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You don’t have to go far from Perth’s centre to have a great time. In partnership with Hilton, we’ve put together your guide to enjoying a short stay in the heart of the city.

Western Australia’s regional towns are filled with hidden gems, and it isn’t just bakeries and op shops – breweries also dot the map. Here are three of our favourites with beautifully brewed beers and satiating pub feeds.

This 248-seat heritage venue is making waves with flame-kissed dishes, dry-aged meats and rare cellared bottles of craft beer.

After almost seven years, the much-loved brewing label has returned to independent owners after Nail Brewing and Beerfarm joined forces to buy the Feral brand and brewing facilities back from Coca-Cola.

The rustic tavern will feature woodfired dishes from a seasoned chef, an extensive drinks list, balcony views and even a brunch offering.

Fox Friday’s sprawling Burswood brewpub is a hotly anticipated addition to WA’s craft beer scene and an impressive next step for the Tasmanian brewery as it spreads its reach across the country.

Western Australia’s Margaret River region is a destination all on its own. But the journey from Perth to the world-famous wine region offers almost as much as the region itself. In partnership with Avis, here are the spots to add to your itinerary.

This fresh-faced, sharply designed addition to the Southwest’s cellar door scene has been years in the making. Stop in for a tasting and stay for chef Andres Felipe Montiel’s cooking using produce from Wayfinder’s organic farm.

Shirley’s combines laid-back hospitality, nostalgic food and a classic cocktail list for a comforting small bar that adds to the local hospitality scene.

This simple takeaway by two Korean expats serves Korean fried chicken alongside chip-shop classics in southern Bunbury.

The fine-dining chef formerly of Margaret River institute Vasse Felix has now stepped away from the intricacy of haute cuisine to move towards high volume cooking and pub fare with the Parker Group.

After the alluring world of hospo drew the relentlessly passionate Jess Waldron to Margaret River, she was quickly won over by the world of winemaking. This is her story.