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Perth Gin Festival returns to raise our spirits for a sixth year this August

The Perth Gin Festival returns for its sixth year in 2026, taking over the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from Friday, August 28, to Sunday, August 30. Featuring forty craft distillers from around Australia, the popular annual event is set to attract spirit lovers from all over the state who can look forward to unlimited gin samples (...

Head into the city for a Plateful of dining experiences this August

The fourth annual Plateful Perth is set to return next month, with 80 venues in the City of Perth hosting 90 events and offerings of food, drink and accommodation from some of the city’s top chefs, restaurants, venues and hotels. Plateful is where Perth’s best-known venues and best-kept secrets are showcased, with the City of Perth Deputy Lor...

North Freo favourite Pearla warms up for winter with their Solstice Feast

Modern coastal restaurant Pearla invites visitors to gather around the fire and indulge in comforting and elevated plates this winter, headlined with the inaugural one-night-only Winter Solstice Dinner on Saturday, June 20. Cooked over open flame and under the stars in the North Fremantle Piazza opposite the restaurant, Pearla sets to turn t...

Six week winter food, wine and culture festival returns to Leederville

Once again, Leederville’s best venues, chefs, winemakers, entertainers and creatives transform the suburb into a six-week celebration of food, wine, music and winter indulgence. Presented by The Leederville Precinct (Servo, The Garden & The Leederville Hotel), NOM NOM 2026 runs from Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, August 9, serving up a program ...

Taste the Truffle Kerfuffle in Perth for the first time with this brand-new dinner series

While the Truffle Kerfuffle has been bringing truffle lovers together in Manjimup for over 15 years now, 2026’s celebrations are set to venture to Perth for the inaugural Truffle Kerfuffle Dinner Series. This July, four exclusive dining experiences take over four of Perth’s finest restaurants for a series of indulgent long lunches and dinners...

Inglewood is set to welcome a new Marseille-inspired bistro

Inglewood local and hospo veteran David Pille, most recently general manager at Besk, snapped up the opportunity to found a brand-new bistro at 965 Beaufort Street – the spot previously known as the original Cecchi’s. The new venture, Bistro Massillia, is set to open this Friday. The ‘Massilia’ in its name comes from the ancient port city now...

Indulge this Mother’s Day with Perth’s best high teas

It’s that time of year where Mother’s Day sneaks up on us all, leaving us with a rush-around for price-inflated flowers, mugs and chocolate. Why not go for something a little more sophisticated this year with a high or afternoon tea? These sessions have it all – upscale dining, delicious pastries, champagne, cocktails and time to laugh and s...

WA Good Food Guide’s 2026 Award winners have been announced, including history makers, new additions and more

Last month, the Australian Good Food Guide announced their Chef Hat recipients, including 41 WA restaurants receiving the honour amongst the country’s best venues. As Australia’s only state-based restaurant guide, the West Australian Good Food Guide follows up the nationwide awards every February, serving as WA’s definitive dining authority. ...

It’s International Margarita Day on Sunday — here’s where you’ll find the best margs around Perth

Whether you’re a spicy fan or after a classic or Tommy’s, International Margarita Day is approaching to quench your cocktail thirst across iconic Perth venues. Tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and of course a salt rim, all shaken up by the best of the best. Innovative flavour combinations paired with high-quality bites make these spots worth...

The Australian Good Food Guide’s Chef Hat Awards are here: check out these Perth restaurants hitting your bucket list

Last week, the Australian Good Food Guide announced their 2026 Chef Hat Awards – essentially the Aussie version of the Michelin Star, and awarded since 1982. The restaurants are award Chef Hats in lieu of Stars, with the highest possible rating being 20 Hats (although no establishment has been awarded this rating since the Guide’s inception). ...

See what’s on offer at East Vic Park’s new hospitality precinct opening this week

After an August announcement and original opening date set for November 2025, the long-awaited Baillie Hill hospitality precinct is set to welcome Perth foodies and families this week, opening Monday, January 19. The heritage-listed Elizabeth Baillie house (historically used as a hospital and psychiatric ward) will act as the centre of the pr...