Duendé Tapas & Wine Bar - Newcastle Street, Leederville

A tapas and wine bar very close to the heart of Leederville, this place is buzzing even on a quiet evening. A popular venue to start or spend the whole night.

In a great location close to vibrant heart of Leederville, this bar really is the stand out venue in the area. Packed out even midweek, plan ahead and book a table. The ambience is electric most evenings and this just adds to the appeal. This bar transports you to Spain and leaves you in no doubt that it is serving up loads of Iberian charm and hospitality. An extensive but sheltered outside seating makes this place an all year round venue.

This bar has an exceptional beer and wine selection. Craft Beers are standard choices and craft and boutique European beers make up the bulk of the menu. Though be warned a few of them are well over 6% and can take their toll pretty quickly.

The staff buzz around the place, definitely no time for a siesta here. The service is quick, efficient and friendly. Though the night we went it seemed they were a person short and this meant the staff could not be as attentive as they would clearly like to be. Though in saying that our food arrived pretty speedily and we can't really complain about the overall level of service.

An excellent menu serves up brilliant tapas, this place is polished, warm and inviting. The kind of place to meet friends for a drink or a coffee after work or before heading into the city, it is also the perfect place to spend the evening enjoying the extensive menu and good company.

Tony says "Qué gran lugar - this place really achieves what is sets out to do, deliver an extensive drinks menu and good food to match. This place is well worth a visit, I would recommend checking it out, it really has something for everyone"

Peter says "Really enjoyed this place, the food was outstanding, great buzz and atmosphere. The beer menu is a bonus, completely different to anywhere else in Perth. I highly recommend this place, I can hardly fault it"

Check out their website - http://www.duende.com.au/#home

Fibber McGee's - Newcastle Street, Leederville

Not a small bar but a compact tavern that serves up meals, beers and good service with an Irish theme. 

As faux Irish bars go this place isn't bad, it doesn't over do the nature of the venue and in all honesty is a pretty good pub. Tap beer options are excellent. Tony went with the boutique European option of a "Stella Artois", coupled with a good selection of bottled beer this place offers a beer for all occasions and all people.

The Dining Room seems out of place but is very popular (we hear the steaks are very good) and the Beer garden makes summer drinking an inviting option. Plain and simple decor in a traditional design adds to the idea that this place is beyond an Irish Theme Bar and is actually a nice pub from Ireland transplanted into suburban Perth.

Quick and efficient service from friendly bar staff leaves a smile on your face and a generally jolly and happy ambience buzzes with life. The perfect place for both an afterwork drink or a Sunday session, one thing is guaranteed from Fibber McGee's you will leave that little bit happier than when you walked in.

Peter says "A real pub, though diminutive in stature this place is warm and welcoming. There is nothing better than ordering up a pint sitting back and relaxing with mates and this is the kind of place to do that"

Tony says "A place to savour, a real local pub. Friendly service, and a casual atmosphere just add to the nature of this pubs social scene. A great place to enjoy with friends. Grab a seat and enjoy a pint or two, three, four....."

Check out their website - http://www.fibbermcgees.com.au

Kitsch Bar Asia - Oxford Street, Leederville

Half bar and half restaurant, this small bar is slow to warm up but once you get into the place it really is appealing. A cracking little venue that really does serve up good service, good drinks and good food.

A nice themed bar that fuses the best of western and oriental design into a small place. Multiple areas in this small bar, each with their own individual identity and charm make this place all the more captivating.

An extensive and reasonably priced menu, a well stocked cellar and an impressive bottled beer list from south east and east Asia is well supported by a solid cocktail menu. Between us we tried a Red Rickshaw a brilliant vodka based cocktail and a Snow Beer a Chinese lager that was steady and mellow.

The use of Havana Club Rum instead of embargo busting Bacardi is always pleasing and shows a social conscience for any small bar.  Great character and a nice environment make this place, we suggest booking a table to make sure you can enjoy this very popular bar.

Tony says "Quirky with little touches that add to the enjoyment, Though a short walk outside of the Leederville hub I would liken it to a hike on a mountain trail that ends with a picturesque location. A good looking bar, great decor and a buzzing ambience"

Peter says "Amazed by this little place, a first-rate little venue that is worth the walk. As you walk in you realise that you have stumbled across a great bar, with good service and a spectacular drinks menu"

Check out their website - http://kitschbar.com.au

Ezra Pound - William Street, Northbridge

A bar that is hidden in sight in the centre of busy and bustling Northbridge. Plain and austere it attracts a regular crowd who enjoy this place for what it is. It is like an after school club for hipsters to hang out, but with booze.

A younger crowd for the most part and outside seating if you can nab a table make this a place to enjoy a good beer especially on a warm evening or a nice summer's afternoon. Though it can at times be a smokers paradise and this can spoil it for a lot of people. The beer menu is nothing exceptional but serves up a couple of classics as well as an ever changing craft option.

