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Picabar

Attached to the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, this venue has dibs on an extremely central and pleasant location in Perth's cultural centre. In summertime you can sit outside and watch the big screen.

free

Address: 51 James Street
Getting there: exit Perth train station through the escalators and head north. Picabar is to the left of the big screen
Hours: Daily 11AM-midnight
Price: Free
Website: picabar.com.au (opens in a new tab)

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