The Best Bars in Fremantle for Fun Vibes & Fancy Sips

While uncovering Fremantle on foot, you’ll soon discover the port town is the ideal stomping ground for boutique brews, sinful gins, fruity wines and bar bites to match. Since many of the best bars in Fremantle are within metres of each other, join the ongoing revelry in this popular port city, with a bar hop through its historic streets.

With so many bars, pubs and watering holes at your feet, it’s just as well there are also plenty of unique places to lay your head!

Whisper Wine Bar

Housed in a historic limestone flour mill just steps from Fremantle Markets, Whisper Wine Bar feels like a well-kept secret plucked straight from a sleepy village in the South of France. Here, tranquillity reigns, paired perfectly with a glass of local sparkling or a bold red from Europe, California, or Argentina. Add a cheese platter, a plate of oysters or decadent chocolate fondant, and you’ve got the trifecta: wine, snacks, and vibes. Quiet, understated, and utterly magnifique.

1/15 Essex Street, Fremantle

Ode to Sirens 

Ode to Sirens is one of our favourite bars in Fremantle. It’s a place where 70s nostalgia gets a modern twist. The vinyl spins, the drinks flow — natty wines, tap beers, craft cans, and retro cocktails all make an appearance. The Greek-centric menu, complete with pita and dips, pairs perfectly with the sun-soaked, orange-walled courtyard. It’s smooth, it’s laid-back, and it’s as effortlessly cool as the crowd that’s always there, grooving to the sounds and enjoying every sip and bite. This is the kind of place you just want to sink into.

25 High Street, Fremantle

Vin Populi

This buzzy Italian enoteca may technically lean more into restaurant territory than bar, but honestly, there are few drinking experiences that top Vin Populi. Take a seat streetside beneath the beautiful heritage buildings, knock back a few vinos, order some antipasti, talk loudly and let the evening unfold. It’s la dolce vita meet Fremantle cool, and if you manage to get a table, you’ll never leave.

9 – 15 High Street, Fremantle

Strange Company

Strange Company is the kind of place where cocktails spark conversations and the vibe pulls you in like a riptide. Start with the citrusy, chamomile-kissed ‘Sardinian Drifter’ or the fruity, gin-laden ‘In the Clouds’ — each sip feels like an adventure. Hungry? Dive into dishes like crispy red prawns, harissa-drenched octopus, or a baguette primed for Rizzoli anchovy-dipping.

Finish with a Fernandito — bitter, bold, unforgettable — or linger over their rotating cheese and dessert offerings. It’s laid-back cool distilled into a glass, and one of the best bars in Fremantle. 

5 Nairn Street, Fremantle

Shirley’s 

Shirley’s is a charming little bar and eatery in Fremantle, serving a playful nod to retro with a cocktail list that feels like it’s been plucked from a bygone era but with a fresh twist. The retro prawn cocktail, featuring plump Exmouth tiger prawns, is a must — an ode to the past done right. Small, intimate, and packed with personality, it offers a charming escape where food, drinks, and nostalgia flow seamlessly together. Simple, unfussy, and damn tasty.

124 High Street, Fremantle

The Flaming Galah

The Flaming Galah is Fremantle’s first queer-owned, inclusive bar, and it’s got serious character. With its glittering gold bar, it’s a mix of cheeky charm and warm hospitality that makes you feel like you’re exactly where you belong. Fantastic cocktails flow, the late-night ramen and scoops of ice cream hits the spot, and with drag shows and live music almost every night, there’s no shortage of colour. This isn’t just a bar; it’s a celebration of freedom, fun, and good times in the heart of Freo.

19B Essex Street, Fremantle

Moon & Mary

Moon & Mary is a vibrant three-part venue in Fremantle, where history meets modern flair. This lively spot is the brainchild of Lucy Luu, the force behind Miss Chow’s and Lena’s Bar & Eats. Step into the modern Asian dining room for bold dishes like truffle beef cheek potstickers or twice-cooked duck, or chill in The Rec Yard, a beer garden with roots in Fremantle’s prison.

At Best Behaviour, the speakeasy distillery, cocktails come with a side of mystery. With eclectic design, local produce, and a menu that makes you want to linger, this place is a feast for the senses.

45 Henderson Street, Fremantle

Nieuw Ruin

Nieuw Ruin is where Fremantle’s gritty history meets small-batch booze, incredible wine and big flavour. This bar and eatery doesn’t give a damn about your New Year’s resolutions, and that’s just the way we like it. With a wall of 300+ funky wines and offbeat cocktails like the Finger Lime Crusta (gin and limoncello, anyone?), it’s a place to get lost in. Pair your drink with oysters or charcoal-cooked coral trout — because good food isn’t a luxury, it’s a way of life. The vibe? Bold, brash, and exactly what Freo’s been waiting for.

