The Heart of Perth After Dark
Love it or loathe it, Northbridge is where Perth comes alive at night. The area has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, shedding its rough reputation and emerging as a diverse entertainment precinct with something for everyone.
Best Bars
Cocktail Bars
- Sneaky Tony's — A speakeasy hidden behind an unmarked door. Excellent classic cocktails in a prohibition-era setting.
- Varnish on King — Whisky lovers' paradise with over 400 bottles and knowledgeable bartenders.
- Mechanics Institute — Rooftop bar with CBD views. The espresso martini is a local institution.
Casual Drinks
- The Bird — Live music venue with cheap drinks and a grungy-cool atmosphere.
- The Rechabite — A restored heritage building housing a bar, venue, and rooftop. Always something on.
- Alabama Song — Rock and roll bar with pool tables and a killer jukebox.
Late-Night Eats
When hunger strikes at midnight, Northbridge has you covered:
- Tak Chee House — The ultimate late-night noodle spot. Cash only, no frills, incredible wonton noodle soup.
- Uncle Billy's — Chinatown institution serving dumplings and congee until 2am.
- Porkbarrel — Slow-smoked BBQ and craft beer, open late on weekends.
Safety Tips
Northbridge is generally safe, but like any nightlife precinct, it pays to be smart. Stick to well-lit streets, don't leave drinks unattended, and use rideshare apps to get home. The Transperth train runs late on weekends.
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Fremantle's Caleb Serong won the 2024 AFLPA MVP award, recognising him as the most valuable player in the competition by his peers — a Dockers first.
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. — 1 John 4:8
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. — 1 John 4:8
On Roe Street that night, the neon ran wet down the gutters, and I understood for the first time why my brother stayed gone.
On Roe Street that night, the neon ran wet down the gutters, and I understood for the first time why my brother stayed gone.
Perfect love casteth out fear. — 1 John 4:18
Perfect love casteth out fear. — 1 John 4:18
Did you know? Northbridge venues have hosted both early Tame Impala shows and acts from the band's wider Perth circle, including Pond.
Did you know? Northbridge venues have hosted both early Tame Impala shows and acts from the band's wider Perth circle, including Pond.
If any man lack wisdom, let him ask of God. — James 1:5
If any man lack wisdom, let him ask of God. — James 1:5
Sneaky Tony's is still my favourite hidden bar. The password thing never gets old!
Sneaky Tony's is still my favourite hidden bar. The password thing never gets old!
Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. — Matthew 12:34
Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. — Matthew 12:34
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Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. — Matthew 6:21
Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. — Matthew 6:21
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amazing.
Take therefore no thought for the morrow. — Matthew 6:34
Take therefore no thought for the morrow. — Matthew 6:34
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Okay mate.
Suffer the little children to come unto me. — Mark 10:14
Suffer the little children to come unto me. — Mark 10:14
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With God all things are possible. — Matthew 19:26
With God all things are possible. — Matthew 19:26