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Perth’s Best New Restaurants & Bars: 2026 Edition
Looking for new restaurant ideas? Check out our complete editor-approved guide to Perth's best new restaurants and bars of 2026.
For Perth’s best new restaurants and bars of 2026, start with Brighton Wine Bar, a Scarborough opening that fuses oceanfront dining and an all-Australian wine list; Bistro Massilia, a neighbourhood bistro dishing French comforts and untapped European charm; or Il Santo, a chic wine-led osteria from the team behind Il Lido.
These top spots speak to the calibre of new restaurants and bars we’re seeing across Perth’s hospitality scene in 2026, each featuring distinct creative directions, flavourful menus and the kind of warm service that keeps you coming back.
Need more ideas? Read on for our complete editor-approved guide to Perth’s best new restaurants and bars.
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Best New Restaurants and Bars in Perth for a Special Occasion
FARRA
FARRA is the new Greek dining destination located within the newly opened HYDE Hotel on Pier Street in Perth’s CBD. In the kitchen, Irish-born and Greek Island-trained Executive Chef Aaron Moore (ex-Bread in Common) has nailed the brief, with a produce-led menu that nods to traditional Greek recipes while keeping plates fresh and super shareable. If it’s your first time, you have to start with their signature bread basket and trio dips, which features a selection of warm house-baked bread alongside bowls of tzatziki, Santorini fava and taramasalata. The flame-kissed lamb tomahawk finished with tyrokafteri (a spicy feta and roast pepper dip) is another standout that deserves a spot on your table.
We should also point out that FARRA’s meze is available across the hotel’s poolside terrace and rooftop bar, making it perfect for a progressive long lunch.
Suburb: Perth CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Best For: Date night, Special occasion, Group dining, Long lunch
Need To Know: Bookings recommended, particularly for dinner and weekend sessions.
Don Julio 1942
Don Julio 1942 has found its first Australian address within the walls of Crown Perth. The catch is, they’re keeping the exact location secret, so you’ll have to work a little harder than usual to find it. Once you do, though, you’ll be rewarded with opulent, chocolate-drenched interiors, ambient lighting and a glistening gold bar helmed by world-class mixologists. With just 35 seats, the secret tequila lounge feels intimate and seductive, with elegant cocktails and bar bites like a bespoke 42 caviar experience to match.
Suburb: Burswood (look for the gold signage within TWR at Crown Perth)
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Cocktail bar
Best For: Date night, Cocktail lovers, Late night, Special occasion
Need To Know: There are only 35 seats, and the exact location inside Crown Perth is kept secret.
Pearla & Co.
Located overlooking Leighton Beach, Pearla & Co is the new seafood diner from renowned WA Chef Scott Bridger (ex-Bib & Tucker). Each plate is a true celebration of people, produce and place, with an evolving seasonal menu that highlights WA’s finest ingredients and the locals who passionately grow, catch and source it all. There’s local fish dry-aged in-house, sustainably sourced shellfish and oysters shucked fresh to order. No matter what you order, with Head Chef Pablo Gosteli on the pass, it’s guaranteed to be exceptional.
Suburb: North Fremantle
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Seafood, Modern Australian
Best For: Special occasion, Date night, Wine lovers, Waterfront
Need To Know: Menu changes regularly based on seasonal availability. Bookings advised.
Tigerfish
Tigerfish (the Cottesloe Beach Hotel’s new South East Asian-inspired bar and restaurant) has turned plenty of heads since opening its doors. With beachfront ambience and bold interiors designed by the same crew who brought Chin Chin to life in Melbourne, it’s the kind of spot that instantly impresses. And thankfully, the food and drink actually lives up to the hype too. Slide in at sunset for a Junmai Ginger Martini or a bottle of something crisp paired with bar bites like wonton bombs, prawn toast spring rolls and Albany rock oysters. For something more substantial, book a table in the main restaurant where pork belly, lamb ribs and premium wagyu sirloin arrive fresh from the robata grill, and delicate parcels of fish are served alongside bright herbs and heavenly curry sauce.
Suburb: Cottesloe
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: South-East Asian
Best For: Date night, Outdoor dining, Waterfront, Group dining, Weekend plans
Need To Know: Bar bites available without a booking. Restaurant bookings recommended for larger groups or weekend dining.
