Nightlife in Perth

14 clubs, live music venues and late-night spots in Perth.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Ambar
This unpretentious bar/club serves some very tasty cocktails to complement its uber-cool music policy. The crowd has a friendly and "up for it" attitude.
Fri or Sat night
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Amplifier Bar/Capitol Nightclub
Head here late on a Saturday night for some indie dance hits and an eclectic crowd.
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Chinatown
Perth's little Chinatown, with its own Chinese gate, is a good spot for picking up Asian groceries and also the best place for late night dining in Perth. Most venues are BYO. Chinese businesses in Northbridge are not confined to Chinatown but can be found throughout Northbridge, and most visibly along William St.
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Connections
Claims to be the oldest gay night club in Australia and possibly the world.
Wed 8PM-4AM, Thu 8PM-3AM, Fri 8PM-5AM, Sat 8PM-5AM, Sun-Tue closed
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Crown Perth Complex
Crown Perth Casino
An all-in-one entertainment precinct. The casino offers all games, the theatre provides a venue for some of the best touring productions, while the Dome is a 20,000 capacity arena that regularly hosts tennis tournaments and international concerts. Also included within the complex are a number of bars and pubs, including Paddy Hannan's (named after the first person to strike gold in West Australia) and the infamous nightclub The Eve. Take the Thornlie line (platform 4) from the central station, McIver or Claisebrook (platform 2).
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Lucky Shag Bar
Bar and restaurant with a focus on breakfast. Located right on the river with great views. Also has live music and a great beer selection.
M 11AM-8PM Tu-Th 11AM-10:30PM Sa 7:30AM-10:30PM Su 7:30AM-9PM
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Magnet House
Maggie's
Probably the most popular nightclub in Perth. Magnet House is full every weekend - usually plays quite mainstream music.
$20 entry fee
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Prince Lane Bar
The motto of this very impressive pub/bar is "The Spirit of Rock" and, as such, the music policy leans towards contemporary rock and pop music (when the resident DJ isn't spinning, punters can select from a wide range of tunes from a state of the art video jukebox). The towering liquor cabinets are almost two stories high and as one might imagine, the draft beer, cocktail and "shooter" list is equally as monumental (Carnegie's has the longest cocktails list in Perth according to local press) and it is all complemented by a friendly and outgoing team of bar-staff. Tuesday night is quiz and $6 pints night whilst Wednesday nights feature half-price cocktails from 6PM.
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The Brass Monkey Hotel
The Brass
A large venue with great comedy club on site and a good selection of beers and wines.
Mon-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri Sat 11AM-midnight, Sun 11AM-11PMFree
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The Moon Cafe
A staple for university students, gays and coffee-house intellectuals. It has off beat interior design, an assortment of quirky lamps, retro lounges and board games. Hosts a Jazz band every Thursday. Also serves great alcoholic beverages, light meals and snacks.
Open till late
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The Shorehouse
A great place to sit on the deck enjoying a cocktail before ordering lunch or dinner.
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Australian Rules Football
Perth, like Melbourne, is mad for its footy. Every weekend between (roughly) March and August, newly opened Perth Stadium (known as Optus Stadium) now hosts either the West Coast Eagles or the Fremantle Dockers clubs for Australian Football League (AFL) matches. Why not choose whose colours you like best and join in the fun? All games go on sale two weeks before each game, with the majority of seats having been pre-sold to club members. However, some tickets are always made available for opposing club members and then the general public. Average attendance for the venue's first AFL season (2018) was approximately 46,500. For a more intimate and accessible game, West Australian Football League (WAFL) games are held at numerous grounds around Perth during the same period. Crowds number only a few thousand, and you can even go on the field during the breaks to have a kick, or to listen to the coach address the team! Aussie rules football might be hard to understand at first, but it is quite exciting.
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Metropolis Fremantle
A club located on Marine Parade. It is one of the biggest and busiest in Fremantle. Metros is divided into different sections, offering RnB, bands belting out 1980/90s hits, house and electronic music on different nights. On the plus side, it is loud, busy, and the place to be seen. On the downside, there is a $10 cover charge before midnight and a $15 charge after. Get there early or expect a long line to get in.
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Pinky's Beach Club
The newest addition to the island, Pinky's Beach Club offers a more upmarket vibe.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Perth (CC BY-SA 4.0).