This is obviously a pretentious bar and some of the people that drink there are clearly trying to impress their peers. The decor is frugal and minimal, but this isn't a bad thing, it totally suits the surroundings. This place is trying hard to not be like the iconic subculture that frequents the place. Though in saying that, most are made welcome and it is hard to feel totally out of place.

It is a no thrills place, but that is what makes this place a bar that go back to. No thrills service that is polite and prompt, no thrills beer that you would happily stock your fridge with and a no thrills environment that is both welcoming and non-conforming. It takes you back to what a public house should be, sit down, have a chat and drink copious amounts of beer. This is a place to bring your mates and while away a couple of hours in good company.

Tony says"It is reminiscent of a bar I used to frequent in East London, it does exactly what it says on the tin, but what does it say on the tin, all the stuff above"

Peter says "This is one of the first bars I went to when I arrived and have been back numerous times since, it is worth a try to form your own opinion, I think you will either love it or hate it"

Check out their website for what is on - http://www.ezrapound.com.au

Joe's Juice Joint - William Street, Northbridge

Joe's Juice Joint; the paradigm of what a 'Modern Dive Bar' should be. This alternative but retro bar is tucked away behind William Street and is well worth finding.

Rocking alternative tunes - rock 'n' roll, rock and indie are the order of the night in this bar that would be a hit anywhere in the world. A great beer and spirit selection and likeable and pleasant staff really help make this the place to be.

Stunning decor, walls full of posters and soft lighting add to the unique design of this place. You walk in and are immediately struck by a class venue. Somewhere to go with your mates for a great night out. Hit this place up on a Saturday night and you will end up drinking and dancing your night away.

With one of the best bottled beer selections we have seen in Perth this place caters for all tastes, this is complimented by an endless list of spirits and a good wine list. With snack food available and pinball machines to waste your money on this place really has it all. Not a place for everyone, but you know immediately if this is the place for you.

Peter says "Love this place, was a great experience that took me down memory lane, the staff recommended a good beer and the music was rocking, even on a quiet night it had a great atmosphere, highly recommend"

Tony says "A compact rock bar that embodies everything you'd expect in a dive bar, this is the place I have been looking for. Great music and a great place to hang out. A fantastic variation on the small bar for something a little different in Perth"

Check out their Facebook page for more details - https://www.facebook.com/joesjuicejoint

Sneaky Tony's - Somewhere in Northbridge

This place is the ultimate rum bar with a breath taking selection that will blow your mind, neat or in a cocktail let the knowledgeable staff suggest a rum for you.

Hidden away (you will have to find it yourself) and don't forget the password for entry, this place is awesome. A great bar somewhere in Northbridge this place just excels, hard to describe without giving away the ambiguous and even arcane nature of this venue. It is a hidden delight that all fans of the small bar scene in Perth should hunt out, but not all will find.

Those that do find this place will be treated to outstanding bar staff who take this place to another level. Their expertise of rum borders on a dogma level of love for it.

For those of you who don't like or want to try the all-encompassing rum collection, then this place has extensive wine, cocktail and beer list. Our advice - hunt this place down, it is worth finding.

Tony says "Just blown away by the rum selection, I am not a rum fan but I had to give it a go and was not disappointed."

Peter says "The anticipation grows as you walk around Northbridge trying to find this place, the venue is excellent, the decor is stunning and the staff are great - get yourself down there for a good night"

Check out their Facebook page for more info - https://www.facebook.com/sneakytonys

La Cholita - William Street, Northbridge

If you want a warm welcome and exemplary service this place is for you, La Cholita serves up bucket  loads of class and style as well as good drink, good food and excellent service.

Friendly and first-rate service is the best way to describe this place, the interaction between staff and customer makes this place. We had a Negra Modelo an excellent deep bodied Mexican number, so so easy to drink you just ask for another. 

A retro and Perth version of a Mexican Bar, this place is far from a tacky themed bar, this small bar hits the nail on the head. The slightly nautical and shanty town vibe and design theme promotes only a positive experience. As well as the beers we tried the house Sangria at only $6 a glass it is a total bargain!

The atmosphere is enhanced by the good music and lively ambience. The extensive food menu is brilliant, we recommend the Scallop Tacos or anything that involves the slow cooked pork. You will leave this place dreaming of a trip to Mexico.

Peter says "This really is at the epitome of bars in Perth, it is hard for a bar to stand out in Northbridge, but not only does this bar stand out it stands head and shoulders over most other bars. This very much is a bar to kick back and enjoy the whole evening"

Tony says "Reasonably priced beers, nice Sangria and excellent food make this bar. I don't just plan to go back, I plan to take as many of my mates as possible with me"

Check out their Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lacholitanorthbridge