Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Perth

"Nestled in a beautiful heritage building in Fremantle, Young George on George Street is a unique neighbourhood bar with a serious focus on food. Purveyors of craft wine, beer, cider and spirits, grab a table at the bar and settle in with friends for an after-work catch up as a buzz of lively conversation surrounds you and peruse a globally inspired menu of share plates. Rusticity abounds with stone walls with brick feature archways, polished concrete and black table settings, while the downstairs cellar is an ideal area for private parties and group bookings."

"You simply cannot visit Perth without taking a trip to Fremantle in the outskirts of the city, where you will find one of Western Australia’s best microbreweries. The building actually used to be a crocodile farm (c’mon, you can’t get more Aussie than that), but today is home to one of the top-rated beer gardens in Australia, with some pretty epic cider and beer options. Food wise, take your pick from tasty woodfired pizza, meat dishes, seafood and veggie options."

"Grab lunch and a beer at Little Creatures Brewery. Make your way back to the city to explore Kings Park and Botanic Garden. September hosts the Kings Park Festival to celebrate the beginning of wildflower season. Experience nature, climb the DNA tower, see the mighty Boab tree, and take the Law Walk for panoramic views of Perth."

"After one of Freo's pacey (well, mellow) days, this is where to draw the evening to a close. On a tranquil side street, this bar is a deceptively deep space rocking a modern vibe, with a timber-lined ceiling above black banquettes on a concrete floor. There are interesting share plates on the menu (burnt eggplant and fetta; grilled octopus, basil and almond) and plentiful beer and wine, but this feels like the place for a cocktail."

"The stylish bar and eatery on Freo’s West End runs dinner sittings Wednesdays through to Sundays. With a menu perfectly designed for sharing, grab a bottle of wine from their Aussie-focused wine list and get ready to gaze into your date’s eyes all evening. Strange Company are open from 4pm – midnight Monday through Thursday nights and from noon until midnight Fridays through to Sundays."

"Strange Company|Courtesy of Space Agency Architects/© Michael Patroni. Packing a punch in hipster Freo is the slightly more upscale Strange Company. Although this is a small bar, the food and drinks are flavoursome and could possibly lead you to claim this as your new favourite weekend spot."

"The historic State Buildings precinct is one of Perth's must-visit foodie destinations. At Long Chim, you'll find traditional Thai street food in a sophisticated setting. The menu covers curries, stir-fries, noodles, desserts, snacks, and salads, all with the signature punch of freshness and spice that has made Thai cuisine famous around the world."

"In Australia, the name David Thompson goes hand in hand with Thai cuisine and his Perth venture lives up to the hype."

"The Mantle is a hip dining experience concept perfect for those who can’t decide on what to eat. The Mantle was established in a historic warehouse. It holds multiple restaurants, bars, and a kitchen for preparing different foods."

"The Mantle houses several restaurants inside a beautiful historic warehouse. It is designed to be an activity hub for creative minds and foodies alike. Presently there are two permanent restaurants in the space."

"Industrial-chic lightbulbs and polished-concrete floors are softened by recycled timber at chilled Who's Your Mumma. An eclectic crew of South Freo locals gathers for excellent cocktails, craft beer and moreish..."

"First port of call on the Freo Crafty Crawl is a local institution: Clancy’s Fish Pub. When a pub has been around for this long while also amassing three sister venues it must be doing something right. Family friendly, full of maritime charm and spacious, Clancy’s is that rarest of things (within any given city): a classic Australian character pub."

"Shadow Wine Bar is as glamorous and intriguing as an Italian film star. The decor is inviting rather than intimidating, with the dimly lit dining room lending an intimacy to your meal, particularly in spite of its grand, industrial, vaulted ceiling. The menu is a choose-your-own- adventure of formality, from the elegant bar snacks (crab, aioli and potato crisp, white anchovy toast) to the sumptuous mains – previous stars include the tortelli with prawn, vermouth and fennel, the veal cotoletta, or the beef fillet with confit leek and onion soubise."

"Featuring a classic European dining style and one of the most impressive wine lists in Perth, you will easily slip into the late hours of the night at Shadow Wine Bar. Their menu features an assortment of antipasto, including classic cuts of charcuterie and select European cheeses – perfect for wine-pairing. With high ceilings, a rustic interior and draping curtains for added mystery, this moody bar is perfect for a moonlit date night."

"Patsy Durack’s tranquil rose gardens surround Kareela, built in 1915 and used by Archbishop Clune as a holiday home during the 1920s. Patsy Durack grows hundreds of field rose bushes. Most of the rose bushes have their own individual plaques allowing visitors to identify those roses they would like in their own gardens."

"All good things start with a food truck – or at least that’s what happened at Toast My Curry. After a successful bout as a food truck dishing out delicious naan toasties filled with curry, Toast My Curry has branched into its own spot in Yagan Square further reigning their title as the best Indian eatery in Perth. Their aim is seamlessly feel-good as it is delicious."