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Pink Taquito is the latest chapter of the Stories precinct, and the pretty-in-pink partner venue to the upstairs Ugly Baby. Bringing a fiery new take on modern Mexican, it is an electric space where tequila-based cocktails and ‘grammable moments are front and centre. 

Already loved in Byron Bay, Noosa, Newcastle, Gold Coast and Burleigh Heads, Light Years has opened its doors here in Perth. The upbeat Asian diner promises punchy plates and a curated wine list featuring plenty of local vino.

It's the counter-culture can and cocktail bar meets metal speakeasy that's just landed in Perth (with a mighty burnout baptism to welcome it to the neighbourhood). DEADBEAT is a callback to the subcultures of the 80s and 90s, bringing metal mayhem to the CBD.

A new address, but the same incredible lavish services and bespoke interiors, Holly Garvey remains one of Perth’s most coveted beauty destinations. From professional brow and lash makeovers to flawless makeup application by industry experts, this studio is the ultimate go-to. 

We haven’t yet found a box that The Standard in Northbridge doesn’t tick. It’s a bar, with a rooftop and an incredible food and drink offering running the gauntlet from bar snacks to more substantial fare. There’s a gorgeous wine garden out the back and it’s the perfect venue for everything from casual Wednesday night drinks or a quiet dinner date, to a full-blown affair with all of your pals.

If breakfast is your favourite meal of the day – then Lot One is perfect for you. Open every day of the week from early morning to mid-afternoon, Lot One offers an extensive brunch and beverage menu, with plenty of options for the little ones too. Think unique cocktails and a vast food menu ranging from buttermilk pancakes to poke bowls.

Fremantle's home for great brews and harbour views, Gage Roads is the type of venue that makes everyone feel welcome. Bringing their quality beers to a brand new brewpub, the outpost sits pretty on the edge of the Fremantle Harbour in the iconic Fremantle A Shed, offering incredible harbourside views.

Looking for incredible Italian and a stunner of a wine menu south of Perth? Look no further than Vin Populi, a  wine bar offering a thoughtful menu of specialty Italian dishes.

Heyscape is proving once and for all that size doesn’t matter. WA’s very own tiny-cabins crew have just added even more off-grid accommodation to their cabin famiglia, launching a trio of cabins in idyllic Denmark.

​The wait is over—Magic Apple Wholefoods has officially opened on Cottesloe Beach, boasting an unparalleled destination for wellness-focused dining after a stunning $2 million reno.

One of Perth’s fave Asian fusion dining hotspots is headed down south. Miss Chow’s is setting up shop at the beautiful Edwards Estate in late November.

Headed up by Chef Liem Nguyen (LiDo Restaurant), Newin is serving chef'd up takes on traditional banh mi to rival some of the best around Perth.

With open arms, we welcome Short Order Burger Co's third restaurant—bringing their trademark beef and chicken burgs, FNZ Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, Gelato Bam Bam goods and more to a fresh new space in Baldivis

Ever tried a Berliner kebab? If not, you’ve been seriously missing out. Don’t fret though—now you can get your hands on them right here in P-town. From the brains behind Fremantle’s Belle K Cronut Bar, Shiish Kebab has opened its doors as the first place in Perth to serve up these indulgent foodie delights

The Baysie is back! After a whopping $7m renovation and a twelve month hiatus, beloved boozer the Bayswater Hotel will re-open its doors from 4 October, more than 150 years since it poured its first pint.

Lush is a five star haven you will never want to leave. Escape real life for an hour or two and pop into this stunning spa for a treatment that will have you feeling like royalty. The Hollywood Facial combines an enzyme peel, LED light therapy, Gua Sha facial massage and an indulgent scalp and hand massage. You’ll float out the door with dewy skin for days. 

From the explosion of run clubs, saunas and ice baths around town, there's no escaping that Perth is in its wellness era right now. The latest (and most advanced) wellness offering to hit Perth, though, is here at Element Health And Wellness Centre.

Fire-kissed cuisine is what it's all about at Fallow Liquor and Eatery, Northbridge's new multi-level tavern brought to us by some of Perth's most leading restaurateurs. 

We’re officially calling it—this new retro-inspired lunch bar in Margaret River is flipping some of the best breakfast burgers in the South West. And with a motto of “Flipping Good Food,” it’s easy to see why locals are already flocking to this spot, led by the friendly trio Liz, Miki and Arlo. 

