Perth's best underground bars

Alfred's Pizza, Perth

Tucked away down a staircase off Perth’s Barrack Street, you will find all of your favourite things at Alfred’s. A creative list of cocktails, amazing rock’roll tunes, and pizzas - by the pie or slice - that are made fresh to order with WA’s best flour, 100% organic tomatoes and classic Italian fior di latte mozzarella.

Pooles Temple, Perth

Located in the basement Safe Room of the 1897 Titles Building, Pooles Temple is one of Perth's newest bars. Pooles Temple specialises in martinis, oysters and jazz. Once you descend the stairs, you’ll feel like you’ve gone back in time to a 1950’s late night lounge bar, oozing elegance and sophistication; plus, the talented bartenders will talk you through the menu, their own favourites and recent creations, making Pooles Temple a treat for both the eyes and the tastebuds. 

Caballito's Bar, Perth

If you want a taste of Mexico without having to jump on a plane, head underground on Queen Street to Caballitos. This late night tequila bar and cantina boasts more than 200 tequilas and mezcals, and also has nightly specials like Margarita Monday and Taco Tuesday. Alternatively, if you’d rather learn about the drinks than just consume them, the team at Cabaillito’s also host tequila masterclasses.

Alabama Song, Northbridge

Hiding down a laneway off William Street, Alabama Song is Perth’s ultimate honky-tonk country bar. Specialising in whiskey and bourbon and featuring live music every Friday and Saturday night, you’re guaranteed to have a good time once you enter through their classic bat swing doors.

Varnish on King, Perth

For an truly American experience right here in Perth, look no further than Varnish on King. Descend into this chic basement, and you’ll see the team have created the perfect American Whiskey bar underneath King Street. Once you enter Varnish, you can’t leave without trying their legendary whiskey and bacon flight - four different styles of bacon paired with four different American whiskeys.

Sneaky Tony’s, Northbridge

Perth’s very own speakeasy is hidden out of the back of Northbridge’s Pleased To Meet You. Not only is this place hard to find, it goes one step further with the intrigue and mystique by making patrons source the password for the night to gain entry. Given this bar is named after the infamous rum-runner Tony Cornero, who smuggled rum into the US during prohibition, it makes sense that this place boasts more than 300 bottles of rum from all over the world.

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