Powells Fromagerie & Wine Bar

Powells Fromagerie & Wine Bar is a Leederville spot centred on wine, cheese and shareable plates. Its drinks list covers Australian and international bottles and pours, with options ranging from prosecco, French sparkling and Italian pinot grigio to Margaret River sauvignon blanc, Ferguson Valley chardonnay and Great Southern pinot noir. There are also beers, non-alcoholic drinks, WA-made limoncello and tawny port, making it possible to keep things simple or explore something a little different.

The food menu is designed for sharing and balances small plates with a strong cheese focus. The Cheesemonger's Selection changes over time and showcases Australian and international cheeses with accompaniments and house-made sourdough crackers, with three, four or five-cheese servings available. Baked Brie offers a warm, gooey option, while local La Delizia burrata is paired with Manjimup Premier Black Truffle. Other choices include fresh focaccia with rosemary and herb butter, Sicilian olives, hummus with seeded dukkah, crispy potatoes with aioli and spaghetti bites with vodka sauce and stracciatella.

Powells makes what it can in its own kitchen, including sauces, jams and oils, and sources other produce from local independent suppliers. That approach comes through in details such as house-pickled vegetables, freshly baked focaccia and the rotating cheese selection. The menu also includes prosciutto, salumi and add-ons such as cornichons, extra crackers and honeycomb, while Drunken Pear provides a sweet finish. The kitchen is nut-free, and the menu identifies vegetarian, vegan, vegan-option and gluten-free-option dishes; guests are asked to flag dietary requirements.

At 12 Electric Lane, Powells suits a relaxed date, a catch-up over a bottle or a small group sharing several plates. Walk-ins are welcome, tables can be booked, and the venue invites enquiries for hosted events. Solo visitors can keep things straightforward with a glass and one or two plates, while groups can build a broader spread around the cheese and drinks lists. The website does not provide much detail about the room itself, but its wine-bar and fromagerie format gives the visit a clear focus: good pours, considered produce and food made to be shared.