Picabar

Picabar sits on James Street in Northbridge, at the Perth Cultural Centre in the heart of the city's dining-and-arts precinct just north of the CBD. A lively, much-loved bar attached to the cultural centre, it's become a genuine fixture — known for its relaxed, characterful atmosphere, good drinks and its place at the heart of Northbridge's creative scene.

The appeal is that combination of a great bar atmosphere, a good drinks-and-food offering and a buzzing cultural-precinct setting, ideal for a relaxed drink, a catch-up or a night out surrounded by the galleries and culture of the Cultural Centre. Its arty, sociable vibe has made it a beloved spot.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,500 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Drinks lists, any food offering, opening hours and events vary, and a popular Northbridge bar fills up on weekends and around events, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed drink in a characterful, arty setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in and soaking up the Cultural Centre atmosphere.