Craigie Tavern

Craigie Tavern is a long-running pub in Joondalup, Perth, having served food, drinks and friendly service since 1978. Its offer is broad rather than narrowly focused: there is a restaurant, lounge bar, sports bar, PubTAB, two outdoor areas and a drive-through bottle shop. That mix gives visitors several reasons to drop in, whether they are meeting friends for a drink, settling in for a meal or looking for a place to watch live sport.

The food menu covers familiar pub favourites alongside more substantial main courses. Standouts include the Craigie Chicken Schnitzel, available with chips and salad or mash and vegetables, and two versions of chicken parmigiana, including a Tex Mex option with jalapenos, BBQ sauce, onion rings and coleslaw. Other choices include grilled or beer-battered barramundi with chips and salad, garlic prawns in a creamy white wine sauce, porterhouse and scotch fillet steaks, nasi goreng, lamb shanks and a selection of burgers and sandwiches. For sharing, the Craigie Share Board brings together calamari, pork bites, grilled chorizo, olives, fetta, arancini and Turkish bread. The menu also includes vegetarian and gluten-free options or variations, with the venue asking guests to discuss allergies and dietary requirements with staff because cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.

Families are particularly well catered for. The tavern describes itself as family friendly and has a dedicated kids’ play area, allowing adults to enjoy a meal and a drink while children have somewhere to play. A children’s menu is available for those aged 12 and under, with meals such as nuggets and chips, sliders and chips, pasta napolitana, minute steak and fish and chips; kids’ meals include a free soft drink. Seniors’ meals come with a complimentary dessert of the day, adding another practical option for family gatherings.

Sports fans can watch the latest sporting events live in the sports bar, while the venue’s events calendar includes Chase the Ace on Wednesdays, a quiz night on Thursdays, Jag the Joker on Fridays and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. With separate areas for dining, watching sport, relaxing outdoors or enjoying a drink, Craigie Tavern suits casual catch-ups, family dinners and larger groups looking for a flexible pub setting in Joondalup. The atmosphere described by the venue is sociable and welcoming, with space for both everyday visits and special occasions.