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Larry’s Charcoal Chicken
Sesh Mafia, the crew behind Shui, Margot’s and Roma Robbie, has turned its attention to charcoal chicken, and they’ve put some serious homework into it. Larry’s was almost three years in the making, with a research trip to Palestine along the way. Chicken is the main event, but you’ll want to make room for house-made dips, flatbreads, spiced beef manti and crispy lamb with pressed apricot. And with former ARIA Sydney Bar Manager Nick Vecera mixing Preserved Lemon Martinis and Baklava Old Fashioneds, you’ll probably be staying for another round.
Suburb: Subiaco
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Best For: Group dining, Cocktail lovers, Weekend plans, Locals
Wise Child Wine Store Bar
Long-standing Market Street wine store, Wise Child, has just expanded into a proper bar space, with extra seating spilling onto the street and around the shop. There are wines by the glass, carafes for easy drinking and the option to pick a bottle from the shelves to open on the spot. Add ploughman’s-style plates, fresh oysters on Sundays and a few cold beers, and you’ve got a pretty good reason to make a detour through Fremantle.
Suburb: Fremantle
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Wine bar
Best For: Wine lovers, Outdoor dining, Locals, Weekend plans
Need To Know: Pick any bottle from the shelves to open on the spot. Fresh oysters are available on Sundays only.
Picoso Mexican Cocina
Pretty pink interiors and a table full of tacos await at Picoso Mexican Cocina, Hillarys Boat Harbour’s new Mexican hot spot. Start with corn ribs with chipotle mayonnaise and grilled West Australian king prawns with smoked pumpkin butter, work your way through lamb birria burritos and pork carnita tacos with pineapple salsa, then finish with churros and spiced chocolate. The drinks list covers mocktails and soft drinks, with BYO welcome if your evening calls for something stronger.
Suburb: Hillarys
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Mexican
Best For: Group dining, Weekend plans, Locals
Need To Know: No alcohol is served, but BYO is welcome.
Il Santo
From the team behind Il Lido and Canteen Pizza comes Il Santo, a wine-led neighbourhood osteria bringing a little Italian magic to Claremont. The beautifully designed space strikes the perfect balance between moody and welcoming, with travertine finishes, warm timber tones and softly lit corners made for lingering over another glass. On the menu, you’ll find handmade pasta, creative Italian snacks and aperitivo classics, all backed by one of the city’s most exciting wine lists. Must-try dishes include the Rottnest Swordfish belly skewer served with capsicum agrodolce, Shark Bay prawn sandwich and linguine alle vongole. And to finish? A slab of tiramisu, of course.
Suburb: Claremont
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Italian, Wine bar
Best For: Date night, Wine lovers, Long lunch, Group dining, Special occasion
Bistro Massilia
The former Cecchi site on Beaufort Street has entered an exciting new era with the opening of Bistro Massilia, a Euro-inspired neighbourhood bistro from hospitality veteran David Pille (ex-General Manager at Besk). While Pille has taken the reins, the venue remains in the hands of the site’s original owners, Mark and Kylee Cecchi (the duo formerly behind beloved local: Cecchi Italian), preserving the community spirit that made the address such a local favourite.
Head Chef Matt Mills (whose experience spans Michelin-starred kitchens in the UK and some of Perth’s best-known venues) leads the menu, dishing up European comforts backed by WA produce and Michelin technique. Must-order dishes include the now-famous béarnaise burger for two (pictured above), served halved atop a pool of silky sauce; the swordfish cotoletta with bouillabaisse, poached mussels and chervil butter; and the coquillettes jambon, a nostalgic French take on mac and cheese enriched with ham, mushrooms and Comté. Add a thoughtful wine list and neighbourhood warmth, and it’s easy to see why Bistro Massilia is already one of Beaufort Street’s hottest tables.
Suburb: Inglewood
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Best For: Date night, Locals, Long lunch, Wine lovers
Bar Olé
Applecross has finally scored the waterfront dining destination locals have been waiting for. From hospitality duo Ryan and Nikki Esqulant (the team behind Hillarys Beach Club), Bar Olé brings Spanish flavours to the Swan River foreshore with a spacious 240-seat venue tucked beneath the Rivière development. The menu leans into tapas, flame-grilled meats and generous share plates, with highlights including smoky chorizo cooked over the parrilla grill, seafood-packed paella and golden croquetas. Pair it all with a jug of house-made sangria or an ice-cold Estrella Damm on tap and settle in for sunset views across the water.
