16 Of Perth’s Best Beachside Bars

The only thing that can make Perth beaches better is downing a bevvie (or two) in the sunshine. Fortunately for us we’re pretty spoilt for choice, and it feels like new joints are opening up all the time. Here’s a few of our faves, including a few recent additions:

Madalena’s

When the husband and wife team behind super popular food truck Comida do Sul opened Madalena’s at the start of 2019, it was no surprise it became one of the most talked about restaurants in Perth, and Australia at large. This relaxed boteco has a menu that celebrates local seafood, as well as a wine list curated in conjunction with the guys at Wise Child. You’d think you were on the beach in Barcelona if it wasn’t so classically Perth.

406 South Terrace, South Fremantle

Canteen Pizza

Canteen promises pizza, wine and a real good time – and they certainly deliver. On our list of favourite pizzas in Perth, these guys have a view to match. Drop by between 3 and 6 any afternoon (that’s weekend OR weekday!) for one of our best Italian imports, aperitivo. If it’s a Monday night, you’ll be right on time to enjoy their killer pizza and pinot deal. What could be better?

110 Marine Parade, Cottesloe

The Beach House

Since opening last year The Beach House up on the beach in Jindalee has fast become a real destination venue. The unmatched views are matched by the leafy, coastal interior decor, a cruisey coastal attitude and a big ol’ range of tap beers. Definitely worth jumping in the car for a northern road trip.

100 Aurora Esplanade, Jindalee

Il Lido

It almost feels like cheating to put Canteen AND Il Lido on the list, but sometimes you just need to know about all your options. The big brother to Canteen, Il Lido is all about a sense of European sophistication with a side of beachside relaxation. With a spritz in your hand, you’ll practically feel like you’re in Capri.

88 Marine Parade, Cottesloe

The Shorehouse

Like we’ve said before: if Nigella Lawson rates it, that’s good enough for us. Sit under one of The Shorehouse’s charming striped umbrellas and peruse their extensive Bloody Mary menu, while taking in the gorgeous view of Swanbourne Beach. What could be better?

278 Marine Parade, Swanbourne

Scarborough Beach Bar

We’re pretty spoilt for choice when it comes to bars along the Scarborough Beach foreshore, but it’s hard to go past the views at Scarborough Beach Bar. Perched upstairs you get a primo viewing platform of surfers over the hill all set to chilled DJs, a very tempting cocktail selection and relaxed coastal pub fare.

1 Manning Street, Scarborough

Odyssea

Odyssea’s expansive wrap-around deck offers one of the best beach views you’re gonna get, anywhere, anytime. With a menu that’s appropriately seafood-y, and draws from various coastal cuisines (it’s a little bit Mediterranean, and a little bit Asian, with a few tortillas here and there), you’re set whether you’re grabbing a quick post swim coffee from the takeaway window or a sunset cocktail.

187 Challenger Parade, City Beach

Bathers Beach House

Australia’s first ever licensed true beach front bar, Bathers Beach House might be the only place you can (legally) enjoy a drink with the sand between your toes. If you really want to feel like you’re on holiday, book a couple of beach loungers for you and your mates to chill out on as the sun sets.

47 Mews Road, Fremantle

El Grotto

If you’re feeling less like an eleganté sunset wine and more like a down and dirty night out…El Grotto might be the place for you. Head to their facebook to suss out what live music is on this week. Grab a jug of La Paloma and a few tacos or a Happy Chicken and see where the night takes you…

5/148 The Esplanade, Scarborough

The Amberton

Another recently opened northern treasure, The Amberton is right on the beach in Eglinton in between Alkimos and Yanchep. Even if you’re a southsider, it’s totally worth it for the super friendly staff, fun, easy menu featuring all your faves and that specifically chilled atmosphere you can only find when you get away from the big smoke.

2 Idyllic View, Eglinton

Swell Mullaloo Beach

With the coastal decor inside, you can hardly tell where the beach ends and Swell begins. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, you can get your beachside fix anytime of day – with some pretty hard-to-beat views, too.

11 Oceanside Promenade, Mullaloo

Running With Thieves

Life’s a funny old thing, ain’t it? You have all these grand plans to launch your brand new venue, with a restaurant, brewery and distillery, and then… well, 2020. After a brief stint pivoting to producing hand sanitiser, November of 2020 saw Running With Thieves finally able to open, for real. As well as a micro-brewery, the space also contains a distillery producing both gin and vodka varieties, plus a retail outlet for you to take all those goodies home. While the warehouse doesn’t quite have the coastal vibes of some other bars on the list, its proximity to South Beach’s easy-breezy lifestyle makes it a necessary inclusion.

218 Marine Terrace, South Fremantle

Rustico

For some of the most legit tapas this side of Barcelona, you’ve gotta head to Rustico. The bar is perfectly positioned for a post-swim snack and sangria – especially during their happy hour specials on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; where you can pick up both for a bargain. As they say: full stomach, happy heart!

19/61 Rockingham Beach Road, Rockingham Beach

The Galway Hooker

Obviously, the first thing we think of when we think “traditional Irish pub”? A sweeping view of the Indian Ocean. We kid, but there’s something about the salty air at the Galway Hooker that adds a certain seaside charm to an afternoon. With a fit-out that was built in Ireland and shipped over, you’ll be singing sea shanties in no time.

3/148 The Esplanade, Scarborough

La Cabaña

Madalena’s (slightly) newer neighbour, we can’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon than soaking up the sunshine and good vibes in La Cabaña’s courtyard. Post-swim, taco in one hand, cocktail in the other, pooch by our side… bliss.

400 South Terrace, South Fremantle

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Header image: The Beach House

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