Top Bars in Perth – Most Viewed (2025)

Tucked somewhere in the vibrant, ever-evolving streets of Chinatown in Northbridge, Sneaky Tony’s is a modern throwback to the smoky, clandestine bars of Prohibition lore. With its entrance intentionally elusive and a secret password required on Friday and Saturday nights, the bar embodies the intrigue and mystique of hidden speakeasies. Inside, the main draw is rum — lots of it. With over 300 bottles of rum from around the globe, the back wall is a gleaming library of liquid treasure, each bottle waiting to be explored. The cocktail menu leverages that vast rum collection to deliver bold, rum-centred creations, but there are also well-crafted cocktails, wine, beer, cider, and snacks to round out the experience. Atmospherically, Sneaky Tony’s leans dark, moody, intimate. Low lighting, rich woods and vintage touches help set the tone. Entry feels like part of the adventure — the password (published on Instagram/Facebook at 3pm on Fri/Sat) is your key to passing the threshold. On quieter nights, the buzz is around the drink exploration and the rum selection; in peak times, the hidden-bar lore intensifies the energy. Sneaky Tony’s also hosts cocktails, beer, wine, cider, and bar snacks, making it accessible for casual visits and tasting journeys alike. The experience is part drink, part treasure hunt — finding the spot, obtaining the password, and immersing oneself in rum culture feels like part of the fun.

Descend through a discreet sliding glass door in the heart of Perth’s financial district, and you’ll find Foxtrot Unicorn — a basement cocktail bar built into what was once a bank vault dating from 1887. The walls themselves seem to carry stories: this space used to house the Western Australian Club and later banking operations. Inside, the aesthetic is rustic, warm, and curated: jarrah wood, salvaged vintage fixtures, plush seating, curiosities, and winks to Western Australian design heritage. The approach is “a haven for lovers of great booze” — whether you come for the serious cocktail nerdery, local spirits, or just a good drink in an atmospheric space. Foxtrot Unicorn’s bar program blends the classic and the experimental. They use local and native botanicals, lean into whiskey and brown spirits, and offer rotating signature and vintage cocktails (such as a popcorn-inflected riff on a Paloma) alongside more familiar formats. The menu even highlights “molten-cheese jaffles” (think grilled cheese sandwiches) as the bar’s playful, comforting food side to accompany drinks. Though it feels tucked away, Foxtrot Unicorn is meant to be inviting. The team is run by award-winning local bartenders who aim for both accessibility and sophistication. Atmosphere is intimate rather than showy — dim lighting, eclectic décor, soft hum of conversation, and the occasional music backdrop. It’s a place to linger: for post-work solitude, lively evenings, or gatherings of cocktail enthusiasts. Because it's in a basement vault and behind a low-key entrance, discovering it feels like unlocking a secret. The name hints at whimsy; the execution feels grounded, polished, and deeply local.

Nestled on the fringe of Northbridge and Highgate at 195 Brisbane St in Perth, Bar Love is the creation of bar veterans Pippa Canavan and Murray Walsh, who set out to craft a space where bold fun meets serious drink-making. From the front window’s gold-leaf signage proclaiming “Cold Drinks, Warm Service and Hot Bartenders” to the velvet love-seats, mirror-ball panther and pink-and-orange palette inside, the aesthetic channels disco-flair with a laid-back local-bar heart. Inside, expect a thoughtfully curated cocktail menu featuring standout creations such as the “Peaches & Cream Negroni” and the “Vamos Martini” (a cheeky hybrid of espresso martini meets viral Mont Blanc coffee). Alongside top-tier cocktails, the taps flow with batched mixes from local craft players and a compact but strong selection of WA wines and beers. Food comes via a lively collaboration with the neighbouring kitchen of Peasant’s Paradice (led by chef Dwight Alexander), delivering snack-friendly fare spiced with global influence- think East African spiced fries, curry-style pies, or Peri-Peri toasties. Bar Love positions itself as an LGBTQIA+ safe space where “all are welcome” and “zero-tolerance for discrimination” is part of the ethos. The atmosphere blends warmth, irreverence and approachability: whether you’re after a quality crafted drink, a fun night out, or just a comfortable space to hang with friends, this bar delivers. With opening hours from mid-afternoon into the late night on Friday and Saturday, it’s primed for both pre-dinner cocktails and full-on evening sessions.