Suburb: Applecross
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Spanish, Tapas
Best For: Group dining, Outdoor dining, Date night, Waterfront, Weekend plans
Brighton Wine Bar
Breathing new life into Scarborough’s iconic beachfront dining strip, Brighton Wine Bar has transformed the former Wild Fig site into one of Perth’s most exciting new drinking and dining destinations. Co-owned by Scarborough locals Ben Randall, Marion McAllister and Lauren Nolan, the venue champions a proudly WA-first philosophy, with a solid all-Australian wine list featuring more than 200 bottles (the majority sourced from Western Australia) and a premium by-the-glass offering. The Mediterranean-inspired menu showcases premium local produce, with popular plates such as handmade seafood ravioli with vongole and saffron foam, picanha beef with salsa verde and saffron cassava purée, and freshly baked focaccia served with za’atar butter. The uninterrupted ocean views are really just the cherry on top.
Suburb: Scarborough
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Wine bar, Mediterranean
Best For: Wine lovers, Date night, Outdoor dining, Waterfront, Weekend plans
Nico Japanese
Nico means smile, and honestly that’s the only reasonable reaction after stepping into this quaint Japanese dining gem. Located on Royal St in East Perth, Nico Japanese serves home-style teishoku meal sets and meticulous plates of premium dry-aged sashimi in a cosy indoor-outdoor setting. Sit inside and you’ll have front row seats to the Japanese chefs working with precision and care in the tiny open kitchen. While outside offers a romantic streetside ambience perfect for date nights.
Once seated, start with something raw — the sashimi is up there with the best in Perth and uses only fresh, local seafood, dry aged in-house — then take your pick of dons or teishoku sets for mains. For an unforgettable melt-in-your mouth experience, we’d also highly recommend finding room for the Futari Wagyu Flank MB 8+ on your table. Lightly seared, the steak remains tender and pink with yuzu chilli paste, fresh wasabi and Smoked Maldon Flake Salt on the side, inviting you to build your own perfectly seasoned mouthful.
Suburb: East Perth
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Japanese
Best For: Date night, Solo dining, Locals
Need To Know: BYO — a bottle shop is located across the road. Small venue — bookings recommended.
Masa Mesa
Nedlands now has a serious Latin American flavour fix with the arrival of Masa Mesa. The new eatery is the long-time dream of Chef Erick Martinez (ex-Tiny’s, Duende, Andaluz Bar & Tapas and, most recently, private members’ club Lawson Flats) and his wife Lara, bringing together Erick’s El Salvadoran roots and Lara’s Argentinian heritage in a comforting menu and relaxed space both built for sharing.
Pupusas are the star of the show — golden griddled mesa (corn) tortillas stuffed with fillings like cheese and pork, or spinach and black beans, served with a tangy slaw and fresh salsa. You’ll also find empanadas, tacos, smoky asado-style meats cooked over a traditional Argentinian parrilla grill, plus churros and alfajores for dessert. Thirsty? Horchata, agua fresca and boozy Latin American-inspired cocktails are all here too.
Suburb: Nedlands
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Latin American, Tapas
Best For: Date night, Group dining, Locals, Weekend plans
Best New Pubs and Casual Restaurants in Perth
Molly’s
Highgate fave, Molly’s, has recently expanded, with a second Irish pub now pouring Guinness and good craic in East Victoria Park. Much like the Beaufort St original, the new pub pays homage to the Emerald Isle with its authentic (cheeky) Irish charm and much-loved eats and drinks. Yes, their truly legendary (and Perth’s first) spice bag is here in all its crispy, comforting, curry-sauced deliciousness, alongside beef and Guinness pies made with Butter Crumbs pastry, and a steak sandwich inspired by traditional Chip Shops.
To wash it down? The bar is pouring Irish brews like Guinness, Kilkenny and Magners Irish Cider alongside cocktails and Jameson and apple slushies. Throw on quiz nights, sports screenings, Mo Chara Mondays and Sunday roasts, and this local will be embedded into the local community in no time.
Suburb: East Victoria Park
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Irish, Pub fare
Best For: Group catch-ups, Live music, Locals, Late night, Budget-friendly
Need To Know: Second location — the original Molly’s is on Beaufort Street, Highgate. Walk-ins welcome. Regular events include quiz nights, sports screenings and Sunday roasts.
