
Darren's Small Bar
A well-regarded small bar and restaurant at Burswood in Perth with a 4.5 rating across 292 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Darren's Small Bar is a cosy wine bar and restaurant on The Circus in Burswood, Perth, with a seasonal food menu, cheeses and wine at the centre of its offering. The venue is a short walk from Optus Stadium and Crown Casino, making it a practical option before or after an event, as well as for a meal or drink in its own right.
The kitchen focuses on fresh, simple food made in house, while the daily baking range includes cakes, slices and muffins, with gluten-free options included among the rotating selection. Breakfast and lunch are served seven days a week, and the takeaway area provides coffee, drinks and snacks. Menus change regularly, so anyone seeking a particular dish is advised to check ahead.
Darren's caters for business lunches, after-work drinks, group celebrations and intimate dinners for two. It also suits a quieter visit for coffee, afternoon tea or a glass of wine, with friendly staff and a relaxed setting designed for lingering. A 4.5-star Google rating from 292 reviews gives the venue a strong local reference point, while its location makes it easy to combine with time around Burswood's entertainment precinct.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 07:00 – 12:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 14:30, 16:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 14:00, 16:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 14:00, 16:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 22:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 78
- Popularity
- 75
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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