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Best Bars in Perth 2026, Top Pubs & Venues
Perth bars 2026 guide: discover craft beer venues, rooftop bars and best pubs across Perth CBD, Northbridge, Fremantle and Leederville.
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Perth Pubs and Bars 2026, Overview
Perth has Australia's most underrated bar scene, the city's craft beer industry is world-class (Little Creatures, Stone and Wood) and the small bar culture that emerged after the 2007 Small Bar Act transformed Perth's inner city into a genuine world-class bar destination. Here's a guide to Perth's best pubs and bars in 2026.
Small Bars and the CBD
- Mechanics Institute, 222 William Street, Northbridge. Heritage institute building converted to multi-level bar. One of Perth's most atmospheric drinking venues. mechanicsinstitute.com.au
- The Flour Factory, 16 Queen Street, Perth CBD. Heritage flour factory converted to cocktail bar. Excellent cocktail program. flourfactory.com.au
- Helvetica, 101 St Georges Terrace, Perth CBD. Whisky-focused underground bar. One of Perth's most acclaimed cocktail bars.
Fremantle
- Little Creatures Brewery, 40 Mews Road, Fremantle. The brewery that launched Australia's craft beer revolution (opened 2000). Iconic waterfront brewery pub. littlecreatures.com.au
- The Sail and Anchor, 64 South Terrace, Fremantle. One of Australia's original craft beer pubs (est. 1984). Heritage Fremantle front bar with 10+ taps.
Craft Beer
- Feral Brewing Co, Baskerville, Swan Valley. Award-winning Swan Valley craft brewery (Hop Hog IPA is legendary). feralbrewing.com.au
- Nowhereman Brewing Co, 221 Oxford Street, Leederville. Award-winning inner-city brewery.
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