Empire Bar
A popular bar at Lathlain near Burswood in Perth with a 4.2 rating across more than 1,700 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Empire Bar is a pub, bar, restaurant and function centre in Burswood, Perth, designed to work as a broad all-rounder rather than a single-purpose venue. The space includes an outdoor garden bar, a restaurant and a sports-focused area, giving visitors different settings for a meal, a drink or a casual catch-up.
The restaurant serves a contemporary menu across the venue, although the website does not provide specific dish details. Its dining credentials are supported by several Gold Plate Awards, including the 2024 award for Best Restaurant in a Tavern. The venue has also received recognition in earlier years for its restaurant and health standards, as well as TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence.
There is a regular entertainment program alongside the food and drink offering. Live bands perform on Friday nights, while house DJs take over on Saturdays, with other events listed through the venue’s What’s On program. With its mix of dining, outdoor space, sport and weekend entertainment, Empire Bar suits groups looking for a flexible local meeting place, as well as visitors after a livelier night out. It holds a 4.2 Google rating from 1,748 reviews.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Friday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 22:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 68
- Popularity
- 98
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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