Perth Nightlife: The Best Bars & Live Music

Perth's after-dark scene spreads well beyond the CBD, taking in laid-back coastal bars, port-side pubs in Fremantle and the buzzier strips of Northbridge and Mount Lawley. Whether you're after a rooftop sunset drink, a relaxed pub session or a cocktail tucked away in a CBD laneway, the city offers a decent spread of options across several distinct pockets.

Why Perth delivers

If you want choice without crossing the whole metro area, Perth's nightlife clusters conveniently. The CBD packs in cocktail and rooftop bars like Lil's Rooftop Bar, Sassy Cocktail Bar, Stories, The Aviary and Foxtrot Unicorn within easy walking distance. Fremantle delivers a port-town pub-and-bar mix at The Wray Hotel, Darling Darling and Sweetwater Rooftop Bar, while the coast at Scarborough and Cottesloe trades on beachside settings. Inner suburbs such as Mount Lawley, Leederville and Northbridge round things out for a more local feel.

Highlights

• Rooftop drinks in the CBD at Lil's Rooftop Bar Perth, with Sweetwater Rooftop Bar offering a Fremantle alternative
• Beachside evenings at Scarborough Beach Bar and The Morris in Scarborough, or Rodney's Bait 'n Tackle near Cottesloe
• Fremantle's pub-and-bar wander taking in The Wray Hotel and Darling Darling
• CBD cocktail crawl through Sassy Cocktail Bar, Stories, The Aviary Perth and Foxtrot Unicorn
• Relaxed inner-suburb pubs including J.B. O'Reilly's in Leederville, Picabar in Northbridge and The Beaufort in Mount Lawley
• Northern-suburbs option at Bar Olé in Joondalup

Our top picks

Hand-picked from our highest-scoring listings:

• The Wray Hotel — Fremantle
• Darling Darling — Fremantle
• Scarborough Beach Bar — Scarborough
• Lil's Rooftop Bar Perth — Perth CBD
• Sassy Cocktail Bar — Perth CBD
• Stories — Perth CBD
• The Beaufort — Mount Lawley
• The Morris — Scarborough
• The Aviary Perth — Perth CBD
• Bar Olé — Joondalup

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find rooftop bars in Perth?

Lil's Rooftop Bar Perth sits in the Perth CBD, while Sweetwater Rooftop Bar is in Fremantle. Both are listed as rooftop options in this guide.

Which areas have the most bars to choose from?

The Perth CBD has the densest cluster in this guide, including Sassy Cocktail Bar, Stories, The Aviary Perth, Foxtrot Unicorn and Lil's Rooftop Bar. Fremantle and the coastal suburbs of Scarborough and Cottesloe also feature.

Are there beachside bars near Perth?

Yes. Scarborough Beach Bar and The Morris are in Scarborough, and Rodney's Bait 'n Tackle is in Cottesloe.

Where can I catch live music at night in Perth?

We don't have confirmed live music details for the venues listed here, so we'd recommend checking each venue's own event listings before heading out.

What are the opening hours for these venues?

Opening hours aren't confirmed in our listings, so it's best to check directly with each venue before you go.