Coffee
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.
Tiger Tiger Coffee Bar
Some argue that Perth's best coffee can be found here. A remarkably serene and quiet back alley in the middle of the bustling city, it makes a nice escape. In addition, plenty of home made food is on the menu.
Cafe on Oxford 130
Includes board games for hire, and a funky plastic outdoor setting.
Infusion Coffee
If you're in the city and want something a little stronger than what Gloria Jeans has to offer, then Infusion Coffee has a pretty good selection.
Perth is home to a thriving, European-style cafe culture, influenced by the large amount of Italian migrants. There are a number of stylish cafes, including:
Clubs
Ambar
This unpretentious bar/club, which serves some very tasty cocktails to compliment its uber-cool music policy, was the highest ranking Australian club in a DJ Magazine poll in 2005. Many local punters say that this accolade could be attributed to the crowd's friendly and "up for it" attitude.
Amplifier Bar/Capitol Nightclub
Head here late on a Saturday night for some indie dance hits and an eclectic crowd.
Bars
Belgian Beer Cafe Westende
Has an impressive selection of imported and local beers on tap, with specialised glassware to match.
The Moon & Sixpence
This authentic British-theme pub has a wide and ever changing selection of local, British, Irish and European beers and ales, and as one might expect, the food isn't bad either although this is where the authenticity ends, thankfully!.
Carnegie's
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 complimented 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.
Sassellas Tavern
Has a balcony that overlooks Forest Chase, and if you're hungry they have a good selection of food that's ready in 10 minutes. The steak sandwich is good value for around $13.
Bobby Dazzler's
This quintessentially Aussie pub/restaurant which is adorned by Australian flags as well as sporting and Aussie beer related memorabilia serves a good selection of draft beers which are complimented nicely by some albeit overpriced authentic Aussie grub.