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Where to find the best handmade pasta: Perth's top Italian restaurants

While packaged pasta may be okay for a quick and easy spaghetti bolognese at home, nothing beats traditional Italian cuisine, especially when the pasta is handmade. Here are a few of Perth’s top Italian restaurants serving up their divine hand-made pasta dishes. Lulu La Delizia, Subiaco Small eatery and wine bar Lulu La Delizia is ...

Chill out and enjoy one of Perth's most delicious milkshakes

Whether you enjoy a classic vanilla shake or a fancier shake with sprinkles, cream or a donut on top (or even something boozy), Perth is home to some of the best milkshakes around. Here’s our run-down on where to try your next magical milkshake. Café 2 Twenty Four Belmont If you’re craving a big, bold shake, Café 2 Twenty Four is th...

Must-visit distilleries in the Swan Valley

The Swan Valley is renowned for its wonderful wine, but there is so much more to love! Here’s where you can get your fix of gin, vodka and more in the Valley. Great Northern Distillery Middle Swan Set on four acres of vineyards and home of the internationally-acclaimed Canefire Rum, Great Northern Distillery is a rum lover’s delight...

Five spots in Fremantle for delicious hand-made pasta

Whether it’s a classic spaghetti or ravioli with a funky filling, Fremantle has no shortage of places to find the best pasta dishes. Here’s our run-down on the places still making delicious handmade pasta. La Sosta Located on Market Street, La Sosta plates up stylish, authentic pasta made in-house with fresh seafood. The menu has a wid...

The best spots for brunch in Perth's north

Whether it’s an avo smash you’re craving or a long mac on a cold morning, It’s Perth’s northern suburbs’ time to shine: as we run through our picks of the best places north of the river to get your brunch and coffee fix. Hylin West Leederville Hylin is a cosy establishment modelled on New York City’s iconic High Line. Serving brunch...

Explore the best 10 of 60+ rooftop bars in Perth

There’s no better place to soak up Perth’s glorious sunshine than on a rooftop bar with unbeatable views of the city. From the heavenly heights of Rooftop at QT to glorious balcony views over Fremantle, the sunny city has no shortage of urban lookouts and cocktails. We present the top rooftop bars to visit across Perth – you’re welcome! P...

Sharing is caring with these charcuterie boards around Perth

Calling all charcuterie enthusiasts! Assorted cured meats, hard and soft cheeses, house-made olives, and fresh-baked bread. What more could you ask for? We’ve scouted the top places to enjoy a charcuterie board in Perth. The Partisan East Perth Known for their larder board served with rabbit & rosemary terrine, chorizo sausage, shav...

Where to go for a delicious family meal on Rottnest Island

After a big day of sun, sand and sea, there’s no better way to unwind than with a hearty meal at one of Rottnest’s first-rate restaurants. Blessed by its abundant surroundings, Rottnest is well-supplied with the freshest seafood and local produce from across the water. Whether it’s crispy fish and chips or freshly baked sourdough pizza that you ...

Eight popular dog-friendly cafes open for brunch in Perth

With summer right around the corner, what better way to kickstart your morning, or nurse a hangover, than with a sun-drenched brunch alongside your four-legged friend. So, before securing your Sunday brunch plans consider one of these dog-friendly cafes open for sit-down meals across Perth. Check them out here: Central & Northern Suburbs ...

Perth breweries selling growlers of awesome locally brewed craft beer to go

The craft beer scene in Perth has gone from strength to strength over the past few years, and there are now close to 80 craft breweries scattered throughout WA. The standard growler contains about two litres of beer, or just over four schooners’ worth, and are best enjoyed in one sitting with friends (or alone) as they tend to loose flavour a...

Private dining rooms in Perth's most luxurious restaurants

Last year saw many events, including private events, cancelled as a result of restrictions and lockdowns. Private dining rooms offer a unique dining experience while having total privacy with your closest friends and family. Perfect for a special celebration, office or corporate events, and small weddings, private dining rooms are ideal for an i...

Three country bakeries to visit on your roadtrip down south

A country bakery can add so much fun to any road trip. With a variety of fresh, traditionally-baked goods straight out of the oven, regional bakeries are a must for any traveler in WA. Check out our list of bakeries in the South West sure to satisfy your inner sweet tooth. A stop at a country bakery is an unspoken rule on all WA roadtrips. Wh...

