14 great wine bars and restaurants in Perth 2024
Star Wine List's ambassador Emma Farrelly and GT WINE show the way to their favourite wine spots in Perth, Australia. Here are the venues not to miss!
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Address: 492 Stirling Highway, Peppermint Grove
Located in one of Perth’s most affluent suburbs, Pep’s is a neighborhood wine bar with a relaxed and community-driven vibe. The wine selection is succinct and focuses on a diverse selection of premium imported and local wines. While there is no printed bottle list, the staff will gladly help you pick something from the shelf or tightly packed Vintec’s if you need assistance.
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Phone: +61 0493 028 183
Address: 181 Central Avenue, Mount Lawley
Bar Vino is a bustling and vibrant café by day that transforms into a cosy wine bar in the evenings. The food and wine have a distinct leaning towards Italy, and they offer an impressive selection by the glass. Within the listings of Barolo and Brunello there is a smattering of impressive Australian and French producers. Service is jolly and informative, and although it’s definitely loud in the evenings, this place is full of heart and passion.
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Address: 399 Oxford Street, Mount Hawthorn
Casa has firmly established itself as one of Perth’s great watering holes. Located in the leafy suburb of Mount Hawthorn, only 10 minutes north of the city, Casa is a delightful space with a modern, friendly approach to hospitality. The wine fridges are stocked with some of the great producers of Europe, with the selection deeply focused on thoughtful farming and hard to come by labels. As if the wine list alone were not reason enough to come, executive chef and co-owner Paul Bently’s food offering is a tight selection of well-executed dishes that play beautifully with the style of wine Casa...
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Phone: +61 0447 804 133
Address: 458 William Street, Perth
Wines of While has quietly cemented itself as Perth’s finest natural wine bar and has been going strong for quite a few years now. Tucked into the top end of William Street in Northbridge, there is no better place to sit on a sunny afternoon and watch the world go by. Over the past year they have introduced a cellar reserve list that adds nicely to the breadth of the wine offering. Snacks are on point, the chef producing some now ‘famous’ dishes, such as the slowly cooked white beans served with house-made sourdough. They also have a takeaway license, so you can stock up on your favourite cul...
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Phone: +61 08 9421 1206
Address: 6 The Esplanade, Perth
In the centre of Perth’s Central Business District lies Balthazar, a restaurant that makes you feel like you are in the right place. Something about this venue always screams ‘grown up’, and you will most often be rubbing shoulders with a strong corporate/business clientele. The aesthetic, food and wine list all say ‘serious’, but the team has a friendly and approachable nature. The menu is modern, smart cooking with a nod to local produce and seasonal ingredients. The wine list is compact and concise, covering a great range of regions and producers. There is a strong focus on French and Ita...
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Phone: +61 (08) 9286 1111
Address: 88 Marine Parade, Cottesloe
Il Lido is a laid-back yet sophisticated venue in Cottesloe that hums from morning until late. The communal-style dining and rustic cuisine is complemented by an incredibly extensive list with Italian wines at the forefront. Wines are listed by region instead of variety, which indicates the commitment and focus of wines from Italy. Il Lido is highly regarded by the wine community in Australia and well-loved by locals too. A benchmark Perth restaurant with plenty of class and style.
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Phone: +61 (08) 9325 7077
Address: 77 Saint Georges Terrace, Perth
Lalla Rookh is a wine lover's paradise, a treasure trove of hard-to-come-by labels and cult producers. The venue is split into two different areas, the main one being a large dining room with a long bar and a small outdoor courtyard. Through a large door off the dining room, you will find the "wine store", a buzzing, intimate space offering an excellent by-the-glass selection (including some highly sought-after premium wines via Coravin) alongside perfect wine snacks with a European slant. Jeremy Prus (owner-operator) is a true hospitality professional with an incredible understanding of win...
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Phone: +61 (08) 6161 3100
Address: 676 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley
Best Short List Award Australia 2022
At the northern end of the Mount Lawley strip on Beaufort St, you will find a dimly lit and moody bistro called Le Rebelle. Romantic and sultry, this elegant little space offers a solid French menu with youthful energy. The wine list is compact and precise yet full of great wines from admiral producers. The engaged staff, excellent playlist and sharp cooking will leave you feeling satiated and happy. Ask for the Fancy List if you want to splurge – a rotating list of rare bottles.
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Phone: +61 459 250 952
Address: 406 South Terrace, South Fremantle
In the hip and relaxed seaside neighbourhood of South Fremantle, you will find Madalenas, a quaint and sunny little restaurant where the kitchen is devoted to working with local fishmongers. The wine list leans toward minimal intervention and lo-fi producers from both Australia and beyond, with a compact and inspiring by-the-glass offering. The recently opened upstairs bar offers the same list with a short list of brilliant ‘snacks’ and an uninterrupted view of the sea.
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Phone: +6189425 5222
Address: 72 Outram Street, West Perth
Mayfair Lane is a noteworthy gastro pub located just outside the Central Business District. This unassuming venue houses one of the greatest lists in Perth, compiled by knowledgeable owner and sommelier Foni Pollitt. The list is detailed and considered with plenty of depth and breadth. The impressive selection of Champagne is a standout, as is a section exclusively designated to wines from volcanic soils. The winemakers of Western Australia converge here whenever they come to town, which is a sure sign of a venue dedicated to the grape.
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Phone: +61 8 6255 5587
Address: Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood
International Austrian Wine List of the Year, presented by Austrian Wine 2023
The renowned Rockpool is an upmarket steak restaurant housed within the Crown Metropol precinct. The dining room is bold and serious, sitting alongside a large open kitchen. The bar is sophisticated, where excellent burgers alongside grand cru burgundy is most definitely an option. The encyclopaedic wine list takes time to peruse, as the regions of Europe are thoroughly represented. Verticals of Australian icons and plenty of back vintage wines are a real feature here.
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Phone: +61 8 9226 5596
Address: 131 Saint Georges Terrace, Perth
By the Glass List Award Australia 2022
The pewter bar top welcomes you into a darkly lit, intimate space along Perth’s main business drag. The Heritage is a tale of two cities. Starting out life as an upmarket French bistro, pivoting into its very sleek and considered approach to wine bar seamlessly a few years ago. Offering a very “modest” 100 wines by the glass plus many more by the bottle, this is an oenophile’s dream. All can be done by the glass, carafe or full bottle. The new bottle shop attached is a great inclusion to the offering.
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Phone: +61 (08) 9286 4050
Address: 278 Marine Parade, Swanbourne
The Shorehouse is a sprawling and impressive beachside venue in Swanbourne. There is a fresh coastal energy to the bright, breezy space, with the option of alfresco dining on the deck being incredibly popular whenever the sun is out. The wine list is expertly structured and extensive, with a playful spin encouraging diners to broaden their wine education at the table. Plenty to choose from, with a strong focus on Champagne & Sparkling, Riesling and other varietals that drink well by the sea.
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Phone: +61 (08) 6168 7855
Address: COMO The Treasury Level 4, 1 Cathedral Avenue, Perth
The jewel in the State Buildings crown, Wildflower, is perched on the building's rooftop, offering excellent views of the surrounding city area. This is Perth's fine dining at its best. The menu changes following the six seasons of the indigenous calendar, highlighting native ingredients from Western Australia. The extensive wine list offers an excellent selection of current and museum wines from Western Australian regions, alongside a serious collection from the rest of Australia and beyond. (Star Wine List's ambassador Emma Farrelly is the Wine Director at the State Buildings, Editor's no...
