The Lucky Shag
Barrack Square, Perth WA 6000, Australia
ClosedToday 11:00 – 22:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
Stalwart joint with a decked riverfront terrace, offering drinks and pub grub in relaxed surrounds.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:00 – 20:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- FridayToday
- 11:00 – 22:30
- Saturday
- 07:30 – 22:30
- Sunday
- 07:30 – 21:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
The Lucky Shag is a waterfront bar in Perth CBD with views across the Swan River towards South Perth. Its deck is the natural place to take in the outlook, whether you are settling in during the day, watching the sunset or meeting friends in the evening.
The venue describes its atmosphere as relaxed by day, with live music and more energy at night. It caters for a range of occasions, including lunch, dinner, functions and casual catch-ups. The site also promotes breakfast, food and beverage menus, although it does not provide specific dish details here. Takeaway food and drinks are available by ordering directly with the bar.
The name has a distinctly local origin. In late 1998, as a small 29-square-metre bar was nearing completion, an observer saw a shag emerge from a dive carrying two fish. That moment became the story behind The Lucky Shag. With its river setting, deck and broad mix of uses, it suits visitors looking for a casual Perth CBD venue for a meal, drinks, live music or a group function.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.2 from 3,134 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 68
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 17 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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