The Duke Bar and Bistro

The Duke Bar and Bistro is a modern British-style pub in Joondalup, Perth, combining familiar Australian pub culture with a distinctly British influence. Its food offering covers hearty pub classics and contemporary favourites, while the drinks list includes beer, cider, wine, spirits, cocktails and non-specific “smooth drops” of wine. The venue’s approach is straightforward: generous food, a broad drinks selection and relaxed hospitality suited to different kinds of visits.

There are several spaces to choose from. The fully serviced restaurant is designed for a proper sit-down meal, while the main bar and alfresco area offer a more casual setting for drinks and catch-ups. A dedicated sports bar includes TAB facilities and big screens for major sporting events, with football memorabilia, club flags and photographs contributing to its British football character. The history section also describes two spacious beer gardens, giving groups and families more room to settle in.

Food is central to The Duke’s British identity. The menu includes parmis, steaks, bangers and mash, gammon steak, toad in the hole, Scotch eggs and Yorkshire pudding, alongside share plates, pizzas and grill favourites. Sundays bring a three-course carvery with roast meats, roasted vegetables, Yorkshire puddings, soup and desserts. The venue also promotes recurring specials and events including Proper Pies, live music, a quiz, happy hour, Parmi Tuesdays, steak specials and ribs and wings specials. These offerings give the pub a changing rhythm through the week without taking it beyond its core pub format.

The Duke opened in 2015 and marked its tenth anniversary in 2025. Its decor draws on English pub traditions, with old maps, posters, paintings, football flags, beer logos and other British-themed pieces throughout the venue. It also celebrates occasions including St George’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, St David’s Day and St Andrew’s Day, with St George’s Day featuring traditional Morris dancing. With a restaurant for family meals, bar and alfresco areas for groups, sports facilities for match days, and a quieter option for a pint, it is set up for families, friends, sports fans and locals looking for an uncomplicated pub meal or drink.