storey space can hold 725 guests and serves contemporary food and drinks.

An exacting late-night bar with big echoes of Japan. Expect stockpiles of Japanese whisky, easy-drinking highballs and Japanese street food.

A little slice of Hawaii in Perth, complete with 175 rums to sample.

Live music, late-night pizza and rowdy rock‘n’roll swagger.

Phase one of the Adelaide Brewery’s West Coast expansion includes a steakhouse-style restaurant, private dining rooms, plus an open brewhouse where punters can get up close to the action.

Descend the stairs to find this former record store serving loaded pizzas (either whole or by the slice), sharp cocktails and an impressive range of spirits. Bring a group and prepare to eat and drink a lot.

For lovers of fine whisky and bourbon.

Olden days rebooted in slick city watering hole.