Dine, drink & experience Perth's best walking tours for foodies

One of the best ways to get to know Perth’s local food scene is by wandering around the streets, discovering new bars and eateries. Even better when you have a handy guide who knows where all the best spots are! There are a handful of walking tours that focus on exploring Perth’s culinary gems and local delights. These tour operators seek to sho...

Discover Perth's best hidden bars

The Perth bar scene is surprisingly vibrant, filled with quirky hidden bars to whisk you away from the hustle and bustle of city life. From speakeasies that require a password to enter, to a bar that specialises in Japanese whiskey, discover Perth’s best alleyway and basement bars and find a new favourite spot for a drink, all tucked away in som...

Wind down at the newest wine bars in the suburbs

A long day at work calls for a glass of vino, and what better place to sip and enjoy than in one of Perth’s newest and hottest wine bars. Here’s four that have opened recently that are well worth a visit. Lums Subiaco From the team that brought us Bark, Lums opened in August in the heart of Subiaco. Whether you crave your favourite ...

Perth's top Japanese eateries serving authentic Japanese street food & BBQ

When most people think of Japanese food, sushi or ramen usually springs to mind. But in fact, Japan has an incredibly rich and varied food culture, a mix of native and re-invented foreign dishes. Japan has adapted a range of culinary gems into national specialties – from curry to barbeque to tapas, there is an abundance of unique Japanese food t...

Explore Perth's best gin bars this World Gin Day

The gin scene in Perth has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with more local distilleries experimenting with local botanicals, and gin festivals popping up left right and centre. If you’re a lover of gin, there’s so much to explore at Perth’s boutique gin bars, with some offering over 200 local and international gins. Spend World G...

Food for you and the planet: check out these vegan cafes and restaurants in Perth

With the love of vegan food on the rise, finding a spot that serves a large, delicious vegan menu is becoming even more important. We take you through five unique spots offering plenty of vegan delights, for vegans and more adventurous eaters alike. Pearth Organic Kitchen West Leederville You won’t find processed products or refined...

Beer gardens to explore across Perth

With Summer in full swing, there’s nothing better than a cold beer to stifle the heat! Here’s Scoops guide to some of the best beer gardens to enjoy with your pals this summer. Perth, a beach town at heart, tends to come alive in the Summer. The breeze is warm, the sun is out, and the air is salty, which means one thing… it’s time for a nice ...

Best places in Perth to get Christmas baked goods

The Christmas season is officially upon us. Indulge in festive sweets and treats with 15 of Perth’s bakeries serving up seasonal Christmas specials. From mince pies to fruit cake and gingerbread these bakeries are sure to satisfy your festive cravings. Mary Street Bakery Mary Street Bakery has become a Perth institution renowned for it...

The Swan Valley family owned wineries

The Swan Valley is filled with incredible wineries and places to visit, but nothing embodies the wine-making spirit more than a family-owned winery. Steeped in history and filled to the brim with stories to tell, here are five of our favourite family-owned wineries that are well worth a visit, and a tasting too. Garbin Estate Wines Est...

Subiaco's Gold Bar gets a high-end gentleman's club makeover

After officially closing its doors back in 2018, Subiaco's iconic Gold Bar reopens in its same spot, but not as you remember it on January 29, 2021. Regulars at the old bar will remember carpeted floors, a DJ booth blocking the balcony and playing songs which typically attracted a sub-25 crowd. Fast forward to 2021, and the carpet has been rippe...

Bottomless brunch with a twist

Why just have brunch when you can have bottomless brunch? If you’re looking for something different to your usual eggs benny on toast and avo smash, look no further than these places which offer bottomless brunches with an added twist. Grab your friends and head down to these places for bottomless brunch this weekend! Emily Taylor, Freman...

WA's finest restaurants revealed by Gourmet Traveller

What better place to enjoy amazing food than in one of Perth’s best and hottest restaurants for 2023. Here’s ten of Perth’s best restaurants that are well worth a visit according to Gourmet Traveller. Lulu La Delizia Subiaco Lulu La Delizia won Gourmet Traveller’s 2023 WA Restaurant of the Year award. Located in the heart of Subiaco...

Perth garden bars to explore this summer

Living in WA, with the first hint of sunshine comes an immediate urge to drink outdoors and the Sunday Session really is ingrained in our DNA. What better way to indulge than by spending an afternoon eating and drinking in your local garden bar, under a lush canopy of greenery. Here’s some top picks for this summer! The Arbor, Fremantle ...