Lot Twenty

Lot Twenty is a small bar at 20/57 James Street, in the heart of Perth’s Cultural Centre. It combines cocktails, mixed drinks, wine and food with the relaxed feel of an inner-city place to settle in for afternoon aperitivo, a late lunch or an evening drink. The venue describes its food as light fare with a move towards a tapas-style share menu, while its drinks focus on crafted cocktails, seasonal flavour and a rotating selection of wines. Bookings are recommended, although walk-ins are welcome.

There is more to the offering than a standard bar visit. Lot Twenty runs a changing programme of hands-on classes, tastings and food-and-drink pairings. Its cocktail classes teach guests how to shake, muddle and stir three signature drinks, with private sessions available for groups of at least 10. Other listed experiences include a gin tasting matched with pintxos, a self-guided Cocktail Trail through Northbridge, and themed sessions pairing dumplings with red wine or rosé. The rosé series is seasonal and noted as returning in spring.

The events are designed to be social and interactive rather than demonstrations viewed from the sidelines. The dumpling masterclass involves making different styles from scratch before sitting down to eat them with light snacks and wine. The Spicy Margarita experience puts guests behind the bar, while the Espresso Martini and tiramisu session combines cocktail-making with dessert. A Pornstar Martini masterclass pairs the drink with a prawn cocktail, and the Mulled Wine Masterclass and Dinner includes a steak and stout pie with mash and seasonal vegetables, plus a bottle of mulled wine to take home. These are event offerings and may change, so checking the current calendar is sensible.

Lot Twenty suits friends looking for an organised afternoon or evening out, couples after a more hands-on date activity, and groups planning birthdays, hens events or team building. Private functions and tailored classes are also available for celebrations and work groups. The venue’s programming gives regular visitors a reason to return, particularly wine drinkers interested in cellar specials, cocktail enthusiasts wanting to build their skills, or anyone keen on a relaxed shared meal in central Perth. Its Wednesday-to-Sunday service covers lunch and dinner on most open days, with later trading on Friday and Saturday.