McNally’s
Guinness? Tick. Outrageously good spice bags? Tick. Live music and hearty Sunday roasts? Tick tick. Subiaco’s new Irish pub, McNally’s, has all the essentials. What you might not expect, though, is the elevated art-deco-inspired fitout (brand new, but with a lived-in feel) and expansive wine cellar dedicated to good reds. There’s also a lovely streetfront gazebo perfect for pints with a side of people watching, and open fireplaces that make for cosy nights during winter.
Suburb: Subiaco
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Irish, Pub fare
Best For: Group catch-ups, Live music, Locals, Late night
Baillie Hill
Baillie Hill is the new heritage-led multi-venue hub built around the historic Elizabeth Baillie House, which has stood proudly since 1912. The sprawling dining and leisure precinct has been designed with community at its core, bringing together a charming bakery, a classic Aussie pub, and a sun-drenched garden bar, plus a woodfired pizza spot and gelato window to keep diners of all ages happy.
Beyond the food and drink offering, the leafy grounds also feature a produce garden, art studios, a timber playground, farm animals and generous alfresco spaces, all connected by terraced gardens and plant-lined walkways. Plus, keep your eyes out for community-focused events like yoga and makers markets. It’s only just opened and already shaping up to be a serious neighbourhood asset.
Suburb: East Victoria Park
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Pub fare, Bakery, Gelato
Best For: Families, Kids, Weekend plans, Group catch-ups, Outdoor dining
Need To Know: Multi-venue precinct including bakery, pub, garden bar, woodfired pizza and gelato. Suitable for all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions about Perth’s Best New Restaurants and Bars
Some of the best new restaurants in Perth right now are Bistro Massilia on Beaufort Street, Il Santo in Claremont and FARRA in the Perth CBD. Bistro Massilia brings Michelin technique to WA produce, and its béarnaise burger for two has quickly become a signature. Il Santo, from the team behind Il Lido, is a wine-led osteria serving handmade pasta and linguine alle vongole. FARRA, inside HYDE Hotel on Pier Street, is a Greek dining room led by Executive Chef Aaron Moore, with a lamb tomahawk worth ordering.
The best new bars in Perth include Don Julio 1942 at Crown Perth in Burswood, Wise Child Wine Store Bar in Fremantle and Brighton Wine Bar in Scarborough. Don Julio 1942 is a 35-seat tequila lounge whose exact location inside Crown is kept secret, serving elegant cocktails with bar bites like tuna tostadas. Wise Child has expanded its Market Street wine store into a bar, where you can open any bottle from the shelves. Brighton Wine Bar offers more than 200 Australian bottles, most of them from Western Australia, alongside ocean views.
For a special occasion, FARRA, Pearla & Co and Tigerfish are three of Perth’s strongest new openings. FARRA is a Greek restaurant inside HYDE Hotel in the CBD, with meze also served on the poolside terrace and rooftop bar, which suits a progressive long lunch. Pearla & Co overlooks Leighton Beach and is led by WA chef Scott Bridger, with local fish dry-aged in-house and oysters shucked to order. Tigerfish at the Cottesloe Beach Hotel serves South East Asian-inspired dishes from a robata grill, including premium wagyu sirloin.
Perth’s newest waterfront venues include Pearla & Co at Leighton Beach, Tigerfish at the Cottesloe Beach Hotel, Brighton Wine Bar in Scarborough and Bar Olé in Applecross. Pearla & Co is a seafood diner from Scott Bridger, while Tigerfish suits sunset drinks with Albany rock oysters. Brighton Wine Bar sits on Scarborough’s beachfront dining strip with uninterrupted ocean views. For river views instead of ocean, Bar Olé is a 240-seat Spanish venue on the Swan River foreshore, serving paella, parrilla-grilled chorizo and house-made sangria.
The best new pubs in Perth include Molly’s in East Victoria Park, McNally’s in Subiaco and the pub at Baillie Hill. Molly’s is the second outpost of the Highgate Irish pub, pouring Guinness and serving its well-known spice bag, with quiz nights and Sunday roasts. McNally’s is an Irish pub with an art deco-inspired fitout, a wine cellar focused on reds, a streetfront gazebo and open fireplaces. Baillie Hill, built around the historic Elizabeth Baillie House, combines a classic Aussie pub with a bakery, garden bar and woodfired pizza.
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