Refuge Small Bar

Refuge Small Bar is an independently owned venue in Subiaco, Perth, built around drinks, food and an easy social atmosphere. The bar describes itself as a cosy, intimate space with warm surroundings and dark wood accents, suited to a relaxed dinner, a few drinks or a catch-up with friends. Curated cocktails and beers are central to the offering, alongside wine and a broad food menu.

The menu ranges from small bites to more substantial plates, making it flexible for sharing or settling in for a meal. House focaccia is baked on site and served with olive oil and balsamic, while warm marinated olives, BBQ corn ribs, zucchini fritters and baked Camembert offer approachable options for the table. For something heartier, the menu includes steak sandwich on house-baked focaccia, Significant Parma, blue cheese and walnut pappardelle, beef lasagna, battered fish and chips, and a porterhouse steak with potato pave and seasonal greens. Salads and vegetable dishes, including pumpkin and quinoa and cauliflower steak, add variety beyond the meat and seafood options. Desserts include chocolate lava cake and sticky date pudding.

The venue presents itself as a local bar that values personal service and community. Its story centres on bringing people together over well-made drinks, good music and genuine hospitality, with the team working with local producers, artisans and suppliers. That independent identity comes through in the emphasis on in-house preparation, from focaccia and sauces to the considered cocktail offering, rather than a narrowly drinks-only approach.

Refuge suits several kinds of visit: a casual meal, an evening unwinding over cocktails or beers, and celebrations with friends. The venue also takes private functions and parties, with tailored cocktail experiences and a diverse menu available for event groups. Its intimate format may appeal to people looking for a more relaxed bar setting than a large venue, while the substantial menu makes it practical for groups who want to eat as well as drink.