When a former industrial chemist decides to apply their lab-like precision and natural curiosity to macaron baking it should come as no surprise that the outcome is nothing short of perfection.

White tablecloths, marble, jacketed wait staff and caviar bumps—Gibney is hands down the fanciest of all the venues under George Kailis' name. And honestly, it might just take the cake for 'most opulent dining destination' in all of Perth. 

Start locking in your chicken shop dates, 'cause the crew behind Northbridge icons The Bird and Ezra Pound have just unveiled their new direction for the former North Bird space on William St—a dedicated Nashville hot chicken joint called South Bird. 

Big call, but the roast chicken roll at Coffee Heads might just be our favourite thing to come out of 2023. The warm, succulent roast chicken, the herby remoulade, the slightly toasted potato bun—it's giving rooster roll nostalgia in the very best way and is the one thing we'll always make time for on a road trip down south.

One of the few silver linings to come out of COVID was when Will Meyrick—the chef-owner behind super popular Balinese establishments Sarong and Mama San (to name a couple)—decided to move his family here while Bali was in shutdown mode and open up his own Perth venue, Will St.

Guy Grossi's gift to Perth, Garum, is the large-scale Roman restaurant attached to the beautiful Westin Perth hotel on Hibernian Place.

Nestled on the corner of Woodside Street and Scarborough Beach Road, The Corner Dairy has nailed the casual coastal vibe with a standup selection of craft brews and wines, paired with local produce-driven plates courtesy of Chef James Cole Bowen (ex-Le Rebelle).

Just 25 minutes from Perth, Mandoon Estate has established itself as a must-visit Swan Valley destination for wining and dining. 

The charming Sayers cafe site in Leederville has gone through quite the transformation since Mirko Silvestri—the same Roman-born legend behind beloved Mount Hawthorn Italian joint, LupoLab—scooped up the spot last year.

There are few restaurants in Perth that feel as sultry as Yiamas.

There are plenty of awesome pizza restaurants in Perth, but this newbie from the same team who brought us Jetty Bar, Subi Continental, Ruin Bar and Pretty Good Pizza has quickly become our new fave.

Hailing from the east coast, the new Kickin Inn Perth restaurant offers up a southern style seafood boil dining experience with no cutlery or plates.

It’s time to line up a road trip, as the south west’s long-awaited Busselton Pavilion has just thrown open its doors. The brand, spanking new multi-use venue comes from hospo powerhouse, John Parker (The Royal Hotel, Fleur, Willi’s Wine Bar, The Standard and Dandelion) and includes a restaurant, pub, private dining rooms, wine shop and in-house distillery, with enough space for 500 guests inside the breezy heritage-style stunner.

Perth just scored a stunning self-serve acai bar to help you through the summer. Much like the wildly popular frozen yoghurt bar experience at Yo-Chi, Berry Bae will let you completely customise everything. Choose how much acai you want then go to town on the toppings, with everything from fresh fruit and granolas (including gluten-free options) to secret sauces, Nutella and next-level sweet treats. Once you’re done, simply weigh, pay and go. Berry Bae is open in Leederville now.

You'd think this Nedlands gem had been here for decades given how chummy customers are with the man behind the counter.

After two successful heritage transformations, Nokturnl—the hospo crew behind popular multi-venue precincts The Old Synagogue (Fremantle) and The Beaufort (Mount Lawley)—are set to do it all again; this time with a 1908 federation style Police Station on the corner of Labouchere Road and Mends Street in South Perth.

When Cottesloe fave, Canteen Pizza, closed up in March, we shed more than a few tears. Originally launched as a pop-up in 2017, the seaside pizzeria quickly became a staple thanks to its practically perfect woodfired pizzas, great drinks and cruisy atmosphere. Well, now, Canteen Pizza is finally back.

One of Sydney's most iconic steakhouses, 6HEAD, has finally made its way out west, with a super slick new restaurant now open at the base of the new Chevron Tower at One The Esplanade in Elizabeth Quay.

Looks like Northbridge isn’t the only one sporting a cool listening bar these days, thanks to the opening of Ode To Sirens—a new 70s-infused vinyl bar located in the front bar of the old P&H Hotel in the heart of Freo. 

Get excited, Perth. No longer enjoyed by east coasters alone, Gelato Messina is finally bringing its gelato joy out west, setting up a beautiful new shop at 497 Beaufort St in Highgate.

If you're looking for the crème de la crème of Perth restaurants, Wildflower is a good place to start.