12 Norfolk Street, Fremantle 

H&C Urban Winery

H&C Urban Winery brings Fremantle’s relaxed energy to life with excellent wine and an easy, plant-filled oasis vibe with loads of space for big groups. This isn’t your typical bar — here, modern Australian fare meets top-tier local reds and crisp South Australian Vermentino. Grab a glass and sink into a menu that delivers everything from fresh oysters and beef tartare to cheeseburgers and hearty beef ribs. Whether it’s a casual date or a lunch with mates, this spot nails it every time. The perfect blend of good food, great wine, and Freo charm.

181 High Street, Fremantle 

Ronnie Nights

For good days and Ronnie Nights, this quirky Fremantle gem hits all the right notes. Tucked into the bustling Cappuccino Strip, this dive bar’s charm is irresistible — Ronnie’s identity might be a mystery, but the appeal is anything but. Expect boutique brews, cocktails, and Chilean bites served with a side of live music and DJs. The retro vibe strikes that sweet spot between cool and unpretentious, where sequins, taffeta, and a devil-may-care attitude feel perfectly at home.

75-77 Market Street, Fremantle

Patio Bar

Patio Bar is where the Fremantle spirit comes alive. Picture this: a leafy courtyard, a bottle of natural wine from the locals, and plates of whipped ricotta that melts in your mouth. It’s laid-back but full of flavour — music, good vibes, and a crowd that knows how to enjoy the good stuff. Grab your crew, kick back, and let the night roll on, because at Patio Bar, it’s all about the simple pleasures with a distinctly Fremantle twist.

4/3-13 Essex Street, Fremantle 

The Old Synagogue

A living, breathing ode to Fremantle’s storied past and vibrant present, this heritage gem is now a multi-level playground for drinkers, diners, and dreamers. Start on The Arbor’s rooftop with a casual drink and a killer view, then wander to Mr. Chapple for bites that hit the sweet spot, paired with vistas overlooking the Cappuccino Strip. But for the real magic? Slip into the moody embrace of L’Chaim — a bar that whispers sophistication with every perfectly poured cocktail.

92 South Terrace, Fremantle 

Republic of Fremantle

At the Republic of Fremantle, school’s back in session — but this time, it’s all about gin and cocktails. Trade arithmetic for distilling as you master the art of spirits in their immersive classes or take a behind-the-scenes tour of the West End distillery. Crafted from locally grown Verdelho grapes and distilled in a custom-built Muller copper still, their limited-release gins and vodkas are liquid poetry. Pair your newfound expertise with a cocktail and the Chef’s Snack Menu for just $30pp. Now, that’s education.

3 Pakenham Street, Fremantle

Gimlet 

Hidden beneath the historic Warders Hotel, Gimlet is the one of the best bars in Fremantle that you stumble upon and immediately want to linger. With its nod to old-school gin and aperitivo bars, it’s the perfect hideaway for a morning coffee or a late-night tipple. From handcrafted cocktails to a thoughtfully curated menu, the atmosphere is unpretentious but effortlessly cool. Pop in for a drink and you’ll quickly realise it’s where locals come to unwind and keep things simple.

Warders Hotel, 19 Henderson Street, Fremantle

Junglebird

Junglebird is where the carefree Caribbean spirit meets the streets of Fremantle — a beach bar that’s all about rum, revelry, and pure good vibes. Grab a sidewalk seat, order a round of fruity, mind-bendingly good cocktails, and let the colourful chaos of the place take over. Beer flows freely, the jerk chicken is a knockout, and the energy feels like a permanent Friday. This is where you go when you’re ready to trade the grind for a little island time.

Ajax Building, 59 High Street, Fremantle

Darling Darling

You’ll need your sea legs when stepping inside Darling Darling. Resembling the tall ships that once docked in Fremantle carrying seafaring adventurers, it seems only fitting to sample rum-based cocktails or Old Fashioneds and say cheers to the high seas and your fellow bar-drawn sailors. This tiny bar can only just accommodate 20 buccaneers, but don’t despair as there’s no party like a queue party, especially when you’re on a bar hop with friends.

36 Henry Street, Fremantle

With libations aplenty in this vibrant port city, this roundup is merely a sample of the best bars Fremantle has to offer. But that’s not all. Because surely, the best cure for a heady night of bar hopping is a caffeine fix at one of Fremantle’s best cafes, right?