Pubs Fremantle

Federal Hotel

A characterful historic pub in Fremantle with a 4.0 rating across more than 1,400 reviews.

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Federal Hotel is a modern Australian pub set within a heritage site in the heart of Fremantle, Perth. Across the street from Fremantle Town Hall and the visitor centre, it combines a bar, restaurant, accommodation and event spaces in one central venue. The interior is described as bright and open, with several different areas for drinking, dining and gathering rather than a single all-purpose room.

The food offering centres on familiar pub fare, pizzas and share plates, with a drinks list covering locally crafted beers, wines, signature cocktails and refreshing beers. Its local taps are a particular focus, ranging from lagers to IPAs and stouts. Weekly specials add a changing reason to return, including ribs on Monday, a burger on Tuesday, parmi on Wednesday, fish and chips on Thursday, steak options on Friday and a carvery-style roast on Sunday. The website also promotes a monthly burger special, although the offering may change.

There is plenty of variety in the venue’s layout. The Front Bar includes the Pool Room, with a pool table and high tables for smaller functions, while the Lounge opens towards the courtyard for casual gatherings. The heritage Ballroom is suited to banquets, weddings and conferences, and the Front Bar can accommodate larger celebrations with a speaker and dance-floor setup. Other options include the outdoor Laneway, Herbert’s Bar and Balcony, and Lord Forrest, a restored heritage room with climate control, a smart TV and catering options for meetings.

For organised events, Federal Hotel caters for groups of 30 to 140 people and lists corporate functions, dinners, birthdays, engagements, weddings and staff parties among its uses, with a focus on cocktail-style events. The accommodation is positioned as a central Fremantle base, offering a boutique hotel, a restaurant and bar, plus communal self-catering facilities. That combination makes the venue practical for visitors staying in town, casual meals and drinks, and groups looking for a flexible space for a celebration or work gathering.