
The Galway Hooker
A lively Irish pub at Scarborough Beach in Perth, rated 4.4 across more than 1,100 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Galway Hooker sits on the Esplanade at Scarborough, one of Perth's most popular beachside suburbs. A popular Irish pub, it's a genuine local fixture — combining a warm, welcoming Irish-pub atmosphere with hearty food, good drinks, live music and a lively, sociable feel, all in a great location near the beach at Scarborough.
The appeal is that combination of a great Irish-pub atmosphere, hearty food and drinks, live music and the convivial charm of a proper Irish pub, ideal for a relaxed meal, a pint with friends, catching the sport or a fun night out near the beach. The warm, welcoming character and live entertainment have broad appeal, and the Galway Hooker has clearly won over a big, loyal crowd.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours, the live-music program and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a pint, a hearty feed, some live music and a warm pub atmosphere near the beach, it's often just a matter of dropping in at the Galway Hooker in Scarborough.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 11:00 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 00:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 93
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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